Nutshell

AUGUST 16, 2018

Definition of Cold Calling: Cold calling is a form of telemarketing in which a salesperson attempts to solicit business from potential customers who have not previously expressed interest in the seller’s product or solution. You can also browse through some of our past articles on the subject: 5 Things You Should Do Before Every Sales Call.

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Cincom Smart Selling

JUNE 30, 2015

My recent screed regarding intrusive telemarketing calls ( Selling? That’s Not Selling ) was greeted with many constructive comments and a surprising number of positive reactions on the part of sales folks. Many of these folks correctly guessed or figured out that I have been involved in sales myself.

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Crunchbase

JUNE 21, 2022

There comes a time when every business needs to decide on its primary sales strategy, which usually means considering inside sales vs. outside sales, or settling on a blend between the two. It’s no shock that the sales industry landscape has changed considerably over the last couple of years. What is inside sales?

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Nutshell

AUGUST 16, 2018

Definition of Cold Calling: Cold calling is a form of telemarketing in which a salesperson attempts to solicit business from potential customers who have not previously expressed interest in the seller’s product or solution. You can also browse through some of our past articles on the subject: 5 Things You Should Do Before Every Sales Call.

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Sales Training Advice

JULY 12, 2010

What’s the first thing that goes through your head when you get a call from a sales rep? In fact, when a telemarketer calls me up at home and says those words that immediately identify them as a sales person, the “How are you today?” If you do, you’ll make a much better connection and you’ll end up making more sales! _.

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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. Within 6 months, I was promoted from a Telemarketer into a Jr. In that year, I learned from some of the greatest sales managers that I’m friends with today.

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Cience

JULY 9, 2020

Is it still an efficient way to connect with B2B buyers in the digital decades present and future? Telemarketing. Ideal Customer Profile and Buyer Persona. In 2018, The Rain Group studied 488 B2B buyers and 489 sellers and found some interesting stats: So why does “the cold calling is dead” myth persist? Telemarketing.

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Cience

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

A trusted advisor, coach, and mentor, Laurie uses her two decades of strategic sales management experience to build the capacity of The Bridge Group and each of its inside sales consultants. Those same skills are used to help her B2B technology clients build, expand, and optimize their inside sales teams.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 14, 2019

I’ve never bought anything from a telemarketer before and I’m not about to start now.". If you’re paying real people to make sales calls -- then giving them a strict step-by-step script to follow -- you’re missing out on a massive opportunity to make personalized interactions which actually provide value for your prospect.

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Close.io

OCTOBER 28, 2019

If you’re going to effectively build out your inbound sales process, you need to know what that journey looks like for your buyers. That way, you can develop a sales process that supports your customer through the entire sales process. If you are targeting an audience that doesn’t respond well to outbound sales.

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PandaDoc

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Because every sale starts with a connection. Connect2Sell is an award-winning blog that regularly shares tips and techniques to connect with buyers and make the sale. What to check out: How getting clarity on your sales philosophy will boost your sales. Sales Management Blog. Rain Group Sales Blog.

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InsideSales.com

DECEMBER 4, 2019

In this post, you’ll learn how to use predictive analytics and big data to improve your team’s inside sales skills. Follow these sales best practices to improve your sales reps’ selling skills and turn regular salespeople into sales superstars. 7 Sales Best Practices. How to Develop a Sales Cadence.

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