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Cold calling math

Sales 2.0

I collect data on cold calling whenever I see it, as I am fascinated by trying to figure out if there are better ways to prospect. I’ve got three sets of data for you here. Here’s some data Steve Richard (a smart sales expert) published based on his experience running the outsourced B2B calling firm Vorsight. Sales 2.0:

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Brexit for cold calling?

Sales 2.0

When it comes to cold calling I am a “leaver” My best rationale for why is based on data. Data on this subject is hard to come by so whenever I see some that seems credible I save it. Here’s some data Steve Richard (a smart sales expert) published based on his experience running the outsourced B2B calling firm Vorsight.

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How Will You Sell With A Restrictive US Privacy Policy Act?

SalesforLife

In 2004, I got bit by the entrepreneurial bug and started Sales for Life to help the sales community solve its some of these problems. From 2004-2012, Sales for Life was focused almost exclusively on sales recruiting. 2004 - Facebook launched in February 2004. My evolution since 2000 looked like this.

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TSE 1293: Learn To Prospect Like An Expert

Sales Evangelist

Learn To Prospect Like An Expert With Steve Kloyda Prospecting isn’t to be taken lightly and there are skills needed before you can prospect well. His aim is to help salespeople attract more prospects, retain more clients, and drive more sales. Steve also remembers unforgettable customer service.

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The ROI of ROI

No More Cold Calling

The whole process, if done correctly, should be as natural as asking prospects about their budgets. Qualify a prospect? There are typically questions you can monetize against a minimum number of something to determine if the prospect is worth pursuing. Economic-impact tools help sales professionals gather qualifying data.

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Will Robots Steal Your Sales Rep Job? We Asked HubSpot Experts

Hubspot Sales

Do you remember that Will Smith movie from 2004 called I, Robot ? Generally speaking, those positions are more data-oriented and quantitative in nature. AI's ability to address the data-driven, more readily automatable elements of sales jobs makes some reps nervous. Prospects aren't swayed solely by figures presented to them.

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Two different approaches to getting in-the-door

Sales 2.0

I’ve spent many years selling in startups and small businesses and every time the biggest issue cratering the sales pipeline is getting enough meetings with appropriate prospects. My background before business school was in engineering so I love data. Back in 2004 I ran an outsourced calling firm like Vorsight. appointments.