The Sales Hunter

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

As a public service, I’ve come up with 5 things you can do to avoid dealing with stupid customers. Steer clear of customers who are concerned about specific little issues that don’t play a key role in the overall sale. Think of them as a gift you can give to your competition. Let your competitor deal with them.

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Score More Sales

DECEMBER 22, 2014

As the year draws to a close, it can be challenging to find inspiration to be productive when there are so many distractions going on. Texting and emailing about last minute gifts or a last minute getaway? Want to make the most of your days through the end of the year? Just think Beast Mode. Just like he always does.

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Alice Heiman

DECEMBER 18, 2019

We Need More Sales Now! Nothing seems to happen fast enough when it comes to sales. . So how do we speed sales up? It’s important with sales to clearly understand your sales cycle and the time it takes from prospect to close. Along with that, the fastest way to speed up sales is trust. Pressure .

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Tenbound

APRIL 19, 2024

by Kathleen Robida LinkedIn is always buzzing with tips and tricks for SDRs to book more meetings and for Sales to win more deals. However, what is rarely discussed is the critical importance of the Sales Development Representative and Account Executive partnership. What’s the best cold call opener? Participation!

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Pointclear

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

This is the fourth (and last) in a series of four blogs about sales leads, marketing and sales metrics, and proverbs. The phrase, "don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” originates in St. This time we are going to talk about how sales reps look a gift horse in the mouth, why and what to do about it.

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HeavyHitter Sales

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Heavy Hitter Sales Blog. Closing Techniques Using Sales Linguistics. Top 7 Critical Sales Trends for 2012. Why Year End Deals Dont Close: THE CESSPOOL! IT Sales Strategy: Software, SaaS & Hardware Sales. Best New Sales Book of 2011. If Sigmund Freud Was Your Sales Manager.

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Score More Sales

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Days turn into weeks into months when you are in a growing company in sales or sales leadership. Or, they grab anything – often in bulk – as well-meaning gifts for people who don’t really want more chocolate or fruit baskets – traditional “safe” business gifts.

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Score More Sales

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Salespeople love a great sales pitch. I was at one of my clients’ offices this week, Granite LLC , coaching sales team members and meeting with sales leaders – and heard about the massive undertaking that will be happening on Monday. With everyone involved, it should raise close to $1M in the coming days.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 12, 2021

Enterprise marketing is both a gift and a curse — while marketing teams have more personnel and resources at their fingertips, things can get complicated quickly. This requires collaboration across the company, working with multiple teams from sales to product development. One thing’s for sure: it’s not always simple.

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Shari Levitin

MARCH 9, 2023

Leopards We were fortunate to get close enough to see the rosettes on this female, the spots that uniquely define her. My Uncle Jerry used to say, “Everything you need to know about life can be learned from watching baseball.” At least, that’s the case for me. We can learn a lot from animals in the savannah. You’ll start to feel differently.

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Salesmate

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

What do you do when a manager provides negative feedback about your sales performance? If you continue using your old sales approaches, you’ll keep getting the same disappointing results. “Old So explore new sales approaches to increase your win rate. Successful sales approaches you must implement today .

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PandaDoc

JANUARY 29, 2024

Hopefully, the start of the new year has you super jazzed about what your sales organization will achieve in 2024. We know we’re excited about the potential our sales team has at PandaDoc. A sales team is the powerhouse behind any thriving software company. It sounds simple enough, right? Think about it. Think about it.

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Crunchbase

JUNE 28, 2021

We are honored to feature and promote their contribution on the Crunchbase blog. Your sales team is the backbone of your company, and your employees are just as vital to business success as your customers. Your sales team is the backbone of your company, and your employees are just as vital to business success as your customers.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Year-end discounts send a message not only to your customers, but also to your prospects, that the best way to get a deal is to wait. Don’t allow yourself to suddenly find the customer to whom you’re looking to ship the year-end order closed for the holidays. Use this time of year as a sales gift to you and your company.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Gamification took the sales industry by storm in the latter half of the previous decade — and with good reason. Research has shown that there are huge benefits to gamifying your sales process, including better worker productivity and retention when it comes to learning new things. Let’s jump in! People love to play games.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 2, 2023

Branding and marketing weigh heavily on successful sales. Our blog offers a few examples of how a branded merchandise strategy can help promote your brand and boost sales. When closing sales, team members could wear fashionable apparel sporting the company’s logo to improve the perception of the organization.

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Score More Sales

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

It’s difficult for sellers because many of us believe we have the gift of gab – we can talk on and on and on and on. Yesterday’s sales talkers must now become today’s succinct “sales message givers.” Hi John, this is Lori from Score More Sales. Lori from Score More Sales calling.

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Score More Sales

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

We kept lists of sizes and favorite colors for when husbands and fiancés wanted to pick up a surprise gift. Social is a state of mind, not a platform. Social is a way of doing business, not a trend to jump on the bandwagon with. Social is how we did business years ago. She was my role model. We have been doing it for hundreds of years.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As the host of the Expert Insight Interview from Sales Pop Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM. ” Jefferson’s story is one of true transformation, and I’m excited to share the insights and lessons from our conversation in this blog post. .”

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Smooth Sale

AUGUST 31, 2023

For those serious about business, today’s blog question, ‘Do you believe customer care to be the top priority for your business?’ It was my secret to sales success that encouraged returning and referring clientele, which translates to the ‘Smooth Sale.’ Photo by E.S. may sound ridiculous. However, the room was another story.

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The Spiff Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

New research from Gartner has revealed a startling truth– almost 90% of B2B sales reps are experiencing burnout ( source ). Although it’s no secret that sales is a high-stress job, uncertain market conditions have only amplified the pressure to perform. We answer these questions and more in today’s blog post.

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CloserIQ

DECEMBER 14, 2018

We’ve compiled some of our favorite reads to help you advance in your sales career and build top sales teams. Once you hire the right people, you’ll train them on your sales process and then put them on the phones. Here we will look at some common sdr mistakes and how to fix them : Read more > Need a last minute gift idea?

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Anthony Iannarino

AUGUST 2, 2020

I was a better salesperson before my manager forced me into an outside sales role, a position he needed to fill, and one in which I had no interest. I was a better salesperson before my manager forced me into an outside sales role, a position he needed to fill, and one in which I had no interest. The Lunch Meeting.

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Anthony Iannarino

AUGUST 26, 2019

There are many things you need to do well to succeed in sales. The following is a list of powerfully influential variables to your success in sales. The following is a list of powerfully influential variables to your success in sales. When you work in sales, you have more freedom than most other roles in business.

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Close.io

JULY 23, 2018

Growth is easy in the early days of your sales career. You have unlimited potential, and simply learning the technology, methods, and sales strategies that work will help you move up quickly. Instead of chasing buzzwords or zigzagging all over the place, the secret to sales career success is simple: building long-term relationships.

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Crunchbase

JUNE 13, 2022

The author is an expert in their field and we are honored to feature and promote their contribution on the Crunchbase blog. Working in sales involves a lot of talking. Talking less and listening more is a good rule of thumb when it comes to sales. What does it mean to talk less, listen more? Source image.

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Score More Sales

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

The legacy of Travis Roy was all over Tabor Academy – everyone admired him and a number of athletes there wanted to be like Travis – as a standout, gifted athlete with a scholarship to one of the best schools in the country – Boston University. photo courtesy travisroyfoundation.org. I know of Travis, and have for 18 years.

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LeadFuze

JUNE 3, 2021

Importance of Sales Team Management. Sales team management is important to any organization that relies on its sales team to bring in revenue. A strong, well-managed sales team will always outperform a weak and poorly managed one. How to Build Your Sales Team. 7 Steps in Sales Team Management.

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CloserIQ

APRIL 29, 2019

It’s typical for B2B buyers to go through 70% of the decision-making process without ever speaking to a sales representative. For sales representatives, that means it’s critical to use a diverse array of techniques to generate sales. The more leads you’re able to develop, the better chance you have of meeting or exceeding quota.

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Anthony Cole Training

JUNE 4, 2015

I had no idea about beliefs and the relationship between my beliefs and how I executed as a sales person until I was introduced to the Objective Management Group Sales Person Evaluation Tool. But, before I go into a discussion about beliefs and sales success , let me take a minute to just focus on beliefs, attitude and behavior.

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Anthony Iannarino

JANUARY 3, 2020

For a very long time, we in sales have counted on our companies and our solutions to provide differentiation , something that has become increasingly difficult over time. You now make up a large part of the value proposition, and that means you need to know how to successfully differentiate yourself in sales.

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The Spiff Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Motivation and compensation are tough to nail under normal circumstances and are even trickier during tough times. It’s safe to say that motivating your team in the current economic downturn is about as tricky as it has ever been. Such circumstances may naturally elicit feelings of unease. Let’s get into it!

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Crunchbase

MAY 18, 2021

We are honored to feature and promote their contribution on the Crunchbase blog. For sales organizations in particular, the talent they hire today must understand how to build a pipeline and close deals through digital channels , and they will someday be sales managers who can pass on their online expertise. .

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

But many salespeople and marketers make the mistake of crafting a perfect sales email, holding a great meeting, or running a fantastic product demo, and then sitting back and doing nothing. If you’re guilty of this, you might need to perfect your sales follow-ups. Sales Follow-Up Techniques. Image source.

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Score More Sales

MAY 27, 2014

Be agile or you will lose touch with your buyers – sales will spiral down – have they already? Sales Expert Jill Konrath is releasing this week her new book, Agile Selling - Get Up to Speed Quickly in Today’s Ever-Changing Sales World. It is a different sort of book. Why rapid learning?

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 29, 2017

Soliciting contributions was the reason for the call, and I did donate—thanks to the sales savvy of a young man named Ronnie. He didn’t bore me with a long speech about how the symphony doesn’t make enough money from ticket sales to support the arts—a fact we all know. And that’s the reason their sales skyrocket.

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Sales Evangelist

JULY 30, 2021

Imagine if you had five strategies (and maybe even a bonus strategy) to get past those gatekeepers and land sales. In today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, Donald is going to do just that. Even if it’s just a $5 gift card to Starbucks, that person will be more willing to talk with you. Write a blog.

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