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APRIL 14, 2014

Mindless web surfing – you pick up some information for prospecting but mostly you are wasting your efforts and looking at stuff that has NOTHING to do with your prospects, your messaging, or you getting a deal closed. What THREE actions can you take right now that will bring you closer to one of your sales opportunities closing?

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JUNE 10, 2013

They accept that they may not know everything, and that they might learn a new idea today that could cause them to close some extra business this month or even this year. Close More Deals. That’s why I love the profession of selling. Trish Bertuzzi , my colleague at AA-ISP Boston and President of The Bridge Group, Inc.

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

A couple of years ago, a sales manager I was coaching had labeled one of the sales reps on his team as “incapable of closing a deal”. The rep picked up on his manager not supporting him and on his own, closed several deals. Once the deals were closed, his manager was all smiles – and eager to support the rep, but it was too late.

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JUNE 30, 2014

Here is what we believe it takes to compete with a strong solid sales team that closes the right deals with great sales velocity. Individuals should be getting better at identifying, creating, qualifying, and closing business. Close More Deals. Assess everyone through metrics and conversations. If not, measures must be taken.

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JUNE 3, 2014

A specialization model in inside sales yields a 7 point higher close rate – do you have specialists? Results in a 3% close ratio – giving away industry information that is compelling – that leads them down the path to hear more. Close More Deals. In inside sales, leading indicators are effort and results.

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MAY 3, 2013

Someone closing many $50K deals needs to understand how different it is to close $500K deals much less frequently. Close More Deals. Would they be successful at that? Start-up vs. Mature Co. Subscribe to the award-winning blog and the “Sales Ideas In A Minute ” newsletter for sales strategies, tactics, and tips in selling.

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JUNE 30, 2014

Newer sales reps get more leverage to speak up after they have consistently engaged prospective clients, booked meetings and closed business. She realized no one was making quota and her manager would not help her when she was specific about what she needed to get and close business. Close More Deals. Increase Opportunities.

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AUGUST 18, 2014

Today, make more opportunities for yourself to close business through finding ways to change things up. Close More Deals. Consider instead, working to say more with less in your messaging. We worked so hard to craft this messaging it is clear that most sellers keep talking and saying much more than they need to. Increase Opportunities.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2014

With everyone involved, it should raise close to $1M in the coming days. Close More Deals. The company is going to pay $1000 for each person to do it, and Hale and his mom, Judy Hale will each match that so that every bald head (and some beards) will ring up $3000 each in donations to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

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JUNE 9, 2014

You know what I mean – the sales rep who emphatically says they’ll be closing a deal. Solve any little irritating issues and focus on the bigger picture – working together to close “net new” sales opportunities. Close More Deals. It is received by eye-rolls because no one thinks they will.

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DECEMBER 29, 2014

Sooner than later you’ll close more business. Close More Deals. I talk about making a 1% improvement every day on a video I made with Brighttalk recently. (2 2 minutes). If you like it, please rate it – and thanks in advance. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline.

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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. Close More Deals. Want to make the most of your days through the end of the year? Just think Beast Mode. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline.

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

Or their first deal closed? Gain Skills: What do you need to learn to do your job better or to close more business? Close More Deals. If you are a new sales rep at an existing company, how long has it taken sales reps to ramp up? How long on average for them to get their first meeting set up? Increase Opportunities.

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MARCH 8, 2016

In 1908, close to 15,000 women marched in the streets of New York City protesting long hours, poor wages, and the lack of voting rights. International Women’s Day was launched.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

Thanks to my friend, Jen Mueller , NFL sideline reporter and creator of Talk Sporty to Me for opening and closing my live presentation – you can see what she said in each of the videos at the top and bottom of this post. Close More Deals. Here’s how you can turn the keys to a sport into steps to improve your sales.

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JUNE 6, 2012

Referrals are easier to contact, the deal closes in a shorter period of time, and the gross profit is better. We have found that many sales people have no problem calling up existing clients to ask them for referrals but they do not call the people in their pipeline that they did not close.

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AUGUST 16, 2013

ES Research just posted three new webinars for sales leaders – about sales talent, connecting sales to marketing better, and one with LinkedIn on 5 Ways to Close More Business with LinkedIn’s Sales Masters. Close More Deals. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline.

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APRIL 30, 2014

If you have been in your sales role for some time, look historically at how long it took from first dial to closed deal with past clients. Because we don’t contact prospects enough, these ideas, in addition to others spoken about previously WILL help you close more business. Close More Deals. Increase Opportunities.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

It’s crunch time for B2B sales teams everywhere working to close deals by the end of Q3, and by the end of the calendar year. In order to count some of these for this fiscal year, more action needs to take place by the end of this month if there is hope of deals closing to book this year. Who is the pressure on?

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OCTOBER 28, 2013

I talked about quick wins recently – whether your manager assists you or you do it on your own, find low-hanging opportunities you can bring to closure – buyers who are very close to buying, and gain the muscle memory of closing a deal in your newer role. Close More Deals. Use the A.C.E. Increase Opportunities.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

It is already possible for computers to translate much of this – we are close to this new world. Close More Deals. Instead of watching on a big TV screen or monitor, you might watch on holograms held in each person’s hand. I can see that happening, can’t you? Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline.

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JUNE 18, 2014

If an EA or AA really likes you, they will champion you to not only getting the appointment but even strategies toward closing the opportunity. Close More Deals. When the best time to reach them is. What they like, dislike, or would want to hear. I’ve seen or heard about this happening dozens of times in dozens of opportunities.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

In selling there is a lot of big talk about closing deals, as if the act of “closing” is a verb and is something to do TO your prospective client or customer. Gain control of these feeble buyers, right? One of the most talked-about sales books in the last couple years is The Challenger Sale.

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JULY 11, 2013

This exercise will help you determine if a sales opportunity is probable or not – it can save you hours or months of effort, and it can help you close business sooner. Close More Deals. Take a moment to list out the questions you don’t have answers for with existing clients and also with your top prospective customers.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

I’d put down a challenge to close some business or accomplish something unexpected. Close More Deals. Better yet, your management just sends you because everyone knows it is good to get out once in a while, and that you can make great inroads at that event for future business. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline.

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JANUARY 13, 2014

That body language is telling – it says – “I’m closed to what you are talking about” One of my top goals when working with sellers is to see their arms uncrossed eventually. Close More Deals. We see this in training sessions quite often – people come in with their arms crossed tight.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015

The Seahawks were one yard away from winning – but being close doesn’t win the game , just as in sales. Have you ever seen an overly aggressive approach to try to close a deal rather than learning more about your buyers and what they really want? Close More Deals. 3) Talent is Not All You Need to Succeed. Learn from it.

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JUNE 6, 2014

Just one tip could help you close an extra deal this month. Close More Deals. Get the scoop here. Later 6/18 at 10AM PT / 1PM I’m sharing my 7 Tips to get More Sales Results THIS Week, hosted by Hoopla. All the details are here. What are you doing for ongoing, life-long learning? Post your strategies and we’ll share them.

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MAY 6, 2013

This means that you can receive online classes to improve your sales skills, make you a better leader, and assist you in closing business through the end of the year. Close More Deals. We could not make it any easier for you. Don’t wait! Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline.

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OCTOBER 14, 2013

When it is time to review your success, your company looks at what you have accomplished, and sales numbers – what business you have closed – is important. Close More Deals. In selling you need to be focused on doing activities that lead to sales. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline.

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MAY 19, 2014

When it comes to business conversations how you set things up will help you move forward and close business in the future. Close More Deals. Think of it like a Domino effect – which is when something you do causes a series of events to happen one after another. The professional was in a panic. Increase Opportunities.

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JULY 28, 2014

One of the worst things that can happen is that you don’t keep an eye on your “more probable” buyers – those buyers who seem close to making a decision, have an eminent need, and are qualified buyers. Close More Deals. It is easy to get distracted in a sales career. Does your focus shift? Increase Opportunities.

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Buyer How To Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank 207

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DECEMBER 29, 2014

Have closed and are out of business. Close More Deals. Contact out on extended leave, hiatus, sabbatical, or dead (yes, it happens). Finally there are companies in the CRM system who: Have been acquired and now have another name. Have divided and now have more than one company name. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline.

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APRIL 5, 2014

Suddenly your first deal closes – or your first deal after a slump – or enough deals to get you to the next level in your comp plan – and wow, is sales great! Close More Deals. Remote professional selling, or Inside Sales, is tough – lots of activity and not always a lot of revenue to show for it. Increase Opportunities.

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JULY 21, 2014

Have the energy of someone who has just closed their biggest deal ever. Close More Deals. On the phone: does each connection feel like the beginning of a new relationship or do you assume they won’t have time or interest to speak with you? Yea, be that person. It will show. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline.

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DECEMBER 27, 2013

Too many sellers are not aware of their sales conversion rate (how many qualified deals do I normally close?) Close More Deals. The science aspect of selling needs to be measured so that you can course correct and change as you move forward. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Close More Deals. Subscribe to the award-winning blog and the “Sales Ideas In A Minute” newsletter for sales strategies, tactics, and tips in selling. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline. email lori@scoremoresales.com | My LinkedIn Profile | twitter | Visit us on google+.

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