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AUGUST 31, 2018

How Salespeople Can Adapt to Changes Brought on by New Buyer Behavior. If you have been in the sales world for decades, you’ve undoubtedly noticed some major transformation of sales. Another major cause of the changes has to do with buyer behavior and the buyer’s journey.

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Pipeliner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

For our purposes, we can say that the buyer is tunneling from one side, and the seller from the other. The seller wants to find the right buyer, and the buyer wants to find the right solution. Buyer Profile. Another, more specific way of asking would be: what can the seller do so that the buyer seeks the seller out?

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Pipeliner

APRIL 24, 2018

Why does the sales profession get a bad rap? I’d say, mostly, it’s because of prior experiences where the end result of our decision left us feeling mislead by the capabilities OR we regret that we put our faith in someone that clearly didn’t have OUR best interest in mind (a matter of sales ethics). Yes, to all, maybe.

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Pipeliner

AUGUST 28, 2018

Understanding the Buyer Starts with the Seller. As any successful salesperson will tell you, the key to making the sale is understanding the buyer. Not doing so could even upset your prospect and close the door to a possible sale for good. If you really listen, you’ll hear your buyer telling you what they really want.

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Pipeliner

JULY 12, 2018

We were finally successful in doing so, but only by becoming the company experts on our buyers. But by effectively understanding and defining our buyer personas, we shortened the sales cycle for the reps who followed our strategies. But most sales teams and marketing teams continue to operate out of alignment.

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Pipeliner

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

How Sales Engagement Insights Can Influence the Buyer. A report published by LinkedIn documents the findings from research commissioned with approximately 1,500 buyers and sellers to map Net Promoter Score (NPS) rankings with the level of individual seller engagement on the LinkedIn platform.

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Pipeliner

JULY 16, 2020

John is the Amazon bestselling author of Winning the Battle for Sales: Lessons on Closing Every Deal from the World’s Greatest Military Victories and Social Upheaval: How to Win at Social Selling. A globally acknowledged Sales & Marketing thought leader, speaker, and strategist. He is CSMO at Pipeliner CRM.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 25, 2018

Off the Cuff Instant Interview Question: How can asking questions to gain knowledge of your buyer’s process also assist you in establishing a relationship with your buyer? All too often today we hear about different sales styles: Challenger, Solutions, Target account, Value selling, Whale hunting, the list goes on and on and on.

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Pipeliner

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

In the last blog in this series , I drew an analogy between the Gotthard Base Tunnel (the longest tunnel in the world) and the seller-buyer relationship. This is where the buyer-seller journey really begins, and it’s one taken together. This is where the buyer-seller journey really begins, and it’s one taken together.

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Pipeliner

AUGUST 19, 2018

The buyer didn’t have the ability to go online and conduct independent research; an important aspect of the sales process was the buyer’s education by the seller. Now, your salespeople should assume that they are the last place a buyer goes, not the first. Facilitate the sale, don’t control the information.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The RAIN group has just released a powerful new white paper on a subject near and dear to all sales hearts: prospecting. The study detailed in this white paper set out to find: What is it like for buyers to be sold to every day? Do buyers truly give people meetings that they’ve never met before? What doesn’t work?

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 2, 2024

Are you tired of complex sales processes that overwhelm both you and your potential customers? In this captivating podcast episode, we explore the art of selling with simplicity alongside sales veterans John Golden of Sales POP! By doing so, you will pave the way for a successful and fulfilling sales journey.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Power of Connection in Sales: A Conversation with Kavon Kay We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Kayvon Kay , a master of sales, closing expert, and creator of the One Call Closer methodology. We had an insightful conversation about the power of connection in sales.

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Pipeliner

MARCH 17, 2023

Sales enablement is a process that helps businesses equip their sales teams with the resources, tools, and information they need to improve their performance and close more deals. In today’s competitive market, sales enablement has become an essential strategy for any business that wants to stay ahead of the competition.

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Sales process adherence is often overlooked, but it is crucial for the success of any sales organization. When a sales team follows a defined process consistently, it can lead to increased sales, improved customer satisfaction, and reduced costs. Complete each step before moving on.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 2, 2024

Sales Simplified: Authenticity and Advice Lead the Way Is your sales approach complex and overwhelming? Join John Golden and Bob Marsh , sales veterans, as they discuss simplifying the process, embracing authenticity, and guiding customers through decisions. As Bob Marsh and John Golden clearly demonstrate.

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Pipeliner

APRIL 12, 2024

Andy is a master sales trainer and consultant with over thirty years of experience and has worked with over one hundred organizations. It explored how culture drives sales and business development. These companies must instill entrepreneurial behavior in their sales force. This mindset is vital for sales innovation and success.

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Pipeliner

MAY 26, 2023

Sales enablement is a process that helps businesses equip their sales teams with the resources, tools, and information they need to improve their performance and close more deals. In today’s competitive market, sales enablement has become an essential strategy for any business that wants to stay ahead of the competition.

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Pipeliner

JULY 2, 2022

Today’s sales scenario is, to say the least, baffling. We have more books on sales than ever, along with unheard-of numbers of sales seminars and an amazing amount of sales training. Yet sales closing rates remain stagnant—80 percent of salespeople fail, and salespeople only last 18 months on a given job.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’re running an online business, you know the drill: more sales equals more success. But since everyone is fighting for attention online, how do you actually stand out and get those sales numbers climbing? This guide shares seven ways to creatively increase online sales while keeping your profit margins unharmed.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 3, 2024

A luminary in the realm of sales and the brains behind “Innovate Now.” I even shared a personal anecdote about losing a substantial portion of sales due to this very complacency. Unleashing the Power of Bold Behaviors: In the dynamic landscape of sales, Andy underscored the paramount importance of bold behaviors.

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In this Expert Insight Interview, Michael Barbera discusses consumer psychology and sales and marketing alignment. A buyer is willing to pay a different price for the same product in different situations. That way, IKEA takes the blame off itself and makes us, the buyers, to blame other buyers for buying the product we wanted.

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Pipeliner

JUNE 4, 2023

This article concludes our series on mega-threats to the sales industry, inspired by the fascinating bestselling book by Nouriel Roubini entitled MegaThtreats: 10 Dangerous Trends that Imperil Our Future, and How to Survive Them. Let’s take up the final mega-threat to the sales industry—missing processes and wrong technology.

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Pipeliner

MAY 22, 2020

Discounting is a Sure Sign of Sales Failure , proclaims one recent headline. Vendors discount their selling prices for many reasons, and sweetening their offer to buyers are among them. Discounting helps close the gap between buyer motivation and buyer action. He used poker as an example, but the same holds for sales.

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Pipeliner

JUNE 1, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) is ubiquitous today, and sales are no exception. He also participates in the internal marketing structure, helps to increase income, and create an optimal sales funnel. Potential leads come from many channels and AI checks which ones bring the most interested buyers to you. Resource search.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

What was the original purpose of sales? Let’s go back in time and look at a fundamental of sales that all salespeople should understand: economy. Sales had its origins in the exchange of goods, before the time of currency. Of course, the worst kind of sales is lying to close a deal, and this will never make an ally for you.

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Pipeliner

MARCH 10, 2020

Technology Adoption in Sales. What does technology mean from a sales perspective? In sales, there has not been 100 percent adoption of technology. In fact, adoption of CRM—which is the technology we’re talking about when it comes to sales—is a problem that CRM vendors still face. The Sales Attitude.

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Understanding the Acquisition and the Need for Change As the host of the Sales POP! Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM. Andrew emphasized the importance of understanding what you’re buying when acquiring a company and the need for significant changes when sales are flat.

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Pipeliner

MAY 4, 2019

Jim Pancero, who has been a sales coach for 38 years, discusses how competitive advantage has evolved a lot more than we might realize. He provides great insight into how buyer behavior and expectations have changed and what salespeople can do about this evolution of sales. He goes through the evolution of sales by decade.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Most of us in the sales and marketing game are familiar with permission marketing. But permission selling is a little bit different, in that a salesperson gets permission from the buyer to sell to them after they have opted in and accepted the opportunity to be pitched to.

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Pipeliner

AUGUST 2, 2023

Some businesses struggle to manage a sales team. Sales operations aren’t for everyone. In this piece, we’ll explore what sales outsourcing is and if it’s right for your business. What Is Sales Outsourcing? The goal of sales outsourcing is to improve efficiency while reducing costs. Why Do Companies Outsource?

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Pipeliner

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Navigating Today’s Economy: Insights for Savvy Business Buyers with Richard Parker In today’s dynamic economic landscape, where uncertainties abound, acquiring a business can appear daunting. Viewing the current climate as a “beautiful upheaval” brimming with opportunities for astute buyers.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 25, 2022

When you’re working in sales, changes that are made to your company’s brand can be frustrating. It’s simply easier to put your head in the sand and stick to the same sales pitch that has always worked. This means your sales team must understand that changes to branding are intended to make their lives easier. Branding 101.

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In this Expert Insight Interview, Bob Britton discusses what sales enablement is and what it is not. Bob Britton has been in sales, sales enablement, learning, and development for more than 25 years. This Expert Insight Interview discusses: The definition of sales enablement and what it means to different organizations.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 8, 2020

Neuroscience and business are two industries that may not seem to go together, but new technology and research have generated an opportunity for science and sales to collide. Your buyer is no different. Your buyer is no different. Intentional or not, this is the mindset that they will walk into any sales conversation with.

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Pipeliner

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Today’s B2B buyers are self-directed researchers, demanding solutions before engaging. This fosters relationships, gathers valuable insights, and opens doors to using podcast content as a sales tactic. Use them strategically to learn from your ideal customer profile (ICP) weekly and stay ahead of evolving buyer behaviors.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

While technology is becoming involved in almost any job nowadays, many people still feel skeptical about technology sales. Thus, in this Expert Insight Interview, Joseph Fung discusses technology sales. Joseph Fung is a founder and CEO of Uvaro , a company offering a sales training program focused solely on tech sales.

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