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Sales Tech That Doesn’t Work

No More Cold Calling

Even the best sales technology isn’t as valuable as business relationships. But that is sales tech that doesn’t work. We’re missing out on the human, person-to-person connections that drive sales. Or they’re walking and talking with their wireless earbuds in or yelling at their watch, which is absurd to watch.

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Why Technology Is Ruining Our Mental Health

No More Cold Calling

Or, they’re walking with their wireless earbuds in, talking so loudly that everyone can hear. Last week, I wrote about how digital dependence hinders sales , but it can also wreak havoc on our personal lives and careers. More than half said their devices interrupted face-to-face conversations with friends and family.

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Lie To Me Like Everyone Else Does

The Pipeline

Revenue, finding it, winning it keeping it, is more than sales, and certainly more than just one says. Winning growing and retaining clients (the source of revenue), may be centered around sales, but involves other key groups. We all know empathy is central to interactions and by extension sales. Empathy Is Not Just A Word.

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The Easiest Person To Lie To Is Yourself

The Pipeline

I hear a lot of talk in sales about lying, not so much about how they may lie to win business, but in broader terms. While there are probably liars in both camps, undoubtedly in the same proportion and distribution as in the general population, and likely less among successful sales people.

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An Actor’s Guide to Avoiding 5 Common Mistakes in Virtual Sales

Julie Hanson

While more common mistakes in virtual sales may fall short of searing themselves into our memories, they can hurt us in other ways. As an actor, I learned a number of things you should and should not do on camera, here are five common mistakes that apply equally to virtual sales: 5 Common Mistakes on Camera: 1.

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We're bringing magic to cold calling with a brand new feature. (and an exciting giveaway)

Close.io

More conversation. Above all else, these are the cornerstones of a successful sales organization. If you’re not starting (and continually advancing) your sales conversations, then you’re not moving deals closer to the finish line. One Jabra Evolve 75 Wireless Headset ($300 value). More action. It’s simple, really.

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The 17 Best Business Card Scanners for Sales Contacts

Nutshell

For sales professionals, business card scanner apps that automatically transfer contact info to your CRM are much more useful than hardware devices that only generate and store images. Nutshell Price: Free in every Nutshell subscription (starting at $16/user/month) Notable features: Designed to be used on-to-go, during conversations, etc.

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