Smooth Sale

JANUARY 6, 2022

Attract The Right Job Or Clientele: Note: Ivan Serrano provides today’s guest Blog, ‘Increase your sales via social media.’ Ivan Serrano mainly focuses on social media, small business, and finance. Increase your Sales via Social Media. Photo by Nordwood Themes via Unsplash. Include steps.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

But in reality, many people who work in sales are also motivated to help other salespeople succeed and advance their careers. Following the right sales influencers on social media channels can give you a lot of insight into best practices, new trends, tips and advice, and help you find ways to connect with prominent thought leaders.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 10, 2018

From the time social media became a viable marketing channel, B2B companies have been looking for ways to automate social processes. Although social media tools have made this easier—with features like post scheduling, conversation monitoring, and hashtag tracking—some aspects of social selling can’t be pre-planned.

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SBI Growth

APRIL 26, 2014

We often hear from CEOs that they don’t see the ROI for social media. Many CEOs still question the legitimacy of social media in their space. I will address three common questions/comments we hear from the C-suite and sales leaders. Social Selling CEO CEO Resources Gamification Social Prospecting'

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BuzzBoard

APRIL 6, 2024

Exploring the Concept of Lead Nurturing on Social Media for Small Businesses Conceptualizing lead nurturing on social media for small businesses takes a unique approach. Consumers are more responsive to businesses they feel connected to on a personal level, highlighting the importance of social media engagement.

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The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 16, 2014

Are you using social media the right way in your sales process? I meet too many salespeople who spend too much time trying to communicate with prospects and customers through social media – when they really need to be reaching out to those people on the phone or in person. Be […].

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 19, 2018

In a 2010 blog post, we state that in order to stay viable, B2B companies need to hire a social media manager. Today, the role of a social media manager is more important than ever. According to one recent study, 93% of B2B marketers reported social media as the most utilized marketing tactic of their teams ( source ).

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Vengreso

JULY 12, 2023

Chances are if you are in sales, social media is already a prominent part of your personal life. And now, thanks to social selling , it’s hopefully a big part of your professional life as well. An incredibly valuable tool for gathering this intelligence is through the usage of social media networks.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 22, 2020

Over the past 5 or so years, it seems a large number of people think social media and social platforms are the future of sales and marketing. We (or at least I) get deluged with connection requests, followed by the inevitable prospecting messages. Is Social Media Really Anti-Social?

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Particularly for sales professionals focusing on small and local businesses, leveraging a few crucial strategies can greatly aid in distinguishing your services. The initial strategy to consider is the effective utilization of social media to captivate the attention of your target market.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 7, 2016

A LinkedIn connection is not a sales lead. He’s Cold Calling on Social Media. It’s social stalking. Sales reps abuse social media to the extent that I typically delete more LinkedIn invitations than I accept. (No, Qualified prospects are actually interested in your product or solution.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

B2B marketers have long since understood the benefits of social media—yet many still struggle to leverage its full potential as a demand generation tool. In fact, 49% of B2B marketers rank social media marketing as the most difficult lead generation tactic to execute ( source ). What is social media demand generation?

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Social media has come a long way from the days of MySpace in the mid-2000s. Platforms that were once used to simply share photographs and keep in touch with contacts are now a major part of our daily lives, with the average adult spending nearly two and a half hours per day on social media. Social Media and Sales.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 29, 2013

With a more narrow focus, we can pinpoint social media. If you’re truly a student of buyer trends, social media should be your focus. Not sure whether your social media skills are keeping pace? Are you in social media denial? Struggling reps are in denial about buyers using social media.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

OCTOBER 2, 2020

> 5 Ways B2B Brands Can Leverage Social Media to Connect With Customers– PandaDoc. Most B2B brands have a presence on at least one social network. But far too many B2B companies don’t tap into the full power of social media. They may assume social media caters to B2C companies and are less of a priority for B2B.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

93% of B2B marketers use social media, and with good reason—it works ( source ). A 2014 study revealed that the ten most socially connected brands saw 31% greater revenue growth than the least connected brands. We haven’t been shy about touting the benefits of social media in B2B sales and marketing.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MARCH 2, 2020

There’s no longer a debate on whether social media is an effective way to remain relevant in today’s busy and modern online world. Social media has come a long way since the mid-2000s, where users simply used it to share photographs and “check-in.”. Pinpoint specific prospects. This allows you to: Build rapport.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Revealing the power of social media marketing for local businesses In an era dominated by digital connectivity, the power of social media marketing is undeniable. It’s clear that properly utilized social media marketing can dramatically increase visibility and sales for any local business.

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The Sales Hunter

JUNE 28, 2014

I’ve heard of too many salespeople pouring too much time into social media. If you are defaulting to social media as your primary strategy to boost sales, then I want to challenge you! Sure, social media can be part of your selling strategy, […].

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The Sales Hunter

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Just because you can send out a blast of information via a social media site doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do. When it comes to prospecting, the social media blast is many times the worst thing you can do.

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The Sales Hunter

OCTOBER 12, 2016

We have all heard about the need to be “social selling,” and yet those two words used wrong have caused a lot of salespeople to go hungry. We can’t just say we’re going to use social media to prospect and think the world is going to be wonderful. Social media is ONE of the prospecting […].

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The Sales Hunter

JUNE 30, 2015

Don’t think social media is going to replace traditional prospecting methods. View social media as another tool to help you prospect. Most of all, never allow yourself to take the quality time you devote to prospecting and spend it doing social media.

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SalesHandy

JULY 5, 2021

This drives down the conversions on these channels, and makes it difficult for lead generation and sales functions to keep up. Which is where social selling comes in. Social selling isn’t a completely new concept in B2B sales – it’s been around since social platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter exist.

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The Sales Hunter

JUNE 2, 2015

One of the most frequent questions I get from people at all levels is whether or not social media is an effective way to prospect. My response to the question varies based on the type of prospect you’re trying to reach. Recently, I was asked to participate in a study regarding social media and […].

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The Sales Heretic

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Social media is the most powerful communication tool since the Internet itself. Want to maximize the power of social media to boost your sales? Highlighting promotions Having a sale? Most companies, though, are barely tapping into its potential. Here are twelve activities you should be doing regularly.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 3, 2020

We see deals in our sales pipeline postponed or disappearing. Sales leaders: Lead generation must be your primary focus. What do businesses typically do when clients stop buying and the sales pipeline dries up? If You Freeze Up, So Does the Sales Pipeline. If You Freeze Up, So Does the Sales Pipeline.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 3, 2013

as they hop on the social media bandwagon makes for a crowded ride. Want to get the real scoop about social selling? There are various opinions on what social selling actually means. Those opinions come from folks out in the world of sales and from marketers, which I admit confuses me, because marketers don’t sell.

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Alice Heiman

MAY 2, 2018

Sales is Social. It’s funny to me that people forget that sales is a social process. But, most B2B sales require humans to talk to other humans while understanding the buying process and determining problems that need to be solved. Every good seller has a sales process that follows the way people want to buy.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 23, 2021

If your sales pipeline is colder than a Siberian spigot in January, it’s time to rethink your sales prospecting techniques. Here’s the thing though, reps need actionable techniques and tips to make their prospecting systematic, smooth, and, of course, profitable. What are Prospecting Techniques? Let’s jump in.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 12, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. FREE Resources.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 4, 2024

It’s tough enough to uncover quality prospects. It’s even more difficult to keep their attention and capture interest during a prospecting call. And research shows that prospecting calls are a serious struggle. 2 Phrases to Use For Prospecting Calls One of his tips is to open with a business-oriented proposition.

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Connext Digital

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Social media has become an indispensable tool for consumers online in this day and age. It’s no surprise that all kinds of businesses have turned to social media to find and connect with their target market. The figures don’t lie either: consumers are 71% more likely to make a purchase based on social media referrals. .

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JANUARY 22, 2019

If you work in sales and marketing, I’ll bet you think a company’s employee count on LinkedIn is the absolute best way to determine how many employees work at that company. Why is employee count important for sales? Sales and marketing professionals use employee counts to understand a company’s size. I would know.

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The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

An essential part of the sales process is getting to know your prospects and building relationships – and social media is the perfect avenue to help you accomplish this effectively. So how can you use social media to make sales and increase your bottom line? Good relationships foster sales.

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The Sales Hunter

JUNE 30, 2015

There are 10 reasons that most prospecting plans don’t work. Number 6 on my list is Thinking Social Media is Your Answer. For some reason, there is a belief in the sales world that if you spend enough time on social media, you’ll have all the business you […]. This one absolutely drives me nuts.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. ” Sales Motivation Blog. prospecting.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

APRIL 9, 2012

Social media has changed the world. Social media has changed YOUR world. Whatever you’re doing online, whether it’s tweeting, LinkedIning, Facebooking, or YouTubing, Social Media has changed your way of communicating one-on-one, one-on-customer base, and one-to-the-world. Let me clarify that statement.

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