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How to Reach Decision Makers Every Time

No More Cold Calling

He explains: “When salespeople successfully reach the actual decision makers, opportunities move through the pipeline and reach the closable stage, often resulting in a win. However, MOST salespeople are NOT reaching the actual decision makers and those are the opportunities that lose traction and/or result in a loss.”.

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Why You Should STOP Cold Calling Immediately (2020 Update)

No More Cold Calling

According to this LinkedIn report : “In the old days, sales prospecting consisted of cold calling, dropins, daily meetings and networking over lunch: Basically putting yourself in front of a lead at every opportunity. It’s a treasure trove of research opportunities and a way to get your brand in front of your buyers.

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How to Make Real Connections in the Era of Virtual Sales Meetings

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With limited or no opportunity to meet in-person, buyers naturally turn to known, trusted suppliers who already understand their business needs. Sure, business travel will eventually resume , and B2B sales pros will once again have opportunities to socialize with customers and prospects.

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Women Sales Leaders: From Pioneers to Modern-Day Trailblazers

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She took her passion one step further and created an eBook called ”Opening the Doors to Sales Opportunities.” Lori has always been a proactive promoter for women in sales—getting more women on the podium, showcasing their blogs and podcasts, and always looking for opportunities to let women know about the honorable profession of sales.

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Building Bridges: How to Make a Difference in a Crazy World

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She just felt compelled to find a place for herself and for us, the “millions in the middle” searching for opportunities to improve the lives of others and make the world a better place for future generations. At that stage, she didn’t know where her desire to make a difference would go.

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Hey Sales Manager, Get Your Head Out of That Spreadsheet

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Vazzana explains: “The harsh reality is that if you can’t solve the front-line sales management problem, your opportunity cost will be huge—approximately $3.5 For example, in a global study of more than 1,000 sales managers, Vantage Point found, “75% of sales managers had fewer than 49% of their salespeople on target.”. million per manager.

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Why You Might Need to Quit Your Job

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For my niece, quitting was an opportunity to find a job she loves. One income was suddenly gone. But there’s always a silver lining to unemployment. For me, getting fired helped launch my referral business. Now she works 8:00 to 5:00, and she smiles a whole lot. Her boss has kids, and he understands when she needs to take time off.

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