Mr. Inside Sales

JUNE 23, 2019

This is a good question and many sales reps are wondering the same thing: With so many ways of being contacted, why is it harder to reach them? The answer is simple: Prospects now have more ways of identifying sales reps they don’t want to speak with, and now have more ways of evading them. It’s the same for your prospects.

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The Digital Sales Institute

JUNE 21, 2023

Sales training program expert tips for anyone involved in sales management or sales enablement some insight into planning any form of sales training. It sounds simplistic to say that sales training is the act of training salespeople or the sales team on the product and sales process.

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

2121 Sales Kickoffs are going to be different this coming January. Especially when you hire Mike Brooks, Mr. Inside Sales to kick off your sales event! Mike can customize your keynote, breakout, or sales kickoff session and deliver a content rich, motivating message that will launch your team into action in January.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

It’s that time of year again–the time when every company has a black Friday sale. . I’m going to make this easy for you: We’re offering just one product on sale–the best product we have at the lowest price it has EVER been offered. . How’s that for a Black Friday sale? Order Now .

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 11, 2020

I read a great quote from Picasso (yes, the famous painter) the other day, and it really resonated with my sales philosophy. You’re probably wondering what that has to do with sales, and it’s simple: Most sales reps’ instincts are to adlib when they get an objection or when they get into a sales situation that isn’t going their way.

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Highspot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Sales training programs are often like that — but they don’t have to be. When done right, they can improve your team’s performance and help you move closer to your sales goals. The trick is knowing what training program and techniques to use. Why sales training is important. or a 353% ROI.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 31, 2020

If a prospect is looking to move forward “as soon as possible,” for example, it means that budget is in place. In addition, what is also important about timeline is that if the prospect you’re speaking to isn’t in the market at this moment, it means you can relax behind your pitch. Everybody is onboard. Is there urgency or not?

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 6, 2019

So how do you maximize the investment you’re making in sales new hires? Below is a guide to accelerated ramp-up time for your salespeople (along with some examples of how HubSpot trains their salespeople). Onboarding Checklist for Sales New Hires. Pre-week training. Product Training. Product or service training.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 14, 2019

One thing many businesses with collection issues have in common is that they focus too strongly on making a sale, and not strongly enough on improving their sales process. Focusing on your sales process and the negotiation skills that your salespeople need can help improve your bottom line. Practice Active Listening.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 21, 2019

What do you say when you get this objection while prospecting ? If you’re like many sales reps, you accept this stall and become a willing participant in the follow up drama that ensues. Let’s face it: This blow off is just a variation that prospects have been using for years. Presenter: Mike Brooks, Mr. Inside Sales.

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Just remember: “Sales solve everything,” so enjoy your time off until the new year and if there is anything we can do to make your 2020 your most successful yet, then please do let us know. We hope to have you and your team in the training, and until then all the best to you and your families. Sincerely, Mr. Inside Sales.

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Mr. Inside Sales

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

I was listening to a client’s closing call last week, and when the prospect asked a buying question, the rep answered it and then just remained quiet. Remember: You are the one directing the sale and that means asking for the deal at the right moment—which is often at the end of a buying question. And that means training.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 23, 2020

Then ask yourself: if your phone were taken away, would it affect your sales? Would you be as successful if you couldn’t reach out to these prospects and introduce yourself and your company? The point is that you will find this information out by cold calling prospects. appeared first on Mr. Inside Sales.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

What’s the number one blow off/stall prospects use these days? And unfortunately, chasing down busy professionals—especially people who don’t want to be followed up with—will make reaching these prospects very frustrating… The solution? And then when a prospect blows you off with, “Can you email that to me?”

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 6, 2020

How good (or bad) does your sales team sound when prospecting over the phone? On Friday, (Jan 3 rd ), I received a sales call that went like this: Me: “Good morning, Mike Brooks here, how can I help you?”. I won’t go on (although this sales rep was willing to…). Have you recorded and listened to their calls lately?

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Mr. Inside Sales

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Still looking for the most dynamic speaker to make your 2020 sales conference a huge success? By booking Mike Brooks, Mr. Inside Sales, you will ensure that your inside sales team returns to their offices not only pumped up, but also equipped with proven sales skills they can use to instantly perform better!

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 21, 2019

Many sales reps still have trouble handling the initial resistance statement: “We’re all set,” or “We already have a dealer/supplier/vendor for that.”. Join Our Next Training: Agenda 7-Week, Comprehensive B2B & B2C Inside Sales Training Program. Training start time: 11:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York).

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Marketing and sales have switched to account-based everything, which crystallizes focus on the customer. Revenue teams – Companies will move beyond simply aligning sales and marketing toward revenue teams?—?super super teams that include customer success in the same organization as sales, marketing and operations.

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Here is another excerpt from a really good book on sales I’ve been reading—and quoting from—this summer: “The Salesman’s Book of Wisdom” by Chriswell Freeman. And he had this practical advice about sales presentations. But once you learn to ‘sell with sincerity,’ you’ll forget about your own nervousness and close more sales.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

You felt like you had a really qualified and interested prospect, set the demo call, looked forward to what you thought was for sure your next sale, and…. Here are three proven scripts you can use the next time your prospect tells you “I looked it over and I’m not interested…. Don’t you hate when this happens? Who Should Attend?

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 2, 2019

But the pessimist talks himself—and the customer—out of the sale. Because if you think the sale will close—or think it won’t—you’re right.”. The post The Power of Optimism in Sales appeared first on Mr. Inside Sales. The result? Lots of closings. The result? Lots of frustrations. “If Who Should Attend? Upcoming Schedule.

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LeadFuze

JULY 5, 2023

Crafting a sales script is an essential skill for those in sales, marketing, and business ownership. In this post, we will delve into key aspects of creating highly effective sales scripts. Finally, we’ll touch upon how well-written scripts can speed up training times by serving as references for new hires.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

You felt like you had a really qualified and interested prospect, set the demo call, looked forward to what you thought was for sure your next sale, and…. Here are three proven scripts you can use the next time your prospect tells you “I looked it over and I’m not interested…. Don’t you hate when this happens? Who Should Attend?

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Mindtickle

APRIL 30, 2020

A sales training program teaches sales reps the skills needed for every step of the sales journey—from first contact through the close of a sale. While many businesses employ sales training, the most successful programs are tailored to reps’ individual needs. Why One-Size-Fits-All Training Won’t Work.

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Sales Evangelist

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

There are many ways you can convert prospects to clients but one way is by using text messaging tactics. Over the past nine years, his roles have varied between marketing, sales, development, design, support, and more. Over the past nine years, his roles have varied between marketing, sales, development, design, support, and more.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 14, 2019

Few experiences in business can match the excitement of a big sale. But the thrill of the close is always preceded by mundane activities such as training, prospecting and preparation. What keeps top sales professionals motivated? If you’re a sales manager or business owner, send this to your team members.

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Increase Sales

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

For most to overcome this sales challenge of “I need prospects,” begins with marketing. Earlier this week I wrote about this sales challenge from a prospecting perspective. The goal of marketing is also two-fold: Make a friend (new sales lead, center of influence or strategic partner).

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PandaDoc

JUNE 21, 2021

Like it or not, your business needs a lead generation strategy and a sales prospecting process. You’ll also know why you need a strong sales prospecting process and exactly how that will benefit your business. 5 ways to tell when you should use lead generation or sales prospecting. What is sales prospecting?

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Vengreso

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

With the sales enablement industry exploding, why is it that B2B and B2C companies still struggle to hit quota? Because despite all of the sales technologies, improved sales methodologies, advanced sales training – there still seems to be a disconnect between how modern sellers sell and how modern buyers buy.

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Mr. Inside Sales

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Wondered not only if the prospect was going to move forward, but also what it would take and how long that might take? Yet that’s still what many sales reps and teams are trying to do. Knowing what your prospect is thinking in advance eliminates the surprise of the inevitable stall at the end. Who Should Attend?

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Jeff Shore

MAY 16, 2018

If you were in sales in 2005, things were booming. From the sales person perspective it was both good and bad. When the market is kind, the majority of sales people relax their behaviors. And then when the market dips, I get training requests to help teams “Get back to basics.”. Prospecting. We’re having a sale!

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Mindtickle

APRIL 9, 2024

In the past, most B2B sales were conducted face-to-face – perhaps in a prospect’s conference room or at a golf course. Many deals are closed today without the buyer and seller meeting face-to-face, a practice known as inside sales. The shift to remote sales accelerated during the pandemic. What is inside sales?

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 8, 2020

There’s no reason it can’t have equally powerful impacts on B2B sales and marketing, but it’s in its infancy, experts say. “AI AI is the future of all sales, but it hasn’t gone from 0-1 yet in the B2B space,” says George Kocher, CEO of Brand North, a digital marketing and growth consultant. CRM will become more predictive.?AI

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 22, 2019

In an earlier blog , I introduced the term, “Spray and Pray” as way to describe how many sales rep’s presentations go. They get the prospect on the phone, go through a PowerPoint slide presentation, drone on and on for a half hour or more, rarely checking in their prospect—and if they do, it’s a weak, “does that make sense?”–and

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The Digital Sales Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

What are the benefits of undertaking a social selling training course and what can a salesperson expect to learn? The impact of social selling on the sales process is something salespeople and especially sales management can struggle with. As we enter the Sales 3.0 Social selling plan.

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 30, 2019

Part of a salesperson’s training comes from nose-to-nose selling; in sales, there is no substitute for practical experience. But an integral part of one’s training comes from books, recordings, sales meetings and training courses. “If Another great truth in the profession of sales. Brian Tracy.

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Vengreso

JUNE 27, 2022

Gone are the days when B2B sales were about making a hundred cold calls a day or visiting clients in person. Also gone are the days when ideal customers from your target companies are knocking at your sales team’s doors in droves. We’re going to help you also understand the B2B sales processes, strategies, and more.

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