No More Cold Calling

MARCH 26, 2015

Do you know what it takes to build a business based on referrals? Do you know how to ask for referrals in a way that gets results? Or how to nurture your network so referrals keep pouring in? I’m doing some referral research and need your help. Please take my 14-question Referral I.Q. Take the Referral I.Q.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 28, 2015

A Brit saw a post on Twitter and wrote to ask if he could use my article for his presentation. We talked on Skype the next morning, and he introduced me to an entrepreneur who wanted to learn about referrals. You always have time for one more call, to ask one more person for a referral, or to attend one more networking event.

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Steven Rosen

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In this 2:56 video, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley discuss the need for sales managers to go beyond setting sales goals and to define learning goals for their teams. They share how organizations can align learning goals with sales goals and invest in training and resources to support their salespeople.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 13, 2017

Can sales managers influence the buying process? You can’t manage revenue. If sales close, you win. Calls with their sales managers become about justifying why prospects should be in their pipelines in the first place, and discussing ways these account based sales reps can accelerate the buying process.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 14, 2015

The problem was that sales management had their heads in the sand. So, they neglected the strategies, sales metrics , and processes that could have kept their businesses strong, or at least afloat, when the going got rough. Read the rest of the article.) And that is exactly the type of leader/manager I’d want to work for.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Relationships and Referrals | Top Sales Trainer | Best Sales Trainer | Top Leadership Trainer. Get Sales Blog Updates. Generating Referrals. Sales Management. Sales Videos. Online Training. See Jeffrey Live! Hire Jeffrey. Who is Jeffrey? Gitomer | February 18, 2011 | 1 Comment. Categories.

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

But those methods will only treat the symptoms, not the real sales management problem: a lack of proper planning. It’s similar to the conversations most sales reps have with prospects. Sales management: Listen up. It’s your sales team’s expertise in defining and communicating prospects’ problems.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 11, 2024

While referrals have always been important, they’re even more vital today. “… Buyers turn to their networks before vendors for information, [so] building relationships with your customers is essential,” Gonzalez explains. Unfortunately, despite their importance, many sellers aren’t reaping the benefits of referrals.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 6, 2024

Your communications don’t need to be complicated; a simple email or forwarded article of interest can be enough to let them know you are thinking of them. The more you connect with others in your field, the more you’re likely to get warm referrals,” notes Edgar Abong for influno.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 21, 2024

The premise is that happy customers spend more and yield quality referrals. Helpfully, the article reveals five elements that must strike the right balance to satisfy a diverse clientele. Photo by fauxels on Pexels.com SalesFuel - Sales Credibility | Sales Research | Sales Hiring | Sales Management | Sales Enablement

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criteria for success

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Finding more leads for growing sales can be one of the most frustrating parts of a job for sales managers and salespeople. Get ahead of this year's holiday slump by employing the following sales growth tips. 5 Tips for Growing Sales. Referrals are the best source of new sales leads. How’s business?

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

A Brit writes to me on social media and wants to discuss referral selling. Another Brit sees a post on Twitter and writes to ask if he can use my article for his presentation. Another Brit sees a post on Twitter and writes to ask if he can use my article for his presentation. Referral-based selling requires strong relationships.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Break Free from Failed Selling Strategies It’s common sense that annoying strangers who never expressed any interest in hearing your sales pitch is a waste of time. Yet far too many sales pros are still doing it, usually because their sales managers demand it. Read the rest of the article.) Hear, hear!

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 2, 2014

Set manageable goals instead. The New Year’s resolution checklists are the same every year—mostly about eating healthier, losing weight, and managing our finances better. The media is flooded with articles about resolutions right now. Set your customer and sales goals for each quarter and for the year. 1 Goal: Referrals.

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Customer Centric Selling

JANUARY 31, 2014

Sales Training Article: How Social Prospecting Helps Forecasting. By John Kearney, Sales Benchmark Index Image courtesy of Adam R at FreeDigitalPhotos.net It’s a topic that won’t go away. Marketing is not driving the quality sales leads the field needs. You’re hearing it from your Sales Managers and reps.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 18, 2014

When you have a referral introduction, there’s no need to dupe the gatekeeper. Emails, articles, news flashes, blasts, webinars, podcasts…they make my blood boil. These “gatekeeper” tactics are insincere, duplicitous, unprofessional, offensive, and a waste of sales time. Consider the opposite sales approach. Think again.

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Hyper-Connected Selling

JUNE 21, 2017

A version of this article originally appeared on the Salesforce Sales Blog. When you think “sales manager”, do you think of Alec Baldwin in Glengarry, Glenross or Ben Affleck in Boiler Room. Be Your Own Sales Manager. The best sales manager you are ever going to have is yourself.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

That’s what I love about Tom Searcy’s simple but brilliant article, “ The Sales Metrics You Should Be Focusing On.” In this short, research-based article, Searcy summarizes findings by Jason Jordan, co-author of Cracking the Sales Management Code and partner of Vantage Point Performance. Comment Here.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 20, 2014

Bryan Kramer explains the significance is his Social Media Today article—“ There Is No More B2B or B2C: There Is Only H2H (Human to Human).”. Read the rest of the article. Bottom line: Relationships still power sales. Get those referral introductions! How do you leverage relationships for sales success?

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Jeffrey Gitomer

APRIL 10, 2013

Click here to get the full article…. . The post Jeffrey Gitomer in The Wall Street Journal – Why Divas Need Make No Apology appeared first on Jeffrey Gitomer’s Sales Blog. . “I think you command respect. And I am worth it.”".

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

That’s why all the sales and marketing automation tools in the world will never replace the power of a knowledgeable, experienced salesperson with a great referral network. Read the rest of the article.) Don’t forget that technology is only a tool and that our greatest sales asset is—and always will be—ourselves.

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Sales is not about what we do. Brown’s Forbes.com article, “ If You Want To Be Successful, Don’t Confuse Being Busy With Getting The Right Things Done ,” he spotlights NCAA basketball coach John Wooden, whom Brown calls “the most successful coach who ever lived.” Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business'

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 13, 2014

Text messages with truncated words or 140-character Twitter posts are not the kind of meaningful, effective dialogue that increases sales conversions or gets you referrals. Read the rest of the article. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' Are You Short-Changing Your Clients?

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Vengreso

JUNE 6, 2023

Additionally, we will discuss how leveraging referrals can lead to higher-value deals and greater customer satisfaction. Consistently Prospect for New Opportunities Use social media, industry events, email campaigns, cold calling, and referrals to find new prospects. Track interactions with leads and schedule regular follow-ups.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 16, 2014

By focusing on the sales activities that matter—talking to your clients, building your referral network, and asking for referral introductions. Check out the latest from No More Cold Calling for referral-selling practices that will save you time and money, and fill your pipeline for 2014 and beyond: No Toys at the Table.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 15, 2014

Kate Murphy’s New York Times article—“Psst. Read the rest of the article.). If we’re too busy staring at screens to look at the people in front of us, that’s a problem—especially for salespeople, whose careers depend on the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and Referral Sources. Here’s Looking at You, Kid.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

They’ve probably read the same sales blogs and articles, and they know how to use LinkedIn. The secret to real sales success: Relationships. With referral introductions from people your buyers know and trust, you walk straight into meetings with your ideal prospects. It’s not technology. The Early Bird Gets the Worm.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 23, 2014

Marketing is not driving the quality sales leads the field needs. You’re hearing it from your Sales Managers and reps. Your VP of Sales is sick of the excuses. They have the ability to gain referrals through trusted connections. Sales Operations should implement this strategy to help manage the funnel.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 21, 2014

And if we’re really good, their referrals will keep our sales pipelines full of hearty leads. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' That’s why I had to share Charles H. Green’s terrific post, “ Relationships or Metrics? I Haven’t Got Time for Both.”

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The Spiff Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article we plan to resurface a few well-known, but often overlooked, principles of compensation and motivation that can boost you and your team during these tough times. A call center uses a referral program to incentivize employees to refer their personal connections for open positions. Let’s get into it!

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

When presented with these findings, marketing said sourcing leads was so important that they would keep sending them to sales without qualifying them first. You can probably guess what the vice president of sales told his team: Just ignore all leads from marketing, because they suck. How People, Not Technology, Seal the Deal.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 31, 2015

An endless focus on attracting new customers, while existing customers are left to fend for themselves, instead of being tapped for their ideas, feedback, and referrals. Are You Neglecting Your Best Referral Sources? Customer relationships are the referral seller’s most valuable asset.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 22, 2015

When you get referrals, you get meetings with one call. I’ve heard it takes at least seven to 10 touches for sales teams who cold call and cold email prospects to connect with decision-makers. Sales managers don’t hold their teams accountable for the depth of the relationships they build or the referrals they receive.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 10, 2014

Top sales leaders know how to communicate and roll out a sales plan. Get your sales managers involved early in the process. The sales management team needs to have a clear understanding of the new quota. Sales can’t rely on marketing alone. Here is a great article to get you started.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 20, 2015

Streamline Your Sales Process Koka Sexton offers fresh insights for increasing sales productivity in his LinkedIn Sales Solutions article, “ Social Selling Tips: The No Sweat Solution for Higher Sales Productivity.” When you prospect through referrals, you don’t waste time with cold leads that will never pan out.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In the past, sales managers often saw sales coaching as a means of correcting negative behaviors by providing real-time performance feedback. Unfortunately, this feedback often doesn't result in significant behavior change from the sales representative. Feedback can be spontaneous, while coaching is intentional.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 26, 2014

Read the rest of the article.). And considering relationships are the key to referral-based selling, nurturing your network is always time well spent. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' Now what may have been a simple query snow balls into diverse opinions. Very well put!

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