The Pipeline

AUGUST 24, 2021

If you are truly curious, read on, and watch the video below. This makes them more interesting to buyers and draws them go beyond the lines established by lesser competitors. By Tibor Shanto. If you follow this blog, you know our tag line is “execution, everything else is just talk!”; Be Curious About Things You Don’t Know.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Unlike many sales books that read like a memoire of a sales guy, while interesting, rarely replicable. It’s a culmination of many performance levers, organized and aligned, to support a sales force in going to market as effectively as possible, to better serve its buyers and customers. Big Messages .

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Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Back then, the buyer-seller relationship was largely confrontational. If I have followed my buyer-centric sales process correctly and I have built a relationship with that client and my services match their needs … “So, what do you think?”. Mind you, and to be fair, I am always closing. Five years later we were. Mortal combat.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 29, 2020

As a result, 44 percent of corporate buyers switched B2B vendors in 2019, and 36 percent planned to do so in 2020, according to Accenture’s November 2019 report, Service Is the New Sales. When I read posts about word-of-mouth, they send me over the top. But not all sales teams make those investments. Image attribution: Anna Schvets ).

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The Pipeline

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Namely, the prospect has clearly indicated that they have an interest in the areas I raised in the initial cold call, but unlike those “57% of the journey buyers”, they haven’t started down a path. Cold callers end up selling to a much more curious, and open-minded buyer. Hey – We’re moving. Our new home: www.TiborShanto.com.

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MTD Sales Training

JUNE 17, 2014

“Build the value” You’ve heard it a million times before in every sales book you read, every sales coaching session you’ve had with your manager and probably countless times from me also! [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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MTD Sales Training

OCTOBER 16, 2017

If you’re looking for tips then please read on! In order of importance your buyers will take action more on: PAIN. So while performing your doctor’s diagnosis bear this in mind. You’ll want to uncover the pain, the fears and the pleasures from your buyers. Sometimes, your buyers may not be open to what you are asking.

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Highspot

MARCH 21, 2024

survey highlights a significant trend: today’s buyers have clear digital purchasing experience expectations, with a strong preference for personalization and immediacy. Sales and marketing emails share a common goal – to engage buyers in a meaningful way that ultimately leads to conversions. A recent McKinsey & Co.

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MTD Sales Training

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

So much has been said about how sales meetings should be carried out and I’m sure you’ve read most of them. Firstly, ensure the buyer is in the right ‘state of mind’ to progress. Firstly, ensure the buyer is in the right ‘state of mind’ to progress. Happy Selling! Sean McPheat. Managing Director.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In case you missed it, buyers are at the top of the food chain. . B2B buyers expect the same convenience and ease as when they purchase B2C products. They want to research vendors online, read reviews and product comparisons, and prefer “rep-less” interactions whenever possible.). Katie Van Hoomissen – Sr. .

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Bigtincan

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

If you develop the most fantastic piece of compelling sales content, and neither the prospect nor their boss reads it, did it make an impact? We also know that much of the content shared with prospects is never read or shared. How can you avoid being that creator of junk content that no one ever reads? Know Your Audience.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 29, 2019

Why Customer Experience Should Be Top of Mind for Sales Leaders. Therefore, what differentiates us is creating a compelling experience that buyers will remember. Read “ Why Customer Experience Should Be Top of Mind for Sales Leaders.”). Do your clients want more from you? B2B customers are just louder about it.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 19, 2024

One way that I (Scott) personally do this is by writing out my post, then actually rewriting it with the hook in mind. Save Your Spot Sponsor shoutout: This newsletter is brought to you by Common Room—the modern buyer journey platform. Read more here on the plan to IPO. Play longterm games with longterm people”.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 27, 2020

Choose the right tools: With the budget in mind, you have to pick tools that optimize your organization’s operations. Sales territory mapping used to be done with actual maps, drawing out blocks with markers and reading from dot matrix-printed spreadsheets. What is Sales Territory Mapping? The Benefits of Sales Territory Mapping.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

First, the bad news: Most B2B buyers don’t trust salespeople. These 30 findings from our extensive study tell salespeople exactly what to do to change this dynamic, and how to win back the respect and partnership the B2B sales-buyer relationship needs to be mutually successful. They really don’t know what was on the customer’s mind.

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MTD Sales Training

JANUARY 14, 2020

Because we know there is a flow to the decision-making process that buyers make, we would find it difficult to by-pass the normal way that buyers deal with their challenges. That’s not what happens in the mind of the buyer. We know it’s a long-drawn-out process to go from initial discovery to firm commitment. 3) Be human.

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Engage Selling

AUGUST 27, 2021

As you may know, I like to keep up on the state of the current buyer: what’s going through their minds, how are they behaving, and how are they rewarding or not rewarding sellers like us?

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A Sales Guy

MARCH 30, 2021

Reading Gap Selling is a start to changing the way we sell, but the truth is, it is a sophisticated and inherently difficult sales approach. In celebration of over 50,000 copies of Gap Selling sold, I wanted to take a moment and highlight other books that influenced my perception or help expand on concepts within Gap Selling.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Data has shown that buyers and consumers react much differently to LinkedIn messages from salespeople with whom they share connections than salespeople with whom they don't. If you have something in common with the buyer — such as a group or acquaintance — state this shared connection early on. Effective LinkedIn Messages.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

B2B sales prospecting is a stage of the sales process that involves looking for potential buyers, customers, or clients, and then nurturing those relationships as a way to convert them into new business. Sales Prospecting in the Age of Buyer Empowerment. 56% of companies have created higher quality leads using buyer personas.

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Crunchbase

MARCH 17, 2022

Further, 75 percent of B2B buyers and 84 percent of C-level executives are influenced by social media when making purchasing decisions. With that in mind, here are four tips for advanced social selling. This article is part of the Crunchbase Community Contributor Series. The author is an expert in their field and a Crunchbase user.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 11, 2021

Whether it be something isn’t working as efficiently as it should, or you’re spending too much money on a simple solution. Maybe there’s a product out there that can automate most of the work you spend half your day working on. The list, sadly, can seem endless. Ultimately, your sales and marketing strategies depend on it.

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SalesProInsider

JUNE 29, 2022

Your answers to those important “how to’s” are important to the Reflector buyer Tribal Type during sales conversations. Clues to the Buyer Tribal Type: Reflectors. Selling Strategies and Tips for the Reflector Buyer Tribal Type. They don’t mind a faster timeline if they understand why it’s important for them. Word choice.

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Product Management University

APRIL 17, 2024

Determine the Forecasted Growth For Your Product Category If you read the Gartner report, there are multiple categories or slices of the AI market. Can you further streamline the sales process without alienating buyers? If you’re in product marketing, you know all too well how this works. Here’s the problem with that approach.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Sellers hear a buyer’s complaint and often jump to problem-solving far too quickly. The most successful sales reps help buyers redefine their needs. Top performers not only get to the root of a buyer’s problem, but they also address the buyer’s goals and aspirations to uncover possibilities the buyer doesn’t even know exist.

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Alice Heiman

JULY 8, 2020

A great and cost-effective way to keep your sales team learning is to have them read the latest sales books. But, which books should they read? If you want to make sure you and your team read the books, I recommend starting a book club! A Mind for Sales . F inding great sales books can be overwhelming. Empathy first.

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Gong.io

AUGUST 24, 2021

Subscribe here and follow me to read upcoming research. Then we analyze how seller and buyer behavior impacts success rates. . To read or not to read, THAT is the question.” -Every prospect ever. . This article is part of the Gong Labs series, where I publish findings from our data research team.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 1, 2024

Both are just two examples; many more may come to mind. Pexels – CC0 License Attract the Right Job or Clientele: How to Handle Hard-To-Access Rural Property Owning property may seem like the ultimate asset but having that in your portfolio (however modest) is usually good. However, sometimes circumstances can seem less favorable.

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Alice Heiman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Wouldn’t you love to get into the mind of your sellers and understand exactly what they are thinking? If you could read their minds, or if you asked, what would your sales leaders say it is and what would your sellers say? Wouldn’t you love to know what they are struggling with most? But what truly stands out?

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Corporate Visions

AUGUST 13, 2020

Your buyers interact with your marketing in one moment, but they make the decision to buy in the future. That means the messages and assets you create must stick in your buyer’s mind long enough to influence their purchase decision. And what can you do to make sure your buyers remember your marketing?

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Gong.io

APRIL 7, 2021

Follow me to read upcoming research. Then these are the best data-backed email tips you’ll read all year. . Buyer’s make decisions based on their emotions (i.e., You’ve probably wondered which is a better CTA (call to action) — asking for time or asking whether a buyer is interested. Woops, make that a billion.

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Mindtickle

JUNE 22, 2023

Buyers are already short on time, and the last thing they want is to listen to another sales pitch. Research from our 2023 State of Sales Productivity Report found that during a call, buyers asked an average of 18 questions, a significant increase from 13 questions in the 2022 report. As sellers, you’re even more in the hot seat.

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Anne Miller

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Stories and metaphors are the “trojan horse” into the subconscious decision-making processes of the human mind. The seminar experience helped him see how he had been doing everything wrong in how he sold and he learned an entirely new approach to building buyer relationships which ultimately helped him succeed and “make something of himself.”

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 13, 2023

Bonus: Founders: Before You Hire a Sales Team, Consider These Options (9-min read) Whether that’s the path your company took or not, you might find yourself in the same situation: Suddenly trying to standardize a process for several (or more!) Buyer decision points should be the foundation of your sales process. Here’s how.

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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 4, 2023

When prospects don’t listen, it’s not their ears that are closed, but their subconscious mind. When sales reps understand how the subconscious mind sabotages thinking, our best efforts can lead to more success. A sales rep recently complained, “We had the better solution and price, and we still lost the sale.”

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 10, 2024

Buyers like to shop from businesses they know and trust. A free demo or trial of your products and services will give potential buyers a basic idea of your solutions and their benefits. Personalized discount offers for new and existing buyers can also help improve sales.

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SalesProInsider

JULY 6, 2022

I’m sharing the communication model and specific To Do’s for four Tribes of buyers. I’m sharing the communication model and specific To Do’s for four Tribes of buyers. Those are two questions that the Expresser buyer Tribal Type might ask when you’re in a sales interaction and conversation. Who will I work with?

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