Smooth Sale

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Our Blog story asks and offers insights into the question, Do You Have Concern About the Sounds of Silence and How to Respond? There is a need to improve what is on the table with the correct choice of words. Photo by Geralt via Pixabay. People hearing without listening. People writing songs that voices never shared. And no one dared.

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Smooth Sale

MAY 6, 2022

NOTE: Greg Jenkins provides today’s guest Blog, ‘How a straight CIS-gendered white male got into DEI.’ Greg is a passionate veteran volunteer who enjoys actively mentoring and coaching business professionals, U.S. military service members, and veterans. __. ’ Greg Jenkins. Greg Jenkins Consulting LLC. Introduction.

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Best Sales Podcasts for You This 2021. The ability to listen to an almost inexhaustible supply of training, case studies, and applicable tips via sales podcasts shouldn’t be taken for granted. From individual sales reps to Founders, there are so many great “shows” to help you become better at your job.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Today, we’re sharing the ultimate list of sales podcasts. If you work in sales, it’s our hope that this list of sales podcasts provides you with some fresh listening material, newfound inspiration, and the tips and tricks you need to excel in the world of sales. The Ultimate List of Sales Podcasts.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 17, 2018

Best Sales Podcasts. Sales Gravy. Linking Into Sales Podcast. The Sales Evangelist. Bowery Capital Startup Sales Podcast. Get in the Door: Sales Prospecting Strategies & Tactics. The Sales Babble Podcast. Sales Pipeline Radio. Make It Happen Mondays -- B2B Sales with John Barrows.

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Vengreso

JUNE 10, 2022

Whether you’re a recent graduate, a newly-established freelancer who’s trying to generate leads, a job seeker in the market for a new job or position, or a seasoned sales professional, the strength of your LinkedIn profile can have a huge impact on your ability to attract and engage with the right audience.

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Anthony Cole Training

APRIL 11, 2011

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. Does Your Team Need a Wake Up Call? 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies.

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Anthony Cole Training

MARCH 31, 2010

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. Does Your Team Need a Wake Up Call? 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 13, 2023

Even so, my sales book collection is mounting, thanks to the privilege of hosting Vengreso’s Modern Selling Podcast. Because I interview some of the world’s top influencers and authors, I knew I had to come up with a resource list of the best sales books for 2023. I’ll be the first to admit it! So, there you have it!

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Recently, I asked my colleague Dan Sally, a HubSpot and sales veteran, what he thinks is the most important skill a sales rep should develop. Sales success is dependent on resource allocation. His response was profound. Our idea of what defines a great salesperson has evolved throughout the years.

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Marc Wayshak

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Or maybe you’ve been in sales for a while, but you’d still consider yourself a sales beginner. In fact, acknowledging that you’ve still got a lot of sales training basics to learn is the first step to starting to crush your sales. Check it out: Sales Training Basics Tip #1: Know your first 30 seconds.

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Crunchbase

MAY 14, 2020

This blog post was originally “The 25 Sales Leaders You should Get to Know in 2020.” We realize, after speaking with several sales leaders, that this methodology excluded some of the most impactful sales leaders, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds. VP of Sales at Mixpanel. Update: June 26, 2020.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 12, 2018

Where Sales Prospecting Went Bad. I'm not sure where sales prospecting went bad. My theory is that someone applied some math to this whole prospecting sales funnel-y thing and realized that spam is actually a decent prospecting method. This sad state of affairs is fully the fault of sales leaders -- including myself.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 29, 2017

in 2013 on hiring sales training companies, one of the top five outsourced training expenditures, according to Training Industry. Clearly, if your team needs sales training, there's a lot of options out there. Best Sales Videos. Sales Videos by Well-Known Selling Experts. Companies spent approximately $2.2B

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A Sales Guy

MARCH 14, 2017

If you’re a sales person and you give a s**t about your clients, your personal development, your career, and your company, then I have a message for you. Too many of us are operating from 20th-century sales rules that no longer apply, and it’s not longer OK or acceptable. Selling has been turned on its head by technology.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

As a busy sales rep, you don’t have a ton of time to spend perusing blog posts. But, what if we told you a quick reading break might actually increase your sales productivity? Here are 25 of our favorite sales blogs. Top 25 Sales Blogs for all Sales Professionals. 2. Hubspot Sales Blog.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Best Sales Blogs: Sales Hacker. Jill Konrath's Fresh Sales Strategies. HubSpot Sales Blog. Sales Solutions Blog. The Filling the Funnel Blog. Sales Gravy. Sandler Training Blog. Marc Wayshak's Sales Blog. Art Sobczak's Smart Calling Blog. Sales Source.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

As a busy sales rep, you don’t have a ton of time to spend perusing blog posts. But, what if we told you a quick reading break might actually increase your sales productivity? Here are 25 of our favorite sales blogs. Top 25 Sales Blogs for all Sales Professionals. 2. Hubspot Sales Blog.

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Fill the Funnel

DECEMBER 3, 2012

This years Top Sales Books to Read in 2013. They represent the freshest, most innovative thinking on sales currently on the market and take into consideration the changing sales climate and competitive realities every sales rep and sales leader is facing. Salespeople have changed as well.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 2, 2020

And for leveling up your sales skills, nothing beats a good sales book. So what are the best sales books for helping you reach peak performance? Have been recommended by sales professionals. Here’s how you can find the sales books that are most relevant to you. Sales Models and Fundamentals.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 7, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan The May issue of Top Sales Magazine is now available and in addition to my monthly article, this month''s issue is loaded with important reading on sales and selling. Skills - This is clearly the biggest variable of them all. New to selling? New to the industry?

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Gong.io

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Looking for a list of the BEST sales blogs to read in 2019? If you want to level up your sales game, your best bet is to read the best sales blogs the pros are learning from. If you don’t see your favorite sales blog listed below, be sure to write a comment. The 18 Best Sales Blogs.

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OnePageCRM

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

That’s the cost of a sales rep mis-hire, according to research by Dr. Brad Smart of Topgrading Inc., a firm that helps companies assess sales candidates. But how do you identify a great sales hire? Not all sales people come from the same aggressive ABC (Always Be Closing) mold. Teams that use coaching see 161% more sales.

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PandaDoc

MAY 24, 2023

Before we zero in on the important qualities of a sales enablement manager, we need to wrap our heads around the very definition of this role. We all seem to know what sales managers, account managers, and business development managers do — but who in the world is a sales enablement manager? They sure do.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Women in sales often have a polarizing experience. In fact, operating and achieving any goal while imbalanced is a skill not to be scoffed at. In the Sales Hacker video series Aha Moments , I asked 10 women: “What is one ‘aha moment’ you’ve had in your sales career?”. The expectation is that we can “do it all.”

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 28, 2023

Writing good sales emails is an art and a science, and good salespeople know how to write professional and personalized messages to prospects. No matter the tone or writing style you choose, your communication should be free of common sales email mistakes. Brand-new reps often assume sales is a numbers game.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The path to sales enlightenment requires continuous self-learning, but there’s a real problem. That’s why we’ve rounded up the complete list of best sales podcasts to turbocharge your journey to achieving sales mastery. Listen To Sales Podcasts, Then Go Listen To Your Prospects! . Salespeople are BUSY.

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Allego

MARCH 21, 2019

The following is a post by Scott Van Almen, Life Sciences Sales Director at Allego. Research shows that boosting the effectiveness of your front-line sales managers’ coaching is the single biggest driver of higher win rates, yet over a third of managers we recently surveyed felt they don’t do enough of it.

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 10, 2021

While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to selling, there are certain tools, mindsets, and processes that can help you sell more, fall less, and keep your sanity as you navigate the world of sales and build your book. 3 Empathetic. Want to know how to be a good salesperson? Not many people are born natural salespeople.

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Close.io

JUNE 17, 2019

Lots of people will tell you that outbound sales is a lost cause—that inbound is the only way to go, and that anyone doing outbound is wasting their time. Outbound sales is a staple tactic of successful businesses, and has been for a long time. You just have to use the right outbound sales strategies. What is outbound sales?

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DiscoverOrg Sales

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

That’s why a while back, we presented our top five books and blogs for inside sales folks. That’s why we love the power of video to quench our thirst for knowledge and enlighten us in the field of sales. That’s why we love the power of video to quench our thirst for knowledge and enlighten us in the field of sales.

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PandaDoc

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Although 71% of companies say closing more deals is their top sales priority, further data from Forrester suggests that only 0.75% of leads generated become closed revenue. Compounding this issue is sales reps can spend up to 40% of their time looking for somebody to call, according to Insidesales. Adaptive Business Blog.

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Cience

JULY 9, 2020

If you’ve worked in marketing or sales over the past decade then you’ve most likely heard it said: “Cold calling is dead.” And yet, many of the most successful businesses still practice cold calling in 2020, and they won’t be stopping anytime soon. How to Handle Objections In Sales Calls. Cold Calling Tips From Sales Pros.

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PandaDoc

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Whether we like it or not, you have to agree: The development of improved AI and forecasting means sales is no longer an “artform” but a “science” The question is how to hire sales reps whose qualities match the trends seen in data and keep them on to continue building relationships with clients at scale.

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 5, 2021

We have prepared the roundup of the best sales blogs just for you! “ Blogging is to writing what extreme sports are to athletics: more free-form, more accident-prone, less formal, more alive. “ Blogging is to writing what extreme sports are to athletics: more free-form, more accident-prone, less formal, more alive.

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SBI

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Seismic , the market leader for sales enablement platforms, today announced the acquisition of Percolate, a leading marketing campaign orchestration and content management platform. Due to rapid changes in buyer behavior and expectations, non-personalized content is now an unacceptable marketing practice.

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