The Pipeline

AUGUST 26, 2020

Take video, even on the same device, people will look at video differently based on the situation. Some will flip on their video for a TikTok or a LinkedIn rant, but fail to leverage it in business. Given that it is 2020, I am bewildered when someone shows up to coaching sessions with their camera off. Not Very Social.

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Shari Levitin

MARCH 3, 2020

Time flies and it’s almost the second quarter of 2020! You might also be wondering what exactly those sales goals were that you set for 2020. If any of these sound like the kind of goals you’re trying to crush in 2020… I might be able to help. Watch the video above to learn how. Multiplying your sales?

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The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Scarcity is one powerful trigger, just think toilet paper and March 2020. Hey, if you’re enjoying these videos, and are curious as to how it all comes together, why not check out the Proactive Prospecting Virtual Program. True, and there are a number of other reactions humans have that are at a primal level.

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Zoominfo

MAY 6, 2021

A recent ZoomInfo survey of about 600 sales and marketing professionals found that most sales reps said they relied on in-person events for prospecting before 2020. Last year, however, many stopped using events for prospecting, instead adopting old-fashioned methods like (gasp!) Prospecting in the event-less landscape.

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Zoominfo

MAY 6, 2020

We do not aggressively pursue the new prospect.”. Web conferencing has grown 87% since the beginning of 2020. Zoom’s share of the video conferencing space has outpaced adoption of the technology in general. Trying to view a video clip (or live gameplay) over Hangouts was impossible. His reasoning?

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John Barrows

JANUARY 18, 2021

As a sales keynote speaker and trainer, Victor helps us see the bigger picture so we can have more meaningful conversations with our prospects and customers. If you prefer to watch than to listen, here’s the full video : That’s a wrap. Follow the podcast: Subscribe on iTunes. Subscribe on Spotify. Join us next time!

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Gong.io

DECEMBER 31, 2020

We will NOT miss you, 2020. Cause 2020 wasn’t a *total* wash. . Below are seven best-of-the-best tips from 2020 — all backed by data. While all of these steps are important, the CTA can turn a cold prospect into a warm (or even hot!) There’s no denying it, 2020 is definitely the year of the webcam. .

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 11, 2020

It’s safe to say 2020 has been the year of virtual meetings. Everything from large-scale conferences to staff meetings, to meetings with prospects, are hosted remotely. Video conferencing tools are a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes, especially with remote work becoming the norm. month per host. GoToMeeting.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 7, 2020

This was what CRM vendors Really Simple Systems set to find out in their 2020 Sales Professionals research project. Prospecting for new leads in 2020 – the old and the new. The survey first looked at how salespeople prospected for new leads. It seems that sales prospects will invariably check them once they are contacted.

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Gong.io

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

There’s a long list of the changes we’ve all experienced in 2020, but one thing remains: building relationships is a top priority. . I think of my style as personable, but I was curious about how best-in-class sellers use small talk to build rapport in 2020. Clearly, the impact of selling with video is in your favor.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

We have some great news from the Proactive Prospecting Club , we have added a new course, and, members get a discount! Our new addition is timely “How To Conduct A Professional Video Meeting” Since the spring of 2020, it seems almost every meeting, sales, or otherwise is a video meeting.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 19, 2018

In recent years, B2B live video has exploded in popularity as a viable marketing tactic. Live video isn’t just a hot trend– it’s changing online content as we know it. In fact, live-streaming currently accounts for two-thirds of all internet traffic and is expected to jump to 82% by 2020 ( source ). Need some ideas?

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Vengreso

JANUARY 18, 2022

Leveraging technology, social selling, and sales prospecting tools has ushered in a new era for anyone wishing to pursue a career as a sales rep. It is through the use of the right B2B prospecting that we can continue to succeed in this always-evolving field. But before we start, let’s define what sales prospecting is.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 10, 2020

Channels such as video and live chat mean that you can now engage people in meaningful, personal conversations from the first time they connect. Here are five ways to shift your sales strategy to adapt to buyer behavior in 2020. Use video to increase engagement. Treat each customer like a segment of one.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 18, 2023

Video is the absolute best tool for job hunters. If you want to get a leg up and 10x your job hunt results, then stay with me for the whys and hows of sending video as a job hunter. In February 2020, I emailed my first video pitch straight to the head of sales at a tech startup. I kept video pitching. Hands down.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The goal is to attract prospects to your brand and convert them to customers — by hosting a webinar. Five percent of respondents planned to increase webinar production in 2020. By April 2020 (as the pandemic kicked in), the ON24 platform saw a 167% increase in webinars. You might want to send an email to prospects.

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Vengreso

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This is especially important if you are going to have a call or a virtual meeting while sales prospecting — you’d want to get their names right. You and your sales team can use the 10-second audio recording to provide a custom sales prospecting message to the people who visit your profiles. Vengreso.com. Thought Leader.

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Lead411

MARCH 24, 2020

As companies look for ways to rapidly boost and increase the B2B pipeline for 2020, there are new adjustments that need to occur to ensure a healthy bottom line. Companies that invested in conference heavy sales and marketing are now allocating budgets toward online resources like outbound prospecting and virtual conferences.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

While building loyalty with existing customers continues to rank as a top priority for companies, 2020 was also a big year for acquiring new ones — as well as expanding into new markets — primarily because of the pandemic. Consider Zoom Video Communications, which grew its customer base exponentially during the pandemic.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 26, 2021

Video conferencing is a great way to get face to face with clients. If you have a big-deal prospect or client, you’d better jump on a plane, catch a train, or take a road trip as soon as possible. If you have a big-deal prospect or client, you’d better jump on a plane, catch a train, or take a road trip as soon as possible.

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Zoominfo

MAY 6, 2021

A recent ZoomInfo survey of about 600 sales and marketing professionals found that most sales reps said they relied on in-person events for prospecting before 2020. Last year, however, many stopped using events for prospecting, instead adopting old-fashioned methods like (gasp!) actually calling people on the phone.

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SalesFuel

APRIL 11, 2024

Video conferencing apps, such as Zoom and Skype became rock stars during the coronavirus pandemic. Zoom's daily meeting participants increased from 10 million in March 2019 to 200 million in March 2020. Specifically, they studied responses to a request asked by way of video, phone, email, text or face-to-face (FtF).

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Regardless, 2020 will have an indelible impression on business operations for quite some time. Our company, like others, canceled plans to participate in near-term trade shows only to learn that all 2020 events were soon to be canceled as well. Some will be more aggressive than others, depending upon the sector and the funds available.

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Chorus.ai

MAY 20, 2020

Watch the Video. So, when you’re connecting with prospects over the phone, it’s okay to be human about these challenges. We know that video works. And yet sales are still slow to use video in proposals or later stage sales. We’re learning how to be comfortable on video,” said Dan. It’s hard.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

You can take that even one step further by involving the prospect in handling their own objection. This is The One: Pipeline = Ability X Execution X Leadership: The Complete Prospecting System. Long-term measurable success in telephone prospecting requires a dynamic process, skill set, and active leadership from the front-line manager.

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InsideSales.com

JULY 15, 2020

Content is King in 2020. Converting to a digital marketing funnel may seem an intimidating prospect, so let’s look back at the history of marketing funnels. The funnel moved prospective buyers from awareness-interest-to desire, and finally to action. The Bounce Rate. Voice Technology. Do Likes and Followers Equal Sales?

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Leveraging technology, social selling , and sales prospecting tools has ushered in a new era for anyone pursuing a career in sales. Buyer behavior and selling motion are completely in sync and it is through correct B2B prospecting that we can succeed in this always-evolving field. What is Sales Prospecting? Click To Tweet.

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Zoominfo

MAY 6, 2020

We do not aggressively pursue the new prospect.” Web conferencing has grown 87% since the beginning of 2020. Zoom’s share of the video conferencing space has outpaced adoption of the technology in general. Trying to view a video clip (or live gameplay) over Hangouts was impossible. His reasoning? Was it the Product?

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KO Advantage Group

DECEMBER 13, 2021

What does this mean for the way we used to prospect? 3 Top Performing Prospecting Approaches. Use your video to share who you are, what you do, or make it entertaining. Video messages that are less than 15 seconds receive the highest watch rate. 71% of sales pros agree that video email outperforms text-based email.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 19, 2021

From the ubiquitous Zoom calls to the billions of hours of Netflix streamed, 2020 was truly the year of video. Video usage for sales teams was no exception. Vidyard’s latest research shows a 93% year-over-year increase in the number of businesses using video for sales prospecting and customer engagement.

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Salesmate

AUGUST 18, 2020

They covered almost everything from cold calling to sales forecasting and even provided helpful tips to handle prospects and close more deals. Jeb Blount is a sales leader and author of famous sales books like “ Fanatical prospecting,” “Objection” and “Sales EQ”. Sales podcast 2 – Sales Gravy. Host: Jeb Blount. Try Salesmate Now!

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Crunchbase

MARCH 10, 2021

Prospecting seems to be getting harder for most sales professionals. Find prospects that match your ICP with Crunchbase Pro – try it free. In those 10 years, we’ve seen the emergence of the pure-play prospecting function with sales development reps and business development reps. Why is cold outbound prospecting so hard?

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Sales Evangelist

JANUARY 11, 2021

2020 has gone and now we’re making our way into yet another year. In this episode, Donald talks about the 5 trends that you should know about prospecting that we can use to improve our sales game this year. The idea of remote working wasn’t a huge thing in the beginning of 2020.

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Showpad

APRIL 3, 2020

Find videos, advice from experts, on-demand webinars, blog content and FAQs. Prioritizing the needs of your customers and prospects is always important, but in the current environment, we need to have even more empathy and humanity in customer interactions. Remote Selling Resource Hub. But what is the real bottom-line impact?

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Sales Hacker Success Summit: Level Up for 2020. Sometimes called the “Copier Warrior,” Dale built a name for himself by prospecting with ultra-creative 1-1 videos, crumpled up pieces of paper, and a sword. If you plan to sell in 2020 and beyond — and that should be all of us — then you’ll want to see this.

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Lead411

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

4 Tips To Finish 2020 Sales Strong and Make Your 2021 Sales Pipeline Even Better. Here are 4 easy tips to close 2020 on the right foot, and hit 2021 at full speed. 2020 has changed the sales environment a bit, and as a result, your ICP may have changed a bit as well. Could Texting a Prospect Double Your Conversion Rates?

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Chorus.ai

APRIL 17, 2020

Watch the Video. In today’s Daily Briefing, Jim Benton was joined by Grayson Cooper , Head of Sales at Rev.com , to discuss prospecting in the COVID-19 era. They are fluctuating since the beginning of 2020, but are well below the baseline. People are trying to be more effective at getting in front of the right prospects.

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