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How to Get Referrals and Finally Conquer Your Fear
No More Cold Calling
MAY 17, 2019
Asking for referrals feels riskier than cold calling. “I’m I’m not sure of the reason, but I have never been comfortable asking for referrals.”
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To Get B2B Leads, Pick Up the Damn Phone!
No More Cold Calling
JUNE 9, 2019
Have you forgotten that selling is social? Turn off your computer. You’re actually going to have to turn off your phone and discover all that is human around. Vintage telephone on old table sepia photo.
Leaders Without Moral Courage Let Their Employees Down
No More Cold Calling
APRIL 11, 2019
Has management ever told you to take a break? Our pace is too frenetic. We take shortcuts when we know we shouldn’t. We’re conflicted whether to stay in a job we don’t like or jump ship. We want to spend more time with our families, to exercise more, to be happy … really happy.
Surprise! All Intuition Isn’t the Same
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APRIL 25, 2019
Did you know we have three different types of intuition? Darn, I wish I’d trusted my gut.” I won’t even try to count the times I’ve said that. Eventually, most of us learn that trusting our gut makes sense—which is a non sequitur, because making sense is not intuitive.
Why Conversational AI Is Key to Customer Service in the Customer Experience Era
Advertiser: Interactions LLC
In today’s hyper-competitive market, every business must become a customer experience-first business. Customer satisfaction has become more important than price or any individual feature. Read the new Tractica white paper to learn how important conversational AI is to your CX strategy.
What You Can Do About the Glass Ceiling
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MARCH 14, 2019
Here’s why women are good for the bottom line. When I published “ The Glass Ceiling Hasn’t Shattered Just Yet ” in February 2015, the post sparked more than 80 comments. Many said the same bias exists for immigrants, even those who are extremely qualified and speak English fluently.
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What Saleswomen Do Really, Really Well
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MARCH 29, 2019
Women in sales have a natural advantage. When you think about salespeople, you probably picture men. History and Hollywood have made sure of that. Yet, many saleswomen outperform their male colleagues, and many men have admitted that to me when the other guys were out of earshot.
Why Customer Experience Should Be Top of Mind for Sales Leaders
No More Cold Calling
APRIL 18, 2019
Are you creating an experience that drives revenue and referrals? How much did you say that cost?” I asked the barista. I knew I heard him correctly, but I still couldn’t believe it was $5.50 for a cup of coffee—not a mocha, not a latte, not a cappuccino, just coffee.
Small Business Owners: The Future Is Your Responsibility
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MAY 9, 2019
Get out of the weeds. How many balls can you keep in the air at one time? Some business leaders are better jugglers than others, but everyone has their breaking point—or, rather, their dropping point. Juggling priorities is a challenge for every business owner. You’re overwhelmed with business development and all the things you need to do to attract and retain customers.
Why Technology Is Ruining Our Mental Health
No More Cold Calling
JUNE 13, 2019
Do you really need to sleep with your phone? Call or text me anytime. You won’t disturb me. My phone and smartwatch are turned off when I’m sleeping. They’re nowhere near me. They’re in the kitchen charging. There’s nothing so urgent in my business that my sleep needs to be disturbed.
4 Steps to Developing Your Customer Care Strategy
Advertiser: Interactions LLC
The quality of a customer care strategy can make or break a company, but simply resolving a customer service issue or complaint is no longer enough. Learn the 4 steps that address the major points you need to consider when building a customer care roadmap.
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You’re No Different Than Your Competition
No More Cold Calling
JANUARY 17, 2019
Don’t believe everything you hear about selling in a digital world. You’ve probably heard the often-quoted statistic that says 57 percent of the buying process is complete before a customer talks to a salesperson. Rubbish. Believe that, and you’ll look like everyone else to your buyers.
Without Call-Backs, Your Lead Gen Is Dead in the Water
No More Cold Calling
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Here’s how to generate leads and get call-backs. Has selling really changed in the last decade? Well, sure.
The Forgetting Curve Has a Cure
No More Cold Calling
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
What do you remember from your last training? The way we’ve been learning is all wrong. Remember cramming for tests? I do, and while I usually did well on my exams, I didn’t retain much of anything.
You Don’t Know Isaac, but I Won’t Forget Him
No More Cold Calling
DECEMBER 20, 2018
We need to speak up when people do the right thing. Whether you’re watching the news or perusing social media, you’ll see plenty of stories about people behaving badly, selfishly, or rudely.
Successful Social Selling Best Practices Guide
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This best practices guide focuses on helping you organize, harness and capitalize on the information, buying signals and qualified prospects identifying themselves to you online every single day.
5 Reasons Your Team Doesn’t Know How to Get Referrals
No More Cold Calling
JANUARY 10, 2019
Asking for referrals might be hard, but it pays off big! Ask most anybody for the secret to how to get referrals, and they’ll probably tell you the first step is to simply ask. That might be true, but it’s far easier said than done.
Why Curiosity Is Critical for Sales Success
No More Cold Calling
JANUARY 3, 2019
What is 7427466391? Imagine if you saw this on a billboard along your commute route …. What would you do? Roll your eyes, think this is nonsense, tell others about it, or go to the site and find out what’s going on?
Stop Overlooking This if You Really Want Qualified Leads
No More Cold Calling
APRIL 4, 2019
Watch out for the gap in your referral business! It’s an epidemic. Every sales exec says they need more leads in the pipe. That’s a prospecting problem that hasn’t changed in. decades and won’t anytime soon. What these sales execs don’t say is they need more qualified leads.
Even in B2B, Customer Experience Defines You (April Referral Selling Insights)
No More Cold Calling
APRIL 29, 2019
Do your clients want more from you? Would you be surprised to learn that prospects want the same buying experience in their business lives as in their personal lives? I’m not. We all want a stellar customer experience, and we’re pissed when we don’t get it. B2B customers are just louder about it.
In the Race to Win More Customers, Sales Needs Digital Transformation
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Salesforce users were surveyed about the forces shaping today's workplace. Discover the results and why investments in digital transformation and automation are pushing sales teams ahead.
The Best Referral Programs Start with a “Referral Culture”
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
How does your team work when no one is looking? For the first time ever, clients are asking me how to build a “referral culture.” Sales VP Sam told me he wants to create a referral culture, as did CRO Sue, and CEO Amanda.
How to Ask for a Referral Without Getting Embarrassed
No More Cold Calling
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Referrals aren’t favors. Salespeople often downplay the importance of referral networks or just don’t know how to ask for a referral. Don’t get distracted; don’t get embarrassed. Relationships and referrals are what business is all about!
There’s a Difference Between Being Alone and Being Lonely
No More Cold Calling
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
“Imagination is the highest form of research.” Albert Einstein. Ever have a good idea pop into your head, seemingly out of nowhere?
Would You Encourage Your Children to Pursue Sales?
No More Cold Calling
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
If not, what does that say about the state of sales ethics? The facilitator asked a provocative question: How many of you would tell your children to pursue a sales career? Everyone laughed, but no hands went up.
Sales Training Playbook by Lessonl
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A step-by-step guide for building a comprehensive training playbook for your sales team.
Do Words Make a Difference for Women in Sales?
No More Cold Calling
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Watch what you say, and do what you say. . “I I want you to know it hasn’t gone unnoticed that there are no women on our sales team.” That comment came from the CEO of a fast-growing software company. Not only were there no women, but the sales team was all white men of a certain age.
How to Actually Scale Your Referral Business
No More Cold Calling
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
If you think referrals don’t scale, you’re just doing it wrong. Sales leaders often tell me that referral leads are their most qualified, most convertible leads. Then in the next breath, they tell me referral business doesn’t scale.
Why Women in Sales Don’t Want to Work for You
No More Cold Calling
MARCH 8, 2019
In honor of International Women’s Day, how can your sales team attract more female rainmakers? It was 1936. My mom graduated with a degree in finance from Syracuse University, but she couldn’t get a job at a bank. They didn’t hire women, not even as tellers.
The True Gift and Grit of Working Grandmothers
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MARCH 22, 2019
Grandmothers have always worked … but not always outside the home. It was 2007. At a luncheon hosted by a major magazine, a panel of four women discussed their careers and what inspired them. The oldest was 53 years old, a business owner with two children at home.
Fulfilling Today's (Changing) eLearning Needs
Speaker: Bryan Marriott, President, P1 Learning
eLearning cannot be a “one size fits all” proposition. It’s not enough to post 1,000+ courses and leave training up to chance. Join Bryan Marriott, President of P1 Learning, as he walks through the process of identifying learner needs, and then delivering training that specifically addresses those needs – in a short, effective, and entertaining manner.
Unconscious Bias Goes Double for Boomer Saleswomen (March Referral Selling Insights)
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MARCH 31, 2019
Does age really matter in sales? Explain it so your grandmother would understand.”. That’s exactly what the CMO of a tech company said about how to explain your mission statement. I was listening to his podcast at 7:00 on a Monday morning, and I was ready to kick butt.
The Best Cold Calling Tip Is Stop Immediately (Do This Instead)
No More Cold Calling
JANUARY 24, 2019
. Have you ever met a salesperson who enjoyed cold calling? Well, maybe one in 100.) How about a buyer who enjoyed receiving cold calls? Yeah, me neither.) Not only is cold calling tortuous for everyone involved, it’s one of the reasons that only 54.3 percent of sales reps made quota last year.
Relationships Rule, but Data Drives Sales, Too
No More Cold Calling
AUGUST 2, 2018
The odds might not be in your sales team’s favor … yet. I’ve interviewed many sales reps over the past two months, trying to better understand the challenges they face in today’s fast-paced, digital-first sales environment. They tell me they’re overwhelmed.
Put Your Damn Phone Away
No More Cold Calling
DECEMBER 13, 2018
No toys at the table! Answer this question: What’s more important than the person sitting in front of you, walking beside you, sharing a meal with you, or sharing your bed? If actions speak louder than words, your phone is more important.
Sales Training That Gets Results – With or Without Classroom ILT
Speaker: Mike Kunkle, VP Sales Enablement Services, SPASIGMA
Most sales ILT (instructor-led training) has historically not been very effective, if we consider “effective” to mean “changes behavior, improves results, or produces a ROI.” In this webinar, sales enablement expert Mike Kunkle will break down how modern technology removes the need for ILT in sales training - and will also explain how to effectively integrate ILT into your modern training, if you want to continue using it!
Are You Always “On”? (Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Be)
No More Cold Calling
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Too much work and not enough play makes …. Working too much? You might not have a choice. Employers are more and more demanding. If you’re in sales, you assume you pretty much need to be “on” all the time, lest you miss an opportunity.
Cold Calling Techniques Make Your Pipeline Fat, but Not Fit
No More Cold Calling
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Do you really need more leads? Sure, cold calling techniques put lots of leads in the pipe. Enough for management to see that reps made the requisite number of phone calls, email pitches, and social media connections. But are those really leads, or just smoke-and-mirror numbers?
You Don’t Have Time to Ask for Referrals? [February Referral Selling Insights]
No More Cold Calling
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
If you don’t ask, you don’t get. Two colleagues complained they were so involved in their work, they didn’t have time to prospect. One guy even said he was thinking of cold calling (shudder) and doing more marketing. Why didn’t he think to ask for referrals? That’s a rhetorical question.
What Are Top Negotiation Strategies for Women in Sales?
No More Cold Calling
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Make sure you’re getting paid what you’re worth. I don’t like to negotiate for my services. It’s uncomfortable, because I know the pricing and terms for my referral system are fair.
Supercharge Your Sales Training ROI with eLearning
Speaker: Ray Makela, CEO, Sales Readiness Group, and David Jacoby, President, Sales Readiness Group
Companies spend about $20 billion a year on various forms of sales training, but many sales leaders report a low ROI from their sales training initiatives. Join us, along with Ray Makela and David Jacoby from Sales Readiness Group, as they break down the five essential factors to achieve sustainable success from your sales training investment, and how to leverage eLearning to maximize results.
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