Sales Evangelist

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Gatekeepers: the infamous villains of the sales world. Regardless of industry, most high-level executives employ some type of executive assistant or secretary to serve as a gatekeeper. Therefore, as salespeople, you must convince both the executive and the gatekeeper that you’re worthy of their time.

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Sales Evangelist

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Gatekeepers: the infamous villains of the sales world. Regardless of industry, most high-level executives employ some type of executive assistant or secretary to serve as a gatekeeper. Therefore, as salespeople, you must convince both the executive and the gatekeeper that you’re worthy of their time.

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Mr. Inside Sales

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The simple act of moving your body will go a long way to improving your attitude and filling you, and your prospect, with energy. Anthony Robbins once said that motion creates emotion. If possible, stand up a few times a day, or get in the habit of pacing while on the phone with a prospect or customer.

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Pipeliner

APRIL 17, 2018

It read, “How to handle gatekeepers and reach decision-makers.”. Some of the very questionable advice offered was: Get around a gatekeeper by calling the company’s sales department or accounts department (or another location or division) and asking them to transfer you directly to your prospect. I was quite wrong.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

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Sales Evangelist

AUGUST 6, 2021

Sometimes all it takes to get past the gatekeeper is to build a solid relationship with them. But even if it’s the second, third, or fourth visit, he’ll sometimes end up talking to people who act like it’s his first (even if he’s spoken to them several times.) Don’t be afraid to interact with the gatekeeper. Be like Beyonce.

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Sales Evangelist

AUGUST 6, 2021

Sometimes all it takes to get past the gatekeeper is to build a solid relationship with them. But even if it’s the second, third, or fourth visit, he’ll sometimes end up talking to people who act like it’s his first (even if he’s spoken to them several times.) Don’t be afraid to interact with the gatekeeper. Be like Beyonce.

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Sales Evangelist

AUGUST 6, 2021

Sometimes all it takes to get past the gatekeeper is to build a solid relationship with them. But even if it’s the second, third, or fourth visit, he’ll sometimes end up talking to people who act like it’s his first (even if he’s spoken to them several times.) Don’t be afraid to interact with the gatekeeper. Be like Beyonce.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 22, 2021

In other words: They think BIG, and they act BIG. This top producing company has drilled into every employee at their firm the expectation of greatness, and they aggressively pursue that goal—and they attain it. This week, review your own thoughts, feelings, expectations and goals. Compare them with what you would ideally like to accomplish.

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

This approach cuts to the chase and acts like a mini trial close. Response #3: “In ten minutes, I can show you some things that will help you determine whether or not you’d like to spend more time with me later. In the meantime, let me ask you – what would you need to see the most for this to work for you?”.

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Secret #3: Once you are clear on your exact financial goal and know what you are going to get as a result of it, you can now practice one of the most important parts of any goal accomplishment: acting as if you’ve already attained your goal. Getting screened out by the gatekeeper. Identifying decision makers. Qualifying prospects.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 18, 2016

In Top Characteristic Part Eight, we’re going back to cold calling and qualifying to reveal an important skill all top producers possess: Top Characteristic Part Eight: Treat all gatekeepers with courtesy and respect. If you have to make cold or warm calls to prospects, then you probably have to deal with your share of gatekeepers.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 9, 2020

Because so many companies are “waiting and seeing,” it’s crucial to know who has made a decision to act now, and who is still thinking about it. And in today’s Covid-19 environment, with all the uncertainty, timeline is even more important. Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Secret #3: Once you are clear on your exact financial goal and know what you are going to get as a result of it, you can now practice one of the most important parts of any goal accomplishment: Acting as if you’ve already attained your goal. accordingly. But the key is to believe it has already happened. I have found that this ALWAYS works.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 30, 2014

For more ideas to make 2015 your best sales year ever, check out what you might have missed from No More Cold Calling this month: 4 Ways to Get Past the Gatekeeper (No Tricks Required) Gatekeepers are valuable to the executives whose time and energy they protect, but not to you, at least not until you’ve developed a relationship with them.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 29, 2020

Also, here’s what you might have missed from No More Cold Calling this month: Learn How to Get the Gatekeeper on Your Side. Why is getting past the gatekeeper and finding qualified leads so challenging for salespeople? At most companies, prospecting is a balancing act that doesn’t always work so well. The dreaded gatekeeper.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 2, 2021

The Gatekeeper. The gatekeeper is usually an executive assistant or associate of the decision-maker. In some instances, it is beneficial to work with the gatekeeper to build trust with them and have them vouch for you with the decision-maker. Enter gatekeeper marketing. Build trust with gatekeepers.

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MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

7) Plan for what to say if you meet a gatekeeper. A gatekeeper’s role is to ensure the decision-maker’s time isn’t wasted on calls of little or no value. Effectively, you’re trying to sell to the gatekeeper as well as the decision-maker, so plan what you will say if this person acting as a buffer is encountered.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JUNE 1, 2020

” Then, #4: How to determine the possible objections: “What has kept you from acting on this? #5: . #3: How to determine further motivation: “How long have you been thinking about (buying, investing, changing) something like this?” 5: How to determine time frame: “What is your timeframe for needing this?”

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 29, 2020

Just the act of measuring my actively level led to me searching for ways to improve it the next day. What I immediately noticed is that as soon as I began measuring my steps for each day, I had the desire to improve it the next day. If I reached 10,234 steps on Monday, I wanted to do at least 11,000 steps on Tuesday.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Learn how to communicate with gatekeepers. Learn how to communicate with gatekeepers. In many cases, you have to work past an intermediary known as a gatekeeper — a company representative that essentially intercepts your call before it can be passed on to the higher-up you're after. Personalize your outreach.

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 9, 2019

Larry Kelly “If you want a quality, act as if you already have it.” Here are some of my favorite quotes to help you. get into the mindset of thinking BIG: “Imagine better than the best you know.” Venice Bloodworth (One of my all-time favorites). Conrad Hilton “Do it big or stay in bed.” Who Should Attend?

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 14, 2019

Ineffective salespeople love the idea of selling, but they dislike the act of making the call. “What keeps top sales professionals motivated? In part, it is the love of selling. Effective salespeople love to make calls. The results are predictable. Who Should Attend?

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 16, 2020

They want to be heard right now—not pitched—and you will separate yourself from all the other desperate salespeople out there if you act as a trusted advisor right now. [ Hit MUTE. Let your prospect or client vent. Share how you’re dealing with it as well.]. Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 26, 2020

These data points (some more crucial than others) are essential for any communication with your prospect: Name – contact and company Title – including department and management level Direct dial phone number – to avoid the switchboard gatekeeper Email – crucial for follow-ups!

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Zoominfo

APRIL 20, 2020

People are using their cell phones for business, and if your sales team has access to those numbers, they don’t have to deal with voicemails that are never checked or gatekeepers that won’t pass along their messages. Now is the time to act. Think about it. They are getting through. But, we can’t do that if we’re walking on eggshells.

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eGrabber

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Cut Across Gatekeepers. Act Ahead of Your Competitors. And it is during this time when a large pool of B2B Decision-makers have been known to spend more time personally evaluating products & services for their business growth. Reach out to them and schedule a meeting in early January and fill up your calendars.

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Anthony Iannarino

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Even though you had to get past the gatekeepers , they were human, which means you had a better shot of finding a way to the person you were trying to reach if you had the chops. The electronic gatekeepers are unreasonable. It was easier because you had fewer real obstacles like finding your way through a phone directory and voicemail.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

MARCH 30, 2017

Sales reps aiming to displace the current provider were stuck dialing into dead-end corporate switchboard phone numbers, getting stonewalled by gatekeepers, never to reach their buyer’s voicemail box—let alone pitch their product to a decision-maker. The first good sales rep on site won exclusive mining rights.

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Adaptive Business Services

JUNE 8, 2022

Gatekeepers – State your name and company. Get the gatekeeper’s name. You are not internet marketers hoping for a 1% return based on thousands of touches so … don’t act like one. Schedule an appointment! I might simply ask. “I I have some ideas and I’m honestly not sure if, or if not, they would be of value to you.

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Score More Sales

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Be conscious of how often you’re actually asking for the sale, for the business, to meet with the decision maker, to get in with and past the gatekeeper. Integrate the word RESOLVE into your daily vocabulary = to act without fear or the determination to act without fear, to act with autonomy and urgency.

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A Sales Guy

AUGUST 9, 2016

We’re confronted with gatekeepers, non-believers, objections, competitors, and more. Getting a deal done can sometimes feel like an act of god and if it weren’t for amazing amounts of fortitude, “grit” and hustle, the deal wouldn’t have happened. Salespeople are constantly being told NO!

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 26, 2020

These data points (some more crucial than others) are essential for any communication with your prospect: Name – contact and company Title – including department and management level Direct dial phone number – to avoid the switchboard gatekeeper Email – crucial for follow-ups!

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 19, 2021

You need to understand the significance and act accordingly. As a candidate applying to a sales job, gatekeepers and hiring managers alike will ask you that same question, “Can you please send me more information?” sales reps managers, recruiters, gatekeepers, and HR will look you up online. Don’t let this happen to you.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 17, 2020

Does HR act as a gatekeeper? Understand organizational dynamics and figure out who will need to be involved with every hiring decision. Is it just the direct hiring manager? Or, is there executive involvement? ZoomInfo’s company profiles will help with this process.

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Chorus.ai

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

How can we expect sales leaders to act on data that is only 60% true? Reps claim the contact data isn’t great and that their connects are mostly voicemails, phone trees or gatekeepers who won’t let them through to the real prospect. If it’s a lot of gatekeepers and phonetrees, you should strategize about data improvements.

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MTD Sales Training

AUGUST 12, 2011

Setting appointments and closing sales over the telephone is not easy as numerous obstacles stand in the path of success: elusive decision makers, gatekeeper screens , fierce competition, privacy concerns, cold calling laws, and the lack of control you have over the telephone. Sales person, beware!”. You must eliminate phone phobia.

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