Understanding the Sales Force

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Top 10 Problems with Channel Sales - Don't be Held Hostage

Understanding the Sales Force

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan When most sales bloggers write about selling, we almost always discuss direct B2B sales. Ignored in all of these articles are those clients and companies that sell through channels. Channel sales is quite different. This is more like traditional B2B sales.

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Three Recent Hurricanes Show the Path to More Effective Selling

Understanding the Sales Force

Similar to the 2023 hurricanes, B2B salespeople take one of five paths: They reach out directly to the Decision Maker They settle for someone who reports directly to the Decision Maker They settle for someone who has influence over the Decision Maker They call on Procurement They call on a business user.

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200 Best Articles on Sales and Sales Leadership by Category

Understanding the Sales Force

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