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CEOs are not salespeople. Or are they?

SBI Growth

The most successful sales organizations are driven from the top down. And that includes CEOs, especially during critical growth periods.

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How BOLD Sales Leaders Are Needed in a Changing Economy

Steven Rosen

How BOLD Sales Leaders Are Needed in a Changing Economy Welcome to the new era of sales leadership, where the winds of change are blowing stronger than ever. The post-COVID landscape has reshaped the business world, thrusting sales leaders into uncharted territory. The need for BOLD Sales Leaders has never been more apparent, from the widespread adoption of remote work and unprecedented supply chain challenges to surging prices and The Great Resignation.

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5 Trends Shaping B2B Sales in 2023

The Center for Sales Strategy

As we continue to navigate 2023, it becomes crucial for sales professionals and organizations to stay ahead of the curve by embracing emerging trends that can enhance their sales strategies and drive sustainable growth. In this article, we explore five key trends that are revolutionizing the B2B sales landscape, providing valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate and thrive in this competitive environment.

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Sales Mindsets Q&A: How Top Performers Think [6 Best Tips]

Marc Wayshak

Have you ever been in a selling situation where you just felt like your mental game wasn’t there ? Or the prospect pushes back and you don’t know what to say? Or you just get nervous? Mindset is a critical differentiator in sales. After all, you need the right sales mindset to ensure that you’re in the right place mentally before you can use the right sales techniques and tactics.

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How B2B Buying Has Changed – And How Sales Teams Must Adapt

A dramatic shift has occurred in the B2B landscape. Buying has transformed radically in the last half-decade, causing growth rates to plummet, customer acquisition costs to skyrocket, and churn rates to surge. For SaaS companies relying on traditional sales strategies to grow revenue, these trends will only become worse, as they now falter in the face of modern purchasing paradigms.

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How to Lose a Negotiation in 7 Easy Steps

Hubspot Sales

Every step of your sales process is a struggle in its own right, so by the time you reach the negotiation stage, it can feel like you've run a marathon — but you still have a ways to go. Landing on agreeable terms that sufficiently suit your interests is a finicky, often frustrating process that can go south on a dime. Winding up on the wrong side of a slanted deal or losing out on a potential agreement entirely are possibilities in every negotiation — and you need to know how to steer clear of

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The Problem with Self-Directed Sales Training and its Role in Developing Salespeople

Understanding the Sales Force

Yesterday, Andy Miller and I delivered onboarding training to a group of new partners at Objective Management Group (OMG). Andy reached the slide that said "Lunch" at the end of the day, and I spent most of the morning displaying only slide #2 which could have been covered in 10 minutes. The spontaneous, robust discussion that broke out was not planned, but most importantly, it was not discouraged.

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Being of Service Beats Trying to Sell Someone

Mr. Inside Sales

Thanks to everyone for the positive feedback on my new upcoming book: The Owner’s Manual to Life: In case you missed that day in school when they handed it out. Several readers wanted a sample, so here is Quote #68 (out of 100): Quote #68 “Seek ways to be of service.” One concept that always changes my interactions with people is when I shift from an attitude of “What’s in it for me?

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Amplify Your Sales Game: Mastering Communication Skills

Janek Performance Group

“Why didn’t you tell me about this sooner?” the prospect says with slight frustration. You’re perplexed, knowing you diligently followed up with phone calls, emails, and LinkedIn messages for the past six months to secure this appointment. If you’ve ever experienced this bewildering scenario, you’re not alone. Communication breakdowns can leave sales reps scratching their heads, questioning where things went wrong.

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The Gender Gap in Sales: Challenges and Solutions (video)

Pipeliner

How Empathy and Diversity Can Revolutionize Sales Leadership Sale is a complex field, and when it comes to women in sales leadership , it becomes even more challenging. In this episode of Expert Insight Interview, Kelly and John explore the challenges faced by women in sales, the role of sales leadership, and the traits that female sales leaders bring to the table.

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Sales & Marketing Alignment: How to Synergize for Success

Speaker: Carlos Hidalgo, Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Exhaust, Author, International Keynote & TEDx Speaker

Recent research shows that only 50% of B2B organizations state that they have good alignment between their marketing and sales teams. This lack of alignment tremendously impacts the ability to meet business goals, and is a limiting factor for building and maintaining customer relationships. While many B2B organizations continue to struggle with aligning their marketing and sales teams, they can take practical steps to unify both teams and simplify their overall approach.

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How to Prevent a Submarine from Sinking

No More Cold Calling

Can you solve your sales problems before they happen? It was a weekly meeting of sales team leaders. Our goal was to identify urgent problems and decide how to fix them. We all had different points of view about lead generation , and conversations often got heated. Everyone was concerned with how the proposed solutions would impact themselves and their teams.

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How Fractional Executives Meet Revenue Targets During Recessions

Sales and Marketing Management

Everyone's talking about fractional executives. Here's a look at the pros and cons and how to make the most of fractional executive hires. The post How Fractional Executives Meet Revenue Targets During Recessions appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Just Keep Running: What Bankers Can Learn from the Navy Seals

Anthony Cole Training

I am an admirer of all the brave men and women who serve in the armed forces. Their service and their sacrifice make them the best our nation has to offer. Lately, I have had the extreme honor to meet a few Navy Seals. Those meetings have propelled me to learn as much as I can about how they think and how they build the discipline that is necessary to do what they do.

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There Are No Handicaps in Sales

Membrain

I love to play golf. What’s fun with golf is that it’s a difficult sport, both technically and mentally, and when you’re doing it, you really get into the flow. You can’t be thinking about anything other than your next shot.

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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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Preserve Margin with Budget-Conscious Buyers through Value Negotiation

Force Management

We’ve talked a lot in blogs and other content about the importance of negotiating early and often. Negotiation isn’t an event that happens with procurement at the end of a deal, but a process of establishing and validating the value of your solution throughout the life of a deal. How does that process change in today’s environment, where buyers are hyper-focused on cost and sales teams are struggling with reduced pipeline?

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Winning Over the New Buyer In a Transformed Landscape

Sales and Marketing Management

Four areas to evolve demand generation and create amazing brand experiences that meet the new B2B buyer across every digital touchpoint. The post Winning Over the New Buyer In a Transformed Landscape appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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A 4-Step Process to Develop and Achieve A Sales Vision For Your Team

The Sales Readiness Blog

For many sales managers focusing on short-term day-to-day results, it is often challenging to think like a leader and focus on achieving a long-term vision. But that is exactly what a sales manager must do to maximize their team's performance. With the right vision, your team can transcend expectations and reach new heights of sales excellence.

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The Art and Science of Complex Sales Podcast

Membrain

In the latest episode of the Art and Science of Complex Sales podcast, Paul Fuller interviews Matt Ferguson , the founder of MDF Coaching & Consulting. Matt shares his personal journey, we explore key takeaways that can empower professionals to excel in their roles.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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The Art of Asking: How to Unlock Hidden Concerns and Objections

SalesProInsider

I object! It’s the climax of many TV courtroom dramas, and it’s often the turning point of the story. It surfaces the truth or redirects the focus to information that is helpful or relevant. Wouldn’t it be nice if during our prospective client conversations, they were also that open with their concerns, perceived challenges, discomfort, or misunderstandings?

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4 Ways To Easily Automate Your Web Store

Sales and Marketing Management

Web store automation automation is no longer only for companies in the B2C market. Many B2B companies are implementing these changes to improve conversion rates. The post 4 Ways To Easily Automate Your Web Store appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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The Future of Sales Forecasting with AI

The Center for Sales Strategy

The future of sales forecasting with AI is set to transform how businesses approach sales strategies. The power of AI will help businesses achieve more accurate, personalized, and timely insights into customer behavior and market trends.

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Go from Small Business to Industry Leader with… TIKTOK

Grant Cardone

The biggest mistake small businesses make is that they stay small… Despite the controversy around it, TikTok is currently the fastest way to go viral in the marketplace. BUT HOW DO YOU STAND OUT AS A SMALL BUSINESS AMONG MAJOR BRANDS AND TIKTOK INFLUENCERS? You become one yourself! And I can show you how. But […] The post Go from Small Business to Industry Leader with… TIKTOK appeared first on GCTV.

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Supercharge Your Sales: 5 Steps to Effortless Selling

Sales teams often lose precious time hunting for updated sales materials, while marketing struggles to keep these assets accessible and current. It's not just about managing; it's about seamlessly finding, presenting, and sharing critical sales content. All of this takes place within an intuitive, unified platform. Dive into Showell's groundbreaking content management realm.

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How to Get Into Sales Without a Degree [+ 7 Expert Tips]

Hubspot Sales

If you’re looking to get into sales, not having a college degree can feel like a huge barrier to your career. But what if I told you that a degree isn't always required for a sales job? “Even though disciplines like medical sales may need a degree, there are many other sales jobs that don't require one,” says Doug Brown, CEO of Sales Strategies. In this guide, we’ll explore how you can get into sales without a degree.

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Video: Showing the Impact of Sales Enablement on Growth

Mindtickle

Episode summary ChowNow was looking to elevate and grow its sales training program using Mindtickle. Cole Lindbergh, Sales Enablement Manager, Revenue Operations at ChowNow , talks about his experience with Mindtickle. While they were already using Mindtickle’s revenue productivity platform for its sales training, they’re now starting to use the Readiness Index to build an overall curriculum that goes beyond asking sellers to watch videos and take a quiz.

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3 Reasons Sales Coaching is a Game Changer

The Center for Sales Strategy

A great coach can impact the outcome of a game more than any player. This is why we revere great coaches like Belichek, Walsh, and Landry. Their greatness stems from their ability to transfer knowledge beyond themselves by inspiring their players to become more than the sum of their parts! As the sales leader in your organization, you are the coach of a high-performance sports team.

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9 ActiveCampaign Alternatives for 2023: Choose a CRM Tool Your Sales Team Will Love

Close

See how ActiveCampaign marketing and sales features compare against providers like Close, Outreach, Pipedrive, HubSpot, MailChimp, GetResponse, Drip, and ConvertKit.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.

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How & When to Use an AI Email Assistant [+Tools to Consider]

Hubspot Sales

AI email assistants are here to help you manage your emails and drastically reduce time spent in the inbox. Can I get a hallelujah? Emails are essential in business, but we can all agree that email management is a time suck. Plus, with 347.3 billion emails sent daily , it’s fair to say that not all are important. Emails take up a lot of unnecessary time.

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How Does Weather Affect Small Businesses?

Smooth Sale

Photo by FelixMittermeier via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How Does Weather Affect Small Businesses? Weather affects all businesses, but it can have the most significant impact on smaller ones. Here’s how it can affect small businesses and how to avoid these problems. As a small business owner, you have likely experienced how weather can significantly impact your operations.

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What to Do When Your Favorite Candidate is Not Recommended by Your Trusted Talent Assessment

The Center for Sales Strategy

Scenario: A team member comes to you, excited because a former coworker, a Top Performer, has just let them know that they are looking for a new position. They are perfect for an opening on your team! You become excited because that opening has been hard to fill. Finding quality candidates has been hard and the competitive job market brutal. So you can’t wait to hire this person.

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