Smooth Sale

APRIL 3, 2024

” Our insightful guest blog is provided by Amariah Pinchback, CEO and Founder of Eagle’s Wings Virtual Services. The Virtual Assistant Virtual assistance can include scheduling, email, project management, social media, billing, and marketing. Clients love you, so they continue to send you referrals.

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Sales 2.0

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In the near future, savvy salespeople are going to greatly enhance their sales by leveraging AI. One of the mechanisms for this improvement will be leveraging the “social graph” more effectively. AI will help us use our “social graph” to find referrals without spending too much time on research. LinkedIn can show us who knows who.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting. Orasi’s team of 12 field sales reps is supplemented with 10 inside salespeople who call on a second tier of prospects. Trends that are here to stay. Buyers have increasingly embraced completing their own research for years.

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The Pipeline

JANUARY 23, 2021

But with the arrival of a vaccine and the promise of a brighter future it is time to plan your next phase of growth. Join me and the Canadian Professional Sales Association for a special Virtual Workshop: Coaching For Sales Performance and Growth. By Tibor Shanto. USE CODE SHANTO20 TO RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT. Why Attend?

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 16, 2023

10 Characteristics of Bold Sales Leaders. Sales leaders have had to adapt to virtual selling, work from home, supply chain issues, passing on price increases and sales rep turnover. Lack of Accountability : When facing a more challenging sales environment, salespeople use excuses for not achieving their quotas.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 30, 2021

One year later, we’re virtually in the same boat, with most organizations shifting to conducting online shows to generate leads and reach prospective buyers. So, what happens when the conference seat your marketing and sales team offers is your registrants’ preferred chair at home? But are virtual events actually worthwhile?

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 20, 2024

CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Pexels Attract the Right Job Or Calendar: It’s Time To Enhance Business Growth With Technological Changes Technological business changes are a given in today’s world. From construction yards to FinTech, advancements are required for health and safety, meeting customer expectations, and staying relevant.

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Alice Heiman

JANUARY 14, 2021

Some companies are thriving, som e are struggling, and some are in between but there is a consistent challenge for all companies, the switch to virtual selling. The G artner Future of Sales 2025 report predicts that “by 2025, 80% of B2B sales interactions between suppliers and buyers will occur in digital channels.”

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Allego

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The pandemic might’ve expedited the process, but the future of B2B sales has always been virtual. Now that we’ve settled into the age of video conferences and Zoom meetings, the next step is figuring out how to successfully sell virtually. As a sales professional, you’re in a unique position.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 7, 2024

According to Statista, the managed services market is expected to reach $356.24 billion by 2025. Even the smallest businesses realize they need to shift some or all of their business operations to the cloud. To make that happen, they need the expertise, assistance and guidance of a client-focused IT services team.

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Allego

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Virtual selling is a new way to sell—and it’s so much more than simply moving your meetings online. The reality is that virtual selling is the best option when both sellers and buyers are working in remote or hybrid situations. There are a lot of balls to keep in the air and the price of dropping any of them could be a lost sale.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 8, 2022

According to much research and too many pundits on social media, the future of selling is virtual–or perhaps hybrid. Of course, they are engaging sales people through virtual channels, but that’s an increasingly small part of how and where they spend their time in their digital buying journey.

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Allego

MAY 25, 2021

“The future is already here – it’s just not very evenly distributed.“ — Author William Gibson. What is AI-assisted sales? And now, AI has come to the profession of sales. AI has also been adopted in other fields, including sales. The Evolution of Sales Enablement. What exactly is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

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Partners in Excellence

AUGUST 12, 2020

A lot has been made of “virtual selling.” ” Many see that as the future of selling. Many are combining the concepts of virtual selling with digital selling. The pandemic, social change, and economic crises impact all of us, personally, organizationally, and how we engage our customers. Why different?”).

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JUNE 8, 2022

There are two underrated ways to quickly improve sales skills, grow networks, and grow both personally and professionally. Events designed specifically for sales professionals will not only help you grow and develop, but you’ll gain insight into the future of the industry.

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Highspot

AUGUST 19, 2021

As we look towards the future of sales, the trends defining what, how, and where we will sell are taking shape. ” (The Future Of Sales, Forrester Research, Inc., Revenue leaders must now realign their approach to sales accordingly. Continue to Hone Virtual Sales Skills. Our world is changing.

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Julie Hanson

JUNE 8, 2023

The Rising Value of Authenticity in Sales Will AI replace you? And right now, that competitive edge is your authenticity in sales. Authenticity in Sales Authenticity is a powerful trait that differentiates humans from machines. Authenticity helps us form connections, the lifeblood of sales. Will AI Replace You?

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 19, 2024

From the moment new hires step through the virtual door, intentional efforts must be made to cultivate productive working relationships. Martin is VP of Marketing for The Jacobson Group, the country’s premier insurance talent acquisition firm. Martin is responsible for the ongoing marketing and branding efforts of The Jacobson Group.

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A Sales Guy

APRIL 28, 2020

Due to the Coronavirus and the shelter in place, we made a quick pivot at A Sales Guy. We created a virtual Gap Selling training course for salespeople. With a price point of $99.00, it was designed to make it easy and affordable for salespeople to access the same training we provide to large sales organizations around the world.

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Allego

JUNE 29, 2021

2020 was a transformational year for sales organizations. The challenges caused by COVID-19 launched a boom in virtual selling and an estimated 90% of B2B sales are now virtual. > > Watch Now: How to Use Rep-Centric Sales Enablement to Future-Proof Your Revenue Engine.

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Allego

MARCH 31, 2021

In episode 22, Rhomes Aur , CEO of First Horizons Advisors, shares insights on achieving the right kind of growth, the role of financial services companies in serving communities, and the opportunities of virtual selling. Welcome to The Adapter’s Advantage : Breakthrough Moments that Lead to Success.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 4, 2024

It could include social media influencers who will produce and create content specific to your brand goals in the future. Photo by Bookdragon Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Adapt the Major Requirements For Modern Business Growth For your business to succeed, you must ensure it appeals to a modern audience.

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Julie Hanson

APRIL 8, 2021

According to Gartner, 80% of B2B sales are expected to take place virtually by 2025. Here’s why: we are only one year into the pandemic and virtual sales calls and meetings have only just begun to feel slightly less awkward and less ineffective as at the start, for both buyers and sellers alike. Don’t believe me?!

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Julie Hanson

AUGUST 2, 2022

Two+ years later, virtual selling is as ubiquitous as Starbucks and most salespeople will tell you they “know” how to sell virtually. But like any new skill, when it comes to virtual selling, knowing vs. mastery are worlds apart. But like any new skill, when it comes to virtual selling, knowing vs. mastery are worlds apart.

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Allego

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Today, we’re experiencing a similar revolution—the transformation of in-person sales to virtual selling. Today, we’re experiencing a similar revolution—the transformation of in-person sales to virtual selling. Some offices are reopening, while others are staying virtual. Adapting to a New Way of Selling.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 28, 2021

I was involved in a fascinating Clubhouse discussion on the future of selling. We all know virtual will play an increased role in how sellers engage customers, but the more interesting perspective is how customers want to engage sellers and each other. What does this mean–both to the buyers and to selling?

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Business Growth As a podcaster, I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Chris McShanag , an expert in leveraging virtual assistants for businesses. These tasks can range from bookkeeping, administrative support, sales phone calls, to other back-office functions.

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Awarathon

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of sales, artificial intelligence (AI) is paving the way for a revolutionary approach to training by aiding roleplay for sales. Specifically, roleplay for sales training, powered by advanced AI software, offers a transformative experience by providing lifelike interactions and immersive scenarios.

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Force Management

OCTOBER 8, 2020

This post is an extension of the Ten Reasons Why Our Sales Training Is Different. The impacts of the pandemic have left many sales leaders to shift priorities and find new ways to equip their sales teams to succeed. Like many companies, we’ve had to refine our sales engagement and delivery process. Read it here.

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Allego

APRIL 18, 2024

Well, it’s no longer just a promise—AI is actively reshaping the way we manage our day-to-day tasks and how we conduct business, particularly in sales. In fact, consulting firm McKinsey & Company says, “AI is poised to disrupt marketing and sales in every sector.” To help you, I dug deeper to see how sales teams can use AI.

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Highspot

MARCH 26, 2024

Whether you’re launching a new product, implementing new sales strategies, or upskilling your team, sales training and coaching will always be of utmost importance. Oftentimes, sales managers won’t have the bandwidth to set up personalized training and coaching sessions for each rep on their team. That’s where AI comes in.

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Pipeliner

APRIL 8, 2024

Chatting with John Golden from Sales POP! Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM, alongside John Nieuwenburg , a seasoned business coach since 2004, I ventured into the world of small businesses. An ongoing recruitment strategy, nurturing potential future team members, can be a game-changer.

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Sell Integrity

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In the past, getting top-level buy-in for virtual training was often an uphill battle. It wasn’t easy to convince leaders that training, particularly in soft skills areas like sales and service, could be conducted effectively without everyone being in the same room together. by Steve Schmidt.

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Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 27, 2021

One of the biggest adjustments we’ve made is to “virtual selling.” So we had to invent new ways to keep our people connected and engaged, whether more frequent check-ins/one-on-one’s, virtual cocktail parties, or other things. They had to change how they got work done, just as sales did.

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Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Has the Great Resignation caused you to re-think your sales team hiring practices? And the sales department is not immune to this phenomenon. To reach your sales goals in 2022 preventing a sales talent exodus is critical. What is the impact on sales departments? If so, you are not alone. According to the U.S.

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Allego

JUNE 9, 2021

Yuchun Lee and Mark Magnacca , co-founders of Allego, announced their new book Mastering Virtual Selling: Orchestrating Sales Success , an all-in-one guide providing sales professionals with proven sales methodologies, actionable best practices and relatable anecdotes to compete successfully in a virtual world.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 5, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How To Save Time Running Your Business Upon starting a business, you soon realize the many efforts requiring your time and attention. Putting in enough time is at the top of the charts. That time can be used for other things, giving you the best of both worlds.

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