Close

JANUARY 2, 2023

Getting your SaaS trial length right can help your sales team convert work a lot more efficient, and win more customers in less time. No matter the industry, few things tempt prospective customers more than giving away something for free.

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Crunchbase

AUGUST 26, 2021

That is why free trial offers are one of the most common ways technology companies, like Pipedrive , find and nurture new customers. Common reasons free trials don’t work. There are several different free trial models, from freemium versions to those requiring credit cards that get charged automatically if not canceled.

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Pipeliner

APRIL 14, 2023

Prototypes simulate full-blown initiatives and trials are used as small-scale projects, verifying solutions and often weeding out flaws in advance of full implementations. I grew up in selling at Xerox and we routinely utilized trials to prove capability, a practice still quite popular today. appeared first on SalesPOP!

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Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Sony PlayStation, Gorilla Glue, Aquafina, and The George Forman Grill were all introduced in 1994. You've heard of those but have you heard of Vamp Nail Polish or KoronaPay? They were also introduced in 1994.

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Salesmate

JULY 21, 2020

SaaS businesses manage to convince people to sign up for a free trial. Do all that it takes to convert free trial users into paying customers. How to convert free-trial users into customers. On average only 15 to 20% of free trial user end up upgrading to paid plans . Connect with the prospect during the free-trial .

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Membrain

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

If you’ve been paying attention, you may have noticed that we’ve been gradually rolling out free trials on all of our modules. Then we announced the prospecting module free trial was also available. A few weeks ago, we made the account growth module free for a limited time.

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John Barrows

JUNE 21, 2021

Our guest this week is Robbie Crabtree, a former trial lawyer turned founder of Performative Speaking. The post Podcast 203: Robbie Crabtree on Persuasive Speaking in Sales from a Trial Lawyer appeared first on JB Sales. And don’t forget to share the podcast on social media.

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Crunchbase

MAY 12, 2020

In Part 3, we’re going to talk about how to set up a freemium trial (yes, I made that term up) and how to get prospects to auto convert into closed/won opportunities. A Freemium Trial. . Trial = contains all of the features of a paid subscription, but only for a limited time. In fact, trials are now the new norm.

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LeadFuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Free trials are a great way to introduce free trial to paid conversion rate. It’s easy to sign up for one, but as a business owner, there are many problems with free trial leads. A Totango study found that when a credit card was required for the free trial, 50% of people signed up. Everyone loves free. Big mistake.

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Partners in Excellence

JULY 10, 2014

I wanted to address “trial programs,” that is programs we leverage to get the customer to actually use our products in a “trial” mode, before they commit to buy. Trial programs come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Trial programs are often critical as part of the customer buying process.

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Sandler Training

JUNE 13, 2019

Trials and demos can be an important part of your sales cycle, especially in the enterprise space. Another term for a trial or demo, is the “Monkey’s Paw,” which is a small version of your larger service or a consulting project. A successful Monkey’s Paw has three components, which are similar to a successful trial.

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Close.io

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Beyond the topic of sales data, our roundup also features an insider's take on freemium vs free trials , a resource on insider sales training , and a think-piece on seller expectations. Freemium vs free trial: which is better for SaaS startups? So freemium is obviously superior to free trials , right? Ready to jump in?

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SalesHood

JANUARY 4, 2020

How do you know which Sales Enablement Software will achieve [ ] The post Why You Should Run A SaaS Trial For Sales Enablement Software appeared first on SalesHood. How do you know which Sales Enablement Software will be adopted by your sales teams and sales managers?

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Julie Hanson

DECEMBER 11, 2017

When the stakes are high, good trial lawyers know a few secrets to a successful presentation – how to quickly establish credibility, present a strong, persuasive case, and win over skeptical jurors. While you’re not technically on trial in sales, you also need to win over often skeptical buyers. Make your case early.

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Sell Courses Online

MARCH 8, 2018

The post The Ultimate Teachable Review & Tutorial (Plus a Free Trial) appeared first on Sell Courses Online. The post The Ultimate Teachable Review & Tutorial (Plus a Free Trial) appeared first on Sell Courses Online. Features Ease […].

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Free trials are a great marketing tactic. How many free trial users end up as paying customers? Depends on your conversion model: A Totango study in 2012 found an average of 50% when a credit card was required for the free trial, but only 15% when a credit card wasn’t necessary. Connect immediately with trial users.

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Nutshell

APRIL 7, 2018

Product qualified leads demonstrate interest by signing up for a free trial or lower-tier paid version of your product. These criteria can include factors such as: How much the user logs in to their free trial. When you have leads trialing your software, they’re not just at the price comparison stage of buying.

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Smart Calling

AUGUST 1, 2019

Trial attorneys need to be master influencers, and “sell” in many different ways and situations. The post GUEST: Trial Attorney Sales Secrets, with Jess Lorona appeared first on Smart Calling Blog. You’ll be able to adapt these ideas and methods to your own interactions and sales situations. Listen Here.

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SBI Growth

JULY 19, 2018

When looking for “A” player talent, it’s critical to set yourself apart as an employer that is progressive, sophisticated, and ahead of the curve by using tools to help find the best people for your organization. One way to set.

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Sales Evangelist

JANUARY 24, 2016

Is it worth it to offer a free product or trial? Challenges and Remedy: Sometimes offering a free trial dilutes the […] The post TSE 252: Do FREE Trial Offers Work? Is it worth it to offer a free product or trial? Challenges and Remedy: Sometimes offering a free trial dilutes the […] Is this a good strategy?

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Nutshell

APRIL 22, 2024

And if you aren’t already a Nutshell customer, start your 14-day free trial today! Sign up for a 14-Day free trial and try Nutshell forms during your trial! Start a free trial The post Introducing Nutshell Forms Spam Prevention appeared first on Nutshell. Go to Nutshell Forms Not a Nutshell customer yet?

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Predictable Revenue

MAY 1, 2024

This episode unpacks the trials and triumphs of bringing a product to life in the competitive tech landscape. The post From Desert Wanderings to Startup Success with Jacob Bank appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 18, 2021

One exception to the crappiness of 2020 movies is The Trial of the Chicago 7. It's almost like the movie studios decided to release all the movies filmed in the past several years that weren't ready for prime time and hope that people would stream them at home during the pandemic because we had watched everything else.

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Nutshell

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Start your 14-day free trial of Nutshell today or explore AppConnect plans to see how you can get connected! START YOUR FREE TRIAL SEE A LIVE DEMO Got an idea of which apps you want to connect with Nutshell? See Nutshell in action Give our powerful, easy-to-use CRM a try for free for 14 days!

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 26, 2021

If you don't know who Bob is, you can learn about his sales misadventures i n this article on not properly selling a trial , and this article about not selling value. Speaking of creatures of habit, there's Bob, and he's up to his old tricks. Both articles are of the must-read variety. So what did Bob do to p**s me off this week?

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Nutshell

MARCH 20, 2024

Nutshell CRM Pricing: Starting at $16/user/month, a 14-day free trial available Key Features: CompetitorIQ, VisitorIQ, Revenue Booster, AppConnect, AI capabilities Nutshell isn’t your run-of-the-mill customer relationship management (CRM) platform. See how Nutshell stands out from competitors , or experience Nutshell for yourself today!

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Sales Training Connection

APRIL 12, 2017

Sales Manager. New sales managers often are promoted for their sales success – not sales management expertise. So what happens after the sales manager assumes the role and responsibilities of their new position? Too often “paperwork” like CRM systems, HR concerns, and other administrative requirements take precedence.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 22, 2019

How many tie-downs and trial closes do you or your team use during their presentations? What’s a trial close?” Many reps are scared of asking for the sale because they have no idea how the prospect is reacting to the presentation because they haven’t used tie-downs and trial closes throughout the presentation.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 8, 2021

Start your free trial? When a prospect starts your free trial or downloads a white paper, you need to keep them engaged with your brand. For example, maybe a prospect started your free trial, but they haven’t used it. Request a Free Trial. How do you know when your MQL is ready to talk to sales? Read several blog posts?

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Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

I like to use trial closes throughout the sales process. A trial close asks an opinion. The beauty of trial closes is that they ensure that you and the buyer are continuously on the right path. ABC (always be closing). It’s just that I am not doing it overtly. If you are not familiar with these … a close requests an action.

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Nimble - Sales

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Register for a free 14-day trial. Well, there’s no better time to join tens of thousands of Happy Nimble CRM customers than today! We created these Cyber Week special offers for our new customers to take advantage of our biggest sale of the year! For […] The post ?Seize Seize the Savings: Cyber Promo for Nimble CRM! ?

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Nutshell

APRIL 22, 2024

Install the Nutshell Chrome extension and follow the prompts to start a 14-day free trial of Revenue Booster. START YOUR FREE TRIAL SEE A LIVE DEMO The post Announcing Email Booster appeared first on Nutshell. Check out this support article to learn more. See Email Booster in action! Want to give Email Booster a test drive?

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 15, 2021

Our conversion ratios today are lead>demo>trial>active. The discovery call added lead>discovery>demo>trial>active. The Free Trial (The Lynchpin). A lot of sales organizations view free trials and pilots as crutches that help the weak salesperson. Free trials are our secret weapon.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 9, 2024

Sign up for a 14-Day free trial and try landing pages during your trial! Start a free trial What is a landing page? Landing pages have specific goals, like encouraging leads to reach out to your sales team , start a free trial, schedule an appointment or purchase a specific profuct.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 9, 2024

Sign up for a 14-Day free trial and try landing pages during your trial! Start a free trial What is a landing page? Landing pages have specific goals, like encouraging leads to reach out to your sales team , start a free trial, schedule an appointment or purchase a specific profuct.

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 30, 2024

Consequently, first-line managers are often left to rely on trial and error or their own prior experiences, which may not always align with the current needs or strategic direction of the business. This leaves them with little time to dedicate to the hands-on coaching of their direct reports.

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Close

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

If you’re a B2B SaaS startup, you need to be calling all your free trial signups to convert more of them to paying customers and raving fans.

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