Thu.Mar 26, 2015

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He Reeled Me In…Hook, Line and Sinker!

Bernadette McClelland

'My belief is that any of the thousands of influencers, changemakers and authoritarians sharing their own content and IP on social media, are doing so to help other people. It is in our DNA and we get a buzz from […]. The post He Reeled Me In…Hook, Line and Sinker! appeared first on Bernadette McClelland.

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You Can Play Nice or You Can Play To Win

The Pipeline

'By Tibor Shanto - tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca . There are times when you hit a wall in a given sale or opportunity, where you have some though choices to make: do you walk away, do you take a different approach with the buyer, or do you abandon the person you have been working with and go around or over them. As interesting as the choices that people make in these situations, what’s even more interesting and noteworthy from a learning standpoint, is why and how the make those choices.

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Mapping The Buyer’s Journey

Sales and Marketing Management

'Issue Date: 2015-03-01. Author: Paul Nolan. Teaser: We keep hearing about how far today’s B2B buyer is through the decision-making process before engaging a supplier, but what does it all mean? It's certainly changing the role of sales, but it's not replacing it. We keep hearing about how far today’s B2B buyer is through the decision-making process before engaging a supplier, but what does it all mean?

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[Missed Connections] March Referral Selling Insights

No More Cold Calling

'Things you need to know—but might have missed—from No More Cold Calling this month. Do you know what it takes to build a business based on referrals? Do you know how to ask for referrals in a way that gets results? Or how to nurture your network so referrals keep pouring in? These aren’t trick questions. I really want to know your answers. I’m doing some referral research and need your help.

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Streamlining Salesforce for Maximum Impact: A People-Focused Pocket Guide

Step inside the world of Salesforce consulting, stripped of fluff and jargon. Our guide provides a detailed exploration of five key success criteria, complete with actionable steps for immediate implementation. Elevate your Salesforce investment with insights on goal setting, system design, core object utilization, user adoption, and crafting a system tailored to your needs.

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Social Media vs. Traditional Prospecting: Which is More Effective?

The Sales Hunter

'Every day I get minimally 3 – 5 emails from people proclaiming to me how effective their social media plan is for getting new customers. Each one claims to know exactly why others fail and why they have a plan that works perfect. Along with the emails are the numerous articles on the web about how old school […].

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Are Your Leadership Skills Revealed Through Your Prospecting?

Increase Sales

'Have you ever considered how your prospecting actions actually reveal your leadership skills? For me sales is all about leadership. Any activities such as prospecting within the 3 Phase Sales Process have always been in alignment with my leadership skills. Social media has provided an incredible opportunity for savvy salespeople to unite their prospecting skills with their leadership skills.

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Periscope-The World As We Know It Just Changed

Fill the Funnel

'Periscope (by Twitter) went live to the general public very early this morning and the impact that this tool and this technology has changed forever how we will learn and communicate. Brief overview of basics of what Periscope is and does: Gives the user to send live video feeds with audio from an iPhone. The ability to save the video feeds to your camera roll or let them expire in 24 hours Cost: Free Viewers of your feed can share their comments directly with you live, in real-time as you are

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Is It Your Sales Process?

Partners in Excellence

'Most organizations I work with have a sales process. But when I look at it, it’s not THEIR sales process. Sure it’s a sales process, but it’s not theirs. That is, they’ve leveraged the same generic sales stage steps that came with their CRM system. Or they’ve used the generic sales process from the sales training company they last used.

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Periscope-The World As We Know It Just Changed

Fill the Funnel

'Periscope (by Twitter) went live to the general public very early this morning and the impact that this tool and this technology has changed forever how we will learn and communicate. Brief overview of basics of what Periscope is and does: Allows the user to send live video feeds with audio from an iPhone. The ability to save the video feeds to your camera roll or let them expire in 24 hours Cost: Free Viewers of your feed can share their comments directly with you live, in real-time as you are

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How to Improve Email Deliverability and Optimize Each Send

Learn how to optimize email deliverability and drive greater email ROI. What lands your email in the customer’s inbox? Understanding those factors, otherwise known as email deliverability, is critical to getting the most return on your campaign investments. But the “rules” around which factors land you in the spam folder aren’t always easy to keep up with.

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“I’ll Know It When I See It”

Partners in Excellence

'“I’ll Know It When I See It.” I hear that phrase way too often. I hear it when I’m talking to a manager about hiring new people. Usually it’s in response to a question I ask like, “What specific skills, experiences, competencies, attitudes, and behaviors are you seeking in the ideal candidate?” Or when I talk to someone about their search for partners or strategic alliances.

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The Key Trait for Sales Success

Engage Selling

'Do your team members possess the key trait for sales success? People are always asking me what they think the number one personality trait of a successful salesperson should be. Now, there is obviously a mixture of key strengths an ideal salesperson should possess, but one that stands out for me is personal responsibility. A […].

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Top Priority: Content Overhaulin?

The ROI Guy

'On the Velocity TV show Overhaulin’, legendary car customizer Chip Foose secretly schemes with family and friends to transform an unsuspecting owner''s old and tired antique car into a custom masterpiece. A frantic week of customizing is followed by a reveal, where the surprised owner is blown away by the results. New survey results indicate that sales enablement teams would love to have Foose-like services too.

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Love is the Killer App – Tim Sanders

Hyper-Connected Selling

This article was originally published on October 17th, 2008. It’s a good reminder for me to continue to show the bizlove as my reach and influence grow over the years. I first read Love is the Killer App about 3 years ago. I was just starting RockStar Consulting and I stumbled upon it sitting on a friend’s bookshelf. It turned out to be a great book back then and I just reread it after picking up my own copy.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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New Brainshark Feature ? Link to Web Content!

BrainShark

We recently announced the availability of a new feature making it

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The 23 Word Email To Shake Up Stale Deals – Infographic

MTD Sales Training

'We’ve all been there before – those deals that have gone all stale and quiet. It can’t be a coincidence that every time you call the once keen prospect – they’re away. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].