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How to Easily Motivate and Incentivize Sales Pipeline Building

Understanding the Sales Force

2010) Trigger Events – The Anatomy of Sales Wisdom (2010) Image copyright 123RF The post How to Easily Motivate and Incentivize Sales Pipeline Building appeared first on Kurlan & Associates, Inc. 2012) Selling Styles – How Many Styles Should Your Salespeople Have?

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Why are Half of All Sales Reps Still Missing Quota in a Booming US Economy?

Understanding the Sales Force

But during a slow crawl back to respectability between 2010 and 2016, and soaring revenue during 2017-2018, the percentage of reps making quota has not only remained flat, but the percentage hasn't even returned to pre 2008 rates. This article attempts to explain why.

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The Top 10 Sales Articles of 2018

Understanding the Sales Force

I first wrote the Nutcracker article in 2010 and have reposted it for each of the past 8 years. This year I'm simply providing you with the link to the 2016 version , hoping you read one of my favorite all-time favorites.

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Does Social Media Really Generate Revenue?

Zoominfo

Facebook was founded in 2004, Twitter in 2006, Instagram 2010, Snapchat 2011, and TikTok in 2016. As these social networks have risen, a graveyard of failed businesses trailed behind them, Friendster, MySpace, Vine, and so many more.

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OpenSymmetry is a six-time honoree on the 2016 Inc. 5000 list

OpenSymmetry

The 2016 Inc. The 2016 Inc. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 15,000,000 today. drew@four-corners.com The post OpenSymmetry is a six-time honoree on the 2016 Inc. Methodology. 212-849-8250.

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Does Social Media Really Generate Revenue?

Zoominfo

Facebook was founded in 2004, Twitter in 2006, Instagram 2010, Snapchat 2011, and TikTok in 2016. As these social networks have risen, a graveyard of failed businesses trailed behind them, Friendster, MySpace, Vine, and so many more.

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Is Failure an Option for Your Account Based Selling Teams?

No More Cold Calling

CSO Insights’ 2017 Best Practices Study revealed that quota attainment—averaged across all geographies, industries, and company sizes—dropped from 63 percent of salespeople in 2012 to 53 percent in 2016. In 2010 and 2012, over half of respondents said capturing new accounts was the primary focus. Why Does Any of This Matter?

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