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Getting in the door is hard

Sales 2.0

When I first got involved in sales I was a sales engineer. I supported a technology sales force on their sales calls with semiconductor engineers. That was when I realized what the sales people did that I had worked with in my first sales engineering job— they got meetings. I always thought I was pretty amazing. I knew it!).

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Who Really Sells a Multifamily Energy Project?

Selling Energy

A casual observer would assume that “vendors” and “contractors” sell energy efficiency projects to multifamily building owners. In reality, the energy managers and other internal champions connected to those buildings wind up doing most of the “selling.”

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“Why I’m So Interested In Selling,” Tom Pisello

Partners in Excellence

I transitioned into the world of selling from a technical background, initially starting my career as a software engineer and product leader. Now, whether I’m orchestrating a prospect Zoom call, hosting a podcast, or leading a value selling training session, I feel that same rush of excitement and energy, reminiscent of my younger days.

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9 Things You Should Never Say to a Prospect Over Email

Hubspot Sales

I’m looking forward to working with you [prospect].". Great to meet you [prospect]! I’ve CC’d our lead engineer to speak to your concerns.”. You’re working with a prospect. If I had called earlier, I could have saved myself a lot of time and energy. "Have you had time to read through the proposal?". “I

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You Need Momentum Now for The Climb Ahead of You

Anthony Iannarino

You are on the backside of the mountain and declining, allowing the momentum to take over, turning off your engine because it isn’t necessary. As you start to level off, your energy is no longer enough to keep you moving forward, and you are staring up at a mountain that is going to require that you exert the maximum effort to climb.

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30 Sales Prospecting Email Templates Guaranteed to Start a Relationship

Hubspot Sales

Yes, you read the title right -- I guarantee that these templates will get responses from prospects. But, compared to the overly salesy prospecting email templates most salespeople are sending, I am confident that these will work better -- or your money back. Where Sales Prospecting Went Bad. No, this isn't an infomercial.

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The Best Way to Sell Is With a Story

Sales and Marketing Management

They’ve been through it so many times they can rattle off the typical objections from customers and prospects: “I don’t have time to hear this pitch”. Storytelling gives a prospect a compelling reason to hear you out. Early stage prospects often gravitate toward videos and short, educational demonstrations. Closing the deal.