No More Cold Calling

JULY 29, 2018

Are you asking for referrals from every one of your clients? You have earned the right to ask your clients for referrals, and those clients are the perfect referral sources, because they: Know first-hand the business results you’ve delivered. Learn more about referrals in my blog posts this month. Forget closing.

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Sales 2.0

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It’s always been true that a referral beats any other lead, with referrals converting to customers 50% of the time, according to Joanne Black. AI will help us use our “social graph” to find referrals without spending too much time on research. The best tool today for this research is LinkedIn.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 6, 2019

There are more answers to that question than ever before, thanks to the variety of tools and channels at a modern marketer’s disposal. In fact, 84% of B2B decision makers start the buying process with a referral ( source ). We touched on this phenomenon in a recent blog post about word-of-mouth marketing.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 31, 2017

Whoever touts the latest app, the latest technology, the latest productivity tools, the latest stats—we can’t wait to check them out. I’m in the supposed minority who prefers reading over watching, which is why I was intrigued by a new tool that lets you turn written copy into a video. Test Your Referral Savvy. That’s fine.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 28, 2018

When I ask groups of salespeople, “Who wants to build referral skills and will agree to be accountable for results?”—not Why are they the only ones interested in building referral skills? In the meantime, check out this month’s blog posts from No More Cold Calling: 2 Reasons Your Account Based Sales Reps Leave. Amazing, really.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 30, 2017

The goal is to equip sales teams with the tools they need to sell. In the meantime, check out this month’s blog posts from No More Cold Calling: Account Based Selling Teams Should Never Pitch. Twenty years ago, I would have told you referrals couldn’t possibly be more important for account based sales development. I was wrong.

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Score More Sales

JANUARY 29, 2013

Mike, who is a B2B sales guy asked me a great question: “WHY DON’T MORE SALES REPS PRACTICE ASKING FOR REFERRALS AFTER THE SALE…. The referral from this level would be very powerful. This makes asking for referrals an activity that is less “fun” for some to do. Would you agree?” I don’t know.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 29, 2018

By receiving referral introductions from people your prospects know and trust. Commit to referral selling. Check out this month’s blog posts from No More Cold Calling: Is Your Lead Generation Data Leading You Astray? Without a quality lead generation process, your next quarter (and the quarter after that) will be dismal.

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Vengreso

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

With so many channels available for sales reps to connect, engage, and nurture relationships with potential buyers, getting sales referrals has become even more critical than before to book more sales appointments and grow the sales pipeline. Not all sales or customer referrals are made equal. How to Ask for Sales Referrals (3 Ways).

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Vengreso

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

With so many channels available for sales reps to connect, engage, and nurture relationships with potential buyers, getting sales referrals has become even more critical than before to book more sales appointments and grow the sales pipeline. Not all sales or customer referrals are made equal. How to Ask for Sales Referrals (3 Ways).

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

They also win by getting referrals. Technology is a great tool, but selling is still a person-to-person business. Our topic: “How to get the one-call referral meeting.” For more on the power of a referral program, check out this month’s blog posts from No More Cold Calling: How Getting Referrals Got Me to the Protected C-Suite.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 27, 2015

The most powerful tool in my sales toolbox is me.” We discussed the many sources of referrals, how referral programs work, and why asking to meet “anyone who…” won’t get you introductions to the prospects you really want to meet. Andy also asked me about referral introductions on social media. Sound arrogant? Not really.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 15, 2011

Guest Blog by Tibor Shanto. No one will argue the effectiveness of referrals in garnering new clients, but as with other aspects of sales, it is time for a makeover. While this makeover is not necessarily technology driven, let’s be trendy and call it Referrals 2.0. The key change is the source of the referrals.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 27, 2015

If you can’t make it to San Francisco for the big event, stay tuned to the No More Cold Calling blog next month. What tech tools will help me generate hot leads and land new clients?” Yes, you are the very best tool in your sales toolkit. Does “Call Reluctance” Prevent You from Asking for Referrals? “I The answer is you.

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Lead411

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Unlocking Commercial Real Estate Leads: Strategies & Essential Tools Here are the Top 5 Most Essential Tools for Unlocking Commerical Real Estate Leads Lead411 Zoominfo Cognism SalesFuel Google News Getting high-quality leads is essential for success in the ever-changing commercial real estate market.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 1, 2018

Plus, check out last month’s blog posts from No More Cold Calling: Why the Best Lead Generation Techniques Are Proactive. Sales productivity tools are everywhere, but do they really enhance productivity? May Referral Selling Insights appeared first on No More Cold Calling. Listen to the replay here.

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Score More Sales

AUGUST 9, 2013

We know that referral business closes better and faster than any other means of selling, yet we don’t have a planned way to execute a strategy to connect to these most important contacts of ours. Who are thought leaders in your industry or in business in general that eventually could be a mutual referral partner? Add them in.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 18, 2015

Enter the world of referral selling. You’ll discover how to get more referrals—and seal more deals—all while working less. Once you experience the success of a referral-prospecting strategy, there’s no turning back. Once you experience the success of a referral-prospecting strategy, there’s no turning back.

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Lead411

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Commercial Real Estate leads: Ideas & Lead Generation Tools Here are the Top 5 Most Essential Tools for Unlocking Commercial Real Estate Leads Lead411 Zoominfo Cognism SalesFuel SharpLaunch Google News Frequently Asked Questions Getting high-quality leads is essential for success in the ever-changing commercial real estate market.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Don’t alienate your social networks by asking for referrals the wrong way. Or worse yet, to ask for referrals? Did they read one of my blog posts, watch one of my videos, listen to me on a podcast or webinar, hear me speak at an event, or read my book? And neither are your prospects, customers, or referral sources.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 3, 2015

But like punch lines, referral marketing efforts fall short without the proper follow through. One of the biggest mistakes salespeople make is letting leads—particularly hot referral leads—fall through the cracks. The Problem with Your Referral Marketing. Referral Marketing Meets Referral Selling.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 9, 2020

In fact, they didn’t even need to talk to prospects, because they had great tech tools. This was the title of a blog post I wrote several years ago about how to attract sales prospects in a technology-focused world. But the most powerful tool in your sales toolbox is still you! Imagine that…. PICK UP THE DAMN PHONE!

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 8, 2024

You may have heard about a free tool that GTMnow and GTMfund launched with Cabal two weeks ago, called Warm Intro Navigator. Data from Crossbeam shows that ELG is the third-most cost-effective strategy behind customer referrals and inbound sales. When more friends use your referral link to subscribe, you’ll receive special benefits.

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Sales Hacker Training

MARCH 14, 2023

Here’s a list of the best lead generation tools on the market today. These solutions range from CRM tools to exit-intentlead capture to sales management tools to marketing software and beyond. We’ve broken down the best lead generation tools into four distinct categories. 1) Outreach.io

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 21, 2024

Our guest blog offers innovative marketing techniques you may have yet to try but can help you connect with your target audience and elevate your brand. Trade shows are powerful marketing tools because they can immerse potential clients in the brand experience.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 23, 2021

Here are the seven best sales blogs (and five bonus sales newsletters!) We love that this blog focuses on helping hard working teams be successful by delivering great advice and strategies from sales development leaders, social innovators, and even neuro-linguistic programming specialists! Sales Hacker. How to combat objections.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 4, 2021

Expand your content by channel and medium – There are many mediums of content, such as blogs, eBooks, and case studies, which can reach more audiences when expanded into different channels. Collect referrals from current customers – Referrals serve as great sources for social proof.

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LinkedFusion

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

This will help you build more local connections and referrals. Ask for referrals Referrals are another great way to land real estate leads. Another great way to get referrals is through LinkedIn groups. The post LinkedIn for Real Estate Agents: How to Generate Leads and Referrals?

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Hyper-Connected Selling

MARCH 3, 2015

Endless Referrals fills an important role by acting as a sort of almanac for salespeople on different ways to prospect and bring potential clients into their pipeline. In fact, I think the book should be called Endless Prospecting, because it covers way more than just referrals. Big Thought. I couldn’t agree more.

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Alice Heiman

MARCH 7, 2022

Organic Strategy: Along with search engine optimization (SEO), Provide thought leadership, share ideas on podcasts, blogs, and social media. I’ll add one more vital channel, and that is referral. Referrals from customers are an overlooked channel that lead to sales more easily and rapidly than cold outreach. .

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

In my previous blog, I wrote about obtaining LinkedIn referrals. In the digital age of selling, LinkedIn referrals are like gold. That’s where this blog comes in. Social debt is one of the most powerful tools to obtaining new referrals. Follow these tips and you’ll be swimming in referrals for 2014.

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SBI Growth

JUNE 8, 2013

The two elements to formalize into your sales process, training and measurement are: Referral Sales. Customer referrals have been the most powerful sales tool since the dawn of commerce. Referrals in B2B often have closing rates 2 times greater than marketing-generated leads. Build “Social” and “Referral” Expert Panels.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Testimonials aren’t mere expressions of customer satisfaction – they’re powerful tools asserting a local business’s credibility and quality, enabling a connection of trust and community. On the other hand, referrals provide another avenue to garner testimonials. First, they confer authenticity.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 27, 2019

Check out our recent blog post to learn more: The Definitive Guide to Addressing Negative Business Reviews. UGC is an effective tool to boost word-of-mouth on social media and other digital platforms—as customers trust and engage with content from their peers more than they do with traditional marketing content.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 26, 2019

Everyone seems to be an expert these days on getting referrals. It seems that every blog on the block right now has an article on how to ask for referrals or build a referral program. A solid referral program is not built on a foundation of getting. And it all starts with something I call the Referral Machine.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 2, 2013

You must earn the right to ask for referrals—which is why your clients are your best possible Referral Sources. While social media can be a valuable sales tool , not everyone who hosts a blog or posts on social media knows what they’re talking about. Referral selling is the most personal selling you can do.

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Sales 2.0

MARCH 5, 2014

Just connected with my friend John Counsineau at Amacus and was just reading one of his recent posts over at the Salesforce,com blog. Reading that post reminded me of one of John’s basic philosophies to sales and the tool he’s built to back that up ( Amacus ). To do that sales people need a lot of skills (and some tools).

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