Partners in Excellence

JUNE 1, 2015

Particularly to a group of outstanding people, many of whom are friends–authors of sales books. At this moment, I’m writing “blurbs” for several soon to be published books, by friends, on selling and sales management. Recently, I was asked to name my top 3 sales books.

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Bernadette McClelland

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Get Some More Sales INDIA now! Together with my promoter, Tanuja Vashisthi, founder of BRICCKS, we successfully launched Sales Mastery India to a little under 200 B2B sales leaders and sales people, on October 17-19th and are already gearing up for Sales Mastery India, 2013. How does communication get bridged?

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Salz At a young age, I was told that I should pursue a career in sales. Why did people tell us that we should pursue a sales career? People not in the sales profession think that “talking” is the key to sales success. People not in the sales profession think that “talking” is the key to sales success.

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Highspot

MARCH 26, 2024

Whether you’re launching a new product, implementing new sales strategies, or upskilling your team, sales training and coaching will always be of utmost importance. Oftentimes, sales managers won’t have the bandwidth to set up personalized training and coaching sessions for each rep on their team.

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BrainShark

JULY 9, 2023

If you’re trying to maximize sales rep performance and drive results, coaching should be an essential part of your strategy. CSO Insights reported that sales coaching has had the greatest impact on win rates and quota attainment over the span of five years. Let’s not think that coaching is a natural skill for our managers.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 9, 2022

Even the most seasoned, effective salespeople can struggle when hashing out how to lead a sales team. Taking the reins doesn't come naturally to everyone, and even born leaders might need a little guidance when transitioning into a sales management role. Sales is an inherently competitive field. Let's dive in.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Sales managers can take a few lessons from Don Corleone’s leadership style. What if we could use some of his insights to manage our sales teams? So how do you encourage constructive conflict among your sales team? ” Read the rest of this article for more contrarian management strategies.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 8, 2022

Industries with the slowest growth were Construction and Financial Activities. The industries that saw the largest dips in traffic were Construction (-12%), Financial Activities (-11%), and Manufacturing (-7.2%). How to Bounce Back From a Summer Slump, According to Sales Leaders. Remember — sales isn't all hunting, all the time.

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Allego

JANUARY 8, 2021

In episode 17, sales management authority Frank Cespedes explores how the pandemic has impacted sales training, what sales managers need to know about the new selling environment, and the biggest trends in sales learning. B2B sales—and sales training—have been upended by the pandemic.

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Sell Integrity

AUGUST 13, 2021

Great sales team coaching takes specific knowledge and functional expertise to build a successful team. On their own, these aren’t enough to bring out the best in their sales teams and help them achieve their full performance potential. Emotional and Social Intelligence for Sales Coaches. Here’s why.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 30, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. “What company is moving into that big office building under construction along the freeway? .

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Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

Sales negotiations can be tense and anxiety-ridden. Sales negotiation is a skill that can be learned which is great news, because let’s be honest, not all of us are born sellers. There are certain strategies that many successful salespeople use to move the sales process forward and close more deals.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 20, 2013

You just got off the weekly call with the Sales Leadership team. Your boss, the SVP of Sales, has some ‘great’ news. “We We got budget approval to add new sales heads. SBI has been helping companies hire and develop ‘A’ players ever since our CEO co-authored a book in 2008. What is Topgrading for Sales?

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Keith Rosen

DECEMBER 30, 2009

Selling Power magazine just released their list of The 10 Best Books to Read in 2010. You can find the full list of these top ten books on Selling Power’s blog here. My book, Coaching Salespeople into Sales Champions is listed #1. You can find more information about this book here. What do I think?

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Bigtincan

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

There is no shortage of sales onboarding solution options to choose from and most of them offer basic instructor-led training that is created once and typically isn’t updated for months or years at a time. Visual data points on sales KPIs (like bookings and close rate) that quickly allow you to see where reps are struggling.

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Women Sales Pros

JULY 20, 2018

Ever since CEB/Gartner published The Challenger Sale in 2011, the book has attracted much publicity. The book also presents the concept of Challengers building “constructive tension” using three elements: Teach – Offers unique perspective and maintains two-way communication. Challenger. Hard Worker. Problem Solver.

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InsightSquared

MARCH 25, 2021

First, a bit of grounding on two key meetings within your sales management system: forecast reviews and funnel reviews, and more importantly, the differences between them. . As I look back on my career as a CRO, I admit I rarely spent significant time on the opportunities in the early stage of the sales cycle.

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 16, 2016

Or that meeting with your sales manager or boss? They are constantly listening to audio books, or reading (or re-reading) books on how to get better and do better. If you are a reader, then get some books that resonate with you and commit to reading a certain amount of pages each day. Unable to concentrate much?

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Anthony Iannarino

OCTOBER 30, 2019

If you want the great game of sales to move slower, allowing you to anticipate problems, challenges, and obstacles, and overcome them, you have to acquire a deeper knowledge of your craft , an education that provides you with an advantage. You Can’t Learn to Sell from Reading a Book. You cannot learn to sell by reading a book.

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Increase Sales

JULY 11, 2013

Every day my inbox is crowded with poorly constructed email marketing messages with everyone looking to sell me something. These folks are still engaged in product based or sales based marketing instead of education based marketing. I am a sole proprietorship; I have no sales managers.). Credit www.sxc.hu.

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LeadFuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Six Best Practices in Sales Pipeline Management to Boost Revenue. The most important thing in sales is a strong pipeline. Sales reps need to be organized and focused in order to sell. That’s why mastering the sales pipeline is so important. That’s why mastering the sales pipeline is so important.

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Pipeliner

AUGUST 12, 2018

Avoiding the biggest sales mistakes is crucial. Some behavior trends in the sales world are simply disastrous. This article explores some concrete steps salespeople can take to avoid sales mistakes and utilize more successful behaviors. Also, sales managers need to give good, constructive feedback on the results of the roleplay.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 31, 2018

What sets sales leaders apart from everyday reps? In today’s hyper-connected world, the “lone-gunslinger” model of sales is no longer effective. If your sales organization has an administrative assistant who helps with paperwork, HR, or scheduling, find out how you can make their job easier. Network Beyond the Sales Department.

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Close.io

JANUARY 28, 2020

If you want to achieve your sales goals month after month, then guesswork and intuition aren’t your best friends. You need cold hard data, and your sales CRM must capture all necessary information on the deals closed by your reps. What is sales analysis and why is it key to your sales strategy? ?

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Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 1, 2010

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Do you have a new class of sales development reps starting soon? 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. Below, let's learn HubSpot sales managers' top tips for training your SDR team. months to fully ramp ?

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The Spiff Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

New research from Gartner has revealed a startling truth– almost 90% of B2B sales reps are experiencing burnout ( source ). Although it’s no secret that sales is a high-stress job, uncertain market conditions have only amplified the pressure to perform. What is Sales Burnout and Why is it so Common? Let’s jump into it!

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SalesLoft

JUNE 20, 2019

The Hey Sale speople podcast hosted by SalesLoft’s VP of Sales Strategy and self-proclaimed sales nerd, Jeremey Donovan just got even sales nerdier. Episode four stars Pete Kazanjy, Founder of Modern Sales Pros (MSP) and Atrium. He’s also one of the most well-researched sales experts we know.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

This week on the Sales Hacker podcast , we talk to author Carson Heady , whose “Birth of a Salesman” series translates real-life sales issues into a popular fictionalized series of sales books. If you missed episode 42, check it out here: PODCAST 42: How Sales Managers Should Build Their Career Path w/ Jamie Scarborough.

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Braveheart Sales

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

If sales managers have a perceived weakness, it’s most likely their ability to motivate everyone on their team. Instead, many managers and leaders have a one-size-fits-all approach. The common belief is that salespeople are in sales because they are money-motivated. What Sales Managers Say.

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Salesmate

JUNE 24, 2021

Sales emails are no different. Even so, only 2% of the sales emails are clicked upon. So how do you make sure that your sales email not only gets opened but also read by your prospect? So how do you make sure that your sales email not only gets opened but also read by your prospect? The answer is 23%. Subject line.

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Highspot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Sales training programs are often like that — but they don’t have to be. When done right, they can improve your team’s performance and help you move closer to your sales goals. Why sales training is important. The different types of sales training programs. The 15 best sales training programs.

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Braveheart Sales

JANUARY 18, 2018

Ever since CEB (now Gartner) published The Challenger Sale in 2011, the book has attracted much publicity. The research in the book indicates that individuals with a Challenger profile will outperform all other profile types. Constructing Tension. The disconnect is that the Challenger sale is not a process at all.

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 14, 2018

What does this mean for future generations in the sales industry and workforce for that matter because most parents I know do the same things? Some will argue that if you have members of your sales team who are hesitant to pick up the phone, to get rid of them. Give them constructive feedback and stay positive. Train for Skill.

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Costello

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Cory Bray , coauthor of The Sales Enablement Playbook , Sales Development , and the recently released Triangle Selling. With a background in sales, finance, and operations, he’s crafted his experiences into a career in sales enablement. What is The Sales Enablement Playbook about and why did you write it?

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Your Sales Management Guru

AUGUST 13, 2012

Sales Leadership: Climbing Mount Everest. While I was in Hong Kong leading a 2 day sales leadership workshop, I picked up a Chinese newspaper and in the business section there was a large article on this topic. Conflict on the team is addressed openly and constructively. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Acumen Management Group Ltd.

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Your Sales Management Guru

AUGUST 25, 2015

Hiring High Performance Sales Teams Strive for high competency and high commitment (first installment of a two-part series on sales recruiting). You’ve got sales quotas, plans and deadlines. That adds expense, disrupts your sales team and, potentially, creates a customer service disaster. to your offer. to your offer.

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