Julie Hanson

APRIL 11, 2024

Imagine if you could boost your team's influence in virtual demos and meetings by more than 70%! It might sound like a dream, but it's a reality that many are now experiencing through the power of virtual presence training. Why is virtual presence training so important in sales?

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

Virtual Demos and PoCs. However, a demo or PoC will only be as good as the platform supporting it; if it falls short on performance, you’re out of luck. As IDC’s Brown noted, “Failure at the product demo or PoC stage not only loses deals, but also risks losing customer value for life.”. Accelerate With the Cloud.

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SBI

JUNE 21, 2018

As a Senior Director of Sales Consulting at Oracle, Tod and his team of Sales Engineers and Solution Consultants support the sales team in their division and are responsible for onsite and remote demos. At the same time, he was seeing a jump in requests for demos as his qualified prospect pool was increasing. What is Demo Automation?

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 8, 2020

You and your reps need training, and you want it now! Introducing our brand new, 7-Session inside sales training course that is available to you and your team TODAY. Our Award Winning Inside Sales Training is also the most affordable training on the market today! The post New On Demand Training Available Now!

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Product Management University

JANUARY 3, 2023

Sales demos are one of the easiest ways to boost your credibility with prospects and customers. A good sales demo creates that critical moment of differentiation that makes your product the obvious choice in a sea of competitors. What is a B2B Sales Demo Script? How to Create a Sales Demo Script. Create Scenarios.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

MAY 18, 2016

Sales people have been giving tech demos for a long time. Top of the funnel metrics require that SDRs book discovery calls and schedule demos, yet the value of those interactions can be difficult to quantify. Pre-demo discovery that leads to a white-glove trial. Top sales teams execute and quantify discovery data before a demo.

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Gong.io

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

If doing a product demo FEELS easy and intuitive, watch out. Even if you have lots of product knowledge, doing a product demo persuasively is hard and counterintuitive. I mean that what feels right during a product demo usually causes failure. 3 Million Product Demos Analyzed. Flip Your Product Demo Upside Down.

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Mindtickle

APRIL 23, 2024

Even the most seasoned sales reps need proper training to be effective sales managers. When it comes to sales management training, you may have questions like: What is it? Read on as we answer these and other key questions about the role of sales management training in driving sales excellence. What is sales management training?

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Product Management University

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Product demos are one of the most critical components of strong product marketing and sales for SaaS organizations. A great product demo creates an urgency to buy, while a bad product demo sends prospects running. What is a Product Demo? A product demo is a verbal value story. Product Demo vs. Free Trial.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In sales, where every conversation counts and every opportunity demands precision, your team needs more than just the ordinary training programs. Without sales training software, it would be very difficult to ensure reps are applying best practices, staying up-to-date with the products and services they’re selling, and closing deals.

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Gong.io

MAY 20, 2021

When you conduct a demo, you want the same thing to happen. Your goal is for the demo to be short, controlled, and concise. (No Let’s take a look at how this played out in the more than 3 million recorded product demos we analyzed using anonymized data from our Gong platform. When you’re ready to demo, that’s where you begin.

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Product Management University

APRIL 14, 2021

Business outcomes vs product features: how do your sales demos stack up? During the demo, there is no reason to refer to each product separately unless asked. The fewer the number of people delivering the demo, the easier and more integrated the solution will be perceived. In the first column, list the name of each product.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 17, 2020

So we are beyond excited to give you a Second Season of Demo-litions, the show where [two sales nerds review real sales demos][ [link] ] and give their best tips and advice. The post Season 2 Of Demo-litions! The Show Where Two Sales Nerds Review Real Sales Demos) appeared first on Sales Hacker.

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Highspot

JANUARY 4, 2024

Achieving revenue targets can be tricky, and it’s tempting to overlook training. A sales training strategy is your blueprint to equip sales teams with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel. Get practical advice for developing an effective, modern sales training strategy.

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The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

The Right Way to Use Demos in Technology Sales. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Communication Strategy , Demos , Listening , Planning , Presentation , Proactive , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , Sales Technique , audio , execution. Happy demoing, better selling! Use the demo to “Close” not to open.

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Women Sales Pros

JANUARY 4, 2019

Often sellers don’t get to what’s of most interest to a prospect until 10, 20, 30 minutes or more into a demo. analyzed 67,000+ SAAS demos and found that “Following a linear path or going through a series of workflows before getting to the end result is an unsuccessful approach.” Who will be in the demo?

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Understanding the Sales Force

MARCH 4, 2013

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Two weeks ago I wrote this article about how demos and presentations are like snack foods. One of the comments, by Jason Kanigan, said: Traditional selling revolves around the demo/presentation. Move the demo/presentation phase to the END of the process. Hit a lot of rejection.

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Highspot

MARCH 26, 2024

Whether you’re launching a new product, implementing new sales strategies, or upskilling your team, sales training and coaching will always be of utmost importance. However, traditional coaching and training methods tend to fall flat because they take a one-size fits all approach that doesn’t fit the needs of each individual rep.

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Customer Centric Selling

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The demo is it’s most effective when used as proof , instead of just as a sales tool.” – Frank Visgatis. In today’s episode, Frank and Tim share how a salesperson can learn to identify the right time in the buying process to show a demo. Increase your B2B sales by customizing your demo to your prospect’s vision!

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Allego

MAY 6, 2021

This article originally appeared in LTEN Focus on Training Magazine. Dozens of ventilator manufacturers began shipping makes and models to hospitals unfamiliar with how to operate them, leaving healthcare professionals without proper ventilator training and experience overwhelmed. Competitors Unite in a Collaborative Effort.

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Bigtincan

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Traditional product training for enterprise sales organizations and retail employees often includes hour-long training videos, reviewing lengthy recorded calls, reading through documentation, and a bunch of other time-intensive training processes that require your sales reps to absorb and, hopefully, retain product information.

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Julie Hanson

JANUARY 6, 2020

As a demo and presentation skills coach, I have seen more than my fair share of software demos – along with their associated screens, tabs, search bars, drop downs, notifications and text fields. Software Demo Best Practice #1: How to Present a New Screen. What’s the solution? Highlight a few key things.

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Customer Centric Selling

MAY 29, 2018

The question I’d like you to consider: What is the purpose of doing demos? Please note : Prior to doing demos, buyers should have visions of the capabilities they need to achieve their desired business outcomes. Ultimately, demos don’t sell, salespeople do. The post Sales Tips: Why Do a Demo?

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 6, 2019

Below is a guide to accelerated ramp-up time for your salespeople (along with some examples of how HubSpot trains their salespeople). When you're creating a new-hire training plan, remember a few things : Keep your training plan personalized, because no two reps are the same. Pre-week training. Product Training.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

This makes B2B sales training more important than ever. A well-designed program, paired with a robust training software , will empower your sales reps with the knowledge they need to deliver value and close more deals. What Is B2B Sales Training? What is B2B Sales Training? What Does the B2B Sales Process Look Like?

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SBI

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

15 Sales Training Topics That Maximize Sales Readiness. Sales training needs to cover a lot of ground to ensure reps are prepared. Yet many companies only train reps during key milestones, such as onboarding or product launches. Sellers often lack the fundamental skills needed for high-value calls, demos, and meetings.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 11, 2019

What if your demo skills were so sharp, your income grew on autopilot? In this free training, we’re revealing the exact, step by step process to make demos your new secret sales weapon. The post 7 Elements of Insanely Persuasive Sales Demos appeared first on Sales Hacker.

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Sandler Training

JUNE 13, 2019

Trials and demos can be an important part of your sales cycle, especially in the enterprise space. Another term for a trial or demo, is the “Monkey’s Paw,” which is a small version of your larger service or a consulting project. A successful Monkey’s Paw has three components, which are similar to a successful trial.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

There are nearly 15 million salespeople working in the United States, and they spend weeks or even months training for success in their role. Given the different responsibilities, industries, and team structures salespeople encounter, it’s hard to recommend a one-size-fits-all approach to sales training. Use a sales training template.

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Product Management University

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

We also examine product usability and its impact on revenue, plus sales demo tips. Be sure to check out our brand new lineup of advanced training programs. Learning Product Management Skills vs. Training: Big Difference! Enjoy our October/November issue ! In This Issue: Blog: High-Octane Product Management.

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Julie Hanson

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

How long before you get to the “big reveal” in a customer demo? If you’re not starting with the end result in those critical first few minutes of your demo, it may be costing you the deal. In other words, you need to Flip your Demo! By this time in the demo: Attention spans are significantly lower. Flip your demo.

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Sales Hacker Training

AUGUST 10, 2021

In this episode of the Sales Hacker podcast, we have Keith Daw , VP of GSD and Trainer at McDonell Consulting Group , where he ‘Gets Stuff Done’ and teaches the Sandler Training methodology. Know why you’re training your team before you start. Training during the last 15+ months [10:43]. powered by Sounder. Sam’s Corner [28:12].

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Julie Hanson

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Yet surprisingly in this era of customized experiences, most product demos still vary little from customer to customer. But as the sheer number of demos that customers are exposed to grows, the bar continues to rise. Your Opening: “Let’s jump into the demo” is your audience’s cue to settle in for a generic ride. Your Agenda.

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Highspot

JANUARY 3, 2024

Read on to discover how reps can confidently approach each closing conversation with closing sales training that works. Sales leaders and reps can efficiently navigate this crucial stage of the sales process with ongoing coaching and training. Let’s explore the key benefits of developing a comprehensive sales training program.

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