Steven Rosen

JUNE 20, 2019

Second line sales managers (SLM) don’t coach their FLMs on their coaching. The role of the frontline manager (FLM) is to recruit, develop, and retain top sales performers. By doing these basics well you will consistently crush your sales objectives. By doing these basics well you will consistently crush your sales objectives.

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SBI

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Six Essential Skills for Responding to Sales Objections. By Randy DeHaan, Director of Sales, Chorus.ai. Every sales rep has experienced it: A call is going well until a prospect voices objections that throw you off, leaving you searching for a response as the silence grows.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 13, 2014

Real conversations don’t happen in 140 characters or less. But while there’s much to be said for efficiency, we should not be taking shortcuts when it comes to conversations. Are Your Conversation Skills Getting Rusty? The art of conversation is your competitive advantage. Everyone loves a good shortcut. Comment Here.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Are you thinking about increasing sales with a webinar? A webinar funnel works a lot like a sales funnel or marketing funnel. Now, as people get comfortable with the idea of running a sales webinar, we’ll likely see a continued uptick in these sales presentations. How Do I Create a Sales Webinar?

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MTD Sales Training

JULY 23, 2019

With that kind of exposure, sales consultants are missing out big time if they aren’t using the medium effectively. InsideSales.com shows that 80% of B2B leads come from LinkedIn vs. 13% on Twitter & 7% on Facebook. Regardless, LinkedIn is still twice as effective than both Facebook and Twitter. It’s a simple no-brainer.

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criteria for success

MARCH 14, 2023

I so enjoyed our conversation on our latest episode of Let's Talk Sales ! We recorded back in January, but our conversation might just be even more relevant today. We hope you enjoy this insightful conversation. Follow us on Twitter! I so enjoyed our conversation on our latest episode of Let's Talk Sales!

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Best Sales Podcasts for You This 2021. The ability to listen to an almost inexhaustible supply of training, case studies, and applicable tips via sales podcasts shouldn’t be taken for granted. From individual sales reps to Founders, there are so many great “shows” to help you become better at your job.

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Highspot

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Today marks our Fall ‘19 Release , which introduces industry-first SmartPage technology, designed to provide go-to-market teams with interactive and mobile-ready guidance alongside content so they can have the most effective customer conversations. Sales enablement professionals can improve sales performance.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 25, 2021

Terry hates Twitter, eating at his desk, and traffic jams. First, how does the knowledge that Terry is married and loves eating Smarties help your reps make a sale? A buyer persona is one of the best tools your sales reps can use to close a deal. But how does knowing someone’s age, income, or ethnicity help you make a sale?

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 14, 2019

However, the higher you move in the hierarchy of an organization, or the closer you get to sales activities, the more your day-to-day life becomes about interacting with people – colleagues, bosses, investors, board members, employees and customers. More Listening, Less Talking, Better Conversations. Follow on twitter at?@ClearSaleUS.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 29, 2018

This kind of content positions you as a thought leader in a given field or industry, does not contain a sales pitch, and should never mention your company or brand except as the source of the content. I get my news and headlines from Twitter, Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn (to name a few). Follow him on Twitter at @ryanscottgould.

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Score More Sales

JUNE 3, 2014

Last week I had the pleasure of spending a day with Ken Krogue, co-founder of InsideSales.com , inside sales pioneer, and Forbes columnist It was great. A CSO Insights study found that companies who had put CRM into their sales process only increased revenues by 17%. In inside sales, leading indicators are effort and results.

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Shari Levitin

AUGUST 13, 2020

Sorry to break it to you, but that’s what your customers are thinking in 87 percent of all virtual sales conversations. In 2000, Microsoft conducted a study measuring how long people can focus on one thing for a specific amount of time. Make your sales conversations more memorable and exciting. “Are we there yet?

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

In B2B sales environments, it’s easy to become a commodity. They are influenced by the conversations around us.” - Clive Thompson, Smarter Than You Think. From a B2B Sales point-of-view, Social Sharing is beneficial for 4 reasons: 1. Clive Thompson points to several research studies that demonstrate this effect.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 20, 2018

If only you’d had that conversation face-to-face! Perhaps that’s why so many people in sales — a full 65 percent , according to Chief Marketer’s 2018 B2B Lead Gen Trend Survey — prefer in-person meetings. Change your default setting to “genuinely helpful,” and your prospect will enjoy and engage in the conversation a lot more.

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Leads Marketing Qualified Lead Face-to-face Lead Gen 192

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 11, 2019

Whether you’re a rep looking for fresh lead generation avenues or a marketer trying to help their sales team, I’ve rounded up some strategies for helping you bring in new B2B leads. How to Generate Leads for B2B Sales. Having this information ultimately leads to better, more beneficial conversations.”. Find your favorites below.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead Outsourcing Services 104

Zoominfo

APRIL 30, 2018

Studies show that recruiters who use analytics significantly outperform recruiters that don’t use analytics ( source ). Social media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.). Track conversion rates. Conversely, LinkedIn brings in less traffic but yields a much higher rate of applicants. Paid advertising. Job boards.

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Analytics Google Analytics Social Media Channels 208

No More Cold Calling

MARCH 24, 2016

Sales leaders’ chief concern is lackluster lead generation, according to new CSO Insights study. Greg had barely taken his seat when he told me his greatest challenge was getting his sales reps to generate enough qualified sales leads. The Universal Sales Challenge. Every sales leader wants to change these metrics.

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Sales Qualified Lead Leads Marketing Qualified Lead Top of Funnel 120

Miller Heiman Group

JUNE 18, 2019

In the latest episode of Move the Deal , CSO Insights Chief Research Officer Seleste Lunsford previews the upcoming World-Class Sales Practices Report and talks with host Greg Moore about shifts in buyer behavior, how sellers should respond and what it takes to be a world-class sales organization. The Ever-Changing State of Sales.

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Twitter Analytics Report Study 81

Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Author: Tobias Goebel Customer loyalty programs are a critical marketing tool for many businesses, and it’s clear to see why: they reward return customers, provide touchpoints to drive sales, and help provide insight into customer experience and behavior. Over recent years, new messaging mediums have exploded onto the scene.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 5, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. Twitter Facebook. Book Review: The Challenger Sale. Mark’s Insights on PRICING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 13, 2017

Can sales managers influence the buying process? If sales close, you win. Calls with their sales managers become about justifying why prospects should be in their pipelines in the first place, and discussing ways these account based sales reps can accelerate the buying process. You can’t manage revenue.

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Sales 2.0

JANUARY 19, 2012

Most of us sales people these days use email a lot. I recently got to sit down with a bloke that knows a lot about how sales people do and should use email. I know you’ve been in sales and a sales manager and I think it gives a great perspective on what you are up to. Can you give us an overview on that study?

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Have you considered reconnecting with your old sales leads? If you gave up after your first one or few calls or lost your marketing steam at any point, it’s time to re-ignite the conversation with your leads. Don’t Ignore Past Conversations. Show them how you’ve corrected any issue that ruined your previous conversion attempt.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Webinar Metrics Leads 101

Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The art of interest-based negotiating (if you haven’t studied up on IBN, do so right now) is realizing you and the other person both want the same thing: a good deal. Continue the conversation until you both discover a mutually beneficial solution. Cindy is the CEO of Orange Leaf Consulting, a sales management and consulting firm.

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Score More Sales

JUNE 30, 2014

To win in sales you, and your company, need a recipe for success. The ingredients to win in sales must be pure and of high quality to create a great, high-end, finished product. Here is what we believe it takes to compete with a strong solid sales team that closes the right deals with great sales velocity.

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Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Territories Commission 247

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

A 2014 study revealed that the ten most socially connected brands saw 31% greater revenue growth than the least connected brands. The same study showed that B2B decision makers are 10% more likely to consider brands that consumers know and feel connected to ( source ). Check out our Twitter and Facebook banners below.

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Social Media Media B2B Marketing 147

Alice Heiman

OCTOBER 26, 2022

who is a case study in drinking your own champagne. Check out this episode of #Sales Talk for #CEOs where @chris8649 CEO of @ConnectAndSell takes us through how to increase sales team performance. Every CEO can learn how to increase sales team performance by listening to this interview with Chris. Click to tweet.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 16, 2014

With no formal sales training and very little real-world experience, today’s salespeople aren’t equipped to succeed. I never expected to have a long, successful sales career. Sales has always been a “sink or swim” profession, so it’s not surprising how many reps end up drowning. Engineers study engineering.

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Vengreso

JULY 12, 2023

Chances are if you are in sales, social media is already a prominent part of your personal life. Incorporating social media into the workplace has brought many opportunities, but also many questions, like, “What is sales etiquette on social media? Additionally, it is highly recommended to keep track of your prospect on Twitter.

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SBI

APRIL 6, 2021

Sales Training: Why You May be Struggling to Deliver. Before we explore that point in more detail, we need to take a step back in time to the origins of sales training to understand where we are today. As long ago as the 1870s, there was formal sales training.” It began more as sales coaching than training.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 11, 2015

Without strong relationships, your sales career is DOA. Salespeople are asking the wrong questions: What are the best sales techniques? Yes, you are the very best tool in your sales toolkit. You know how to have conversations and build relationships—the most important ingredients for sales success.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Today, we’re sharing the ultimate list of sales podcasts. If you work in sales, it’s our hope that this list of sales podcasts provides you with some fresh listening material, newfound inspiration, and the tips and tricks you need to excel in the world of sales. The Ultimate List of Sales Podcasts. Listen here.

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SBI

AUGUST 2, 2018

In this series, we ask Sales Tech Executives to describe how their solution can change a sales organization in a significant way. We call it Sales Tech Game Changers. Nancy: What are the top 3 ways your solution changes the game for a sales organization? This dramatically speeds up sales productivity.

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Vengreso

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Every sales professional is on the hunt for sales tactics that close deals, but most don’t even have transparency on their short list. My guest on this episode of #SellingWithSocial is an award-winning sales leader. The best of all sales tactics is transparency. Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play | Google Podcasts.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 23, 2022

Do you have any case studies to share? NFT sales exceeded $17 billion in 2021. Many sellers use Twitter, Reddit, and Discord as vehicles to share their work, give and receive feedback, and get the ball rolling. Millions of conversations happen on social media every day. Or convincing research? Tailor your approach.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 29, 2016

Sounds like fun, but it’s not the way to excel in sales. Sales leaders have always known that top sales reps engage in open, honest conversations with their clients. His company conducted a study that asked the question: What behaviors drive successful salespeople? Read the rest of his article for more.).

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