Smooth Sale

APRIL 15, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Embrace These Seven Success Tips for Small Business Growth Running a small business can be both challenging and rewarding. As an entrepreneur, you face numerous hurdles in your quest for success. Seven Small Business Success Tips 1.

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Steven Rosen

JUNE 20, 2021

Sales leaders need to remember that they, too, must regularly upgrade their leadership skills. The most effective ways are networking with a peer group of like-minded sales leaders who face similar challenges and utilizing a sales leadership coach. Realistically most senior sales leaders don’t engage in networking regularly.

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Anne Miller

MARCH 13, 2024

The good news is you’re at a networking event with the potential to meet key players at your target companies. Each was professional, followed a conventional formula and each was well delivered. The bad news is you are not alone; your competition is also there talking to these same prospects. How do you stand out? Your Turn 1.What

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MARCH 27, 2023

Sales management is an art that requires a delicate balance between the present and the future. The key to success lies in mastering the art of balancing the pending vs pipeline. Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or a newbie in the game, read on to learn how to master the art of sales management.

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The Pipeline

MARCH 12, 2021

The key difference between a tribe and a herd is that the former walk on two legs. Sales like most tribes being a bit more civil than antelopes, prefers the 80/20 rule, over herd mentality. I have always been fascinated by how willing sales types are to accept the 80/20. The only enablement is the success of the better apps.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I came away with three key ideas about how to create effective GTM playbooks — and an appreciation for how this approach can be the growth fuel for revenue teams of any size. Their goal was to assess how effectively these companies follow up on inbound leads and to determine if their strategies are optimized for success.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 12, 2024

Building relationships with your event staff isn’t just about following common courtesy and treating people with respect; it’s a strategic move that can make your events more successful. This, in turn, leads to a more engaged and motivated team willing to go the extra mile to ensure the success of the event. This insight is priceless.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 12, 2024

Virtual sales meetings are becoming increasingly common as teams transition to working from home and offices are spread out in different cities. In the past, a virtual sales meeting, whether by video or phone call, was generally not given the same consideration as an in-person meeting.

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SalesFuel

APRIL 3, 2024

Resilience in sales is vital to success. In fact, for one professional, it’s the most important skill a seller can possess. “I I believe that sales success comes down to one thing, just one thing,” explains Meredith Elliott Powell. “It The professionals at The Academy for Sales Excellence agree.

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Tenbound

APRIL 19, 2024

by Kathleen Robida LinkedIn is always buzzing with tips and tricks for SDRs to book more meetings and for Sales to win more deals. However, what is rarely discussed is the critical importance of the Sales Development Representative and Account Executive partnership. What’s the best cold call opener? Participation!

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 8, 2024

Photo by SNCR_Group Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Maximize Your Trade Show Success And Business Growth Trade shows are vital to the business landscape, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking, learning, and showcasing innovations. Our guest blog offers insights on maximizing trade show success and business growth.

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Alice Heiman

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Gone are the days of static presentations. Tune in to the Sales Talk for CEOs podcast and let your leadership voice be the difference! 29:14] Considering alternative presentation formats, such as interviews. [31:08] 29:14] Considering alternative presentation formats, such as interviews. [31:08]

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BuzzBoard

APRIL 19, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Key Metrics in Local Paid Advertising Strategies Understanding the significance of key metrics in local paid advertising strategies is a crucial element of a digital marketer’s job, particularly when catering to local businesses. Advertising strategies at this level go beyond merely placing an ad.

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BuzzBoard

MARCH 24, 2024

Understanding the Importance of A/B Testing in Local Digital Campaigns Sales professionals at digital marketing agencies need to understand A/B testing, as it’s crucial for augmenting local digital campaigns and achieving better results. To get the most from your A/B testing strategy, conduct continuous testing.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 23, 2021

In this recap of the webinar, we’ll review the importance of incorporating automation into key parts of your sales cycle, give you a peek into ZoomInfo’s best go-to-market plays, and present new time-saving selling strategies. Through trial and error, companies adopt “sales plays” that become repeatable and highly targeted.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 19, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: How to Create A Seamless Onboarding Journey For Success In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, the landscape of employee onboarding has undergone a profound transformation, mainly catalyzed by the onset of COVID-19. Here’s how: 1.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In a perfect world, sales professionals would spend most of their time talking with eager prospects who’ve done the homework, seen the marketing campaign, and asked for a meeting. And doing it well, at scale, is a skill that separates the best sales reps from the rest. The “can I steal 27 seconds of your time?”

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 25, 2024

Welcome to " The Pipeline" — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice from real sales leaders. Want more content like this? Subscribe to our newsletter! Are you ready for a shocking, next-level revelation that's going to turn your world upside down? Here it is: Prospects aren't always easy to deal with.

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Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Recognizing recruiting terms can clarify job postings, interviews, and professional networking conversations. Leave images off unless applying to an international job, as they may require professional headshots. At first, it may seem scary and unmotivating. The following five terms are ones that every job seeker should know.

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Allego

APRIL 25, 2024

In sales, for example, surpassing targets largely depends on the quality of training provided. In fact, companies that have dynamic and adaptable sales training strategies see an average of 10% more salespeople meet their quotas compared to those with rigid approaches, according to CSO Insights.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 21, 2024

Picture – Pixabay License Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Empower Your Influencer Status and Business Growth If you have the charisma, the perspective, and the unique viewpoint to make it work, you might have some dreams of becoming an influencer. The LinkedIn platform is a perfect example. Generally, that is typically the way to go.

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Gong.io

JULY 22, 2022

You might win your next sales call before it even starts. No, it isn’t a new “sales hack”. Yes, I’m talking about sales call planning. Here’s what I mean: You’re not just making a sale, you’re building a relationship, one that you hope lasts a long time. Sales Call Planning Tip #1: Review account history.

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Sales Gravy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

If You Don't Take Action, You Won't Get Results In this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, Jeb Blount and David Newman, author of Do It! By focusing on specific markets, establishing credibility, and using interviews as a prospecting channel, professionals can connect with high-level decision makers and achieve their business goals.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 24, 2024

How your company treats new hires on their first day speaks volumes about your culture and dedication to their success. HR’s Key Role in All-Star Onboarding Ensuring a great first impression is HR’s challenge—and opportunity—to shine. But have you thought about how those new hires might also evaluate you?

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Showpad

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For companies that offer products or services, sales success is central to business success. This coincides with a significant shift in the business of sales, sparked by recent steps forward in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It can also help ensure a key resource isn’t missed altogether.

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Pipeliner

AUGUST 15, 2023

From the Field to the Boardroom: A Conversation with Alex Fisher Hello everyone, I’m your host, and today I’m excited to share with you a fascinating conversation I had with Alex Fisher, a former professional football player turned executive coach, leadership consultant, and speaker.

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Autoklose

MARCH 18, 2024

Having a well-versed and highly-skilled sales team is an essential ingredient when it comes to the success of your entire business. When you’re starting out, and it’s just you and maybe another salesperson, it’s not difficult to make a sales strategy, implement it, and learn from the results. Table of Content 1.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 23, 2024

In our digital sales age, we’re seeing increasing attention paid to the idea of personal branding. Although the idea itself is by no means new (a brief history is below), awareness of its importance and value in business – including for sales reps – is now reaching a critical mass of awareness. There’s a problem, however.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This process starts with understanding the key techniques of networking and utilizing available resources, including local mixers and the chamber of commerce. Organized by local industry groups or professional associations, these events offer a casual environment for local business owners and professionals to connect.

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BuzzBoard

APRIL 14, 2024

Importance of Email Metrics Analysis in Achieving Local Business Contract Success The success of a local business contract can often rest on a digital marketing agency’s ability to effectively communicate with prospective local business clients. Proficiency in email metrics analysis is a crucial component of this process.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 12, 2024

Many sales professionals often don’t receive the crucial tools needed for success right away. This may end up contributing to a lack of direction and belonging many sales professionals experience, and ultimately may negatively impact performance. While you’re at it, assess your other sales team members.

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Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

For sales managers, look for qualities that build strong teams and motivate others to perform their best. Whether you seek a new hire or promotion, here are several essential qualities of sales managers. Spearheading a sales team is a multifaceted endeavor. Confidence Confidence in sales is a necessity.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Understanding how AI can Generate Sales Content for Digital Agencies Artificial Intelligence, often shortened to AI, has fueled paradigm shifts in sales content creation within digital marketing agencies, particularly for small and local businesses. It also assists in devising impactful sales presentations.

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Carew International

JUNE 3, 2021

Making effective and impactful sales presentations can make or break an opportunity with a client or prospect. When the stakes are high, and the competition for the business is heated, preparing and planning the key elements of your presentation is essential. Those who do are the presentation superstars we all envy.

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Salesmate

AUGUST 5, 2020

The pandemic has only sped up the transition of businesses to remote work and fully digital workflows for all teams – including, and especially, sales. A skilled sales team knows that no matter what tools or interface, a successful sale is based on developing a strong professional relationship with the customer.

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Babette Ten Haken

MAY 11, 2022

You all serve clients regardless of your respective professional disciplines. Regardless of your in-person, hybridized, or virtual environments, you have sales quotas and key performance indicators to meet. Consider your ingrained pre-project and pre-sale discovery process. That focus is truly noble.

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