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The Proper Way to Follow Up on a Lead

Mr. Inside Sales

Of course not! The same is true in sales. And one of the most recurring situations is calling back prospects three or four months later. I was listening to a recording of a client making call backs to prospects, and he opened his call this way: “Just following up with you.

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Five Sales Certifications to Help Advance Your Career

CloserIQ

With that in mind, here are a few of the most important in the industry – courses and programs you should almost always add to your repertoire. Whether you’re a first-time job-seeker looking for a career in sales or a seasoned professional, there’s always something more you can learn. 3) SPIN Selling.

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Stop Doing Stupid Sh*t: 18 Outdated Sales Tactics to Abandon in 2018

Hubspot Sales

18 Outdated Sales Tactics to Kick to the Curb in 2018. If you’re still cold calling prospects and think it’s a great way to generate new opportunities, stop selling now. I mean it -- quit sales and get a new job. Of course, you still need to do call prospecting, and in this scenario, warm calling is the way to go.

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What was the first sale you ever made? 11 successful salespeople discuss their first big wins

Nutshell

I had done nothing up until that point but hit the phone every day, looking for prospects willing to invest today or within a very short time. I made my first sale when I was 14 years old. I sold advertising for my Catholic High School’s spring musical fundraiser. Kevin Dorsey , VP of Inside Sales at PatientPop.

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The Top Ten Changes In Sales Over The Past Ten Years

Bernadette McClelland

Of course, those who refuse to adapt even slightly, are still very much alive and well, just diminishing in numbers. Very much like the sales profession. Prospects and customers either answered the phone (or pager) or their PA did. Marketing has also impacted the sales landscape. Contact was relatively simple.

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You Are a “Generalist” – Unless of Course You Are a “Specialist?”

Jonathan Farrington

Well it is simply this: Commentators like me evangelise about the need – as a professional salesman or woman – to become an industry expert; to know everything there is to know about what is happening in your sector and in your market, so that you can have meaningful dialogue with your clients and prospects. Oh, and me?

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Inbound or outbound sales—which one should you focus on?

Close.io

But on the other hand, outbound sales proves itself a fierce opponent. Yes, it often requires a human touch, and yes, it relies on pushing ideas onto ( sometimes ) unsuspecting prospects, but it’s one of the most powerful ways to build trust, close big deals, and maintain control. So who wins the battle?