Marc Wayshak

AUGUST 22, 2018

B2B sales can be a lot more complicated than B2C sales, with many stakeholders and steps involved. However, by structuring your sales process into different steps and make preparation for each of them, you are much better equipped to handle potential customers.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 12, 2022

If you're in sales, you know that finding prospects isn't easy. In fact, it can be the tallest hurdle in the sales process. The HubSpot Blog surveyed 500+ sales professionals to uncover the top social selling trends to reach more prospects and close more deals — all at your fingertips. Over to You.

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criteria for success

JANUARY 14, 2020

Before we get into what makes the best sales process for professional services, we need to dispel the head trash most professional services have about selling. The Best Sales Process for Professional Services Companies. Whether you’re a consulting firm or a law practice, one thing is for sure: you need a sales process.

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Velocify

JUNE 26, 2012

There are so many flavors of CRM from social CRM, sales CRM, call-centric CRM, lead management CRM, marketing CRM and the list goes on and on, tailored by vertical, B2C, B2B, and more. Some systems are focused on doing one thing very well and for Leads360 that one thing is a B2C sales. B2B vs. B2C CRM.

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Tenbound

JANUARY 22, 2021

The B2B sales process has morphed with B2C. The way people buy B2B software has changed. We’re spending more time online before making a purchase, with research from Gartner showing that buyers now only spend 17% of their time meeting with potential suppliers.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 5, 2024

They come from all over the world, they represent B2B, technology , basic materials, SaaS, industrial products, professional services, B2B2C and B2C. The Thrill of the Chase and Closure : Finally, the process of pursuing a sale and the satisfaction of closing deals is a thrill many mention.

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Increase Sales

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Marketing is the first phase of sales process. To take one of these 3 actions: (1) Ask for a one on one meeting (B2B); (2) Walk through your brick and mortar store (B2C); (3) Visit your website or Internet store (B2B or B2C). It’s purpose is two fold: Attraction. Build a relationship. Make a friend.

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Sales Result

JULY 2, 2018

Different needs, personas, sales processes, and statements of value only scrape the surface of the variances between the two. Business-to-business selling is a whole different beast than selling direct to consumers.

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Shari Levitin

JUNE 30, 2021

Meaning, the new frictionless experience of buying online, B2C, influences our expectations for all B2C and B2B transactions. I call these multi sensory wow experiences in the sales process “T-Shirt Moments” My friend Karen Keating, a top B2B seller, makes a point to send her customers a playlist before group calls.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 26, 2015

Most organizations I work with have a sales process. But when I look at it, it’s not THEIR sales process. Sure it’s a sales process, but it’s not theirs. That is, they’ve leveraged the same generic sales stage steps that came with their CRM system.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 22, 2022

Building trust and rapport, crafting a personalized sales approach, and prioritizing existing customers are more important than ever to a successful sales strategy that not only attracts customers, but turns them into promoters of your brand. Selling by offering a solution rather than pitching a product/service is key to sales pros.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 26, 2024

Transitioning from a successful sales rep to a sales manager was one of the most challenging times of my career. I had to control my type “A” personality to develop a high-performing sales team. I learned new skills in hiring and developing people and implementing sales processes that make an impact.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 4, 2024

5 Pieces of Advice All Sales Leaders Need to Know in 2024 1. Create a sales process you enjoy buying from. Bryan Huber , Head of Sales at Völur , stressed that sales leaders essentially apply the Golden rule when constructing a sales process — sell to others the way you would want to be sold to.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Along with actionable intelligence, guidelines for cold calls allow both sales managers and SDRs to tailor their sales processes. Although B2C companies get almost all attention for unwanted cold outreach, for B2B companies, the following is what the SEC lays out: Times of Day. What are the Rules on Cold Calling?

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

As B2B companies continue to expand their digital marketing efforts, they can cull lessons from the B2C clashes like that between Airbnb and Vrbo. In the B2B world, you need to adopt the methods that the B2C people use in a different way, and that’s not going to be natural,” Westerman told SMM in a telephone interview.

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Cincom Smart Selling

APRIL 12, 2021

The one similarity that can be found between a majority of those digital lean definitions and the major concept of selling, the most important piece for any B2B or B2C business, is the customer. Let’s take a look at three ways digital lean concepts can help the customer, and because they help the customer, they help sales.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

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. In this article, we’ll explore the B2B sales process, types and components of an effective training program, best practices, current trends, and pitfalls to avoid.

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Cience

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

A lot has been spoken about the importance of customer experience in the Business-to-Consumer (B2C) domain, but what about the Business-to-Business (B2B) sales model? Is it time for B2B companies to become as ‘customer-obsessed’ as some of the most successful B2C brands have demonstrated over the last decade?

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The customer features that really matter will depend on your specific business and whether you are a B2B or B2C company. Related: B2B vs B2C Sales: What’s the Difference Between B2B and B2C? Related: Sales Operations Model Team Structure For Startups. Purchasing power. Company size. Create personas.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 16, 2013

Right now buyer behavior is outpacing sales organizations. On the other hand, B2C organizations have been driving this change among consumers. They bring their B2C experiences to their jobs. Agile Sales – buyer driven sales process. Being Outpaced – using a sales process from the 80s.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

While most companies calculate ARR, ACV might only be valuable for subscription-based companies, such as SaaS tech organizations or B2C subscription retailers like FabFitFun. Additionally, RJMetrics broke down those numbers by B2C and B2B companies. If this is the case, you'll want to evaluate your sales process for friction.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Additionally, be sure to equip your team with the necessary software to collaborate with each other from home, including a CRM and other sales enablement tools. Take this free HubSpot Academy course to learn how to move your sales process online, how to thrive at remote selling, and how to manage a remote sales team effectively.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 25, 2019

Author: Brad Soper, Andree Radloff and Mark-Daniel Rentschler What will sales divisions look like in the future? There are five developments that companies should pay attention to if they want to be competitive: Traditional sales forces will be cut in half. Close management of the sales team will be crucial.

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LeadBoxer

MAY 30, 2021

Selling to a group of people is different than pitching to an individual as in business-to-consumer (B2C) sales. The need to successfully make a pitch to individuals with varying perspectives differentiates B2B lead strategy from that required for B2C sales. Elements of an Effective B2B Lead Strategy.

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Nutshell

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Each industry is going to have different content based on what they specialize in, but the content development process should follow the same established standards. B2B vs. B2C. B2C stands for business to consumer , meaning you’re selling your products or services directly to a consumer. See also: Facebook’s algorithms.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

B2B marketing is no different than B2C marketing: you’re speaking to people who have emotions and goals, they want to do well in their job, and their goal is to find the product or service that will help them and their employer. That means your strategy should be to talk to your prospects like people, not like a business.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JANUARY 15, 2019

Are there differences selling to men and women in a B2B sales process? But that’s the B2C space,” you might be thinking. “In In B2B sales, isn’t it all the same? That was the question we set out to discover. Because research shows that women make 80% of all home improvement decisions.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Compared to B2C marketing strategies, B2B marketers and sales professionals rely on educating their audiences to gain more leads and conversions. Campaign goals, whether they involve nurturing or not, should be reflected in sales and marketing collaboration.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 20, 2018

Referrals slow down the sales process. Not if you’re in B2B sales. Refer a friend” rewards work fine in the B2C space, but in B2B, it’s slimy. Plus, you’ll get a taste of how I can help your sales team reinforce skills with customized learning and coaching to hardwire referral selling into your sales process.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 13, 2020

Are there differences in selling to women vs. men in the B2B sales process? But that’s the B2C space,” you might be thinking. “In In B2B sales, isn’t it all the same? That was the question we set out to discover. Because research shows that women make 80% of all home improvement decisions.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 29, 2019

If personal rejection were not an integral component of the sales process, anyone could sell; superior sale people would be commonplace. But the reality is this: Superior sale people are quite uncommon and thus demand a high premium in the marketplace. “If It is never to be taken personal.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 11, 2021

What’s more, using intent signals allows you to reach buyers earlier in the sales process, putting you ahead of the competition. They visit websites, read articles and blog posts, download ebooks or whitepapers, racking up a lot of digital footprints that you can then track using intent signals.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As part of our 2024 State of Sales Series , our Sr. Trends Researcher, Max Iskiev anonymously surveyed 1,477 global sales professionals across B2B and B2C industries to unearth the sales trends, opportunities, strategies, and pain points that could impact businesses in the coming year. Where did we get this stat?

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LeadFuze

JULY 5, 2023

We’ll also discuss adapting scripts based on business needs – from tailoring templates according to product pricing to differentiating scripts for B2B and B2C scenarios. “Crafting a personalized sales script introduction is key to making a lasting impression and building relationships with potential customers.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 11, 2021

What’s more, using intent signals allows you to reach buyers earlier in the sales process, putting you ahead of the competition. They visit websites, read articles and blog posts, download ebooks or whitepapers, racking up a lot of digital footprints that you can then track using intent signals.

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Sales Evangelist

AUGUST 25, 2023

If you decide to hire an individual, ensure they know how to handle the entire sales process and not just the end. Cat shares an example of a sales representative who researched her before reaching out. B2C sales typically have shorter cycles, often requiring a more transactional approach.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 11, 2019

And only when I understood what was really holding my prospect back did I begin to close more sales. Use this technique the next time you get the price objection and watch as you get more control over the sales process and uncover the real reason(s) your prospect isn’t moving forward yet. And you can, too.

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