Understanding the Sales Force

JUNE 3, 2016

I've been trying very hard to find the time to write this article. I always have plenty of material but I just couldn't wait to write this particular article, and I've been waiting for nearly 24 hours since the idea was triggered by an email. All three of us are committed to being the best at what we do.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

This makes B2B sales training more important than ever. A well-designed program, paired with a robust training software , will empower your sales reps with the knowledge they need to deliver value and close more deals. What Is B2B Sales Training? What is B2B Sales Training? What Does the B2B Sales Process Look Like?

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Smooth Sale

JUNE 5, 2023

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: What Your Business Needs for A Smoother Training Experience What Your Business Needs for A Smoother Training Experience Training employees is a crucial part of running a business. The easiest way to do all this is to choose an LMS (learning management system).

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Zoominfo

APRIL 15, 2018

The importance of data cannot be understated in the modern sales landscape. Now, data and analytics reign supreme when it comes to running a successful sales organization. But here’s the thing– the world of data and analytics has made massive strides in recent years and many organizations have yet to catch up.

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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. Between newsletters, blog article announcements, marketing and spam, we spend too much of our day deleting emails that we don’t consider MUST READ and unsubscribing from those we don’t want.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JANUARY 29, 2018

May 25, 2018 is a date on the minds of many sales and marketing professionals: the day the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect. DiscoverOrg is a data processor, and we believe our customers are also data processors. to such data subjects in the Union[.]”) (emphasis added).)

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Smooth Sale

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Do You Realize that Analyzing Data Can Improve Your Business. Analyzing data can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Understanding your data can be incredibly helpful in making informed decisions about your business. Analyzing Data Can Improve Your Business.

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SBI

APRIL 6, 2021

Sales Training: Why You May be Struggling to Deliver. Are you struggling to deliver training that leads to positive, measurable outcomes? Most training fails to deliver long-term impact. As long ago as the 1870s, there was formal sales training.” It began more as sales coaching than training.

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

I found it challenging to write this article. The company that provides us with cyber-insurance required that our entire team watch a series of 21 training videos to make us more aware of how hackers operate, how easy it is to be hacked, and what we must do differently in order to protect our data, privacy and accounts.

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Distribution Pricing Journal

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Data has been the backbone of learning and understanding trends for ages. Data science plays a crucial role in forecasting results, identifying trends, visualizing relationships and patterns, and transforming raw data into valuable insights. Then you’ve already experienced the magic of data science.

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Adaptive Business Services

MAY 12, 2021

In this series of articles, we’ll explore the many reasons why salespeople seem, almost universally, to HATE CRM. These three articles will explore …. It’s a data entry task. The post Why Salespeople Hate CRM – A 3-Part Article Series appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. Don’t believe me?

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Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 6, 2024

Feedly is a news aggregator which means that you can subscribe to the blog on selected websites, based on your interests, and then keep up with new articles when they are published. I also follow articles on my personal interest … guitars. You can also email articles to people who might be interested like … your valued clients.

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Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2021

Back in 1989, when hair metal music played on MTV and a lone protester famously stood in front of a tank in Tiananmen Square, the Harvard Business Review published an article that explored how automation was ready to boost marketing and sales teams. A Lack of Training. Better Data Means Smarter Automation.

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Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 20, 2024

Here are two announcements regarding this available integration … PhoneBurner blog article and Nimble PhoneBurner support article. Send Data Send Data Send Data Send Data The post Nimble CRM Tips & Updates – March 15 2024 appeared first on Adaptive Business Services.

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LeadFuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Sales training accounts for less than one-third of what you should be doing to enable sales. If your sales enablement initiative is not having a big enough impact, it could be because of the common mistake made by companies to confuse training with enablement. Most sales training is focused on the basics of a company and its products.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 1, 2023

If you haven’t integrated AI into your sales processes, this article will give you all the reasons you should. AI can integrate with your CRM so you can pull data faster. While AI can’t get that positive gut feeling, it can quickly analyze a lot of data. But who‘s got the time to analyze all that data and assign a score?

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Vendor Neutral

APRIL 16, 2021

Business decision-making today relies on data. Read here to learn how to successfully approach data and implement it into your sales strategy. What Is a Data-Driven Sales Strategy? 5 Ways to Successfully Integrate Data into Your Decision-Making. When used effectively, data can help alleviate much of that stress.

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Crunchbase

JUNE 28, 2021

This article is part of the Crunchbase Community Contributor Series. Please note that the author is not employed by Crunchbase and the opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect official views or opinions of Crunchbase, Inc. . Investing in team training is a critical part of business success and growth.

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BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Reps need to know A LOT to be at their best in front of buyers, but has your sales training strategy kept up with the times? Many organizations’ sales training has grown stale by relying on old-school tactics, like on-site boot camps and long-winded presentations, causing information overload for new reps.

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Appbuddy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Salesforce is a powerful platform that can help businesses of all sizes manage their customer data. However, getting the most out of Salesforce requires understanding how to best manage your data. In this blog post, we’ll share seven tips for Salesforce data management. Create a Cross-Functional Data Governance Team.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 20, 2012

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan I was asked to comment on an article called The End of Solution Selling , which appeared in Harvard Business Review. The article was generally right on, but it also included several things that irritated me enough to question them and the article.

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Allego

JUNE 28, 2018

This case study is from a presentation at ATD 2018 titled “How to Improve and Measure Sales Training ROI” with Michael Carpenter, Sales Readiness Information and Technology at Tableau. Wanted: Hard Data that Training Actually Works. We care about data above all else. Flash Drills as a Data Mine.

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Understanding the Sales Force

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan As we prepare for the holiday and year-end, I'm also preparing for this blog's 1,000th article. That's right; since 2006, I've posted nearly 1,000 articles. Then, on Thursday, December 20, we'll post the winning article. Sales Training Impact (very important).

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Score More Sales

JANUARY 28, 2014

You have so many apps and programs in sales, and more data than you could ever consume. Tons of data with little understanding – that’s what many small and mid-sized businesses are dealing with. Many data firms are madly scrambling with new ideas, but it’s IBM who is stepping up with a billion dollar new division focused on Watson.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 23, 2020

Companies today purchase the latest and greatest sales technology, provide minimal training, and then wonder why it’s not adopted across the board. If clients ask me to train their sales teams on referral selling with no strategy, no metrics, no accountability, and no coaching, I walk. Read his article to refine your strategy for 2020.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JUNE 27, 2023

Even though this article begins as a baseball article, in the fourth paragraph it quickly morphs into a sales article. The third time, the feedback is more direct and comes during or after a sales training kick-off. I started coaching him when he was old enough to hold a wiffle bat.

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Carew International

JULY 16, 2020

Every business operating today knows the importance of data. Accurate data allows companies to garner information about their customers’ buying behaviors and base important business decisions upon analytically derived insights rather than basic intuition or experience. Lead by example.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 13, 2022

No doubt the question, ‘How do you see effective sales training?’ raises memories of poor experiences with previous training. Those who apply the technique are the ones who can provide concrete answers for effective sales training. Steps for Effective Sales Training. One lesson is we are never alone. Claim Our Identity.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 28, 2024

Train Your Staff However, you will also need to ensure that those using the system daily know some basics about keeping it secure, which you will also want to consider. It is about training your staff to understand what they are doing regarding IT security, including the safe use of the systems. Decrease Cyber Vulnerability.

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Gong.io

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This article is part of the Gong Labs series, where I publish findings from our data research team. By analyzing MILLIONS of sales data points. To help you get the most out of your year end, I pulled together the 5 best data-backed tips of 2021. . Unfortunately, it’s also the skill in which reps are the least trained. .

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Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 10, 2023

As I mentioned earlier in this article, the new salespeople you attract, assess and hire must be able to sell value over price and sell consultatively to decision makers instead of transactionally to underlings. If you are a CEO, take this article to heart and hire stronger salespeople today.

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BrainShark

MARCH 29, 2022

The right customer service training software can help you onboard agents faster, track their learning progress, and ensure they always have access to relevant information for resolving client issues quickly. There’s usually no short, practical training for solving specific client problems on the spot. Articulate.

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Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

. _ Reducing Human Error Photo by George Becker Train Your Team Mistakes happen when people have clear instructions on what to do or take shortcuts because it’s easier, and they need proper training. That’s where training comes in. Ensure everyone receives training and that top-up training takes place regularly.

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Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Here is an article and here is a video (click the image to go to YouTube) … Copy and Paste into the new compose window – Google Docs works far better than Word. The pipeline is your data source for deal (sales) reports and forecasts. Happy February! Let’s get to it! Here is a video on the new compose window.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 23, 2024

With help from Hype Presentations, you can create presentations that aren’t just eye candy but interactive, engaging, and easy to convey complex data. Increase visibility by providing articles to notable magazines. Learn more to train teams and join the advocacy program. One by one, create a returning and referring clientele.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 4, 2022

The secret to maximizing sales training is simple. In this article, we will outline how organizations can maximize their sales training to increase performance, prevent failure, and maximize their sales training investment. . Plan Sales Training Strategically. Who should be trained? Simple, but not easy.

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LeadFuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Why Is Having a Data Driven Sales Approach so Hard? Sales teams are not data-driven, and I think this is because they don’t want to be. The reason for this is because companies tend to hire ESFJ types, who are usually good at interacting with people but less data-driven. This article lists some of the most important ones.

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