Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

According to the search results inside this blog, I have written on the topic of coaching salespeople more than 400 times or 25% of my articles. Because sales managers are not coaching – still – at least not consistently or effectively. Sales Managers don’t want to coach because it takes away from personal sales.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The pandemic highlighted a pattern for medium organizations that has been occurring for years but now takes on greater importance: Mid-market companies — those earning from $100 million to $1 billion — release far less new products than smaller or larger firms. Medium Companies May Struggle to Recover. Source: ZoomInfo.

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SBI Growth

MAY 31, 2023

The latest SBI survey of CEOs show s that even in the face of today’s economic uncertainty , t he more committed a company is to growth, the more likely it will continue to gain momentum. We’re about to be in a recession.” “No, No, we’re in a recession now.”

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Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2019

In the world of B2B sales, company research is a critical aspect of any successful rep’s daily duties. In fact, access to the right research tools and information can make or break your ability to identify target accounts, personalize a sales pitch, and ultimately, close deals. Let’s get into it! Check it out! DiscoverOrg.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 16, 2020

In today's article, I'll share a hot/cold comparison of my own, but this one is about sales candidates. Back on January 9, my article about why 3 good salespeople failed and 3 so-so candidates succeeded , used the results of a top/bottom analysis to identify the reasons why.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JANUARY 2, 2020

Providing quality content that helps our clients and visitors improve their sales performance is a goal of ours, and we hope this blog has brought you insight, education, and tips to get you on the path to success. Check out these top blogs on the sales culture and company culture from 2019, and let them kickstart your 2020 sales strategy.

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Understanding the Sales Force

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Welcome to my annual list of the best sales and sales leadership content of 2023. This year’s list has thirteen entries, including articles, videos, and LinkedIn posts. 2023 saw more content than ever before and that certainly includes the sales space. This course will skip the theory, instruction and role-play.

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Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How To Create A Company That Will Thrive Being a business owner is a big job with many responsibilities. Take the time to learn how to create a company that will thrive well into the future. It can act as your roadmap as you get ahead and grow your company.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 23, 2017

Women have everything it takes to succeed in sales. Ask any B2B sales leader about their lead generation challenges, and you’ll get specific answers about why their teams can’t get access to buyers, how sales processes have gotten too long, or why they’re losing to the competition. Why the Gender Gap in Tech Sales?

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Smooth Sale

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Photo by Geralt Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Are Employees Raving About Your Company? A significant contribution to a company’s win-win and greater good is creating a highly admirable work atmosphere. Accordingly, our collaborative blog asks, ‘Are employees raving about your company?’ Celebrate Success!

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Understanding the Sales Force

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan. I have read an awful lot of studies and articles over the last several years and while most of them have merit, some of them are either dead wrong, or have drawn incorrect conclusions. Accenture CSO Insights – Sales Optimization Study. Here are the ones that have earned my criticism.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 24, 2024

In this article, Rob Ulsh , VP of Dealer and International Sales for Great Dane, delves into AI’s profound impact on the sales landscape and how Great Dane has strategically incorporated this technology to propel its sales initiatives forward. In the sales profession, AI is seen as both a threat and an opportunity.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 21, 2019

Thus far, we’ve covered the most-read articles for sales professionals and recruiters. Millions of companies crowd the B2B universe, vying for the same share of business. As new companies join the space, existing companies will find it increasingly difficult to generate new leads. Let’s get into it!

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Another “baseball is to sales” analogy shouldn’t surprise readers because I’ve already published more than 100 different articles over the past 19 years showing how selling is just like baseball. However, unlike the previous 100 plus efforts , this article will discuss how selling is different from baseball.

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 17, 2018

As a sales rep, you need solutions to the problems you face when selling over the phone. And that’s why my blog has thousands of subscribers and why more and more sales teams are added daily. I thought you’d benefit from my most popular article I’ve published over the last two years. appeared first on Mr. Inside Sales.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 1, 2024

In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Brandon Nye , Vice President of Sales for Inmode, shares the key qualities to look for when hiring salespeople, including a proven track record in B2B sales and a competitive mindset. This is a crucial skill that many companies overlook when hiring salespeople.

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Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I've written several articles (same as always) about OMG (Objective Management Group) Tailored Fits/Proofs of Concept where I analyze the differences between a company's top producers and bottom producers to identify the findings/scores that differentiate their tops from their bottoms.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Today, we are bringing you a recap of the most popular sales culture and company culture posts we've published in 2018. Providing quality content that helps our clients and visitors improve their sales performance is a goal of ours, and we hope this blog has brought you insight, education, and tips to get you on the path to success.

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Zoominfo

MAY 8, 2019

True sales productivity boils down to two things: numbers and time. More specifically, how can you increase your numbers (calls, email, sales, deal size) during the time you spend working each day? If you’re ready to learn how high-quality sales data can make a huge impact on your success as a sales rep, keep reading!

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Score More Sales

JANUARY 18, 2018

As a champion for more women in sales and sales leadership, I could not have been more pleased to see this article written by Microsoft Inside Sales Chief of Staff and Microsoft Women Board Co-Chair Rahki Voria aptly titled Why We Need More Women in Sales.

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Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

I’ve written more than 2,000 articles on my Understanding the Sales Force Blog and there are hundreds of other sales blogs. Some are written by sales experts. I am concerned about the subjects being curated for sales and sales leadership professionals. One or two are sales enablement topics.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The other quadrants include customer loyalty , offer expansion , and company transformation. This concept represents the full amount of companies or consumers that could become customers or the total revenue possible for a product to generate. How a company already performs in a new market. Let’s explore some examples.

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Distribution Pricing Journal

DECEMBER 28, 2023

If you are looking for new pricing, data, profitability and sales enablement solutions this year please visit our solutions guide to learn about our recommendations. Price level and sales engagement an affect volume in ways that drive higher profits as well. Can AI help strengthen my team’s analytical abilities?

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Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 24, 2024

Dating back to 1977, my entire career was as a B2B sales rep or I was managing a B2B sales team. Ask a sales rep what they will close this month and, without some intensive research, they may be hard pressed to give you an answer. What are some of the general company benefits from a well managed CRM … Increased revenues.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MARCH 20, 2024

Although this is an article about sales process, the first two paragraphs have more to do with religion than sales. I’m sure by now you’re thinking, but Dave, what the heck does that have to do with sales process? Most of that group believes that a sales process is helpful. It will be worth it!

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Vainu

DECEMBER 17, 2020

It’s up to logistics companies to provide all the transportation that is needed in our very much globalised world. Such as prospecting, finding sales opportunities, or even completely new customers. Because, how do you find companies that need your logistics services now or in the near future?

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Steven Rosen

MARCH 12, 2024

Hosts Colleen Stanley and Steven Rosen discuss the importance of face-to-face conversations in sales and how sales leaders can encourage their teams to embrace in-person interactions. These reactions make it easier to be empathetic and build trust, essential for successful sales relationships.

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Today's article is different from most of my other articles because there is no opening analogy, very little data, and a complete lack of humor. It's such a serious article I was ready to delete it before I clicked the publish button. If you don't like the subject, the content or the writing, it's OK.

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan For double article Friday, in addition to my Sales Pipeline Nazi article, I have the following bonuses for you: For those of you who wanted to attend the Webinar on the Sales Candidate Analyzer, here is a link to the recording. The Sales Pipeline Nazi. And we can.

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 24, 2016

If you are a subscriber to my weekly ezine, then you know I publish a new article every week. It’s not surprise, then, that the most popular article I wrote in 2016 is one that gives you, the front line sales rep, a proven way to overcome some of the resistance you face each and every time you pick up the phone to make a cold call.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Regardless of your industry, the number of employees, annual revenue, or any other characteristic, SBI has seen several similarities in how market-leading companies build their revenue plans. These companies are defined as the top 9% of organizations that grow organically.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 4, 2024

In today’s article, I introduce my first innovation of 2023, the Sales Goals Grid, but first, some context and the back story! At the end of 2023 and 33 years after I founded the company, I exited Objective Management Group (OMG). The company is now in the capable hands of Ben Tagoe, its new CEO.

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SBI Growth

JULY 1, 2020

We found that companies had initially been planning on nearly 31% of their 2020. We recently wrote about the emergence of the Chief Customer Officer and took that opportunity to survey CCO’s about how they will make their 2020 number.

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Lead411

APRIL 10, 2023

How to write Blog Articles that Attract Customers Orbit’s survey shows that only 22% of blogs produce good marketing results. You’ll find them in this article. Ask your sales staff what questions potential customers ask most often. Authorship Having an author adds credibility and context to an article.

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 28, 2024

Helen Fanucci, a sales veteran with over 25 years of experience in the high-tech industry and author of “Love Your Team: A Survival Guide for Sales Managers in a Hybrid World,” talks about the importance of collaboration in sales. She explores the challenges of building effective collaboration within sales teams.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Being customer-centric can no longer be a company’s competitive advantage. This is especially true in Europe, where we have seen a considerable shift across organizations and their focus on the Customer Experience. In order to truly drive top-line revenue, increase.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Here’s a recap of the best sales articles from 2018 from Sales Hacker! With 2019 is right on the horizon, I’m taking this as an opportunity to look back at the kickass year we had at Sales Hacker. for making Sales Hacker what it is. The 18 best sales articles of 2018 from Sales Hacker.

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