MEDDIC

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Well, you’re in for a treat because it turns out the old Greek philosopher’s ideas are not just for debating the meaning of life—they’re also pretty handy for nailing your sales targets. The main objective of a metric is to turn subjective gains into objective, measurable gains. First off, let’s talk Metrics.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

It turns out they’re pretty important. Reinforce Your Sales Strategy With Prospecting Data As part of your strategy, your sales reps use ideal customer profiles (ICPs) to guide prospect cold calls and have a personalized voicemail script ready if they can’t reach their decision-maker prospect. This leads us to today’s post.

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Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It turns out, asking (more, better) questions also translates well to the most successful reps. Ask questions, yes, but know where the sweet spot is, especially when it comes to questions during a discovery call. Asking questions is good for your brand and your career, according to this Forbes article. I see this mistake all the time.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 26, 2022

In this post, we'll give you our best tips to help you carry out more productive, meaningful conversations that can turn a simple chat into an important connection. As you get to know who you're talking to, let them guide the story-telling and encourage them to go more in-depth with questions like: “Tell me more about…”.

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Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

DECEMBER 21, 2023

And yes, coaching is a powerful technique for imparting information and driving home lessons. You’ve no doubt heard that one-on-one coaching is a great way to sharpen your people’s skills and boost their performance. The magic of group learning? The phantom peer Researchers gave two groups of people a complex puzzle to solve.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

As you might expect, the answer to that question is more complicated than a simple yes or no. In the B2B space, marketers face the challenge of turning technical, complex, and — let’s face it — occasionally boring concepts into captivating and engaging marketing content. It’s no secret, data has revolutionized marketing.

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Crunchbase

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Before we dive into how to drive conversions, let’s first unpack the difference between a lead and a prospect, and how to turn one into the other. Lead generation is pointless if it doesn’t result in a prospect and a conversion. Search less. Close more. What is a lead? Let’s start by comparing a lead vs. prospect: How do they differ?

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LeadFuze

JULY 18, 2023

In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the emotional stakes involved in closing sales. So buckle up as we take you through this free guide on how to fill your sales funnel by becoming proficient at closing sales! It’s like a road trip with twists and turns. What do you say when closing a sale?

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Sales Evangelist

AUGUST 21, 2019

A seller’s job depends on his ability to get a yes, so naturally, a no for an answer is a hard pill to swallow. A seller’s job depends on his ability to get a yes, so naturally, a no for an answer is a hard pill to swallow. It’s their natural instinct to turn their chase into actual food. Lions are the kings of the jungle.

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Gong.io

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The moment a customer voices a sales objection, it’s tempting to do two things. Both of them are a bad idea. Hearing sales objections make a rep want to: Say these words: “I’ve got the perfect solution for you!”. Launch (knee-jerk styles) into a monologue about how their product solves the problem. We’re pulling the reins. We’re shouting whoa.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 28, 2013

Download the Sales Exit Interview Guide. Badge and PC turned in. Your fiscal year just came to an end. Your top rep walked into your office, collected his commission check and resigned. He contributed 20% of your new revenue number last year. It was twice your next best producer. He made more money than your sales leader. Yet, he left.

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Pipeline

APRIL 1, 2024

Are you a financial advisor looking to get more leads into your pipeline? Add cold calling to your sales outreach strategy. Reports show that cold calling is still among the top five outreach methods in terms of effectiveness. You can get up to 82% of buyers to accept a meeting by starting a series of communication with sales cold calls.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 21, 2023

Before the end of the day, you need to make 100 calls. Your sales manager has given your team a big pep talk encouraging you to dial, dial, dial. Now all you need is a cold call script. And not just any script … the best cold call script ever. What is a cold call? What is the purpose of cold calling? What is the purpose of cold calling?

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Thousands of newly minted sales managers have been in your exact position, and many of them have written top-notch guides to thriving in this role. Sales Manager Survival Guide: Lessons From Sales' Front Lines. But you quickly realize that leading a team is far different from carrying your individual quota. Best Sales Management Books.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 18, 2023

then, of course, in March 2020 the whole world turned upside down (and hiring freezes became normal). then, of course, in March 2020 the whole world turned upside down (and hiring freezes became normal). Video is the absolute best tool for job hunters. Hands down. It’s the open secret to success! It’s just not widely distributed yet).

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What is Lead Generation? While the B2B landscape may always be changing, lead generation will always be important. What is a Lead? Lead Scoring.

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Vengreso

JUNE 2, 2023

Get here the complete #guide by @M_3Jr. Turns out, I was one of 20 sales influencers invited to appear in a sales documentary, “ The Story of Sales “. Get here the complete #guide by @M_3Jr Click To Tweet What is Dreamforce? I couldn’t be more excited to be attending in person again this year. Don't miss out!

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MarketJoy

APRIL 7, 2022

Personas are based on an ideal customer profile (ICP), which is a set of metrics that guide your overall sales strategy. They may churn, take forever to close, or turn out to be unhappy with your solution. Why You Need Effective Buyer Personas for B2B Lead Generation. Why do they buy? Understanding Your Ideal Customer Profile.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Almost every week, Iceberg RevOps’ founder Taft Love gets messages from executives and CEOs at growth-stage companies asking for help with their first revenue operations hire. These leaders are looking for the right person to own the implementation and management of their company’s go-to-market tech stack. Sounds basic enough, right?

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Zoominfo

MAY 13, 2018

Yet—what most people don’t understand is the extent to which sales pressure can negatively impact an organization. Consider this: a recent survey ranked ‘sales account manager’ as one of the most stressful jobs in the US, with 73 percent of respondents rating the role as “highly stressful.” ” ( source ). Incentivize.

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Gong.io

MARCH 17, 2021

Turns out that Samantha’s secret weapon isn’t so secret. We analyze sales conversations and deals using AI, then share the results to help you win more deals. Follow me to read upcoming research. The conference room door shut. . Samantha and our sales manager sat down and dialed into the call. . We went crazy. Sam, how did you close him? “I

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Here are our top tips and best practices to guide your 2018 corporate gift giving: 1. Check compliance laws. Yes, you read that right—giving the wrong gift to the wrong person can land you in hot water. Here’s a quick guide borrowed from Thomson Reuters that explains general compliance surrounding gift giving: Generally Acceptable.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

AI-guided selling: Drives seller effectiveness and efficiency by delivering feedback on deal-related efforts and prescriptive guidance on what actions to take next, based on AI analysis. Hopefully you’re not in your inbox right now and you’re out enjoying the long weekend. Thanks for reading The GTM Newsletter!

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Pipeliner

JULY 14, 2023

But how did your dreams of H1 turn out? Yes, there’s still time. And maybe you’re fortunate to be part of an inspired organization that insured you integrate those January SWOT findings into practical plans to guide your 2023 progress. H2 is here and it’s not a midsummer night’s dream. Always the case. Time to accelerate.

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Gong.io

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The ultimate holiday selling guide. . Pssst: Avoid holiday heartbreak with our Holiday Selling Guide. We analyze sales conversations and deals using AI, then share the results to help you close more revenue. Subscribe here and follow me to read upcoming research. Meetings push. Deals slip. Forecasts fall. . The result?

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

That’s when many PLG businesses turn to outbound. In Product-Led-Growth (PLG) circles, outbound has a spotty reputation. PLG companies focus on getting customers through the door by having a product they can’t live without — and using it before ever paying. I’m with you. And a part of me agrees. Related: Getting Started with Outbound Sales?

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 26, 2013

Sales leaders perceive advertising agencies with the trifecta of doom; Expensive, Eccentric, and Frivolous. They see agencies as a complete waste. Sales leaders can think of other ways to spend money more productively. Why is it that most B2B sales leaders hate advertising agencies? It’s simple. Sales leaders recognize that marketing has a role.

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MTD Sales Training

MAY 15, 2020

Yes, of course you could. We’re all looking for the silver bullet technique when it comes to increasing our sales but we can also learn a great deal from those salespeople who make the most mistakes! We’re often looking for “what to do.” ” Just as powerful is knowing “what not to do.” or even worse.

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Gong.io

JANUARY 1, 2021

All sales organizations are masters of sales tactics. . We know what opening lines to use on a cold call. . We know what questions to use in a discovery call. . We know how to lock down next steps or overcome the next objection. And while tactics are important, a sound sales strategy is critical to improving your closed/won ratio. Scenario A: Good.

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Vengreso

JUNE 6, 2019

More importantly, they can be instantly turned off when they see “Sales Account Executive” or “Account Manager.” Your LinkedIn profile headline is an opportunity to grab the attention of your prospects and draw them to view your profile. Your buyer doesn’t care that you’re an Account Executive. How can I communicate instant value?

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Gong.io

OCTOBER 19, 2022

I’m excited to introduce Gong Smart Trackers—the first user-trainable system that goes beyond keyword recognition to understand the context of all your customer conversations. This changes the landscape of Revenue Intelligence, by enabling companies to better detect deal risk, quantitatively track adoption of strategic initiatives, and more.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

If you ask most executives if they have a sales process , they’ll immediately say yes. During the execution of the sales process, the rep should rely on their planning and preparation to guide the call, while still being attentive and allowing room for flexibility if the conversation doesn’t go as planned. Call Management.

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Anthony Iannarino

MAY 24, 2020

When I finished with my examples, he smiled at me and said, “Yes, but remember, more people are pulling them back down.” Regression is easier than growth. It’s easy to lower your standards , reduce your effort, and accept something that is “good enough,” a standard you might describe as mediocrity or passable.

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Close.io

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Picking up the phone to call leads that didn’t know who I was, to pitch them on why they should hand over their hard-earned money in exchange for my product, was enough to make my stomach turn in my early days of sales prospecting. When I first began selling, nervous doesn’t even begin to describe how I felt about sales prospecting.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What Is Lead Generation? While the B2B landscape may always be changing, lead generation will always be important. What is a Lead?

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Keith Rosen

APRIL 17, 2019

There are many shared, best practices between sales coaching and selling. If the evolution of selling is coaching vs. closing customers, this also applies to how you manage and develop your team. Here’s how to break free of the most toxic of coaching tactics that kills team productivity and trust. Here’s what I need you to do.”

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LeadFuze

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Do you remember that moment, right before making a cold call , when your heart raced like a sprinter at the starting line? Cold calling can be daunting. It’s akin to knocking on a stranger’s door, unsure if you’ll be greeted with a smile or shown the exit. What if there were techniques to shift the odds in your favor?

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