MTD Sales Training

JUNE 4, 2019

How many times do you ‘hold something back’ so you can surprise the prospect with that little extra to encourage them to buy? We sometimes cause ourselves problems here, because the prospect may be wondering what else might you be holding back, and have they really got everything they could from you? Happy Selling! Sean McPheat.

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BuzzBoard

APRIL 4, 2024

Therefore, decision-makers at these organizations should focus on client testimonials, case studies, and agency transparency. Client testimonials provide credibility and social proof. Alongside testimonials, case studies elucidate an agency’s ability to produce outstanding results.

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Vengreso

MARCH 2, 2021

Prospecting to generate sales leads is one of the most important jobs of the modern sales professional. In fact, if you ask any sales leader what their teams struggle with the most (and I have), they would say it’s prospecting, especially now that virtual selling is the norm. What is Prospecting?

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BuzzBoard

MARCH 22, 2024

Key Takeaways from the Post: Understand Your Prospect: Have a nuanced grasp of the audience mindset to solve a real problem they care about right now. Get More Context: Gain more powerful insights into your prospects, and uncover their underlying thoughts and needs through generative AI-powered tools. It’s frustrating, right?

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LeadFuze

JULY 19, 2021

Love it or hate it, a sales proposal is a critical part of every successful deal. A well-written sales proposal gives you a chance to show that you understand your prospect’s needs, that you have listened to them diligently, and that you’ll provide a compelling solution. Does it address your prospect’s pain point?

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MTD Sales Training

JANUARY 20, 2017

This blog post is not going to cover how to handle objections, instead we are going to cover the underlying reasons why prospects don’t buy from you. Objections are, after all, just reasons and points that your salespeople need answer to satisfy the prospect that your product does the job. I mean, come on! at every opportunity.

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BrainShark

MARCH 3, 2024

You know sales enablement is important and choosing the right technology to help power your team is critical. Whether sales enablement technology is a new initiative for your organization, or your current solution isn’t getting the job done, you need key decision makers on board with your vision for success.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 10, 2017

Account based selling teams find it increasingly challenging to reach their target prospects. According to LinkedIn’s State of Sales 2017 US Report , 70 percent of the time that decision-makers respond to salespeople, it’s because those reps were introduced through a professional network. Either way, it works.

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Vengreso

JUNE 27, 2022

Gone are the days when B2B sales were about making a hundred cold calls a day or visiting clients in person. Also gone are the days when ideal customers from your target companies are knocking at your sales team’s doors in droves. According to a review from HBR, 90% of B2B decision-makers don’t respond to cold outreach.

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Score More Sales

JANUARY 12, 2012

Sales Tips and Strategies to Grow Revenues. B2B Sales Podcast With Michael Boylan on Prospecting and the Power to Get In. There’s no doubt in B2B selling that getting the top of your funnel (or front end of your sales pipeline) is incredibly important and in a tough economy, can be difficult on a consistent basis.

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Highspot

JANUARY 28, 2024

This underscores the influence of sales collateral, ranging from traditional brochures to dynamic digital content like blogs and videos, in steering potential customers through their buying journey. This guide shares the importance of sales collateral, who is responsible, and how to use it to seal the deal. What Is a Sales Collateral?

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Janek Performance Group

AUGUST 23, 2023

No one wants to miss a deal, and, in sales, time counts. For one thing, uncertain times mean tighter budgets and more decision makers. For every stalled sale, there are a multitude of excuses. Simply put, prospect theory deals with the psychology of decision making. In B2B, the sales process can be arduous.

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Highspot

MARCH 25, 2024

Moving from endless cold calling to pitching a new product to a key decision-maker demands a balance between informative and persuasive. This article will explore the secret to writing a good sales pitch email, common pitfalls, a sales pitch email template, and how artificial intelligence (AI) changes the outreach game.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Testimonials. Testimonials. Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends.

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BuzzBoard

MARCH 28, 2024

An Overview of the Marketing Agency Sales Process The sales process in a digital marketing agency is a multi-step journey that requires a thorough understanding, strategy, and execution. Lastly, the follow-ups and closing the sale come in. Therefore, understanding and mastering the marketing agency sales process is critical.

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MTD Sales Training

OCTOBER 22, 2013

So, you’ve done all the hard work in preparing for the visit to your prospect. You ask for the prospect at reception and you’re told that you will be collected in a few minutes. Any customer testimonials in frames or on the notice board? Know that your solution is going to be the best option for the prospect.

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PandaDoc

MARCH 13, 2023

If you are a business, then you are well aware of what a sales cycle is. These days, there is a tendency toward sales cycles becoming slower. This is occurring due to the change in both buying behavior and an increase in decision-makers in companies. What is a sales cycle? Sales cycles can be long or short.

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Highspot

MARCH 21, 2024

Despite this, many sales emails find their resting place in the trash, unopened and unread. We’ll explore how to craft good sales emails that get opened and inspire action, all while introducing four metrics to measure sales email success. What are the Different Types of Sales Emails? Send a promo email.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Prospecting in the enterprise environment is just different. On top of that, you have multiple decision makers to be looped in. On the flip side, however, the Enterprise segment offers a vast number of decision makers to go after, and, as we all know, there is a big payoff if you can win the deal.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For sales pros, the status quo extends sales cycles and perpetuates no-decisions with buyers. Sales reps need fresh strategies to neutralize the status quo. This article provides the antidote to one of the most common ailments in sales. The other half is no-decision. This foe is the status quo. FUD is a DUD.

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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 25, 2023

From product details to solution recommendations, sales reps present a lot. As a sales training company, we study, teach, and coach best practices for presentations. However, today, with so much uncertainty, budgets are tight, decision makers are plentiful, and competition is stiff. Never underestimate the personal touch.

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Pipeline

APRIL 1, 2024

In fact, most sales teams rely on long-term accounts and word-of-mouth to maintain revenue, which is not a sustainable approach. Create a Formal Sales Process The first step in elevating your lead generation process is to build a definite sales process. Showcase client testimonials and promote them on your social media pages.

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Closer's Coffee

APRIL 23, 2019

8 Ways to Let Go of Prospects Clogging your Sales Pipeline. Ever have a prospect that hangs around like the massive burger you ate three days ago? Clogging your sales pipeline by taking the precious time you could be spending on candidates that will buy? The excuses are endless, and a sale is never realized.

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SalesHandy

APRIL 25, 2021

When it comes to nurturing and closing leads, sales calls take up a lot of your team’s time and resources. They are probably the most important and impactful communication channel for your sales team. This is why there needs to be solid processes and steps in place on how to make a sales call. Conduct Prospecting.

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MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

As more and more sales people are recognising cold calling is less fruitful than they would like, attention is being focused on what you can do to improve your overall sales success rate. 5) When creating sales emails, write them so they include helpful information to the recipient. Record it and send the link out to prospects.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Closing the sales year with a bang is nice, but signing new clients shouldn’t be the focus for account based selling teams in Q4. Account based sales reps quarterback complex deals that rely on an exquisitely crafted, fine-tuned prospecting strategy—not a last-minute free-for-all. Are they stalled in legal?

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JULY 13, 2017

As sales professionals know, the B2B buyer’s decision process is ultimately influenced by timing, office politics, budgets, vendor philosophy, and past experience – in addition to the quality and fit of the product or service itself. One of the most interesting parts of the sales process,” says noted sales linguist Steve W.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Testimonials. Testimonials. Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends.

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Motivation B2B Decision Maker Hiring 172

BuzzBoard

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As a sales professional, it is crucial to have a deep understanding of the small business market in order to effectively sell to this segment. By familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of the SMB market, you can tailor your sales approach to meet their specific requirements. Let’s talk ‘CONVERSATIONS that CONVERT’.

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Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 25, 2023

However, according to Altify: Companies receive 60 percent of their sales revenue from existing customers. It’s putting their needs ahead of the sale to form long-term relationships. However, according to Gartner , 51 percent of sales leaders agree account management channels fall short. Also, monitor their sales.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2021

Among many takeaways — about sales enablement , forecasting , hiring , and more — one thing was certain: Sales has changed a lot since the pandemic began. In these conditions, without the right knowledge, tools, and team assistance at their fingertips, your sales reps will find consistent sales success hard to come by.

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Apptivo

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Best sales automation examples. How does Sales automation help the sales team to boost sales? Creating efficient sales and marketing workflows eliminates the need for repetitive tasks. Best sales automation examples. How does Sales automation help the sales team to boost sales?

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Openview

MARCH 7, 2019

After a sales meeting, do you ever experience a prospect ‘going dark’ on you? Everything felt like it should have gone great – the prospect seemed interested in the meeting, they asked the right questions, your sales pitch was stellar. Nothing turns a prospect off more than being unprepared. The Pre-Call.

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The Spiff Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With cost-efficiency top of mind, many buying committees have now expanded to include the ultimate decision-maker, the CFO. In other words, knowing how to sell to the CFO is essential if you want to hit your sales quota. But, you’re probably wondering: do you treat the CFO like any other decision-maker?

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Jeffrey Gitomer

MARCH 11, 2013

Tweet “Jeffrey, what’s the BEST way to make a sale?” ” When I’m asked this question (I’m asked it all the time), what the salesperson’s really asking is, “What’s the EASIEST way to make a sale?” REAL ANSWER: There is no EASIEST way to make a sale. Not a good option.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Similarly, sales reps and managers require a new set of capabilities. Sales Operations must transform its reporting to track these key capabilities. By registering for SBI’s Sales & Marketing Research Review , you''ll get the “ Top 15 Metrics to Track in 2014.” Five Sales Metrics You''re Not Tracking. A testimonial.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 20, 2020

As a result, B2B sales and marketing teams are yanked towards inside sales strategies like account-based marketing and remote selling. Sales and marketing must banish silos and band together during this turbulent time. Ahead, I’ll explain how sales reps can enable marketers to enhance ABM initiatives during the COVID-19 crisis.

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