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Sales Lessons from Google Fiber

Mr. Inside Sales

Then Google REALLY started marketing! This week ask yourself: Are you following AT&T’s marketing efforts? Then they sent out another one, this time in a neat, glossy package. Then a Google rep showed up out of the blue, canvassing the neighborhood. I wasn’t home, but he pitched my wife and said he’d come back. Or Google Fibers?

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The Simplest Way to Qualify

Mr. Inside Sales

They may get some leads out and set up some “demos or presentations,” but because they didn’t discover whether a prospect was truly a buyer and in the market at that time, their close rate is a disappointing 2 sales out of 10 full presentations…. Compare that with your own close rate or your team’s closing percentages.

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2 Great New Year’s Questions for Your Clients

Mr. Inside Sales

In fact, this is also felt in the accounting department, the marketing department, and everywhere else. Getting screened out by the gatekeeper. Most companies are under immediate pressure already to begin accomplishing their new goals and sales targets. You can probably feel it in your company, too. Identifying decision makers.

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Is Sales Really Just a Numbers Game?

Mr. Inside Sales

Skill level of the sales rep is the most important thing; however, there are other variables like the type of lead—inbound versus outbound; the territory; existing client or new prospect; the marketing and/or branding of the company, etc., are just a few of the other factors that influence sales. ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS!

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Happy With Who We’re Using

Mr. Inside Sales

This objection—like all others—is a perfect one to script an effective response to, and here is one of my favorites: Objection: “We’re happy with who we’re using” (Or any variation like, “We’re all set”): Response: “That’s perfectly OK; I didn’t expect you to be in the market today. ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS!

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This is the Most Important Qualifying Question

Mr. Inside Sales

In addition, what is also important about timeline is that if the prospect you’re speaking to isn’t in the market at this moment, it means you can relax behind your pitch. For example, if your prospect isn’t looking to make a decision until the next quarter or two, this changes the way you pitch your product or service. Who Should Attend?

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Truth Bomb: Salespeople All Look Alike to B2B Buyers

No More Cold Calling

One marketing platform or sales enablement app? Despite the fact that most companies have marketing automation solutions, targeted outreach by SDRs, and intense social media strategies, B2B salespeople are still struggling to win and retain customers. Referrals help you stand out in a sea of B2B sellers. One IT provider from another?

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