Bernadette McClelland
JUNE 23, 2014
'SALESPEOPLE SAVE LIVES.PERIOD. Big Statement! Big Shoes To Fill! If every salesperson realised the back story and responsibility that they had in their role, whether it was selling an idea, a product or a service, either for their own business or whether they worked for someone else, then they would see the real impact and level of influence they carried.
The Pipeline
JUNE 19, 2014
' By Tibor Shanto - tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca . A few weeks ago I put out a question based on a discussion I had with a sales rep about the need for and, value of confirming appointments. To be specific, appointments where the prospect had accepted the appointment both verbally on the phone, and then again accepted the electronic invite (Outlook or Google) you e-mailed.
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SBI Growth
JUNE 6, 2014
'I recently read a great article from Reid Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn. The main theme was asking if you were “Network Literate” As a Marketing Leader, you may think you are a master of the domain. But are you really? Be brutally honest with yourself. Are you just reading the latest trends and handing tactics to the team to execute?
Jeffrey Gitomer
JUNE 2, 2014
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Sales 2.0
JUNE 29, 2014
'If you’ve read my stuff before, you’ll know I have one basic prospecting framework I’ve been harking on about for the last 4-5 years. It’s a framework aimed at getting you access, setting up those oh-so-important initial sales meetings. My prospecting framework has 3 elements: Define your prospects and get their basic data : for example what industry are they in, how big they are and then data like decision-makers’ emails and direct dial phone numbers.
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Bernadette McClelland
JUNE 23, 2014
'SALESPEOPLE SAVE LIVES.PERIOD. Big Statement! Big Shoes To Fill! If every salesperson realised the back story and responsibility that they had in their role, whether it was selling an idea, a product or a service, either for their own business or whether they worked for someone else, then they would see the real impact and level of influence they carried.
The Pipeline
JUNE 5, 2014
'By Tibor Shanto - tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca. Everyone in sales has heard the expression “You are your own worst enemy, or biggest obstacle.” Usually in the context is our ability to break through barriers, or reach new highs. But it is also true that we are our own biggest asset when it comes to the same opportunity. It really is just a question of how we choose to view and respond to things.
SBI Growth
JUNE 12, 2014
'Every successful sales leader eventually gets a task so big he doesn’t know where to start. The biggest mountain for me was always the “new assignment.” Three times it happened because of acquisitions, and twice because of promotions. Each time, I got the same directive: decide who to keep. Decide who to remove. Immediately.
Jeffrey Gitomer
JUNE 23, 2014
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Steven Rosen
JUNE 1, 2014
'Top Sales & Marketing Influencers. For the second year running, I was honoured to have made the list of The Top Sales & Marketing Influencers. . I am humbled to be in such great company. I have many friends and colleagues who have made the list and suggest that you check them out , they can help take your business to another level. Each year, Top Sales World engages a small team of professional researchers to discover who are the sales and marketing experts, who genuinely influence th
The Sales Heretic
JUNE 16, 2014
'It’s an iconic moment in the movie Apollo 13: The flight team at Mission Control is trying to figure out how to get the ill-fated astronauts back to Earth and Flight Director Gene Kranz states flatly, “Failure is not an option!” It’s a stirring scene, and the line has become a staple of managers, business [.].
Bernadette McClelland
JUNE 9, 2014
'Do you WANT approval or NEED approval? We all love approval and we all love connection but only one is a human need that’s been demonstrated over and over again from models that come from the likes of Abraham Maslow and Tony Robbins, and even show up in the failure to thrive syndrome of babies. So clearly we all need connection in our lives. We don’t all need approval.
The Pipeline
JUNE 16, 2014
'By Tibor Shanto - tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca . Over the last couple of weeks, I found myself as the prospect at two sales meetings I attended. I always find it hard to concentrate in these meetings, because of what I do, I tend be distracted from the topic at hand, and focusing more on form and format of the execution, and the meeting is unfolding.
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SBI Growth
JUNE 28, 2014
'Are you in demand? Do people seek you out? Do they feel it is important to be in your network? If not, you are falling off pace in this new social world we live in.
Jeffrey Gitomer
JUNE 13, 2014
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Sales and Marketing Management
JUNE 1, 2014
'Issue Date: 2014-06-01. Author: Michael Harris. Teaser: With studies showing that as much as 90 percent of a sales presentation is forgotten by prospects within 72 hours, the mantra has become "simplify, simplify, simplify." But what If your product or service doesn't lend itself to simplifcation? Then, your mantra becomes "stories, stories, stories.
MTD Sales Training
JUNE 24, 2014
'I’m always interested in what makes a person successful in their area of responsibility. In order to be successful, the key has to be how they think about things. Success for many people can be. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
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Bernadette McClelland
JUNE 9, 2014
'Do you WANT approval or NEED approval? We all love approval and we all love connection but only one is a human need that’s been demonstrated over and over again from models that come from the likes of Abraham Maslow and Tony Robbins, and even show up in the failure to thrive syndrome of babies. So clearly we all need connection in our lives. We don’t all need approval.
The Pipeline
JUNE 6, 2014
'In 2007, fewer than 30 universities had recognized sales programs. In 2014, the number has grown to close to 100, evidence of the success of sales programs in educating the next generation of sales professionals. One key factor driving that growth has to go to the good folks at the The Sales Education Foundation and their efforts in bringing attention to this overlooked faculty.
SBI Growth
JUNE 26, 2014
'Every so often a Sales Ops leader needs a gut check. We typically focus on optimizing processes that will drive revenue. Automation and technology makes tracking and adopting initiatives easier. But Year over Year growth is stagnant. Nothing we do from our office is making an impact. It might be time to assess the skills of your sales team.
No More Cold Calling
JUNE 10, 2014
'Smart salespeople never bring their phones into meetings. Is your smart phone ruining your relationships ? If so, there’s a good chance it’s also killing your sales career. If you’re bringing too much technology to client meetings, then you need to smarten up, or you may find yourself with a lot more time to check your friends’ status updates. Here are the cold, hard facts: You might think you can listen and check email at the same time, but no one else is fooled.
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Niche markets represent a huge opportunity for the financial services industry in America. From college students and women to communities of color and low-to-moderate-income households, niche populations have specialized financial needs – but they often underutilize many valuable financial products and services. How can you better connect with these consumers?
Sales and Marketing Management
JUNE 26, 2014
'Issue Date: 2014-06-27. Author: Rob Eleveld, Vice President of Sales, WhitePages PRO. Teaser: Nobody said sales management was going to be easy. But there are some ways to increase your odds of being successful. Nobody said sales management was going to be easy. But there are some ways to increase your odds of being successful.
MTD Sales Training
JUNE 3, 2014
'Cold calling is still an effective method of business development – if done correctly! Too many sales people try to bulldozer their way to making appointments or try to wear down the prospect with. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
Jeffrey Gitomer
JUNE 6, 2014
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The Pipeline
JUNE 30, 2014
'By Tibor Shanto - tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca . Tomorrow July 1, is Canada Day, a day where Canadians in our own way celebrate the difference that is Canada. But tomorrow will not be a happy day for many businesses, sales people and sales organizations. July 1, 2014 is the day the new Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation goes into effect. Known by its acronym: CASL, which makes it sound safe.
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SBI Growth
JUNE 4, 2014
'When it comes to data, a Sales Ops leader typically asks 3 questions: How do we gather all the data? How to do we draw critical insights from the data? How do we share and present the data?
No More Cold Calling
JUNE 19, 2014
'The gatekeepers are onto your tricks. Are you tired of talking to people without any decision-making power? Wouldn’t you rather walk straight into the corner office and pitch to the person who’s actually in charge? Of course you would. So why are you still cold calling? Newsflash: 90 percent of CEOs do not respond to cold calls or emails, and neither do their gatekeepers.
The Sales Heretic
JUNE 24, 2014
'Years ago when I dabbled in improv, we had a few rules that we tried to follow when we performed. One of them was “Never sit down.” Improv almost requires performers to be in constant motion. When you’re standing, you have more physical options than when you’re sitting. While sitting was easy and comfortable, it [.].
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