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Why telling a story can help you close more sales

Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

Experienced salespeople know that telling stories is a powerful way to get key points across to prospects. Then the researchers used a series of questions to measure, first, the degree to which the audience was “transported” – mentally drawn in – by the stories, and second, how much the stories influenced their beliefs. 2015, January).

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Cold calling: How to nail – or blow – that first impression

Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

What does this have to do with sales? He phones a prospect out of the blue and says, “Hi, I’m Joe from XYZ Co. The key is to talk about your prospect in the first 20 seconds of the call. What the prospect needs to know Here are the three things the prospect must know before he or she will talk to you: Who are you?

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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? In this guide, we’ll explore how you can get into sales without a degree. Table of Contents What does it mean to work in sales?

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23 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Salesperson in Your Life

Hubspot Sales

LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Sales books. 5) LinkedIn Sales Navigator. They use it to research their prospects, keep up to date on their customers, and connect with opportunities. With a premium LinkedIn Sales Navigator account, reps can get additional insights on prospects as well as customized lead lists.

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Building Customer Relationships for Sales Success with Tracy De Cicco, Konposit

Igniting Sales Transformation

The importance of building and maintaining strong business relationships with prospects and customers is talked about often, and from my perspective this is an area of opportunity for salespeople, given how competitive it can be in selling today. When people talk about sales consulting, what does that mean? As a sales executive, Ms.

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170+ Women in Sales Share Their Career-Defining Aha Moment

Sales Hacker

Women in sales often have a polarizing experience. In the Sales Hacker video series Aha Moments , I asked 10 women: “What is one ‘aha moment’ you’ve had in your sales career?”. The conversations that followed were so authentic and encouraging that we decided to expand this conversation to other badass women in the sales world.

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