SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

B2B CMO’s are expected to deliver hard Lead Generation metrics: Quantity of Sales Qualified Leads to the sales force. Making the transformation to revenue contribution requires time and a solid plan. The quick wins will build credibility with sales and the CEO. Execute the wins by canceling bloated, non-impact tactics.

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BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The sales profession isn’t what it used to be. 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? But before we dive into sales training ideas, let’s clarify what we mean when we talk about sales training. What about sales training programs?

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SalesLoft

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

If you know SalesLoft, you’ve probably heard about REV2020, our annual conference about where sales is going. Telling stories in an impactful, authentic way is key to succeeding in sales. Join our favorite sales nerd, Jeremey Donovan, SalesLoft’s VP of Sales Strategy, for a special live edition of the show. salesloft.com.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 28, 2018

Transparency seems like an obvious essential in any brand strategy– but it’s often easier in theory than it is in practice. Here’s how to get more in touch with your prospects and customers’ needs: Examine your customer data: You probably already know that data is the key component of your sales and marketing strategies.

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Zoominfo

JULY 29, 2019

How can it be that technology has come so far, and yet data quality issues still plague sales and marketing professionals What is Data Hygiene? Data hygiene is the continuous practice of eliminating dirty data to maintain a clean database. So make CRM hygiene maintenance a part of your sales and marketing strategies!

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As we regularly remind readers on the ZoomInfo blog—the inception of the Internet brought about the sharing of information at a never before seen rate. For this reason, we recently published comprehensive lists of helpful YouTube channels for recruiters and YouTube channels for sales professionals. Today’s blog post is for you!

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Autoklose

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Turning every no into a yes in sales is a must. Here are some ideas on how to handle rejection in sales that are the result of my close to 20 years of sales experience. If you listen to them carefully, you’ll be able to learn a valuable lesson that you can later use when crafting your sales pitches.

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LinkedFusion

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In this blog post, I’ll outline the significance of your LinkedIn title and how to completely optimize it to make a great first impression. Crafting an effective LinkedIn headline is crucial, especially for a sales professional. So, why should you create the best headline for LinkedIn as a sales professional?

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

As we regularly remind readers on the ZoomInfo blog—the inception of the Internet brought about the sharing of information at a never before seen rate. Today’s blog post is for you! Jon Loomer Jon Loomer’s YouTube channel focuses only on advanced Facebook marketing tactics that help experienced marketers.

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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. In fact, I find books a little overwhelming at times.

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Crunchbase

MAY 14, 2020

Maybe you’ve just landed your first sales job (In this economy? or maybe you’ve been in sales for years and are looking for a little inspiration. Either way, this list of top sales leaders can help you find the people who might just change the way you do your job. . Head of partnerships at Sales Hacker. Godard Abel.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Transparency seems like an obvious essential in any brand strategy – but it’s often easier in theory than it is in practice. You probably already know that data is the key component of your sales and marketing strategies. Practice social listening. Prioritize post-sale relationships. Show off your company culture.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 12, 2020

The buying process is transformed. And that means to keep up with today’s empowered buyer, the sales process needs to transform too. Whether your sales process relies on inbound leads or targeted outreach, whether you’re a big company or small, whether your sale is complex or simple; inbound sales is relevant.

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The Spiff Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Watch any movie centered on sales professionals, and you’re likely to notice a recurring theme: competition. The sales reps in these films will stop at nothing to become the lone name atop a literal or figurative sales leaderboard – usually resorting to extreme tactics in order to be the best. billion by 2025, up from $9.1

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Highspot

AUGUST 15, 2023

Sales analytics ultimately outlines where your strengths and weaknesses are in terms of your sales process and each individual rep, and does so in three key areas: productivity, proficiency, and performance. In this blog post, we will delve into sales analytics and how it relates to sales enablement.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

One of the bits of advice we hear most from sales pros and entrepreneurs on the Sales Blog is, “ You’ve got to be reading.” Yep, according to the experts, reading the latest industry blogs, articles, and books is key to finding success in your job and your career. Technically Wrong. The New Rules of Work.

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This means that more than 75% of sales organizations didn’t meet them at all. Talk about a sales managers worst nightmare coming true! And yikes, the defined sales process that everyone worked so hard at to create success bombs at the end of each year and year-over-year. The sales industry has become more competitive than ever.

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 19, 2018

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 2019. Which are the Sales books that will help you create more conversations and close more sales in 2019? So here comes the list that I promised you of the best Sales books for 2019.

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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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Chorus.ai

JUNE 7, 2019

At Chorus.ai, we’re always eager to learn how sales teams are using our conversation intelligence platform to understand the needs of their customers at a much deeper and more precise level than ever before. We like sharing best practices with our customers. These are all tactics that the teams at Chorus apply in our work every day: 1.

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This means that more than 75% of sales organizations didn’t meet them at all. Talk about a sales managers worst nightmare coming true! And yikes, the defined sales process that everyone worked so hard at to create success bombs at the end of each year and year-over-year. The sales industry has become more competitive than ever.

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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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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 17, 2020

10 Sales Email Templates. The 3 Most Important Sales Email Best Practices. Sales emails that land in spam folders have a zero percent conversion rate. Technology has transformed how we connect with prospects, but it has also put consumers on guard. Email is one of the most effective sales prospecting channels.

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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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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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Marc Wayshak

MAY 25, 2022

Do you manage a sales team or an organization that has a sales team? If so, you might often find yourself thinking, “I feel like with just a couple of small tweaks, we could be making so many more sales…”. Simply put, small tweaks have an outsized impact in sales. That way, your sales team is starting with an advantage.

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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. Zig Ziglar.

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Steven Rosen

AUGUST 20, 2023

Group Coaching Inside Sales Reps In sales leadership, fostering a culture of continuous learning and feedback is paramount. By group coaching inside sales reps, you can tap into the power of collective insights can pave the way for a more informed and cohesive sales team.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

In fact, 48 million Americans listened to podcasts weekly in 2018—that’s 6 million more weekly listeners than there were just a year ago ( source ). So if you’re looking for marketing inspiration or just need something new to listen to on the treadmill, today’s blog post is for you. 6. Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad.

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Fill the Funnel

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

My list of top sales books to read in 2012 consists of books that were published during 2011 and contain innovative, fresh ideas about selling, customer expectations, and how to improve your ability to win new business customers. The dynamic between sales person and buyer has changed in many ways over the last few years.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 2, 2018

Welcome to our August B2B blog post round-up. If you’re new to the ZoomInfo blog—welcome! The B2B blog post round-up series highlights the work our writers have produced for outside publications. Today’s B2B blog post round-up features content about sales productivity, influencer marketing, buyer personas, and much more.

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Apptivo

JULY 13, 2023

In the еvеr-еvolving world of salеs, staying ahead of thе curvе is еssеntial, and that’s whеrе sales enablement stratеgiеs comе into play. That’s where sales come in. What is Sales Enablement? What is the Core Strategy behind Sales Enablement 3. Types of Sales Enablement Content 4.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

If you answered yes to the questions above, your sales process may be out of date. Strategies that worked five years ago just aren’t as effective now—and if you don’t abandon your bad habits, your sales productivity will suffer. Outdated Sales Technique: Overselling the product. New Approach: Sales and Marketing Alignment.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 17, 2018

If you come up with a game-changing tactic, spread the word. It takes your existing content and updates it to increase conversion rate, making things like your landing pages and blog posts perform better, without having to create new content. The blog might be one of our favorites. Growth Hacking Examples.

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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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Zoominfo

MARCH 22, 2018

The art of the sales pitch has drastically changed in recent years. In fact, experts estimate that 50%-90% of the buyer’s journey is complete before the buyer even speaks to a sales rep ( source ). In fact, experts estimate that 50%-90% of the buyer’s journey is complete before the buyer even speaks to a sales rep ( source ).

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The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 14, 2005

Tom Pisello: The ROI Guy This blog is dedicated to the strategies and tools used by solution providers to better prove and improve the value of B2B solutions to frugal buyers - using diagnostic assessments, interactive white papers, ROI calculators and TCO comparisons.

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