criteria for success

JULY 5, 2021

This quote is from President Barack Obama, which he shared during a commencement address at Southern New Hampshire University in the spring of 2007. Are you looking for ways to step it up when it comes to your own personal development? Follow us on Twitter @CFSPlayBook ! Barack Obama Quote. It asks too little of yourself.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 2, 2011

It will only set you up for failure. Instead, when you have a call that goes bad, pick up the phone and call one of your favorite customers and let them pick you up. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007. September 2007. Don’t do it. April 2008.

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Motivation Training Hiring Ideal Customer Profile 275

The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

When you meet someone who might benefit from what another person sells, match them up. Never give up on leads you believe have gone cold. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007. September 2007. You heard me — give away prospects. No Responses.

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Motivation Prospecting Hiring Ideal Customer Profile 275

The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 3, 2011

If the phone call is important, stand up when you make it. Never be the first person to hang-up the telephone. Don’t be distracted by email or other items popping up on your computer while you’re making a call. Follow the link below to get even more phone sales skills tips for both live calls and voice mail. October 2007.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 25, 2012

What this means is the salesperson has to be far more prepared to follow-up with the customer via email, telephone, mail, etc. Following up with a prospect is certainly nothing new, but what has changed is what is contained in the follow-up. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007.

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Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 11, 2023

I literally ended up with one, ONE , applicant who I was comfortable recommending for hire. He followed up with me consistently during the interviewing process and convinced me that he would do whatever I asked him to do. I then followed this up by placing another seasoned sales rep with the company.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 6, 2012

End result is the salesperson never winds up going after the big fish. Using senior level people early in the year as a tool to open up new opportunities will result in big payouts later in the year. Sales Prospecting: Follow-Up or Follow-Down. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

Here are a few things to keep in mind regarding using LinkedIn as a tool to reach senior level people: Senior level people will follow you long before they will let you know they’ve been following you. Don’t waste your time joining groups made up of your peers. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Sales reps look to increase conversion rates by upping their cold call game. Let’s take a look at what should go into cold calling guidelines, what regulations to follow, and how to create a cold call script. Guidelines for cold outreach may vary by company and department, but every organization must follow SEC regulations.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Spend as much time in the office, especially in the morning catching up on everyone’s personal life and making sure you have the latest updates on rumors. Even if you have connected the customer to someone else in the company, be sure to follow through to make sure the request was handled. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow.

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Motivation Ideal Customer Profile Hiring Negotiation 213

The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 30, 2011

Don’t sit there and strategize about how you need to wait until the sun, moon and stars line up just right. Sales Prospecting: Follow-Up or Follow-Down. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007. September 2007. Just make the call!

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Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 31, 2014

They finished last after 10 years of playoff appearances and World Series titles in 2004 and 2007. The very same GM made questionable moves during the following off-season and most experts predicted that the Red Sox would continue to be a team that wasn''t very competitive. After all, the candidate had a track record of success.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 17, 2023

Tech companies tend to specialize in one (or more) of the following categories: Software. On top of that, the total number of technology startups has increased by 47% since 2007, creating a growing need for capable tech sales professionals. Take note of any big mergers or acquisitions, and read up on the latest tech innovations.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 24, 2012

How: Sales negotiating requires a process, and to sum it up, it means the following: 1. Have a list of items you’re willing to offer up to the customer in exchange for something of equal or greater value. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 16, 2011

It’s up to you to control your time and calendar. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007. September 2007. Express your thanks to those who serve you in a restaurant, store, or any other place. Be goal oriented, not task oriented. No Responses. Name (required).

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Motivation Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Journal 211

The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 10, 2011

Put Your Hands Up and Step Slowly Away From the Computer. Maybe it’s time someone comes to you to tells you to put your hands up and step away from the computer. What you need to be doing is picking up the phone and making the call or getting in your car and visiting the customer. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 3, 2012

Have a list of things you are would be willing to offer up that are of low cost to you but high value to the customer. Too many people wind up getting suckered one step at a time. When you follow these five steps to develop a negotiation strategy, you will increase your odds of winning. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow.

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Negotiation Motivation Strategy Ideal Customer Profile 177

The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 3, 2012

The thrill of picking up a new customer this way is incredible. The best way to pick up a new customer is by having someone who is familiar with what you do take you with them to their new employer. Don’t pass up the opportunity to prospect with these people. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

First, let’s clear up one thing: We sell first and negotiate second. It’s far too easy for people to say anything; it’s much harder for them to say it and back it up with their body language. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007. September 2007.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 5, 2012

More importantly, they blow up several of the myths most people have come to believe regarding sales. Summing it up, the authors don’t believe relationship selling is all it’s cracked up to be, and they have the data to back it up. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. April 2008.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Sales Motivation: 2011 Goals Check Up. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007. September 2007. Copyright 2011, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog. Related posts: Small Goals Now Mean Big Results in 2012. cold calling.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 20, 2012

As if offering a discount right up front wasn’t a big enough mistake, the salesperson went on to give the customer an even bigger discount when they were slow to respond with their decision. Did the customer wind up buying? The problem is they gave up nearly 50% of the profit they should have made. December 2007.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Naturally, you’re going to wish them the best for the holidays and the new year, but your objective should also include one or more of the following: Gain any additional year-end business that might be available. Get orders set up now for the next year, including dates, quantities, etc. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow.

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Ideal Customer Profile Hiring Negotiation Referrals 172

The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

I’m not asking for it to go to the same level as Aaron and Tom give — I’m just asking, “What would happen if you stepped up your game?” Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007. September 2007. ” Only you know the answer.

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Ideal Customer Profile Face-to-face Negotiation Hiring 190

The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Leaders are comfortable with communication flowing back up to them and how to deal with it once it’s received. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007. September 2007. No Responses. Name (required). Mail (will not be published) (required). Cancel Reply.

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Ideal Customer Profile Negotiation Hiring Facebook 203

The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 27, 2012

” This happens when the salesperson who is left alone too much begins to come up with all kinds of reasons as to why something won’t work. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007. September 2007. Sales training is not something for only new salespeople.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Our squeaky-clean data is in a league of its own, but we wanted to see how it stacked up in real life, which can be hard to quantify. Our partners at Tellwise were able to take a peek under the hood of their tool and give us insight on email accuracy from real campaigns, which can be hard to quantify. How is data quality accomplished?

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

For many salespeople, if they had to wait for marketing to generate leads, they would wind up suffering a slow death. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007. September 2007. Generating sales leads is not the sole responsibility of the marketing department.

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Motivation Leads Marketing Qualified Lead Ideal Customer Profile 200

The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Start softening up your customer now for an increase you intend to take in a month or two. 7 Easy Ways to Screw Up a Price Increase. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007. September 2007. Don’t give your customer an option by asking them. cold calling.

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Motivation Ideal Customer Profile Hiring Negotiation 201

The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 8, 2011

After 2 weeks, add up the time spent on various activities. If you want to close more sales, you have to set yourself up to close more sales. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007. September 2007. It’s really is quite simple. No Responses. April 2008.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 7, 2012

Too many salespeople spend way too much of their time listening to people who only wind up doing one thing — hurting their sales performance. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007. September 2007. Facebook. -->. 5 People Salespeople Should Avoid. August 2008.

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Motivation Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Negotiation 193

The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Despite this fact, there still is no valid reason to give up on it all together. Far too many salespeople are quick to come up with other things they need to do in place of making cold calls. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007. September 2007. April 2008.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

But still come up with 2-3 smaller goals you know you can accomplish. Once you’ve come up with those smaller goals, keep them in the forefront of your brain between now and the end of the year. Your project for this week is to come up with 3 small goals you know you can achieve between now and the end of the year.

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Motivation Ideal Customer Profile Negotiation Hiring 178

The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 9, 2012

We have all seen it happen to other people, and you need to learn what to do if it happens to you: Pause, look at your notes or outline and try to pick up again where you left off, or move on to your next thought. Be honest, and tell the person you will get back to him or her as soon as possible with an answer, and then follow up as promised.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

It’s their ability to have these meetings that will many times open up significant new leads. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007. September 2007. Use the tail-end of 2011 and the first few days of 2012 to network like mad. No Responses. Name (required).

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Motivation Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Negotiation 213

The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

This includes in particular the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving, the days leading up to Christmas and the very slow time of year between Christmas and New Year’s. All of this means you could be the person they do wind up talking to. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007.

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Motivation Prospecting Ideal Customer Profile Hiring 217

The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 25, 2012

Your sales motivation will go up a notch or two. Mark Hunter is… Blogs We Follow. December 2007. November 2007. October 2007. September 2007. So, if you instead call your best customer when you are teetering on the edge of despair, there is a high likelihood that they will get your mind back on sales.

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