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Setting Intentions for 2020

Igniting Sales Transformation

I’m bucking the annual tradition of pitching predictions about what is or is not going to happen in sales, marketing and business in 2020 or the decade ahead. Could 2020 be that year? If you follow numerology at all, you know that 2020 represents a year of insight, perfect vision and accomplishment. It seems pointless.

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The Pipeline ? Death Of Salesman 2.0?

The Pipeline

December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. As if all that were not enough, there is always a sniper, pundit or sales expert ready to threaten their existence and value. Sales Bloggers Union.

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The Monthly Rundown: Startups to Watch from Shamus the Sales Guy – May

Crunchbase

Without further ado, here is my list of five startups to watch (May 2020 edition): 1. Funding: Recently raised $100 million Series C on May 21, 2020. Why I’m watching Mindstrong: 2020 has thrown a lot at us, and it’s taking a toll on our most important asset: our minds. million Series B on May 27, 2020. Mindstrong.

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10 Reasons Why Inside Sales Will Displace Field Sales Teams by 2015

Pointclear

To read an excerpt from her latest book, Smart Sales Manager , click here. Today’s “new normal” sales landscape has sales leaders scratching their heads, wondering about the best way to structure their sales organizations. But that number is predicted to be reduced to 8 million by the year 2020.

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The Monthly Rundown: Startups to Watch from Shamus the Sales Guy

Crunchbase

Without further ado, here is my list of five startups to watch (April 2020 edition) : 1. Why I’m watching: Across the globe, Fintech remains red hot , with investments in fintech companies growing more than ninefold since 2010. The post The Monthly Rundown: Startups to Watch from Shamus the Sales Guy appeared first on Crunchbase.

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How to Re-engage Discouraged Reps, According to HubSpot Sales Team Managers

Hubspot Sales

Sales has one of the highest voluntary turnover rates compared to other industries. By 2018, the average sales rep tenure was 1.5 years — half of what it was in 2010. From my experience, direct sales management is one of the most challenging roles based on the variety of distinct skills that are required.

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Activate Acquires Green Leads

Green Lead's B2B

He said, “My inside sales manager. 2010 Expanded our pipeline generation offering with MQLs/HQLs (marketing qualified/highly qualified leads). 2010 Expanded our pipeline generation offering with MQLs/HQLs (marketing qualified/highly qualified leads). 2020 Conquered Covid since we were already virtual.