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. I asked for a show of hands: “Who here regards their CRM software implementation a success?”

CRM 82

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Vendor Neutral

JULY 30, 2021

He's well known from his videos, blog, and newsletter as “the ROI Guy.” Mediafly acquired his company Alinean, a pioneer in value messaging and interactive sales tools. Prior to Alinean, Tom founded Interpose, a provider of total cost of ownership (TCO) measurement and analysis software tools and training.

Top of Funnel 132

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Pointclear

JANUARY 15, 2013

What is called “Inside Sales”, “Sales Support”, “Telesales” and dozens of other names is growing 15x faster than field sales—in fact, my colleague, Jonathan Farrington, published a blog stating that within three years 80 – 90% of all B2B transactions will be done online—most with some form of sales support but not field sales.

Lead Generation 200

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Even with just 140 characters, he manages to really get to the heart of what position you need to take during tough sales calls, and how to advance your career in sales. Author of “The Sales Development Playbook,” Trish Bertuzzi has been a major player in the sales game for the past two decades. Lori Richardson.

Social Media 205

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In fact, Kavadellas, CEO of Georgia-based Orasi, a software developer, reseller and consulting firm, was scheduled to play a round with a client and a prospect the day after we spoke with him in November for this story. But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting.

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SBI

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

This year Trish Bertuzzi and founder of The Bridge Group, nominated yours truly for consideration. Trish’s company helps inside sales organizations make the big decisions. And—no surprise here—Trish has also been nominated for the 50 most Influential People in Sales Lead Management. Thank you Trish!

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SalesHandy

JULY 15, 2018

which is a platform that helps you track all your sales activity & the communication between your salesperson & the prospect. He actively writes blogs about cold calling, sales, inside sales & everything related to sales. and Inside Sales Evangelist. He is the founder of Close.io

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 31, 2018

I speak on behalf of HubSpot 50 times a year, and at every engagement I tell my audience they should take the hour they use for cold calls to do something that’s not even in their job description: blogging. Back in the 1990s, inside sales was a stepping stone, not a career. Inside sales is simply more efficient and scalable.

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SalesHandy

JULY 5, 2021

Social selling isn’t a completely new concept in B2B sales – it’s been around since social platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter exist. With the rise in Software tools and API access to these networks, it’s easier today to leverage these social selling automation tools to build social selling into your B2B sales process.

Social Media 98

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SBI

AUGUST 13, 2013

“Inside Sales now generates more than 50% of company revenue and is being tasked with more responsibilities and expectations—to grow territories, form partnerships, and generate new business. In 2009, there were 800,000 inside sales departments. Playbook is an apt description for The Smart Sales Manager.

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Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

JUNE 14, 2019

Wholesale distributors are feeling urgency to change their sales models, a joint MDM/RLI research study shows. Many distributors have a field sales culture in markets where inside sales models may make more sense. No surprise, according to Mike Marks, managing partner at Indian River Consulting Group.

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SalesHandy

JULY 15, 2018

which is a platform that helps you track all your sales activity & the communication between your salesperson & the prospect. He actively writes blogs about cold calling, sales, inside sales & everything related to sales. Author of “The Sales Development Playbook,” CEO of The Bridge Group, Inc.

Influencer 52

Influencer LinkedIn Social Media Demand Generation Agencies 52

The Spiff Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Last week we explored gender bias in sales. Today, we’re continuing the conversation by celebrating a group of incredible women from a variety of sales organizations who have made their mark in the world of sales. In doing so, we hope to show the next generation of women that sales is a viable career path for women.

Negotiation 69

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SBI

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Two years ago, I wrote about the perfect sales tool and included a wish list of capabilities that simply didn’t exist back then. Certainly as a group, no one product could proclaim to include all features and many singular features weren’t available in any product. MM of revenue next year using our software.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 14, 2020

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) refers to any cloud software product that a company hosts and makes available to customers over the Internet, rather than offering it as a download onto their computers or mobile devices. By the end, you should have a clear roadmap for reaching your or your company’s sales goals. What Is SaaS Sales?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Even with just 140 characters, he manages to really get to the heart of what position you need to take during tough sales calls, and how to advance your career in sales. Trish Bertuzzi Author of “The Sales Development Playbook,” Trish Bertuzzi has been a major player in the sales game for the past two decades.

Social Media 100

Social Media Influencer Media Hiring 100

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. Founder and CEO of The Bridge Group.

Top of Funnel 101

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Chorus.ai

MARCH 4, 2020

Within just nine months, Hillary had moved into a closing role on the company’s inside sales team. A personal connection that drives bottom-line results Hillary believes her innate ability to connect with people and her desire to help them succeed are two key reasons she has seen success in sales. Hillary says.

Travel 118

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 22, 2018

Use every method available to attempt to connect: email, voicemail, phone, social media, events, newsletters, and blog posts, as well as referrals. Pete : Of course, I would be remiss if I didn’t say that HubSpot’s sales software enables this.). Group similar activities together. Join Groups and actively engage.

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SalesLoft

OCTOBER 4, 2016

As Dreamforce continues Day 1 in full swing, we’re live blogging some of the top sessions and panels right here on the Salesloft blog. Kyle Porter and friends took the stage earlier today to introduce the new era of sales: the modern sales organization. Her mantra?

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Your Sales Management Guru

AUGUST 27, 2012

During an initial meeting where I was performing a business assessment with a new client several common topics re-appeared and since I seem to discover these quite often, I thought it would be a good topic for this blog. This particular client has not had a sales training program for over 5 years. Acumen Management Group Ltd.

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The Pipeline

JULY 29, 2011

As you grow your inbound strategies, follow one of the leading software and content providers in this small and medium business space, Hubspot. And the larger your company (it’s reach, sales force, brand offerings, partner layout), the more robust your tools need to be. And the easier and more comprehensive your software, the better.

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Sales Qualified Lead Pipeline Lead Rank Lead Scoring 266

LeadFuze

AUGUST 12, 2021

The group has decades of sales experience in companies like IBM and has extensive experience in social media and sales training. Podcaster Blurb: Anthony Iannarino is an international speaker, bestselling author, sales leader, and entrepreneur. 12 Interviews With Inside Sales Gurus. 27 Smart Sales Pro.

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Top of Funnel Lead Rank Twitter Lead Scoring 98

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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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 29, 2017

These channels are run by well-established sales experts -- they're bestselling authors and well-known speakers in the industry. YouTube isn’t their only outlet, but it's one this group has smartly leveraged as the site has grown to reach more than one billion users. These aren’t your daddy’s sales training videos.

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SBI

JUNE 25, 2013

Inside Sales” Brooks , and Mark Organ. The group was in agreement about the importance of LinkedIn for salespeople and that ‘social’ is really all about connecting in a meaningful way. Follow Nancy on Twitter @sellingtools or subscribe to her Sales Productivity blog. Nancy can be reached at 916-596-3035.

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Zendesk Sell

MARCH 28, 2019

We are looking for entry-level Sales Representative professionals to join our growing team. Our Inside Sales Representative role offers an environment to learn, practice, challenge, and establish a strong foundation that’s invaluable to your career. 2+ years of software selling experience; SaaS experience preferred.

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Tony Hughes

MARCH 4, 2018

could really be upon us: it may be an inherently flawed argument as sales people paradoxically could actually become more of a necessary 'evil' than ever before with increased sector complexity. Andreessen put it best: "Software is eating the world." Specialization of sales functions transformed it into a bonafide 'profession.'

Hiring 68

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PandaDoc

JULY 11, 2022

Behind almost every successful business is a successful sales team. Whether you’ve got a small team of inside sales reps, a large outdoor sales team, or a wholesale department working on distribution partners for your next product, sales is the lifeblood of any business. Build a positive sales culture.

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Sales Training Connection

JANUARY 10, 2014

Inside sales. Recently we published a blog on the emerging importance of inside sales in the B2B market. As noted in that blog, this trend is driven by a number of factors including the pressure for profitability and the belief that buyers are more accepting of remote selling. ©2014 Sales Momentum ®.

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Markempa - Inside Sales

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

There are free digital groups you can join such as LinkedIn Groups and Twitter that allow you to get really close to your targeted prospects. Software, which was amongst the first in CRM available. appeared first on B2B Lead Blog. B2B : How do I know if I need to expand the size of my current network?

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Chorus.ai

MARCH 19, 2019

Sales reps must learn to leverage technology and adapt to changing communication styles. This blog will highlight how some of the best in the business are doing just that. Scott Wells, Director of Sales, Act-On Software. Director of Sales, Act-On Software. Justin Moreland, Director of Sales, Adthena.

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Green Lead's B2B

JULY 24, 2019

Director of Marketing at Jive Software shares with us, "With the focus we all have right now on building pipeline that will convert to revenue, quality leads are called for. Trish Bertuzzi of The Bridge Group shared, "Mike, what a great checklist for vendor selection. As David Greenberg, Sr. Then make some of your own inquiries.

Leads 22

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Green Lead's B2B

JULY 24, 2019

Director of Marketing at Jive Software shares with us, "With the focus we all have right now on building pipeline that will convert to revenue, quality leads are called for. Trish Bertuzzi of The Bridge Group shared, "Mike, what a great checklist for vendor selection. As David Greenberg, Sr. Then make some of your own inquiries.

Sales Qualified Lead 20

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PandaDoc

MAY 13, 2024

It’s a different process to sales operations (which helps support the day-to-day functioning of sales) and encompasses much more than sales training. Sales enablement tools are essential for providing top-class support to your sales agents. What is sales enablement? What does sales enablement do?

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 12, 2017

SaaS stands for software as a service. It is a type of software hosted, secured, and managed by a single provider. Software as a service, or SaaS, is software that’s accessed, managed, and used on the internet. Software as a service, or SaaS, is software that’s accessed, managed, and used on the internet.

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Vengreso

JULY 10, 2023

I’ve spent 25 years in the industry, starting at the age of 19 years old when I got my first big break as a telemarketer (now called SDR) at a software organization. In that year, I learned from some of the greatest sales managers that I’m friends with today. .” That sums up the profession in six words!

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