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Why would a company ever outsource anything?

Pointclear

That’s essentially what PointClear clients do when they engage us for outsourced lead generation. They get a cohesive team of B2B teleprospecting associates—experienced, educated and trained—who can deliver immediate results. Read Is it Better to Insource or Outsource Lead Generation? Plus they get support that’s hard (i.e.

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Lead Generation Lies That are Wreaking Havoc with Your Sales

Pointclear

Actually I take that back, it’s not okay if you pass those 10 leads to quota-carrying sales reps. It is okay if you filter those leads via a combination of lead nurturing and sales development (or lead qualification) before you pass to your sales team. James Obermayer | Sales Lead Management Association.

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7 tips to improve your cold calling and lead generation

Markempa - Inside Sales

In spite of the fact that in the past pushy salespeople and poorly trained marketers have tarnished the image of the phone, I still believe that smart cold calling is still a very useful lead generation tool. However, to ensure success, cold-calling needs to be part of a holistic lead generation strategy. Be in it for the long haul.

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Is Lead Flow to the Reps Too Slow or Gridlocked?

Pointclear

The lead generation team was doing its job, but the rules for a qualified lead were so onerous that very little was going to the salespeople. It turns out there were several stages of qualification, from two different inside telemarketing departments. Twenty-six percent of all leads are competitors, students, and prisoners.

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Persistence Pays—How 42 Lead Qualification Touchpoints Won a $1 Billion Deal

Pointclear

While some sales people stop after placing one or two calls (if they don’t get the prospect on the phone or don’t get a call back, they deem the lead no good) our sales support associates keep trying. Our success stories are attributed to this persistent (yet professional) approach to teleprospecting.

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The Ultimate Guide to Cold Calling

Nutshell

Definition of Cold Calling: Cold calling is a form of telemarketing in which a salesperson attempts to solicit business from potential customers who have not previously expressed interest in the seller’s product or solution. Learn the email tactics that B2B sales pros use to hook their customers. Last updated: August 2018.

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Desperate and Fearful: Need Pipeline – Want Sales Lead Generation

Pointclear

Last week I published a blog that provided five ways to avoid getting burned by outsourced B2B sales lead generation, qualification and nurturing. Sales/B2B Marketing execs feel intense need to do something, but are afraid to risk budget. You can read the blog here.