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Stop Doing Stupid Sh*t: 18 Outdated Sales Tactics to Abandon in 2018

Hubspot Sales

But being a salesperson in 2018 is very different than being a salesperson in 1987. Although it’s arguably more difficult to sell effectively in 2018, it’s easier for top performers to differentiate themselves. 18 Outdated Sales Tactics to Kick to the Curb in 2018. Cold calling. The first thing you need to do?

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The Biggest Sales Excuses You Need to Stop Making in 2018

Sales Hacker

Top 10 Sales Excuses You Need to Stop Making in 2018: We can’t find qualified prospects. Cold calling is too hard. We don’t have the right advertising. I’m cold calling and emailing with too many prospects at once. Cold Calling Doesn’t Work Anymore. Our marketing team sucks.

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How to Improve Your Sales Strategy with Omnichannel Prospecting

Vengreso

There’s a constant debate in the sales world today, and I’m sure you’ve heard about it – Cold Calling vs. Digital Prospecting. There are a lot of options out there – email, phone, social media, video calls, text messages, advertising, etc. In 2018 is there really another way to do it?

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Sales and GDPR – How to Remain Compliant

The Digital Sales Institute

Even the thought of cold calling, consistent following up, and rejections can ruin a sales team’s day. Due to the EU data privacy regulation known as GDPR, which went into effect in May 2018 , the manner you used to sell has changed dramatically. Leverage the benefits of cold calling. Use social selling.

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20+ LinkedIn Influencers a Sales Person Must Follow in 2018 [Updated]

SalesHandy

After spending around 70+ hours on LinkedIn, observing & analyzing hundreds of profiles of Sales Influencers or Sales Gurus we have mindfully put together the list of 20+ Sales LinkedIn Influencers/Gurus that you must follow in 2018. He actively writes blogs about cold calling, sales, inside sales & everything related to sales.

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The Definitive Guide to Conversational Marketing

Zoominfo

Consider these statistics ( source ): 43% of people answer cold calls. In fact, in 2018, 52.2% Yet, more traditional marketing methods like email, social media, or advertising don’t often generate an instant response. In fact, research suggests mass marketing engagement rates are at an all-time low.

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5 Reasons Not to Outsource Sales Development (and 3 Reasons You Should)

Hubspot Sales

There are important things to consider before outsourcing sales, including familiarity with the product/service, your business model, and your company's views on cold calling. In these cases, businesses are wise to invest more in marketing, advertising, and freemium product strategies. You think cold calling is dead.