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How to Refine Your Sales Methodology

Pointclear

Bob Apollo from Inflexion-Point Strategy Partners recently sent me three whitepapers to review and comment on. I thought all three were excellent, but due to my background in, and passion about, lead qualification, that was the one topic that really stood out.

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Insights on Outbound Conference in Atlanta

Pointclear

With two well-received books and proven sales methodologies, I travel much of the time, typically more than 200 days per year, not only in the United States, but globally as well. For example, right now our website says: “PointClear is 100% focused on proactively reaching out to prospects that fit your ideal profile.

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AGILE SELLING by Jill Konrath

Pointclear

“AGILE SELLING” is not a book with a new sales methodology; it is a philosophy of living for highly skilled sales executives. Jill is the author of “SNAP SELLING” and her latest novel “AGILE SELLING” is out today.

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The Slippery Slope Called Sales Enablement

Jonathan Farrington

So, of the less than one-third of leads sales’ qualifies, they close 20% for a net of about 7% of total leads generated. The Sales Process. The final place for leakage is in the sales process. There are scores, if not hundreds, of sales methodologies. A lot more leakage. The book was published in 2011.

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Changing the Sales Conversation [PowerViews LIVE Highlights]

Pointclear

Credited as the visionary and leading authority of the consultative sales movement, Linda is also a best-selling author of 10 books, including the recently released Changing the Sales Conversation. Buyers have changed and so must sellers. What’s a salesperson to do?

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3 Steps for Effective Sales Lead Follow Up (none are the Hail Mary)

Pointclear

If after these steps you’ve still not made contact, best practice processes call for the lead to be returned to marketing or sales operations (wherever nurturing takes place) so that the lead does not end up in a black hole. Follow these steps to boost the buying process and drive more sales: Find a pain or need. 3) Execution.

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Do Standardized Sales Processes Really Work Anymore?

Pointclear

In a recent article I wrote, 5 Ways New Buyer Behaviors Are Impacting B2B Sales , I highlighted buyer behaviors that relate to what buyers are now doing and how expectations are changing.