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Sales Talk for CEOs: Revolutionizing Sales Hiring with Lori Richardson (S4Ep22)

Alice Heiman

In a value-packed conversation with Lori Richardson, a renowned sales strategy expert and founder of Score More Sales, we dive into the crucial factors that contribute to building peak performing sales teams. But what do you do when sales are stagnant and results fall short of expectations?

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Not the “R” Word Again…

No More Cold Calling

What a roller coaster—this up and down economy—2001, 2002, then the Recession of 2008-09. The same “8 Killer Steps” that I talked about in 2001, 2002, and again in 2008 and 2009 still apply! Build new alliances or alternate distribution channels. Start the conversation, finish ahead. What business are you in?

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How I Achieved Alignment With My VP of Sales

Jeff Davis

Messaging - How do we speak the language of our customers so that it is easier to connect with them and start a conversation? Market Intelligence - How can we empower our sales people to have higher-value conversations with prospects that position them as a strategic advisor rather than just a sales rep?

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Go To Market Strategy Guide: Use Our Proven Template Framework

LeadFuze

SkyStream had to diversify its business when the “bubble” burst in 2002. Step 4: Decide which channels to reach your target customers. Other channels include door-to-door salesmen or direct partners. To find the best channels for your business, ask yourself these questions:What is my target customer?

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PODCAST 150: Driving Sales Home: Tips From an Auto Dealership with Michelle Benfer

Sales Hacker

Now for some other great sales ideas in my conversation with Michelle Benfer. Michelle Benfer: I started in media in 2002, and I started in SaaS in 2013. We have a partner channel and we knew that our partners might get hit pretty quickly. Great conversation with Michelle Benfer. Head to outreach.io/onoutreach

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Virtuous Cycle vs. Death Spiral with Scott Sands {Hey Salespeople Podcast}

SalesLoft

” I remember the 2002 Dot Com bubble, where there were a bunch of companies that went out of business because they didn’t have any profits. What can we do with channels? Can we leverage indirect channels? We swore we’d never get fooled by that again. Can we use telesales more effectively?

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PODCAST 76: Bottom-up Approach for Sales Rep Productivity Model w/ Kevin Egan

Sales Hacker

Kevin Egan: Between Oracle and Salesforce, I had a couple stops, but I got to Salesforce in 2002. Channels and partners: They generate demand by discussing your solution and recommending your solution to their customers. Sam Jacobs: So what year did you get to Salesforce? Why You Must Lead With Product. Boom, there I go.