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Bits And Pieces — August 20, 2016

Partners in Excellence

Here are some of the things on my mind this week: Current Reading: Team of Teams, New Rules of Engagement For A Complex World , McChrystal, Collins, Silverman, Fussell: I believe managing/dealing with complexity is one of the most profound issues facing leaders of all types in today’s world. Lean Communication For Sales , Jack Malcolm.

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Is Failure an Option for Your Account Based Selling Teams?

No More Cold Calling

If your sales reps miss quota this year, they might not deserve the blame. The more I delved into the film’s history, the angrier I became with sales leaders who let their account based selling teams fail to meet quota. When bad things happened, we just calmly laid out all the options, and failure was not one of them.

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PODCAST 121: Lessons From Survival Mode: How to Kickstart Your Business with Matt Rizzetta

Sales Hacker

This week on the Sales Hacker podcast, we speak with Matt Rizzetta , founder of North 6th Agency, which is a communications and PR firm based in New York City. Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast. How to get better at sales [21:37]. Welcome to the Sales Hacker podcast. We’re on iTunes. And on Stitcher.

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5 Amateurish Behaviors That Kill Salespeople’s Credibility

Hubspot Sales

Sales leaders and businesses are paying a hefty price for not developing the selling skills of their people. They’re not only selling less than they could be, they’re also being forced to sell at lower prices than they should be! There are so few in sales who are truly professional sellers. Living in Reactive Mode.

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Stop Doing Stupid Sh*t: 18 Outdated Sales Tactics to Abandon in 2018

Hubspot Sales

I’ve seen some incredible changes, and I can say without a doubt that right now is the best time to invest in a sales career. Sales is fun, critically important to scaling businesses, financially lucrative, and intellectually stimulating. 18 Outdated Sales Tactics to Kick to the Curb in 2018. The first thing you need to do?

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170+ Women in Sales Share Their Career-Defining Aha Moment

Sales Hacker

Women in sales often have a polarizing experience. Never believe that doubting yourself is a bad thing. So let’s change it, together. In the Sales Hacker video series Aha Moments , I asked 10 women: “What is one ‘aha moment’ you’ve had in your sales career?”. What is one a-ha moment you’ve had in your sales career?

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6 Forecasting Strategies For More Accurate Sales [INFOGRAPHIC]

InsideSales.com

Can a more accurate sales forecasting process help in pulling in more revenue for businesses? RELATED: The Six Principles Of Sales Forecasting. In this article: How Sales Forecasting Affects A Business’ Decision-Making Process. The Importance of Sales Forecasting. Ensure Sales Reps Maintain Accurate CRM Data.