The Pipeline

MARCH 29, 2013

The Internet has opened up a whole new world of marketing and advertising tactics. And although this isn’t breaking news, people are coming up with new ways to utilize the web every day when it comes to sales. But are we letting more traditional sales practices fall by the wayside in lieu of solely committing to digital tactics?

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Apptivo

JULY 6, 2023

Sales prospecting can makе or brеak a businеss’ succеss. In this ultimatе guidе, we’ll takе a closеr look at salеs prospеcting, its importancе, and the strategies and tеchniquеs that can bе usеd to create an effective sales prospecting plan. What is Sales Prospecting? The Importance of Sales Prospecting 3.

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Zoominfo

MAY 21, 2019

Welcome to the May edition of the ZoomInfo B2B Blog Post Round-Up series. These blog posts typically explore topics related to B2B marketing, B2B sales, recruiting, or business growth. But, as consumers evolve so must our marketing tactics. And there you have it– the May 2019 B2B Blog Post Round-Up.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 28, 2018

As a busy recruiter, you don’t have much time in your day to spend reading articles and recruiting blogs. Here are our ten recruiting blogs to bookmark today. The SHRM blog is arguably the most well-respected, comprehensive, useful resources on this list. Visit their blog and see for yourself! We get that. Go take a look!

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Allego

OCTOBER 14, 2020

B2B sales have gotten even tougher. 15 Best Blog Posts to Help You Master Virtual Selling. Here’s a roundup of the fifteen best blog posts about virtual selling—to help you optimize your tactics for the virtual world. 9 Ways to Boost Remote Sales Productivity. 7 Ways to Enable a Virtual Sales Team.

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Predictable Revenue

AUGUST 10, 2020

In a digitally transforming landscape, your sales solutions can guide you towards a more effective way of winning each deal. The post A Tactical Approach to Refreshing your Sales Strategy with Dynamic Guided Selling appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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The Sales Hunter

MAY 17, 2012

Just another stupid telephone sales tactic that has not worked in years. The number of old-school telephone sales tactics that people still try to use never ceases to amaze me. Unfortunately, when people try to use them, not only do they not work, but they also give everyone in sales a stained reputation.

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Score More Sales

AUGUST 14, 2014

As a long time B2B blogger writing about sales strategy and actionable sales ideas, I have learned so much along the way. There is a lot of work in building your personal brand as a sales specialist or expert in your field, but something we recommend. Post YOUR favorite places to find great sales ideas and content.

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Score More Sales

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Nearly every day I get asked about good blogs, books, and resources for the sales reps on the front lines – those with quotas who have to come up with new ideas and think outside of the box for success. Top Sales World recently published their list of the Top 50 Sales & Marketing Blogs. Close More Deals.

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MTD Sales Training

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Then there was a creative tactic that I made up and used! A few years ago I sent out some sales postcards to training managers and attached to each one were two neurofen tablets. Even if your sale value is small there are still ways to be creative and stand out from the rest. Out of sheer cheek the salesman got an appointment !

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Nutshell

AUGUST 27, 2018

There are hundreds of different sales tactics that you can use to find prospects, qualify leads, and make a sale. To point you in the right direction, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best and most popular B2B sales tactics from general practices to specific sales techniques you can use to close more of your deals.

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Zoominfo

JULY 5, 2018

Welcome—or, welcome back—to our monthly blog post round-up. Our round-up blog posts are a series in which we highlight the best work our writers have contributed to outside publications. We cover topics related to sales, marketing, recruiting, and business—just as we do on our own B2B blog. Let’s get into it.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Welcome to our October B2B Blog Post Round-Up. If you’re new to the ZoomInfo blog, we use our monthly round-ups to highlight the work our writers have done for outside publications. This month’s round-up covers a variety of topics including email marketing, sales reporting, storytelling and so much more. Let’s get into it!

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Zoominfo

MARCH 15, 2018

Welcome to our seventh installment in our series of B2B blog post round-ups. If you’re not familiar with the ZoomInfo blog, these monthly round-ups feature blog posts, articles, and guides the ZoomInfo team has contributed to outside publications. 2. How to Set Prospect Expectations During the Sales Process.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 26, 2012

I hear from sales and marketing leaders on a regular basis that they need more leads. When I ask about inbound marketing and what they are doing about content marketing, things like publishing a blog , their eyes glaze over. Let’s take a closer look at blogs and why they are so effective in producing leads. We're here to help.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 3, 2018

Welcome to our June B2B Blog Post Round-Up—a series where we highlight the great work our writers contribute to some of our favorite publications. If you worked in sales or marketing in the past year—you’ve already heard the news: Account-Based Marketing (ABM) is an incredibly effective way to target qualified prospects and close more deals.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 31, 2018

I’ve seen some incredible changes, and I can say without a doubt that right now is the best time to invest in a sales career. Sales is fun, critically important to scaling businesses, financially lucrative, and intellectually stimulating. Drop the 18 tactics below. 18 Outdated Sales Tactics to Kick to the Curb in 2018.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Welcome back to our monthly B2B Blog Post Round-Up. Similar to the content published here on the ZoomInfo blog, these pieces are intended to help sales, marketing, and recruiting professionals with their day-to-day job responsibilities. We hope you stick around and find inspiration in our November blog post picks.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 14, 2018

LinkedIn has become an amazing sales tool -- so much so that InsideSales.com declared, " Cold Calling is Dead, Thanks to LinkedIn." I asked a few buyers and sellers what LinkedIn-enabled sales approaches they hate most. For example, subscribe to your prospect's blog and comment on a post if you can add to the conversation.".

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The Sales Readiness Blog

APRIL 11, 2019

In this video, you'll learn five sales negotiation tactics you can use when negotiating with Procurement. Negotiating with Procurement can be challenging.

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G2Crowd - Sales Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

Learn actionable strategies you can use to improve sales performance.

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Strategy Sales 98

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

If you’re a regular reader of our B2B blog, you already know the drill. The marketing landscape changes constantly as new trends emerge and innovative tactics catch on as effective marketing strategies. Direct Dials: The Secret to B2B Sales Success. 4 Sales Productivity Myths. It’s that time again. Let’s get into it.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 20, 2019

Blogging is one of the most effective ways to build brand awareness. But coming up with good blog post ideas can be challenging. Here are 50 business blog ideas to help you fall back in love with blog writing. Business blogs provide an opportunity for your audience to get to know your brand on a deeper level.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

MAY 12, 2016

So, we recently published a blog entitled, “ What You Won’t Learn from Books About Sales ,” and now here we are sharing our favorite books and blogs that can make your better at inside sales. Yes, best performing salespeople learn from experience and develop “grit” without the help of sales books. Here’s a classic.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 1, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan It''s a big problem with many of the sales blogs you read. One-person sales consulting firms, self-appointed experts, telling, but not doing, what they say. The rest of you should be doing the following at least on an annual basis: Evaluate your sales force.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 23, 2021

There’s more sales content than ever before – how do you sort through the noise? Since we deal with sales content on the daily, we thought we’d save you some time. Here are the seven best sales blogs (and five bonus sales newsletters!) Sales Hacker. Topics and discussion channels include: Sales management.

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The Sales Readiness Blog

MARCH 14, 2023

Last weekend a strange man knocked at my front door. It turns out it was a painter named Steve with a unique specialty: painting your home address on the curb in front of your house. Steve wasn’t looking for my business, in fact, he reminded me, he had already painted my address on the curb a few years ago. No, Steve was looking for referrals.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 29, 2018

For today’s blog post, we put together a comprehensive list of the best articles about corporate events and event marketing. Keep reading for our favorite event marketing blog posts! When it comes to B2B marketing tactics, no strategy has stood the test of time quite like the trade show. Check them out below! Continue reading.

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Marc Wayshak

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

In this video, you’ll learn how top-performing reps avoid and overcome this common sales objection. ” You Say… [Sales Tactics] appeared first on Sales Speaker Marc Wayshak. Does your customer want to “think it over”? Check it out. The post Customer Says, “I Want to Think It Over.”

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 25, 2018

Entrepreneur Blog. Seth Godin's Blog. Gary Vaynerchuk's Blog. Kabbage Small Business Blog. Whether you’re ready to stop dreaming and start doing, or still in the planning stage of turning your ideas into a full-time job, these blogs for entrepreneurs are the right place to start. Blogs for Entrepreneurs.

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Zoominfo

MAY 12, 2016

Yes, best performing salespeople learn from experience and develop “grit” without the help of sales books. With that said, here are five of the books and blogs we love. If, like Bertuzzi, you’ve ever struggled to get the attention of your prospective clients, then you’ll enjoy her insight on sales development. Sound interesting?

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Alice Heiman

DECEMBER 12, 2018

So, we have gone through and found our top 5 blog posts that were published in 2018 and a few of my favorite podcasts I was on this year. Our Best Blogs of 2018. Showing your customers appreciation is part of any great sales organization’s routine. It’s funny to me that people forget that sales is a social process.

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

These folks didn’t stand out just because they’re a bunch of smooth talkin’, wise crackin’, quota-crushin’ sales reps. The 34% turnover rate in B2B SaaS sales speaks for itself. Get out there and start teaching and/or using these 5 pro-tested sales pitching tactics now. Pitch Tactic #2 – Learn to shut up and listen.

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Carew International

JANUARY 16, 2020

We understand that sales leaders are always looking for insights to drive improved personal or sales team performance, but also lack the time to research relevant topics. We are kicking off 2020 with a collection of our top 5 leadership blogs from the past year: Facing the Hardest Part of Leadership. Improved sales performance?

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Marc Wayshak

JANUARY 9, 2019

The best sales management training is all about how to build a world-class sales culture. Check out this video to learn 9 tactical strategies for a world-class sales culture that will help your sales team thrive!

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Strategically thinking or tactically responding? I watch too many average salespeople spend all day doing nothing but reacting tactically to […]. How do you spend your day?

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Motivation Video Sales Selling Skills 173

SalesLoft

JANUARY 2, 2020

Sales blogs to go to for insight in every sales role, from sales professionals to sales managers to sales leaders — aside from Salesloft.com, of course! For Sales Professionals: The Sales Blog (Anthony Iannarino) | Anthony Iannarino is an international speaker, author, and sales leader.

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