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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! If you start to discount, you’ll go deeper and deeper into a hole. How do we sell in this volatile economy?

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6 Ways to Generate Urgency in B2B Sales

Janek Performance Group

It was instrumental in Kahneman winning the 2002 Nobel Prize in Economics. Special discounts, one-time-offers, and other time-sensitive promotions can be great incentives to create urgency. Prospect Theory A theory of behavioral economics and finance, this idea was developed by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky in 1979.

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Flexibility: Why One of the Great Benefits of Online Learning Matters Now Like It Never Used To

Lessonly

But, there’s still some stigma around the negative aspects of online education (like boring modules, videos from 2002, etc.) I could access all past training I had completed if I needed a refresher on what our latest discounting policy is or what next month’s product launch will be. I could keep my sales skills sharp with practice.

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The SaaS Executive’s Guide To Building A Winning Go-To Market Strategy

Sales Hacker

In 2002 the “bubble” burst to wipe out most of the Silicon Valley. When we map the number of deals committed against a listed price (ACV), you will notice deals starting to segment around discount levels. discount levels quickly start to group around 10% and 20% levels. It primarily sold to high tech companies.

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IIWII Sales Training Article Series Cont'd: An Underleveraged Asset

Customer Centric Selling

There is a relatively straightforward way to remove sellers and vendors from making claims that buyers doubt and/or discount. Last year we interviewed Larry Subday, the CEO of SymQuest, to do a testimonial after becoming the first customer of CustomerCentric Selling® in 2002. Prospects often discount results sellers claim are possible.

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The 39 Best Franchise Opportunities of 2018

Hubspot Sales

It's a great option for military veterans and offers discounted investment prices. This math learning center opened in 2002, and its mission is to "help every child understand – and master – math." Dream Vacations is a home-based travel agency franchise with no overhead or inventory -- this keeps the cost of initial investment low.

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Dogtopia: Everything You Need to Know About This Franchise

Hubspot Sales

Dogtopia opened in 2002 and has been franchising since 2005 and is the United States' fastest growing pet franchise. And the initial franchise fee of $49,500 is discounted by 10% if the franchisee opens multiple units. Dogtopia Franchise Information.