Showpad

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Instead of getting everything physically in the hands of sales for face-to-face meetings, we as a marketing team have pivoted to providing them with digital spaces where they can get connected. There was never an easy way for our sales team to get the material they needed and send it to their customer or prospect.

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Smooth Sale

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Zach Loeb provides today’s guest Blog, The Career Journey: An Experience Worth Living. . Pivoting To Entrepreneurship . Business leaders focused on sanitation protocol, emergency budgeting, and product/service pivots to stay afloat. Opportunities & Pivots . If you find yourself desiring change, you can pivot.

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PandaDoc

JUNE 21, 2021

Like it or not, your business needs a lead generation strategy and a sales prospecting process. You’ll also know why you need a strong sales prospecting process and exactly how that will benefit your business. It’s not so much knowing about sales prospecting vs lead generation, as knowing how and when to prioritize one or the other.

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Zoominfo

JULY 6, 2020

With Covid-19 hitting the US hard, we had to pivot in a lot of different ways. Our blog team set out to research and create content that helped our readers do the same. Retaining unconverted leads comes at no cost, but the ongoing obsession with adding more prospects to the funnel can undermine the value of lead nurturing.

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Sales 2.0

AUGUST 6, 2014

It’s really critical to give your prospects a reason to act; otherwise your biggest competitor–status quo–will win. I like the visual of using a lever to pivot around point one and move the object at point two by applying force at the third point. Read the whole post on Anthony’s blog here.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I dropped the ball this year, and I confessed to my mistake in my November blog post: “I Was Neglecting My Customer Relationships. ” This might take the place of one of the two blog posts you receive every month. It was a pandemic, and businesses were struggling with managing remote sales teams and “pivoting” their focus to survive.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Understanding the offerings of digital marketing is vital for salespeople at digital marketing agencies serving small businesses, helping to convey the potential transformative effects of digital marketing to prospective clients. Explore our blog posts for more digital marketing resources.

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Lead411

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Understanding Cold Call Objections: Before diving into strategies for overcoming objections, it’s crucial to understand why prospects raise objections in the first place. Building Rapport and Trust: One of the most powerful ways to overcome objections is by building rapport and trust with your prospects.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 7, 2023

In this blog post, we'll explore why some sales teams are investing in AI, why others aren't, and which companies are leading the way in AI adoption. For example, AI can automatically update customer records and capture new leads from website visits, freeing up sales reps' time to engage with prospects and nurture relationships.

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

You may need to pivot, you may need to after adjacent markets or you may just have to rebuild in your market – whatever the case going into 2021 with a strong pipeline is critical. Her blog Smooth Sale was created to teach how to earn a returning and referring clientele. Sales Experts Advice and Tips. MUST WATCH PANEL DISCUSSION.

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BuzzBoard

JANUARY 17, 2024

This blog attempts to uncover the gravity of real-time personalization and provide actionable insights for salespeople and media consultants targeting small and local businesses. It involves tailoring your sales approach, content, and outreach cadence based on real-time data and insights from your prospects.

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BuzzBoard

JANUARY 19, 2024

And the key to success lies in a strategic and highly personalized outreach cadence to the right prospects. In this blog, we will explore some actionable insights on how to generate small businesses sales leads, focusing on quality personalization and effective identification and qualification of potential clients.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

As the modern buyer’s become more sophisticated and educated, sales teams have pivoted away from spray-and-pray outbound strategies to more consultative outreach. Start by really thinking about your prospecting cycle. Then, think about which channels (email, phone, social media, etc) your sales reps prefer to engage prospects.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 11, 2023

In this blog post, we'll dive into what a sales blitz is, why they're important, and provide you with tips on how to not only conduct a successful sales blitz — but also how to make the most of this opportunity. If a particular message or approach is not resonating with customers, the team can pivot quickly and try something else.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

There’s no shortage of valuable information about prospects and customers — as long as you know how to access and apply it. A classic inbound sales tactic is working with the marketing department to create a blog post and social series about the power of your product. What makes a sales strategy effective?

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Lead411

AUGUST 22, 2023

This data is a goldmine for sales teams, enabling them to identify and target the most promising prospects. Intent data fuels this even further, with the ability to find prospects that are actively looking for specific products/solutions/services that fit your business model.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in your sales strategies can significantly boost your agency’s standing in the market, enhancing your prospects. Implementing AI in sales activities can greatly augment the prospecting process. Learn more about implementing AI in your sales strategy by contacting us.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 26, 2024

These team members best know your prospects and clients, so seek their feedback often. This should include blogs, case studies, and white papers. Equip your sales team with the insights and resources they need to engage with prospects in a meaningful way. Remember, your customer data will fluctuate.

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Sales 2.0

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

The step that was missed was testing and refining the company’s message, target market and conversion of interested prospects into customers. Our job is to efficiently communicate our company’s message to prospective clients and then help them make a decision on whether to buy our product. It’s not our job to build the product.

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SalesLoft

MARCH 1, 2021

From that analysis, he identified 16 data-driven tips for prospecting that he shared during Tenbound’s Virtual Sales Development Conference. These insights will set you on a path to higher response rates and better communication with your prospects. . Your prospects are “so over COVID.”. Higher Email Response Rates Start Now.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Before we made the aforementioned pivot toward refining our ICP, we had issues,” Cooper explained. Re-creating our ICP not only helped us find a path to high-value prospects,” Cooper said. “We Inbound Marketing: 59% of marketers agree that inbound prospects result in the highest quality leads for sales teams.

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Lead411

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This comprehensive guide will delve into the nuances of leveraging technographics to build a targeted prospecting list, exploring the significance of intent signals along the way. For B2B enterprises, the strategic utilization of technographics is pivotal in crafting personalized, relevant engagement strategies.

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Smooth Sale

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Ken Crowell is the Founder and CEO of EmployTest, and provides our guest blog, Are You Hiring the Wrong Candidates Or Know the Reasoning For Job Rejections? Human Resources (HR) plays a pivotal role in this process, yet standard practices can sometimes lead to accidentally selecting the wrong candidates.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Capitalizing on relevant topics by jumping into the conversation can help marketers build brand equity or pivot to avoid negative exposure. The messaging you put out in videos, blog posts, email newsletters, social media posts, podcasts, and elsewhere must always take into account your unique audience.

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Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

In the not-so-distant past, a significant portion of a typical business-to-business (B2B) sales professional’s life revolved around in-person meetings with key prospects and high-value clients. Layer intent data on top of this view to find prospects in your ICP that are actively searching for your product or a similar solution.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Please refer to our previous blog on the ‘Benefits of Digital Marketing for Local Businesses’ for a more in-depth understanding of the subject. This involves not only knowing your prospective client but also their competitors, local market trends, and demands. However, the creation of such a pitch necessitates expertise.

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BuzzBoard

MARCH 18, 2024

As a small business reaching out to prospective clients, it’s essential to ensure that your data security measures are robust. Fair competition and ethical marketing are pivotal to maintaining an honest business environment. The influence of misleading information online can be severely damaging.

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Tenbound

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This strategic appointment marks a pivotal moment for the SaaS community, as Dulany brings his extensive expertise and innovative leadership to spearhead the Institute’s mission to create a more reliable, inclusive, and healthier SaaS ecosystem through open standards and innovation. What is a Lead versus a Prospect?

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 10, 2012

This blog post is for the small company CSO or VP of Sales. Is this just another buzzword du jour like Big Data, Pivoting, and Gamification? The only way to hit the first page is to produce content that attracts prospects and keeps them on your site. What is Content Marketing?

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Pipeline

APRIL 1, 2024

But calling might not be the issue–it’s what you say to the prospect next. Businesses, including financial firms, invest in a CRM for lead generation to analyze customer insights, create cold calling prospect lists, and segment them according to targeted demographics. Ask the prospect if they have any doubts or questions, too.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 2, 2019

It was widely adopted by entrepreneurs and has been wildly successful – in part because their offering was so niche and specialized, and also because they were willing to pivot quickly in response to market demands. Product development is no easy process, but some of the most successful ideas stem from failure and a willingness to pivot.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

They foster relationships with your business prospects, leading to more stable and lasting sales results. The Pivotal Role of Lead Generation in Small Businesses The critical role of lead generation in the business ecosystem is evident, particularly in the context of small and local businesses. Keep learning, keep growing.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Historically, sales professionals and marketers spent a lot of time chasing down prospects with a scant probability of getting an appointment, let alone winning business. You can also skip our 7-part blog series and go straight our new ebook: The Power of Marketing and Sales Intelligence – 7 Ways to Fuel Faster Growth.

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Apptivo

OCTOBER 8, 2021

In this blog, we have broken down the sales pipeline vs sales funnel concept in detail for better understanding. A sales pipeline is defined as a series of stages that a prospect goes through as they become a customer. It is a visual representation of several prospects and their position in the sales stages.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The subsequent phase is lead generation, which involves tactics that spark prospective customers’ interest in a business’s product or service. The Significance of Lead Generation and Lead Sourcing for Small Businesses Lead generation and sourcing remain pivotal factors in the life cycle of any small business.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Acquiring a profound understanding of local market intricacies is pivotal. The marketing team deployed area-specific Facebook ads, complemented by engaging locally-focused blog content. Alternatively, if learning more about local business growth strategies appeals to you, you can read our earlier blogs here.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Using this technology, sales professionals can create highly personalized marketing content that appeals to prospective clients. This application of AI enabled them to increase sales leads by 50 percent, proving that AI can play a pivotal role in revolutionizing sales and marketing functions.

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