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The Gatekeeper in Sales Still Holds the Key

Pipeliner

Most of us aren’t lucky enough to have a gatekeeper. What is a gatekeeper in sales? A gatekeeper (at the risk of using an outdated term) is the person designated to keep a protective barrier or ‘screen’ around important or ultra-busy people. There are 3 reasons why gatekeepers still rock: They are paid to answer their phone.

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Book Mike Brooks for Your 2021 Virtual Sales Event!

Mr. Inside Sales

Did you know that Mike was named the 2017 + 2018 + 2019 Service Provider of the Year by the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals? ( [link] ). Mike can customize your keynote, breakout, or sales kickoff session and deliver a content rich, motivating message that will launch your team into action in January.

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Thank You to My Readers: MIS Wins 2018 Service Provider Award!

Mr. Inside Sales

MIS was awarded the “2018 Service Provider of the Year Award” in the category of Sales Script Development! In this sample, you will get word-for-word scripts on a variety of cold calling subjects such as: A brand new prospecting approach. Four ways to get past the gatekeeper. What to do if the prospect takes only emails.

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A Gift to You: Our Best Blogs and Podcasts of 2018

Alice Heiman

So, we have gone through and found our top 5 blog posts that were published in 2018 and a few of my favorite podcasts I was on this year. Our Best Blogs of 2018. Tactics to conquer the complex sale – from prospecting to closing . How to deal with multiple decision makers and gatekeepers . We hope you enjoy.

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How to Write Sales Cold Calling Scripts Using Data

Zoominfo

So unless you have your prospect’s direct contact info , you’re likely to have to deal with a gatekeeper receptionist. So whatever you pitch to your prospect needs to work for their purchase-savvy staff. link] ( @rsvpselling ) pic.twitter.com/1aBYRL97l7 — ZoomInfo (@ZoomInfo) April 20, 2018. Cold calls?

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The Best Cold Calling Tip Is Stop Immediately (Do This Instead)

No More Cold Calling

According to CSO Insights’ 2018/2019 “Sales Performance Report,” sales leaders say the “most impactful barriers to achieving sales success this year” include: difficult competitive differentiation (39.4%) and inability to generate enough qualified leads (37.8%). percent of sales reps made quota last year. What Is Cold Calling?

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The Biggest Sales Excuses You Need to Stop Making in 2018

Sales Hacker

Yes, prospects can be frustratingly unresponsive. Top 10 Sales Excuses You Need to Stop Making in 2018: We can’t find qualified prospects. We Can’t Find Qualified Prospects. Consider other approaches such as social selling to find new prospects and grow your pipeline. Yes, competition is almost always brutal.