Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

JUNE 14, 2019

Many distributors have a field sales culture in markets where inside sales models may make more sense. For example, improving discovery skills is critical — note that “Discovery” was the second-most urgent skill in our survey. In 2001 77 percent of all training was classroom style. But there’s more to it.

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The ROI Guy

OCTOBER 11, 2010

For marketers, the news is good overall. According to research from IDC and Forrester, marketing spending is anticipated to increase between 3 to 5% for 2011. In the current environment, marketers are still being asked to do-more-with-less, driving a significant change in strategies, campaigns and go-to-market channels.

Marketing 40

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The ROI Guy

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Tom Pisello: The ROI Guy This blog is dedicated to the strategies and tools used by solution providers to better prove and improve the value of B2B solutions to frugal buyers - using diagnostic assessments, interactive white papers, ROI calculators and TCO comparisons. people on average, and in the evaluation of particular solutions, at 4.3

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Harte Hanks ROI Marketing Social Media 45

The ROI Guy

JULY 23, 2015

These findings directly contradict the findings of CEB and Forrester that b-to-b sales reps’ role and importance are declining due to a disintermediation by B2B marketing and digital resources. In a recent blog article, you point to several B2C examples that could perhaps point the way to what lies ahead for B2B sales reps?

Real Estate 72

Real Estate Sales Enablement B2B B2C 72

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

One of the most difficult responsibilities for a B2B marketer is sales enablement. The sales field is often critical of any marketing effort. Marketers can feel like they are in a can’t-win position. Marketing teams begin to resent their peers in sales. Marketing teams begin to resent their peers in sales.

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Marketing Decision Maker Sales Enablement Transportation 316

The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Tom Pisello: The ROI Guy This blog is dedicated to the strategies and tools used by solution providers to better prove and improve the value of B2B solutions to frugal buyers - using diagnostic assessments, interactive white papers, ROI calculators and TCO comparisons. The Death of a Salesman?

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The ROI Guy

MAY 4, 2006

Technology Sales & Marketing - Party Like its 1999? A Q&A with me on latest IT sales and marketing metrics, trends and best practices Is 2006 shaping up to be a good year for IT spending growth? But these growth figures are still a far cry from the pre-bubble burst years of 1999 through 2001, where double digit growth was the norm.

Marketing 40

Marketing Vendor ROI Survey 40

The ROI Guy

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Tom Pisello: The ROI Guy This blog is dedicated to the strategies and tools used by solution providers to better prove and improve the value of B2B solutions to frugal buyers - using diagnostic assessments, interactive white papers, ROI calculators and TCO comparisons. Posted by Tom Pisello at 1:36 PM Email This BlogThis!

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ROI Social Media Analysis Microsoft 40

The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Tom Pisello: The ROI Guy This blog is dedicated to the strategies and tools used by solution providers to better prove and improve the value of B2B solutions to frugal buyers - using diagnostic assessments, interactive white papers, ROI calculators and TCO comparisons.

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ROI Buyer Buying Cycle Social Media 45

OnePageCRM

MARCH 8, 2017

For example, don’t change the adwords campaign as you move through this process. Convertkit uses simple straightforward tiers based on subscriber volume for their email marketing automation platform. In his book Predictably Irrational, Dan Ariely describes a – now canonical – example of pricing. Decoy Pricing.

Discount 55

Discount Lead Rank Top of Funnel Enterprise 55

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JANUARY 5, 2012

B2B Sales Audio Interview With Nancy Nardin on Tools to Grow Business. Smart Selling Tools. Smart Selling Tools. Today I interview Nancy Nardin , CEO of Smart Selling Tools, a company that focuses on buyer resources for discovering and assessing the best marketing and sales software available. example: tid = 123.

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Top of Funnel B2B Tools Lead Rank 164

The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 8, 2006

Tom Pisello: The ROI Guy This blog is dedicated to the strategies and tools used by solution providers to better prove and improve the value of B2B solutions to frugal buyers - using diagnostic assessments, interactive white papers, ROI calculators and TCO comparisons. Some examples of direct (hard) benefits are: 1.

ROI 40

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012

People Skills Grow B2B Sales While Tools Make It Easier. Some of my sales colleagues would hand-write on the tabs of the file folders and add tabs to hanging folders– these tools were our “lifeline” to keeping track of potential sales opportunities and all our connections. example: tid = 123. Example: prod = prod1|prod2.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring B2B Tools 179

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DECEMBER 22, 2011

Refine B2B Sales Process in 2012 With Tools and Attitude. Others have them because of a specific challenge they are facing: Our Company Has Lost Market Share – A competitor (or competitors) is/are swallowing up our clients (in this scenario competitors are known and it is a fairly clear situation). Sales people and marketers are human.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Process B2B 155

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JULY 4, 2011

Marketers: Should Salespeople ONLY Focus on Closing Sales? “Salespeople should just focus on closing sales, and let the marketers do the rest through automation.” Sponsored in part by Lenovo and Infusionsoft, TJ is working to gather input on what you think about marketing automation. Consulting.

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DECEMBER 30, 2011

Watch These Sales & Marketing Thinkers in 2012 – Best of 2011. As we wind down the year and look to turning a new leaf, it is time to recognize those who are working to improve the world of B2B selling and marketing – thanking them for what they do and encouraging you to reach out to learn and grow in the coming year.

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Top of Funnel Lead Rank Lead Scoring Marketing 159

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

CRM Is the Tool and Sales Follow Up Is Key. The same is true with any cloud-based (SaaS) tools to help you in your business – they must be used, and used properly for you and your company to benefit. We need to bring the value of the tools – whatever they are – to the sales reps and show them what is in it for them.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Follow-up CRM 148

The ROI Guy

OCTOBER 7, 2010

To no surprise, a substantial decline occurred following the bursting of the technology bubble and recession in 2001, with a second more severe decline into the Great Recession in 2009. This was not the case with many other groups like sales and marketing. The good news is that most analysts are predicting 4-5% growth for 2011.

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Competition Software Software Networking 40

Hubspot Sales

JULY 15, 2020

Not only is it more cost-effective for B2B businesses to focus more on their existing customers, it also provides opportunity for acquiring new high-value customers through referral marketing. For example, you might discover that prospects that attended a live product demo have a far higher conversion rate compared to those that didn’t.

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Pipeline B2B Ideal Customer Profile Sales Qualified Lead 131

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FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Ardath Albee of Marketing Interactions has written a four-part series called, Capitalize on the Content Marketing Continuum where she talks about the BEF and the very fluid content marketing continuum. Work to gain clarity on creating a formal process once marketing has sent potential leads to sales. link] Ardath.

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Top of Funnel Lead Rank Lead Scoring Lead Nurturing 284

OnePageCRM

MARCH 8, 2017

For example, don’t change the adwords campaign as you move through this process. Convertkit uses simple straightforward tiers based on subscriber volume for their email marketing automation platform. In his book Predictably Irrational, Dan Ariely describes a – now canonical – example of pricing. Decoy Pricing.

Strategy 20

Strategy Discount Lead Rank Enterprise 20

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AUGUST 2, 2010

The Facebook Event for Marketers You Need to Know About. I’m happy to share information about an upcoming Facebook Marketing event that will be online with many fantastic speakers. 50% Savings on Web’s Biggest Facebook Marketing Event. example: tid = 123. Example: prod = prod1|prod2. Sales Tools.

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Facebook Lead Rank Lead Scoring Nonprofit 120

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AUGUST 11, 2011

Some entrepreneurs and small business owners (and their salespeople) are talking about the stock market. Have a nurture marketing strategy in place – be able to follow up with prospects not ready to buy yet. We are not marketers, but we know that you need at least one well-done webpage. Explore social tools, and – create a plan.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Top of Funnel Referrals 258

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JUNE 17, 2011

Create robust profiles in LinkedIn.com and other virtual sites where your market is – then update what you are working on, answer LinkedIn questions, connect to others, and join appropriate LinkedIn groups. (If If you work with human resources, try SHRM – for example). example: tid = 123. Example: prod = prod1|prod2.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead Pipeline 269

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JANUARY 3, 2012

To use a CRM, or Contact Relationship Management system well – you need more than tools – you must have a way – a process and a methodology – to do the following things we will be talking about to grow revenues. The phrase “nurture marketing” came from this idea. So, do you have tools that can do this for you?

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Top of Funnel Pipeline 182

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JULY 20, 2011

. __ You don’t know what your value proposition is – how to differentiate yourself/ business. __ You don’t know who your target market is – who is your niche? example: tid = 123. Example: prod = prod1|prod2. Example: cat = cat1|cat2. Sales Tools. © Score More Sales 2001 - 2012. Categories. 100 for 100K.

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Benefit Lead Rank Lead Scoring Strategy 229

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JUNE 21, 2011

Anyone interested in inbound marketing, especially for the B2B market, might want to take a look at: Content Rules by Ann Handley and CC Chapman. Get Content Get Customers by Joe Pulizzi and Newt Barrett. eMarketing Strategies for the Complex Sale by Ardath Albee. example: tid = 123. example: tid = 123.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Top of Funnel Lead Nurturing 186

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

You were working on marketing materials. Next post: Sales Tool of the Week: eBook on Cold Calling Scripts & Testimonial Tool + Congrats, Sales Stars! example: tid = 123. Example: prod = prod1|prod2. Example: cat = cat1|cat2. Sales Tools. © Score More Sales 2001 - 2012. Categories.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Once you find the right people to help expand your thinking on selling, what tools and assessments are you using in the business? Top Sales Awards has nominations for ten top sales assessment tools, and also for top sales tools and top sales websites. example: tid = 123. Example: prod = prod1|prod2. Sales Tools.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Resources Webinar Metrics 185

The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 14, 2005

Tom Pisello: The ROI Guy This blog is dedicated to the strategies and tools used by solution providers to better prove and improve the value of B2B solutions to frugal buyers - using diagnostic assessments, interactive white papers, ROI calculators and TCO comparisons. As each need is met, personal achievement rises and purpose is fulfilled.

ROI 40

ROI Outsourcing Services Lead Rank Social Media 40

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FEBRUARY 14, 2012

From a business standpoint, you can fall in love with the process, methodology, and tools you use to build sales – because your mastery will result in you growing sales. Some companies integrate their marketing and social strategy into the sales plan. 5) Respond to the Market – Was your website last updated in 1999?

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JANUARY 24, 2012

Wikipedia talks about identifying influencers: Market research techniques can be used to identify influencers, using pre-defined criteria to determine the extent and type of influence. Trendsetters: influencers tend to be early adopters (or leavers) in markets. example: tid = 123. Example: prod = prod1|prod2. Sales Tools.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012

We will let you choose whether you invest in a full-blown system which has features to incorporate your full marketing strategy, including web lead capture – or you start by enhancing your email system with social information and notifications. This creates new possibilities of staying in touch with your network.

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CRM Top of Funnel Lead Rank Lead Scoring 174

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NOVEMBER 1, 2011

I don’t agree with everything he says, but truly, he is a valuable presenter on topics around business building, marketing, and differentiation. We’d certainly enjoy your thoughts, stories, tips, and tools to help others stand out in the crowd, above the noise, and in amazing ways. example: tid = 123. Sales Tools.

Lead Rank 182

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Top of Funnel Inside Sales 182

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JANUARY 17, 2012

A pipeline tool is needed for leadership to be able to have a snapshot view of what reps are working on at any given time. Look for tools that are simple to put in place for your team, and that offer the reporting capabilities you need to understand success rates. Are you aware of the research capabilities just in Twitter, for example?

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Pipeline Top of Funnel 171

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MAY 8, 2011

Please read my friend and colleague Jonathan Farrington’s heartfelt blog post on why he organized the most ambitious online sales conference in history- bringing together 35 of the biggest names in sales and marketing. example: tid = 123. Example: prod = prod1|prod2. Example: cat = cat1|cat2. Sales Tools.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Prospecting Webinar Metrics 146

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DECEMBER 16, 2011

Exciting enhancements are on the horizon are new tools to work with CRM and Social CRM to bring knowledge TO the user, rather than the user doing all the thinking and pre-work. The SCRM market is valued at over $1B according to Gartner. A social CRM strategy should benefit marketing, customer service, sales and e-commerce.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring CRM Top of Funnel 172