Janek Performance Group

APRIL 10, 2024

In the competitive landscape of B2B sales, effectively qualifying prospects is paramount. However, many B2B sales teams struggle with inefficient qualification processes. In fact, two statistics cited in Spotio are eye opening: 46% of B2B sales reps list lead quantity and quality as their top challenge.

Lead Rank 62

Lead Rank B2B Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring 62

Allego

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

That’s just one of the many surprising findings from new Allego research on the current state of sales enablement for companies nationwide. provides insights into this emerging function and the training and revenue challenges companies face without it. Findings Reveal Inadequate Seller Training. Reps don’t understand use cases.

Research 143

Research Buyer Hiring Sales Enablement 143

Vengreso

APRIL 4, 2022

With almost 800 million users, LinkedIn isn’t only for showcasing your professional skills, researching new employers, looking for jobs, or for getting career advice! The platform has quickly become a vitally important resource for B2B sales professionals too! That’s an excellent question!

LinkedIn 71

LinkedIn B2B Conversion Training 71

SalesFuel

APRIL 16, 2024

They may have recognized that their reps face bigger challenges in guiding leads through the B2B sales funnel. And they may also realize that sales training only goes so far in generating higher success rates. The average sales organization publishes continuous content updates to reinforce training.

Coaching 115

Coaching Top of Funnel How To Hiring 115

Allego

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the ever-evolving realm of B2B sales , the landscape of buyer behavior has undergone a radical transformation, posing fresh challenges for sales teams and their sales enablement counterparts. As a result, organizations must have innovative sales enablement strategies that resonate with today’s B2B buyers. Forrester 2.

Sales Enablement 62

Sales Enablement B2B Strategy Scale 62

Zoominfo

JUNE 22, 2022

In today’s crowded B2B ecosystem, where personalization and relevance are seen as crucial competitive differentiators, the idea of cold calling might seem archaic. What is B2B Cold Calling? B2B cold calling is simply calling a prospective customer before they’ve expressed interest in a product or service. Our answer?

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Cold Calling B2B Commission Exact 130

Allego

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As the business world evolves at lightning speed, shifts in B2B buying behavior have revealed a significant disconnect between what modern buyers expect and the ability of go-to-market (GTM) teams to meet these expectations. Marketing creates better content, and sales managers coach and train their sellers in a much more impactful way.

Revenue 62

Revenue B2B Scale Buyer 62

No More Cold Calling

JUNE 9, 2019

Ten years later, his advice is even more relevant than it was back then—for college graduates starting their careers, and for salespeople looking to get B2B leads. Successful sales professionals understand that technology is a must-have business tool. They don’t fill your pipeline with qualified B2B leads. Don’t believe me?

Sales Qualified Lead 269

Sales Qualified Lead B2B Lead Rank Lead Scoring 269

Zoominfo

JUNE 12, 2019

We also introduced you to some of our favorite B2B marketing influencers —including the socially-savvy Ann Handley, Joe Chernov, and Joe Pullizi, just to name a few. However, the B2B marketing world isn’t the only industry boasting some big names in the social sphere. The B2B sales arena has a few social celebs of its own.

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Influencer B2B Social Media Twitter 188

SalesFuel

APRIL 2, 2024

of BDR professionals received a quota increase, reports 6sense research. To maintain team dynamics and deal flow, managers must actively help BDRs succeed in the new B2B marketplace. Innovative Ways to Maximize Productivity For BDRs The latest research shows BDR team members are working both outbound and inbound leads.

Maximizer 116

Maximizer Face-to-face Social Media Hiring 116

Score More Sales

MAY 24, 2012

We are assuming you are doing inbound marketing in your b2b business. The question I was asked: “Would you rather make 100 cold calls or 20 well-researched calls to b2b sales prospects?” In fact those days of calling anyone without research are long O-V-E-R. ” (A trick question?).

Cold Calling 210

Cold Calling Research Jigsaw InsideView 210

BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Understanding the Relevance of AI Tools for Sales in the Context of Small Businesses There’s no denying that artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing sales tools, particularly for small businesses. These aren’t just daydreams – they’re tangible opportunities readily available with AI tools for sales.

Small Business 52

Small Business Small Business Tools Lead Rank 52

No More Cold Calling

JUNE 6, 2019

Ten years later, his advice is even more relevant than it was back then—for college graduates starting their careers, and for salespeople looking to get B2B leads. Successful sales professionals understand that technology is a must-have business tool. They don’t fill your pipeline with qualified B2B leads. Don’t believe me?

Sales Qualified Lead 209

Sales Qualified Lead B2B Lead Rank Lead Scoring 209

Vengreso

JANUARY 18, 2022

Leveraging technology, social selling, and sales prospecting tools has ushered in a new era for anyone wishing to pursue a career as a sales rep. It is through the use of the right B2B prospecting that we can continue to succeed in this always-evolving field. Now let’s dive into sales prospecting tools.

Tools 132

Tools Prospecting Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile 132

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Chatbots in B2B marketing and sales are the perfect lead generation tool for digital activities that lead prospects onto your website. However, optimizing your chat tool to maximize your team’s efficiency and generate leads requires finding the balance between automated and human touchpoints in your chat platform’s programming.

Sales Qualified Lead 100

Sales Qualified Lead B2B Lead Rank Lead Scoring 100

Score More Sales

AUGUST 28, 2014

I have spent some time ranting a bit about how poor many B2B websites are when it comes to utilizing them on a mobile platform, such as a smart phone or tablet. We know that according to eMarketer, “more than 59% of B2B purchase decision makers and influencers use their smart phones to gather information when purchasing products or services”.

Webinar Metrics 214

Webinar Metrics B2B Decision Maker Ideal Customer Profile 214

BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Today’s sellers are dealing with the high expectations of savvy B2B buyers, decision-by-committee, disruptive technology, M&A, product innovations… and more. Reps need to know A LOT to be at their best in front of buyers, but has your sales training strategy kept up with the times? What about sales training programs?

Training 62

Training Hiring Objections Coaching 62

Janek Performance Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

We all know the Kardashian’s can sell their products directly to consumers on social media, but what are the best B2B sales organizations and their sales reps doing with social midway through 2022? B2B Social Selling. The term “social selling” in the B2B sales process is a misleading term.

Social Selling 62

Social Selling B2B Outsourcing Services Strategy 62

No More Cold Calling

JULY 13, 2021

Salespeople continually struggle with reaching B2B decision makers. Without the introduction, you’re just another cold caller, and cold callers don’t usually get to talk to B2B decision makers. New research from Dave Kurlan and The Objective Management Group (OMG) backs up my claims. Either way, it’s never been enough.

Decision Maker 401

Decision Maker Referrals Sales Qualified Lead Marketing Qualified Lead 401

Allego

MARCH 18, 2021

New Allego research shows that 62% of sales professionals say they’ve lost a deal because they couldn’t meet in-person with a buyer. After all, missing the mark on training means missing revenue targets too. Allego, the leader in learning and sales enablement technology, addresses these issues and more with new, independent research.

Sales Coaching 62

Sales Coaching Research Coaching Hiring 62

Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 27, 2022

With the New Year just around the corner, it’s time to consider the new B2B sales strategies you may have been putting off. The B2B landscape is changing rapidly. Looking into the future, we can predict the changes to the B2B sales landscape and what strategies companies should adopt to stay successful.

Trends 62

Trends B2B Hiring Ideal Customer Profile 62

Zoominfo

JUNE 10, 2022

Responsible business leaders should have a comprehensive understanding of GDPR, including what it is, how it relates to them, the most commonly asked questions about GDPR and data usage, and how to remain GDPR compliant with B2B marketing and sales. What Does it Mean for a B2B Organization to be GDPR Compliant? What is GDPR?

B2B 130

B2B Data Ideal Customer Profile Intent 130

DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 20, 2017

With these awe-inspiring displays of superhuman intelligence, it’s no wonder Marketing teams will spend $2 billion a year on AI tools by 2020. ” To me, these expectations echo the hype surrounding the possibilities of what AI can do … rather than the reality of what B2B AI is actually capable of today.

B2B 150

B2B Marketing Data System 150

The Digital Sales Institute

JANUARY 18, 2021

Sales Training Programs Online. Sales training programs online could become the preferred delivery channel over the next few years. Online sales training has both advantages, disadvantages, and parity with the more traditional approach to upskilling salespeople. Sales Training Programs – Online.

Training 98

Training Hiring Remedy Video 98

SBI Growth

AUGUST 10, 2013

Our research shows that Julie is not alone. Training dollars are being misallocated. By signing up for our 7th annual Research Tour your team can learn why. Her sales manager knew her potential and sent her to a weeklong sales training. The Need-Payoff that she had been trained on was thrown out the window.

Training 293

Training Top of Funnel Hiring Hotels 293

Allego

MARCH 12, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of B2B sales, the quest for a seamless and efficient buying experience remains a critical challenge. Determined to mend the fragmented B2B buying journey, Hannah Ajikawo , the visionary founder of Revenue Funnel , has strong ideas on how sales enablement can help solve the problem.

Top of Funnel 118

Top of Funnel Lead Rank Pivotal B2B 118

Highspot

JANUARY 4, 2024

Achieving revenue targets can be tricky, and it’s tempting to overlook training. A sales training strategy is your blueprint to equip sales teams with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel. Get practical advice for developing an effective, modern sales training strategy.

Webinar Metrics 52

Webinar Metrics Training Strategy Ideal Customer Profile 52

Sales 2.0

MARCH 15, 2023

David is the President of SalesRoads , an award-winning B2B sales outsourcing firm providing appointment setting and lead generation services. AI can be good for the buyer too If AI tools are used thoughtfully to prepare for all calls with prospects or buyers, this could actually be good for buyers too. Sign up for the Sales 2.0

Outsourcing Services 195

Outsourcing Services Tools Buyer Industry 195

SBI

APRIL 6, 2021

Sales Training: Why You May be Struggling to Deliver. Are you struggling to deliver training that leads to positive, measurable outcomes? Most training fails to deliver long-term impact. As long ago as the 1870s, there was formal sales training.” It began more as sales coaching than training.

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Training Top of Funnel Lead Rank Call-back 122

Partners in Excellence

JULY 8, 2020

A reader asked me, “Dave, when are you publishing a book on complex B2B selling? But, the idea challenged me, if I were to write a book on complex B2B selling, what would I write, how might I create something that would have a real impact on how we engage customers and move them through their buying process. What do you think?

B2B 91

B2B ACT Construction Sales Methodology 91

Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 4, 2022

I see this as an effective social selling tool in three areas. My reply is, you trained them to talk to prospects and trust them to do that. It would make sense to provide some training and give them the ability to leverage their network for the company. First, you can directly send invites to prospects who are connections.

Ideal Customer Profile 62

Ideal Customer Profile LinkedIn Tools Distribution 62

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As leaders across all sectors push to adopt generative AI tools like ChatGPT, it’s also becoming clear that most generative AI (GenAI) initiatives for business will quickly fall apart without a foundation of accurate, timely, and comprehensive data. But for too many, the problem may also seem too big to solve or too abstract to really matter.

Data 147

Data Scale Lead Rank Hiring 147

Score More Sales

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Every sales leader is told, “buy this sales enablement tool – it will help you so much.” But sometimes these tools hinder our success. For example take Salesforce.com which is the predominant CRM tool sales teams use. How to find what works with what – you already have tools, right? Expand Your Pipeline.

Sales Enablement 120

Sales Enablement Merkle Tools Ideal Customer Profile 120

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

You combine the superpowers of skilled reps to engage with highly qualified leads and close more deals using B2B appointment setting. Using the B2B appointment setting strategy, there are three main phases for each sale: prospecting, appointment setting, and closing. B2B Appointment Setting Tips. Do your research.

Outsourcing Services 104

Outsourcing Services Sales Qualified Lead B2B Strategy 104

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Author: Paul Nolan Nick Kavadellas is thankful for golf, not only because he’s enjoyed playing it for years, but also because it is one of the few face-to-face selling tools he has continued using during the COVID-19 outbreak. Buyers have increasingly embraced completing their own research for years. Use all the tools in your toolbox.

Outsourcing Services 279

Outsourcing Services Face-to-face Travel Lead Rank 279

Vengreso

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the digital era, sales professionals need to embrace social selling training to remain relevant and successful. Tips for adoption of social selling training. Social selling is the art of using social media tools to locate, contact, and nurture potential leads, enhancing the accomplishments of sales teams. Nurturing prospects.

Social Selling 52

Social Selling Training Outsourcing Services Top of Funnel 52

No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Have B2B sales reps gone the way of CD players, the Rolodex, and analog radio—replaced by technology that gets the job done faster and better? They’ve also researched what our competitors have to offer. Then, last year, Forrester Research predicted that 1 million B2B salespeople will become obsolete by 2020, lost to e-commerce.

B2B 120

B2B Hiring Social Media Pharmaceuticals 120