Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

First, marketing teams only receive this information second-hand – through sales, product management, etc. And it is why I encourage marketers to have regular “voice of the market” conversations. Instead, it’s a conversation with people outside the immediate bubble of the organization. There are two problems with this.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Why should company interactions with current and prospective customers or clients be any different? Pick your party – Part of learning how to talk to your audience and engage them in any form of conversation is deciding where to talk to them in the first place. Are they adding to the conversation? Are people engaged?

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SalesProInsider

MARCH 17, 2021

We offer 30 minutes of free coaching focused on a specific sales situation of the person’s choice, which we call Sales Strategy Conversations. A Simple Solution for Helping Prospects “Get It”. The post When Prospects “Get” Your Value, You Get the Sale appeared first on Sales Pro Insider.

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Shari Levitin

JUNE 30, 2021

No doubt you’ve changed the way you shop, exercise, eat, travel, watch movies, and more. As retailers learned to operate without stores, business travelers without airplanes, and sellers without offices, much of what started out as a temporary situation is now becoming permanent. What Your Prospects Aren't Telling You.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The role of AI becomes critical, particularly in sales prospecting, where conducting efficient, extensive, and result-driven efforts are pivotal in executing a successful marketing campaign. AI boasts an unparalleled ability to enhance your sales prospecting process.

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Sales 2.0

APRIL 8, 2024

I was asked a great question during a recent conversation with a founder: When should you take a spearfishing approach to finding new customers and when should you use a shotgun? Time to develop, time to write, time to research the prospect (assuming some customization) and time to send. It depends on what you’re hunting.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In fact, Kavadellas, CEO of Georgia-based Orasi, a software developer, reseller and consulting firm, was scheduled to play a round with a client and a prospect the day after we spoke with him in November for this story. But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting.

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Close.io

MAY 16, 2018

Here's the recording of today's webinar how top sales reps use conversational selling to close more deals, with Drift, Chorus.ai The theme of today's webinar is that sales is changing. While Steli couldn't make it to join us today due to a change in travel plans, Nick Persico from our sales team here at Close.io

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Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan. All sales calls were face-to-face (no phones) and the sellers traveled by horse, canoe, boat and later, ship. Then, in the mid 1980''s, the invention that would bring prospecting to the next level came along. Do you ever wonder how selling evolved to where it is today?

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Chorus.ai

DECEMBER 18, 2020

I’ve been working at high-growth B2B companies for over 20 years, and for as long as I can remember, companies have been using call recordings to help train sales reps. At first glance, Conversation Intelligence sounds like it’s just a fancier version of call recording. But nothing could be further from the truth.

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Vengreso

JUNE 12, 2023

Some sales leaders immediately disregard the principles, claiming it is just another buzzword. Others are caught in the constant grind of achieving quota and cannot fathom trying to implement a new sales plan. They engage less frequently with sellers and when they do, it is much later in the sales cycle.

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Apptivo

MAY 16, 2023

From seeds to success: Journey of leads and prospects in sales 2. What is a sales lead? What is a prospect? Lead Vs Prospect: what’s the difference? Where are prospects and leads in the funnel? How to turn a lead into a prospect? What is a sales lead? What is a prospect?

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Understanding the Sales Force

MARCH 13, 2024

Personally, I substitute Baseball for the middle topic because college baseball is in full swing and we’re traveling to watch our son, in his senior year, play college baseball. In the first column it shows that only 42% of the bottom half of all salespeople are commitment to their sales success. But there’s a problem.

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SalesFuel

APRIL 11, 2024

Zoom became a lifeline for millions working from home and a savior of reps competing for a remote sales closing. Since the pandemic, standard practices in health and safety, travel and tourism, and business-office work models have transformed. And for sales professionals, a new, robust communication channel has been launched.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 13, 2023

Even so, my sales book collection is mounting, thanks to the privilege of hosting Vengreso’s Modern Selling Podcast. Because I interview some of the world’s top influencers and authors, I knew I had to come up with a resource list of the best sales books for 2023. In fact, I find books a little overwhelming at times.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 24, 2020

Perhaps especially while the COVID-19 pandemic has placed a temporary hold on popular incentives among this demographic like travel, sales leaders can improve their incentives programs for younger employees by embedding a sense of purpose into their sales outreach. . Boost Sales Enablement with a Meaningful Prospecting Gift.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 8, 2020

Perhaps especially while the COVID-19 pandemic has placed a temporary hold on popular incentives like travel among this demographic, sales leaders can improve their incentive programs for younger employees by embedding a sense of purpose into their sales outreach. Boost Sales Enablement with a Meaningful Prospecting Gift.

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Alice Heiman

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Podcasts are a convenient way to stay up to date on current industry trends, learn new things, and of course, they can be entertaining (not all of the podcasts I like are sales-related!). . But there are hundreds if not thousands of sales and business podcasts out there. Sales Enablement Podcast hosted by Andy Paul. What’s Next!

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Understanding the Sales Force

MARCH 13, 2024

Personally, I substitute Baseball for the middle topic because college baseball is in full swing and we’ve been traveling to watch our son, a college senior, play college baseball. At Kurlan, we role-play each scenario in order to demonstrate what good conversations sounds like. But there’s a problem.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 30, 2020

I recounted that story in my recent presentation—“ Sales Experts Channel: How to Recession Proof Your Sales in 9 Killer Steps ”—because it perfectly illustrates a key business insight. Plus, check out what you might have missed from No More Cold Calling this month: Pick Up the Damn Phone and Have Sales Conversations.

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SalesProInsider

APRIL 30, 2024

You see, each of those questions can be a powerful STARTER to a fuller sales conversation…if you guide the conversation in that direction. That’s why the initial questions in any conversation, especially in a prospective client conversation, need to be SMART! Get your mind right. Make it about them, not you.

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Bernadette McClelland

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Family Visits: A Return to My Roots Having visited my Mum in NZ, I realised there is something incredibly grounding about returning to your roots and having the deeper conversations. Conversations that perhaps for some reason you were never able to have when you were younger. Now on Amazon!

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 8, 2017

Prospects need more insights, not more information. I made the sale. So, I asked many questions to assess how often they traveled, and if travel was for business or with family. So, I asked many questions to assess how often they traveled, and if travel was for business or with family. It was a done deal.

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MTD Sales Training

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Often you get that prospect that wants to get you into a conversation about a sensitive issue such as political beliefs or theology. Also, there are those prospects that wish to use you as their personal sounding board for personal views on everything from racial issues to the sexual relations. MTD Sales Training.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 5, 2023

There are many things to consider if you are interested in starting your career in sales. You’ll also need a thorough knowledge of sales trends and stats to succeed. With a modest, go-get-'em attitude, you can learn the stats you need to know to anticipate what a career in sales has in store for you.

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Pointclear

DECEMBER 17, 2013

The most reliable and scalable approach to finding new B2B customers is outbound communications, whether by mail, phone or email, to potential prospects, using rented or purchased lists. B2B marketers typically select targets from prospecting lists based on such traditional variables as industry, company size and job role, or title.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In fact, Kavadellas, CEO of Georgia-based Orasi, a software developer, reseller and consulting firm, was scheduled to play a round with a client and a prospect the day after we spoke with him in November for this story. But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting.

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Demand Generation Targets Outsourcing Services Face-to-face Travel 120

Pipeliner

MARCH 8, 2019

Ask a top sales producer about keys to success, and they’ll share insights like “prioritize your work,” “maintain a good opportunity pipeline,” and “serve the customer.”. Curiously, one that never gets mentioned is “I conform to the sales process.” Inside that circle, the phrase, Repeat sales and referrals. Well stated.

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Travel Sales Process Hiring Guidelines 71

Pipeliner

MARCH 5, 2021

You need to develop a strong strategy that allows you to close B2B prospects in an effective way. In this article, we look at what it takes to master a sales process that will skyrocket your business to success. So read on to discover the steps you need to take to close your first B2B prospect easily. Qualify Sales Leads.

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Marketing Qualified Lead B2B Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank 87

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 30, 2018

It’s no secret, technology has transformed the way businesses communicate with customers and prospects. Modern sales reps rely on a variety of tools and technologies to conduct their work—including email, social media, video chat tools and more. The Benefits of Face-to-Face Interaction in Sales. Let’s get into it!

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The last time sales teams were offered real change in their tech offerings was back in the early 2000s, when cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) systems came into vogue. That technology permanently shifted the way sales teams operated. Types of Sales Automation Tools The reach of this technology is widespread.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 2, 2023

Sending cold emails, leading prospects through sales calls, and following up all take time and articulation. Sales teams everywhere are starting to use AI to streamline these processes and craft better pitches. If you’ve been hearing about the iconic ChatGPT platform for sales and want to give it a spin, look no further.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

“I hate sales.” That puts sales in the bottom 5% of careers. This isn’t a complete surprise, however — while sales reps are often paid well, the work isn’t easy. From tracking down new prospects to qualifying leads, sales requires ongoing and concerted efforts to see success. You dread going to work.

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Zoominfo

JULY 6, 2021

We all know Tom: the sales guy trying to sell you something you don’t really need on a Tuesday afternoon. The Old World vs. New World of Sales. Tom represents the old world of sales, which was limited by location, highly based on geography, and heavily reliant on how well he could persuade his prospects.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Sales and marketing teams have been slashed, and pipelines are running dry. Old Sales Funnels Are Drying Up. A SalesHacker survey of a variety of sales professionals highlights the depth of the issue. B2B Sales Operations Are Changing for Good. This proactive mentality is essential going forward.

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SalesProInsider

JANUARY 24, 2024

You see, each of those questions can be a powerful STARTER to a fuller sales conversation…if you guide the conversation in that direction. That’s why the initial questions in any conversation, especially in a prospective client conversation, need to be SMART! Get your mind right. Make it about them, not you.

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Sports Conversion Networking Travel 62

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 9, 2023

How many times have you had this exchange with prospects? There’s nothing wrong with kicking off a conversation by asking how someone is doing, but it definitely won’t lead to any memorable dialogue. When you’ve only got a couple minutes to build rapport with someone, you don’t want to waste time on conversational fluff.

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