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NOVEMBER 25, 2013

If you do this, then at the end of the day, and the end of the week, you can evaluate how focused you are at working on growing sales at your company. You may have metrics being generated within your CRM tool, such as in Salesforce.com. The post Inside Sales Power Tip 142 – Distraction Plan appeared first on Score More Sales.

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Inside Sales Lead Rank Lead Scoring Outbound 217

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

We get calls from companies every week who want us to evaluate or use their sales tool. In some manner it helps salespeople because of something – like mining data, or tracking sales opportunities, or helping sales teams with Gamification, or CRM – all things that I write about and consult with midmarket companies about.

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Inside Sales Buyer Lead Rank Lead Scoring 232

Close.io

MAY 30, 2018

So you’re looking to build out your inside sales team and you’ve lined up a full day of interviews with potential new hires. To make sure you don’t waste time and money on a bad hire who doesn’t fit the culture, there are some questions you absolutely need to be asking in your interviews with prospective inside sales reps.

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Inside Sales Hiring Social Media Sales Qualified Lead 101

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DECEMBER 9, 2013

Once you do get a legitimate NO from what you think might be a prospective client – meaning you have satisfied criteria to know that there is not a near-term buying opportunity, then you can set a next action with that potential buyer, put it in your CRM system, and move on. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline.

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Inside Sales Lead Rank Lead Scoring Ideal Customer Profile 210

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JULY 15, 2013

Once you identify who you are sending to, make a note in your CRM system that the note was mailed and set a next action to follow-up. By adding this one habit to your sales repertoire, you will grow visibility, trust, and ultimately, new business. The post Inside Sales Power Tip 123 – Snail Mail appeared first on Score More Sales.

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Inside Sales Hiring Lead Rank Lead Scoring 194

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APRIL 26, 2013

What is new in CRM in 2013? Moderator and CRM / Social Industry leader Paul Gillin asked fantastic questions including: What are best practices for broader adoption of CRM? What are some pitfalls when deploying CRM? Give your opinion about integrating marketing automation into CRM? What has not changed much?

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CRM SugarCRM Guidelines Face-to-face 179

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APRIL 2, 2012

We are adamant that if you are in inside sales (or outbound sales) you must STOP these practices immediately. If your sales leader thinks they are OK or that they work, please send them our way. Stop sending company pitches through LinkedIn. This is a 1999 sales tactic and it needs to stop.

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Inside Sales Webinar Metrics Outbound LinkedIn 186

Tony Hughes

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

In the last few days I have been facilitating focus groups for a research study in Australia being conducted by The Eventful Group who are running a big CRM conference in Melbourne in July 2015. But CRM software quickly emerged as a burning issue and I made the comment that some research states 70% of CRM software implementations fail.

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CRM Strategy Customer Epiphany 82

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APRIL 29, 2013

Finally, it is about the system and process that you go about moving sales opportunities forward in your follow-up that helps you win. Have a CRM system that allows you to show any sales opportunities you have, and a way to record any action you’ve done toward that opportunity, plus a way to set a next action that is automated.

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Follow-up Inside Sales Outbound Lead Rank 261

Pointclear

MAY 5, 2017

At the Funnel Media Group we believe that AI is the future of sales and marketing operations. Because of this, CRM Radio and the sister program SLMA Radio, have been interviewing executives on the subjects of the marketing and sales uses of Artificial Intelligence. About CRM Radio Guest Mike Plante, Chief Marketing Officer.

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InsideSales Inside Sales Revenue Webinar Metrics 113

Velocify

APRIL 22, 2013

We’ve blogged recently about the importance of leveraging the skills of your inside sales team and playing to each reps strengths like a good coach. For more motivational tips to drive sales performance, send your reps to this free webinar – Be More Interesting; Get More Sales – with four top B2B sales consultants.

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Inside Sales Leads360 Lead Rank Lead Scoring 103

Velocify

APRIL 24, 2013

Leads360’s new calculator provides a lead assignment recommendation per sales rep, per day in order to boost revenue and profits. Though inside sales is undeniably becoming more and more complex, at the end of the day, it is really a numbers game.

Inside Sales 95

Inside Sales Leads360 Cost per Lead Distribution 95

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MARCH 4, 2013

Let’s overview some of these areas: Contact tracking – Record who you are talking with in a safe repository of knowledge – typically is a CRM system for most in sales. If you don’t have CRM to utilize, contact me and I’ll help you make the case for having it and using it.

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Inside Sales Guidelines Territories Outbound 182

A Sales Guy

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

The increasing trend of having marketing take over the MDR or lead qualification role of inside sales has been hotly debated and tested in recent months. I still think it’s a good idea, but needs certain expectations and circumstances across sales & marketing to work long-term. Managing inside sales can be a full time job.

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Inside Sales Sales Qualified Lead Marketing Lead Qualification 118

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

We realized that for the foreseeable future, instead of having 12 field people and 10 inside, we really had 22 inside sales reps. Learning to manage sales virtually versus the way we’d done it historically was going to be a learning curve,” Kavadellas said. Trends that are here to stay.

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Outsourcing Services Face-to-face Travel Lead Rank 279

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JUNE 2, 2014

In Ken Krogue’s full day session on Business Development – inside sales tips, strategies, tools, and methodology, this acronym was one of the highlights of his session because it brings everything you need in sales together. Ken has identified over 27 types of inside sales campaigns. Ready for it?

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InsideSales Lead Rank Lead Scoring Ideal Customer Profile 221

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OCTOBER 8, 2014

Next week is the annual Dreamforce mega conference for Salesforce.com users and those in their CRM community – let’s face it, anyone growing a serious business today is using Salesforce.com. has used it, uses another CRM but knows of it, or plans to use it. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline.

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Face-to-face Twitter Inside Sales Ideal Customer Profile 190

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 5, 2023

Inside sales reps are tasked with nurturing leads and converting them into customers. Glassdoor estimates that inside sales reps often have a take-home pay of $70,000, including commission and bonuses. Outside sales representative positions include some travel time to meet with buyers and pitch products.

Ideal Customer Profile 111

Ideal Customer Profile Salary Hiring Lead Rank 111

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DECEMBER 23, 2014

Software Advice surveyed nearly 2000 sales professionals who use a mobile version of a CRM tool and found the following: Nearly all salespeople using mobile CRM (82 percent) say that accessing their system on smartphones and tablets greatly or moderately improves the quality of their CRM data. See their whole study here.

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Tools Lead Rank Lead Scoring CRM 214

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AUGUST 5, 2014

You know what happens if you don’t, and it is a pretty safe bet that those reading this blog are good tooth brushers and flossers. If you use your CRM for all of your follow-up emails and social monitoring, that is a great start. Lori speaks, writes, trains, and consults with inside sales teams in mid-sized companies.

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Follow-up Buyer Twitter Inside Sales 235

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JULY 28, 2014

You have this “lead” in a spreadsheet, not a CRM system, and you can’t set a next action in a spreadsheet. Regardless of whether you have a sophisticated CRM system or manila file folders at your desk (I hope not), one way to keep track of upcoming potential sales opportunities is to have a Hit List.

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Buyer How To Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank 207

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MARCH 20, 2012

I am flattered to have been nominated for this recognition – and would like to learn of more women involved in CRM, prospecting, lead identification, and inside sales in general. Subscribe to the award-winning blog and the “Sales Ideas In A Minute ” newsletter for tips and strategies in selling.

Lead Generation 185

Lead Generation Lead Rank Lead Scoring B2B 185

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

As an early adopter of cloud-based CRM, we were storing data in the cloud ten years ago – 12 years ago. Lori Richardson is recognized on Forbes as one of the “Top 30 Social Sales Influencers” worldwide. Lori speaks, writes, trains, and consults with inside sales teams in mid-sized companies. Close More Deals.

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Real Estate Compensation Vendor Intent 249

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MAY 12, 2014

Instead, put all of your suspects into your CRM system. If you feel you need to keep your suspects to yourself until they become legitimate prospects, consider having your own CRM system just for that purpose. Do you know how many dials and emails it takes to hit your sales number? You should. Increase Opportunities.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead Ideal Customer Profile 208

Zoominfo

JANUARY 8, 2020

Will you be building an inside sales team? Will your outside sales team use the data? A great way to gather contacts in your target market is to create relevant, thought-provoking content – such as blogs, e-books, podcasts, or webinars – as part of your inbound marketing strategy. How will you use the data?

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Top of Funnel Marketing How To Inbound 200

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DECEMBER 29, 2014

Finally there are companies in the CRM system who: Have been acquired and now have another name. Start the new year right with some guidelines or policies around how CRM records are filled out, or how spreadsheets are tracked. Lori Richardson is recognized on Forbes as one of the “Top 30 Social Sales Influencers” worldwide.

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Data Policies Ideal Customer Profile Guidelines 193

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

cm_mmc=wacom–C24803SW ) to take some of Watson’s superpower computing and help you solve a sales issue with a freemium trial (there are data limits, and you must download a.csv format) Again, though – think of the possibilities. Lori speaks, writes, trains, and consults with inside sales teams in mid-sized companies.

Workbooks 232

Workbooks Analytics Territories Ideal Customer Profile 232

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JULY 7, 2014

You have names in your CRM, but are there others you are searching for? Does your email go right into your CRM? Lori Richardson is recognized on Forbes as one of the “Top 30 Social Sales Influencers” worldwide. Lori speaks, writes, trains, and consults with inside sales teams in mid-sized companies.

Prospecting 222

Prospecting Education Territories B2B 222

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

We realized that for the foreseeable future, instead of having 12 field people and 10 inside, we really had 22 inside sales reps. Learning to manage sales virtually versus the way we’d done it historically was going to be a learning curve,” Kavadellas said. Trends that are here to stay.

Demand Generation Targets 120

Demand Generation Targets Outsourcing Services Face-to-face Travel 120

Velocify

MARCH 5, 2013

Within this optimistic environment, we are excited to introduce the new Leads360 Express, a sales CRM solution built from the ground up with the needs of small businesses in mind. The post Sales CRM for Small Businesses with BIG Ambition appeared first on Leads360 Blog.

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Small Business Small Business Leads360 CRM 73

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OCTOBER 17, 2014

CRM, startups, Fortune 100, midmarket – are all attending at least once or every couple of years or more. Sales experts show up en masse. Lori Richardson is recognized on Forbes as one of the “Top 30 Social Sales Influencers” worldwide. Many vendors know the value of exhibiting every year here.

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InsideSales Hotels Influencer Conference 210

Pointclear

JUNE 7, 2016

Nurture leads until they’re ready to turn over to sales is the sixth of 7 Truths about Sales and Marketing that CEOs need to know. This post is part of a series about the CEO’s role in eliminating wasted marketing spend and increasing sales results. Set sales straight—it’s a win win. Gain sales acceptance.

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Follow-up Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead Marketing Qualified Lead 154

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

It is true that never before have we had access to technology, metrics, and science to assist us in doing our sales roles better than ever. For example take Salesforce.com which is the predominant CRM tool sales teams use. Lori speaks, writes, trains, and consults with inside sales teams in mid-sized companies.

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Sales Enablement Merkle Tools Ideal Customer Profile 120

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Time you spent in the office with your colleagues talking about the problem with your territory, your CRM system, your personal issues. Lori Richardson is recognized on Forbes as one of the “Top 30 Social Sales Influencers” worldwide. Lori speaks, writes, trains, and consults with inside sales teams in mid-sized companies.

Lead Rank 227

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead Territories 227

Pointclear

JUNE 30, 2015

Marketing management must travel with salespeople and listen to a few dozen sales presentations. Inside sales? Survey the sales reps. CRM and marketing automation systems. Travel with reps, listen and take notes. What are the qualifying questions? Listen in on the phone calls. Listen and take notes. Ask the reps.

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Sales Qualified Lead Telemarketing Trade Show Hiring 100

Velocify

JUNE 5, 2013

appeared first on Leads360 Blog. CRM Lead Management Sales Automation dedup software duplicate leads duplicate management Inside sales lead response Research sales sales CRM study' The post Study: Think duplicate leads are all bad? Think again.

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Study Leads360 Lead Rank Lead Scoring 100

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

This includes the sales process for your company, the sales methodology, the technology (CRM, data tools, and other sales tools) plus the system you use to keep all prospective and current customer information. Lori Richardson is recognized on Forbes as one of the “Top 30 Social Sales Influencers” worldwide.

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Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Methodology 209