The Sales Hunter

OCTOBER 1, 2019

So, you think you have a great prospect; however, why do you think they’re even interested in you or what you sell? A key way to measure how the prospect feels about you and your potential to help them is by how much information they’re willing to share with you. First, it indicates that the prospect trusts in you.

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Score More Sales

MARCH 26, 2014

Finding the right prospective buyers and then actually having conversations with them are the top two challenges most sellers are facing now. If they represent an untapped market niche, you could certainly look for more companies like them in the same industry / niche. The post Reaching Prospects appeared first on Score More Sales.

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The Digital Sales Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Free sales training can be a step in the right direction for those of you who may be new or newer to sales. To thrive in the digitally driven sales environment, access to sales training and learning are essential. A training resource worth looking at to help improve your sales ability is free sales training.

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BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

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? Many organizations’ sales training has grown stale by relying on old-school tactics, like on-site boot camps and long-winded presentations, causing information overload for new reps.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

MAY 12, 2016

So, we recently published a blog entitled, “ What You Won’t Learn from Books About Sales ,” and now here we are sharing our favorite books and blogs that can make your better at inside sales. With that said, here are 5 of the books and blogs we love. In addition to her book, you can also find her insights online on her blog.

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MTD Sales Training

DECEMBER 4, 2017

So the real question then is how do you use LinkedIn to prospect and connect to potential leads? You can search on keywords related to an industry or job titles. Prospecting On LinkedIn. MTD Sales Training. The post A Quick Look Into Prospecting With LinkedIn appeared first on MTD Sales Training.

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MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

You’ve been there before; ten minutes into the sales interaction, the prospect is demanding to know the price. You do what you can to avoid divulging the price prematurely, but the prospect insists. Mr Prospect, do you normally make decisions before you acquire all of the necessary information?” Prospect: “Uh?

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Smooth Sale

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Today’s Guest Blog, ‘‘Marketing Strategies That Work for Any Industry—and 2 Creative Ways to Fund Them.’ No matter the industry, the key to successful marketing is adapting to changes. Marketing Strategies That Work for Any Industry. Watch the market leaders, and not just within your industry. Research Wins

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Anthony Iannarino

JUNE 27, 2020

The following list of ideas about training salespeople is for those in B2B sales training or who aspire to train others. Many ideas come from my experience as a person being trained to sell, with a few coming from watching others, and more from my own experiences. Respect the people in your sessions.

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Sales 2.0

OCTOBER 14, 2012

This post is about knowing about your prospect. Marketing types have actually formalized a methodology around knowing your prospect and call it “persona marketing”. Persona marketing ends up with marketing people having sheets of paper with fictional prospect characters on them. tools in general).

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Score More Sales

JULY 7, 2014

Do you have a strategic prospecting plan or will you just “wing it” again, like you often do? You need to start planning during your prior work day for upcoming prospecting you’ll be doing on the next business day. Download the “Strategic Prospecting Plan” here. Know why you are reaching out.

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Score More Sales

MAY 8, 2012

What if you disarmed the thought of competition – and instead used a term I call, Industry Counterparts? They seek to take what we believe is ours – namely our prospective customers. Industry Counterparts are people and companies in your market niche. What are 3 ways you can make your competitors into industry counterparts?

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Score More Sales

MAY 8, 2012

What if you disarmed the thought of competition – and instead used a term I call, Industry Counterparts? They seek to take what we believe is ours – namely our prospective customers. Industry Counterparts are people and companies in your market niche. What are 3 ways you can make your competitors into industry counterparts?

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Allego

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This blog post originally appeared on the Training Industry website. Poorly trained sales reps hurt an organization’s bottom line with inefficient processes, difficulties connecting with prospects and challenges in closing deals. How much information do you remember from your onboarding? Probably not much.

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MTD Sales Training

JULY 3, 2017

This is a competitive industry we are in and after the first visit, it is far to easy to grind to a halt. Get a mystery shopping company to “shop” the competition and find out what they do in-between contacts with prospects. MTD Sales Training | Sales Blog | Image courtesy of Big Stock Photo. Russell Flory.

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Alice Heiman

JULY 10, 2019

Where Are Your Prospects? . We need to meet our prospects and customers where they are. It is possible that your customers and prospects may be using social media platforms that your sales reps are not currently using for business. We want our sales reps to be in the path of our prospects, so they can see us when they need us.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

There are nearly 15 million salespeople working in the United States, and they spend weeks or even months training for success in their role. Given the different responsibilities, industries, and team structures salespeople encounter, it’s hard to recommend a one-size-fits-all approach to sales training.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 19, 2018

Realtors, you know you can’t be good at your jobs if you’re not plugged into the industry. It’s important to get the industry news, trends, and marketing advice you need quickly, so you can get back to what real estate is all about -- helping your clients. Real Estate Blogs Every Realtor Should Read in 2018. CRE Online Blog.

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Score More Sales

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

As a long time Twitter user and fan, I have directly seen how more than 100 companies – mostly B2B find prospects and even close business through their Twitter account. This goes hand-in-hand with creating blog content 4 times a week. Try searching for topics and terms in your industry. and learn how to listen.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 13, 2020

If so, you're probably thinking about how to train them and conduct effective coaching. While it might seem like a hassle to spend a lot of time on training, it's crucial to prioritize. That's why training is so important for your sales team. Below, let's learn HubSpot sales managers' top tips for training your SDR team.

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Tenbound

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In a significant move for the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry, David Dulany, Founder and CEO of Tenbound, has been appointed as the new Dean of The Open SaaS Institute. What is a Lead versus a Prospect? The Open SaaS Institute will finally solve these age-old debates, so the industry can get on the same page and more forward.

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Zoominfo

JULY 5, 2018

Welcome—or, welcome back—to our monthly blog post round-up. Our round-up blog posts are a series in which we highlight the best work our writers have contributed to outside publications. We cover topics related to sales, marketing, recruiting, and business—just as we do on our own B2B blog. Continue reading. Let’s get into it.

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The Sales Hunter

JUNE 13, 2012

Do you struggle with prospecting by phone? For many salespeople, having to make prospecting telephone calls is one of the most difficult parts of their job. If you want greater success in prospecting — and more sales! Focus by key industry. ” Sales Motivation Blog. You get the point.

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Smooth Sale

MAY 21, 2024

Our collaborative blog offers insights into the benefits of due diligence when onboarding new clients. __ Due Diligence When Onboarding New Clients Image Source: CC0 License Defining Due Diligence With the verbiage, due diligence, front and center, we define it upfront. All these elements are vital to know before agreeing to do business.

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Membrain Announces New Prospecting Engagement Playbooks Optimized for B2B Sales Teams. Membrain has released its new Prospect Engagement Playbooks today, making it easier than ever for b2b sales teams to contact, qualify, and nurture sales leads in an effective, human-centered manner. George Brontén, Membrain’s founder and president.

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Partners in Excellence

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

I was, once again, whining about how poorly people prospect. As usual, it generated a lot of conversation about how widespread truly ineffective prospecting is. They don’t care, they haven’t been trained how to do this. They simply don’t look for the cues for engaging prospects.

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Score More Sales

MAY 29, 2013

I also encourage you to post YOUR thoughts on any of these, and ultimately, what you do to reach prospects – what is your best tip? Don’t be afraid to let them know that you feel they could be a great prospective client / customer. Find triggers that affect your prospects, and tie them into your messaging.

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Emissary

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Technology companies can and should be working to meet the ever-growing needs of the financial industry. In addition to targeted content, it is important for sales and marketing teams to be aware of and trained in the particular regulations and pain points of the financial vertical. How Is Cloud Computing Used in Finance?

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Smooth Sale

MAY 21, 2024

Our collaborative blog offers ideas contractors may use to improve their bottom line and thrive; even better, the suggestions apply to most industries. Find a payment processor that deals in your industry or niche. Show prospective customers what they can look forward to if they use your services.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 5, 2022

In a perfect world, prospects would immediately recognize the value your product or solution delivers and take the required actions to secure the solution for themselves. Therefore, value can be proposed but until prospects recognize value, they will remain hesitant to move forward in the sales process. Communicating Value is Hard.

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MTD Sales Training

MARCH 6, 2012

As always, my focus in these Techy Tuesday blogs is to keep you update to date with the latest and greatest ways you can use social media and other internet based resources to prospect, network and engage with key decision makers online – and this week is no different!

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Vengreso

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the digital era, sales professionals need to embrace social selling training to remain relevant and successful. This equips them with vital skills to engage with prospects on their preferred social media platforms, building meaningful relationships that lead to increased revenue. Tips for adoption of social selling training.

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MTD Sales Training

JULY 26, 2016

Instead, think about how you can get the prospect to think of what you have in terms of how it will benefit them. It may sound something like this: “Tom, many businesses in the construction industry have been able to save over 15% in their long-term buying cycles by using our preferred supplier status discounts. Happy selling!

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The Sales Hunter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Whether you’re building a prospecting plan from scratch or reviewing your existing plan, ask yourself these 8 questions. I have said this before, but I will say it again- the biggest improvements you can make to your prospecting are to the little things. What about my prospecting process is compelling to the customer?

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Vengreso

MARCH 12, 2021

B2B sales professionals are missing out if they’re not using social media, and especially, in their LinkedIn prospecting efforts. Therefore, modern sellers need the skills to find, engage and connect with prospects digitally. You can learn more about it in our LinkedIn Training Program! Industries. Current Company.

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Smooth Sale

AUGUST 11, 2022

Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Do You Struggle with Being Nice to Prospects? An early morning friendly conversation brought up the topic of struggling with being nice to prospects. In all honesty, sometimes it is a struggle to be nice to prospects and, occasionally, a client. My Story : Being Nice to Prospects.

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Partners in Excellence

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Every year, billions are spent in sales training. As a result, what really is happening is that every year we are throwing away billions on sales training. The billions spent represents spending in buying, developing, and delivering training. Train them in how to do this reinforcement and hold them accountable for doing it.

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