The Pipeline

AUGUST 21, 2014

I am luck in the fact that I work with sales professionals, at all levels of their organisations, and as a result learn almost daily. And since some things in sales are by nature counter intuitive, it makes it difficult for some to act that way. Do the same with your challenge to get the same results.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 25, 2023

In short, if you’re not active on LinkedIn, you’re missing a huge opportunity to grow your business. The question is — how do you know if your posts are resonating with your target audience? Or, how do you perform against others in your industry and network? How does this translate to sales specifically?

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Bernadette McClelland

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

It’s time to make change happen not just manage change – it’s time to become ChangeMakers. It means that not only do we need to change, but we need to help others make change happen. There is really no such thing as luck, but timing certainly does help us. Make a decision and cop it. What does that mean?

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Rob Jolles

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When I work with clients who want to learn how to speak like a professional, one of the first things we work on is dealing with aggressive behavior from members of the audience. Through it all, you maintained your discipline to not engage and attack back. I really liked your training course. Your words are not lost on me.

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Zoominfo

MAY 10, 2018

Under constant pressure to meet quota, productivity is at the forefront of every sales rep’s mind. Yet, regardless of the many sales productivity tips and tricks published online, 65% of B2B organizations say they still struggle with sales productivity ( source ). You make too many cold calls. of the time.

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Sales Training Connection

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

No one likes to make mistakes. At best, they get you off track … at worst, they lose you the sale. Mistakes run the gamut, from corporate issues, like defective products or billing issues, to mistakes generated by the salesperson themselves, like sharing faulty information or missing a key player involved in making the buying decision.

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Sales Training Connection

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

At best they get you off track … at worst they lose you the sale. Mistakes run the gamut from corporate issues, like defective products or billing issues, to mistakes generated by the salesperson themselves, like sharing faulty information or missing a key player involved in making the buying decision. Act professionally.

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Crunchbase

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

If growing your company is one of your foremost goals, focusing on the gig economy is a smart strategy. Or, to rephrase that a little more forcefully: Companies with products and services to sell ignore the gig economy at their own risk. But successful sales strategies are built on sound, comprehensive marketing strategies.

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Crunchbase

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Sales make the business world go ’round, but data is the gravity that holds everything together to be cohesive and coherent. A good sales analyst will be able to create accurate forecasts within a 2 percent margin of error. When in sales, predictability is the word that will grant you the hyper-growth you are looking for.

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Alice Heiman

JULY 26, 2022

When we get home from work, we’re asked by our partners, “How was your day?” This makes storytelling not come as naturally because most of us are overthinking how we have to communicate , sound, or look in a professional setting. “ Using Storytelling in Sales. Click to tweet. ” .

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MEDDIC

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Well, you’re in for a treat because it turns out the old Greek philosopher’s ideas are not just for debating the meaning of life—they’re also pretty handy for nailing your sales targets. Metrics solidify your value proposition, giving you and your clients a clear picture of what success looks like.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 25, 2023

Cold calling is the bread and butter of sales reps in real estate. Whether your prospect is a potential buyer, seller, or tenant, use these scripts to grab their attention. Sales representatives reach out to potential clients without knowing if they’re interested in selling or buying property. So, how do you get it right?

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Do you think top sales leaders are just good sales reps who got promoted? While a successful track record driving sales can be a qualifier, being a high-performing sales rep does not necessarily equate to being an effective sales leader. A lot has changed in the time I’ve been working with sales leaders.

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 27, 2014

Every sales person loves a “bluebird.” Bluebirds are parts of what happens with every sales person and in every territory. As sales professionals it is our responsibility to maximize our revenue, share, and growth within the territory. We can’t assign a 10%, 50%, 85% probability to luck!

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Nutshell

JULY 22, 2020

Sales and marketing professionals are constantly slinging around new buzzwords, complex terms, and confusing abbreviations. No blog, video, or sales pitch is complete until the phrase “boost ROI” or “improve your net promoter score” is used. Shift Your Resources. It’s what we do.

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Score More Sales

MAY 10, 2013

They say time flies when you are having fun – especially in sales. We included it because I’m crazy about LinkedIn as a sales tool, and because LinkedIn and I go way back – nine years, in fact. It is professional. Have you looked into LinkedIn Sales Navigator? Click here to view the embedded video.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 9, 2024

The art of door-to-door sales is timeless — even during the rise of modern sales strategies. There’s no two ways about it: D2D sales can be tricky. So, if you can master the art of door-to-door sales, the juice is worth the squeeze on the income front. Table of Contents What is door-to-door sales?

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Janek Performance Group

AUGUST 29, 2022

Starting your career in sales and wondering how to maximize your results? In this article, we outline the five tips to maximize your sales career. Taking action on any one of these five tips will improve your career. Read One Sales Book a Month. Detach From Your Sales Outcome.

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Zoominfo

JULY 5, 2018

We cover topics related to sales, marketing, recruiting, and business—just as we do on our own B2B blog. When it comes to website design, the key to success lies in your ability to understand what the average visitor is hoping to achieve and then making it as simple as possible for them to do so. Continue reading.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 13, 2022

New Year's eve isn't the only time you can set resolutions for yourself or your business. When you're noticing a slump in performance, a lack of motivation, or an opportunity to grow in your career, try putting some business resolutions in place to get back on track. Commit to your why , what , and how.

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Pipeliner

MAY 23, 2018

Motivation in Sales: Never Giving Up. Motivation in sales can be a difficult thing to come by. In the world of sales where salespeople get rejected continuously, it’s easy to get defeated and feel discouraged. is bringing you a new category of expert sales interviews centered around motivation. Goals Make Motivation. “I

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MEDDIC

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

A MEDDIC Sales kickoff should be inspirational, short and valuable. Time is your sales force’s most valuable asset. That’s $2M indirect cost for a sales force with 100 quota-carrying AEs. In other words, make sure you take them somewhere that’s worth their time. They make your teams visualize the dream.

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SBI

JUNE 17, 2014

When I announced to my dad that I was going “into sales” I could detect an ounce (more like a pound) of concern. Two things were behind his concern: Why did I need a business degree for a sales job (anyone can do sales, you don’t need a degree). The sales profession has come a long way since then. TRILLION. 23 million!

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Close.io

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

You may not know it, but the people you are surrounded by right this very second at your job, are going to be big deals. My small team at Zocdoc back in 2009 had the future COO of Managed by Q, the future VP of CS at Teachable, VP of Sales at Glia, CEO & founder of MealPass, SVP of Sales at PatientPop (hey, that was me!)

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Jeffrey Gitomer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

What are the biggest mistakes salespeople make? Getting into sales for the money. If you don’t love what you do, you will never achieve the goals that you’ve set for yourself, let alone the arbitrary ones your company sets for you (also known as quotas). FedEx didn’t make it. Tweet Share 1. ” WOW!

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Close.io

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Your organization's sales leader was likely hired to reach ambitious sales goals , motivate a hungry sales team and unlock new markets. Unfortunately, a great salesperson can sell themselves to a CEO as a great sales leader even when they really aren’t cut out for that job (ie. Michael Scott). Quota is king.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 6, 2021

Yet most salespeople fail to do so — repelling buyers and making them think, "It's a salesperson, how do I get them off the phone?”. Here we'll review some of the core causes of sales resistance and look at four strategies you can use to break through it. Prospects are skeptical of your offering, your company, or you.

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Nutshell

MAY 16, 2019

Do you dream of leaving your sales associate desk behind and stepping up to a sales management position? The arrangements may vary from company to company, but in general, most sales professionals would jump at the chance to assume a leadership role. Are you Sure You Want to Become a Sales Manager?

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 19, 2020

Here’s an important, and often overlooked, fact about B2B sales and marketing: Your customer data holds all the keys you need to grow your business. To succeed, you need to trust the data and step into predictive sales. How Customer Success Drives Predictive Sales and Marketing. 8 Sales Strategies to Win Big.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 21, 2018

On June 18 th , 2018 ZoomInfo held the 3 rd annual Growth Acceleration Summit —a premier B2B sales and marketing conference that allows the best and brightest in the industry to network, learn, and enjoy the city of Boston. I LOVE SEEING SALES TEAMS GET BETTER”. “I I LOVE SEEING SALES TEAMS GET BETTER”. Let’s take a look!

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 15, 2022

In the 200th episode of the Sales Hacker Podcast, we have Asad Zaman , CEO of Sales Talent Agency (STA), where he rose through the ranks from AE to CEO, earning recognition as Toronto’s Young Professional of the Year (2019). There are over 40K more sales jobs openings than salespeople. powered by Sounder. Asad, welcome.

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Hiring Top of Funnel Salary Sales Talent 93

SalesHandy

JULY 21, 2021

Whether you are a job seeker or a sales representative, cold messaging (email, social, or phone calls too) is a tried and tested method that has had proven results. LinkedIn cold messages are the perfect method for reaching out to business professionals that are qualified prospects. Take Care/Regards, {Your Name}. Your Name}.

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LinkedIn Ideal Customer Profile Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Lead 98

LeadFuze

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Stress Reduction In High Pressure Sales Jobs. I’m not sure if I should write this article about sales stress reduction for salespeople. This article focuses on five common stressors in sales, and how to identify them. Working in sales can be really stressful, gut-wrenching and soul-destroying.

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criteria for success

MARCH 25, 2021

In this resource, I'll outline steps to an original CFS practice called “The Chemistry Test” which helps identify strong candidates for your organization. Could you see this person working well within your organization? The key is to make this exercise easy, yet very telling, without spooking them. Let's Talk Sales.

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Partners in Excellence

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

We continue to organize our sales and marketing initiatives around what makes us more efficient or old views of how customers buy. The work toward MQLs, turning them over to sales, hopefully as SALs, saying “Good luck and godspeed!, Most sales people are in a rush to close.

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Marketing Face-to-face Lead Rank Resources 93

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Success in sales requires the right skills and a competitive, driven, and personable nature. However, scoring a great sales role takes more than just being confident in your own skills and nature. Just as sales is its own animal in the professional ecosystem, the sales interview is its own unique beast.

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Highspot

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

But if you have the right guide, your odds of success are much better.” The data shows that without a guide only 39% percent of climbers make it to the top, whereas 85% of climbers with a top guide service succeed. ” He was right. We don’t want just some of our people to succeed – we want them all to succeed.

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