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How Oracle Thrived in the 2008 Recession, Even with Missed Revenue Opportunities

SBI Growth

Now fast forward to 2008. Stocks are booming. Getting a loan has never been easier. Companies are investing in themselves, growing their businesses, and increasing shareholder value. The real estate bubble.

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Ominous Signs for Sales Teams and Baseball Can Help

Understanding the Sales Force

Whether or not it’s an economic crisis like 2008-2009, the four things I shared tell us that selling is quickly becoming much more difficult. On the other hand, the effects of the 2008-2009 economic crisis lasted for years. More importantly, it was short lived.

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Delayed Opportunities

Adaptive Business Services

You hear people talk all the time about “missed opportunities”. Now I find myself looking at a new opportunity that I should have pursued years ago, but I never saw it until recently. In 2008 my side job became my new job. Mind you, I haven’t worked full-time since 2008. . You never missed that opportunity.

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Conflict management training: A frequently missed opportunity

Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

This blog entry is based on the following materials and research studies: CPP (2008). The post Conflict management training: A frequently missed opportunity appeared first on Rapid Learning Institute. Workplace Conflict and How Businesses Can Harness It to Thrive. Conflict Resolution: Mediation Tools for Everyday Worklife.

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Taking the Lead: Why Q4 Is the Time for Small Businesses to Get Aggressive

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Dan Freeman The economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 crisis continues to present opportunities for leaders to show their resolve. There are many challenges ahead, but there is an opportunity to emerge from the crisis stronger than before. Assertive businesses have taken the lead and have handled the crisis with resilience.

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How to Easily Motivate and Incentivize Sales Pipeline Building

Understanding the Sales Force

Sales Leaders at nearly every company complain about unqualified opportunities. This is so easy and transportable. Sales Leaders at nearly every company complain about lack of new business. Motivate and incentivize your salespeople! Motivate and incentivize your salespeople! Referrals and Introductions are an after-thought at most companies.

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The REAL Voicemail + Program

The Pipeline

Given the opportunities presented in 2020 and ’21 no doubt, you want to be armed to win. Back around 2008, I did a post on how to prospect with SMS, I got my head handed to me. As a result, the Hippo Video team and I created a unique program to integrate both into your prospecting success. Go with the Double V. Not Very Social.