Emissary

MARCH 29, 2021

For technology sellers specifically, the way technology solutions are bought by B2B tech buyers has changed dramatically. To help sales leaders understand shifts in buyer behavior and prepare their teams, Emissary conducted a series of surveys with 708 senior executives. Where do tech buyers invest their time?

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Buyer B2B Webinar Metrics Survey 52

SBI

AUGUST 7, 2018

Once a quarter, we summarize their answers in this easy to read magazine. In this second issue of the magazine, we showcase 8 solution provider answers to our second question: “What are the top 5 things your solution allows salespeople to do better or faster than they can today? Those are just a few highlights.

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Lead Rank Company Collateral Lead Scoring 95

No More Cold Calling

JULY 29, 2021

The buyers had no idea why they were meeting, and the salesperson didn’t ask enough discovery questions to offer tailored solutions. This is not how you wow buyers, build relationships, and convert prospects into clients. Do sales reps demonstrate product features, or do they discuss the benefits for buyers?

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Closing Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Lead Scoring 409

The Sales Heretic

MAY 21, 2019

One of my favorite pieces of research in the field of sales and marketing is a survey of B2B buyers conducted by Britt Beemer for American Demographics Magazine. In it, Beemer found that 70.1% of respondents would switch to a different vendor if the company was more fun to do business with. When I first [.].

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Demographics Vendor Survey B2B 210

Mereo

JANUARY 14, 2021

When buyer/seller harmony is achieved, more than a sale is made. Yet, for a number of reasons, sellers are about as in harmony with their buyers as I am in singing along with the radio. Numerous barriers threaten buyer/seller harmony across all industries. Buyers Need to Be Seen. Buyer Motivations and Goals.

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Buyer Face-to-face Engineering Up-Sell 57

Partners in Excellence

APRIL 15, 2024

After that, I worked in retail during high school, sold magazine subscriptions (using birth leads) and even sold encyclopedias door-to-door. I then spent another 4 years in the private sector selling engineering and planning services (see Why Will Buyers Create Their Own Distinction? ). So why am I still a fan?

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Retail Engineering 73

SBI

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

In this quarterly magazine , in a glance, you can see how 10 executives answered that question. Download your free copy of the magazine here to read more about these technologies and the top 3 reasons each changes the game for a sales organization. It’s a direct, to-the-point question. Net it out. We’re netting it out for you.

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Ideal Customer Profile VanillaSoft Sales Qualified Lead Account Based Marketing 116

Mereo

JANUARY 30, 2018

Mereo founder and President, Jay Mitchell , was featured in the world renown sales and marketing publication, Top Sales Magazine this month. See excerpt below and download complete magazine here. Likewise, every member of an organization wants to connect a targeted buyer with the organization’s solution.

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Buyer Buyer Persona Sales Cycle Campaigns 28

Product Management University

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The B2B Product Manager Magazine October 2017 is now available. Why Salespeople Should Have More Business Conversations With Buyers. The post How Buyers Sell Themselves, Product Usability & Revenue, and Two Types of Demos appeared first on Proficientz - Advanced Product Management Training & Certification for B2B.

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Buyer Revenue B2B Training 80

Mereo

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Buyers and sellers struggle to remain in harmony — and naturally so: Buyer pains are often not recognized or are simply ignored, so “status quo” wins as buyers do not feel the urge nor can justify investing in a solution. Yes—and It Is Threatening Your Long-Term Buyer/Seller Harmony. Achieve Buyer Harmony.

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Buyer Compensation Comparison Incentives 50

Mereo

MARCH 4, 2021

I’m subscribed to Amazon Prime, Spotify music service, HBOMax, Netflix and Disney Plus TV and movie streaming, Dinnerly meal deliveries, home alarm, bi-monthly nutrition supplement deliveries, education mystery boxes for my son, news outlets, Office365, Adobe Creative Suite and a handful of outdoor magazines. Buyers Will Subscribe to Value.

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Buyer Lead Rank Cancellation Face-to-face 74

Understanding the Sales Force

MARCH 14, 2013

This contributor says it's a combination of Drive, Personality and Intelligence but he describes someone who has the ability to get in front of a buyer and close the deal. There are plenty of highly motivated salespeople that are not nearly assertive enough, and plenty of assertive salespeople who are not very motivated. The Trifecta?

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Hiring Motivation Webinar Metrics Opportunity 253

Smooth Sale

APRIL 6, 2024

For more Insights, Visit Elinor’s Amazon Author Page Communicate to Attract Interest Be A Story-Teller “Believe, Become, Empower” Related Blog Stories : What Do Buyers Want Regarding House Sales In 2024? Executives Diary Magazine Features leaders from varying fields sharing their inspiring stories, including Elinor Stutz.

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Real Estate Social Media How To Media 95

Pipeliner

AUGUST 19, 2018

The buyer didn’t have the ability to go online and conduct independent research; an important aspect of the sales process was the buyer’s education by the seller. Now, your salespeople should assume that they are the last place a buyer goes, not the first. You’d be exposed to television and magazine ads.

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Education Buyer Lead Rank Social Media 66

Smooth Sale

APRIL 1, 2024

An excellent way to begin includes one rule of sales: Imagine yourself as the buyer and what you would want in place before agreeing to purchase. Executives Diary Magazine Features leaders from varying fields sharing their inspiring stories, including Elinor Stutz. Take the necessary measures to ensure a happy clientele.

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How To Hiring Licensing Networking 95

Pipeliner

JANUARY 2, 2024

Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM, and Bob Marsh , CEO and leader of two category-creating companies. John emphasizes that while buyers are empowered by online research, they often feel lost in the sea of information. Are you tired of complex sales processes that overwhelm both you and your potential customers?

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Sales Process Video CRM Pipeline 98

Zoominfo

APRIL 13, 2022

The CEOs of both merging companies had told an industry magazine that cost-cutting would be a top priority for the newly formed organization, so my presentation was focused on highlighting this part of the solution. Recruiters and hiring managers begin as “urgent buyers” seeking “urgent sellers.”

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Outsourcing Services Top of Funnel How To Funnel 130

Pipeliner

APRIL 12, 2024

Forward-Looking Metrics and Qualification: Andy introduced forward-looking metrics like “pick” or “buyer action.” online sales magazine & YouTube Channel and for audio podcast channels where Sales POP! Their staffing structure hindered business development. He stressed earning the right to advance in sales.

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Video Revelation Case Study Pivotal 52

Zoominfo

MAY 22, 2020

What about a company selling magazine subscriptions? However, if the magazine came from a well-known publisher that would give customers a 20% subscription discount if the bill was pulled automatically from their bank accounts each month, some people would agree to that exchange. Salesforce, State of the Connected Customer.

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Data Policies SalesForce Consumer 195

Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

John Golden is your host from Pop Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM. Building Trust and Understanding Buyer Motivations We also discussed the importance of building trust and understanding the motivations of each individual buyer. We delved into the concept of a revenue engine and its implications for sales organizations.

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Engineering Face-to-face Lead Rank Lead Scoring 64

Highspot

AUGUST 11, 2021

In addition, Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work® recognized Highspot as one of 2021’s Best Workplaces. Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces. Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces for Millennials. Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in Technology. SEATTLE, Aug. Highspot 2021 Recognition.

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Scale Hiring Face-to-face Survey 98

SBI

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

It’s just one three-letter word and yet it serves buyers so powerfully well. But you can see how they each answered the “WHY” question in the first edition of our SalesTech Interview Magazine. Download your free copy of the Magazine here and see which solutions answer YOUR “why”. Why should I care?

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Decision Maker SalesForce ROI CRM 139

SBI

OCTOBER 31, 2010

Gerhard Gschwandtner launched Selling Power magazine in 1981 with a vision to create the number one industry resource for sales professionals. Q: Buyers can now learn about products and solutions on the Web, bypassing salespeople in the early buying stages. GG: Buyers are searching the Web for solutions and sellers.

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Conference Lead Rank InsideView Social Media 85

Jonathan Farrington

MAY 1, 2013

This month’s bumper magazine is now published and it is bigger than ever. Are conversations with buyers necessary anymore? After all, with all the investment in technology and social media strategy, buyers should be beating down our doors for our products and services, right? Trust flows from one person to another.

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Webinar Metrics Social Media Conference Engineering 38

Pipeliner

JANUARY 3, 2023

The most important factor for buyers to think about is how an increment in the monthly housing costs would affect their capacity to save for retirement. As a seller, your interests are in match with a professional agent’s interests, unlike so, when you are a buyer of home. Don’t fall into traps of unsecured credit, though!

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Hiring Journal Sports 52

Partners in Excellence

AUGUST 30, 2018

There are so many articles about the “new buyer,” how they are smarter, how they research, how we can’t take them for granted. It seems the managers of HBR don’t learn from their own magazine. We know buyers are smart. They publish articles about customer loyalty and retaining customers.

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Buyer Airlines Loyalty Travel 53

Smooth Sale

MARCH 10, 2024

Buyers like to shop from businesses they know and trust. A free demo or trial of your products and services will give potential buyers a basic idea of your solutions and their benefits. Personalized discount offers for new and existing buyers can also help improve sales.

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B2B Top of Funnel How To Sales Qualified Lead 104

Sales Training Connection

JULY 29, 2011

Magazine article by Tim Donnelly: How to Sell Value Rather Than Price : Select target prospects wisely – Determine as early as possible if the prospect is simply one of those customers only concerned about negotiating the cheapest price. Unless you offer the lowest price these prospects are wastes of time.

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Negotiation Customer Service Sales Cycle Competition 65

No More Cold Calling

JULY 27, 2023

Clients Buy You There’s no denying that today’s buyers are armed with plenty of information, and this has certainly changed the dynamic of client relationships. Note: This article was originally published in Top Sales Magazine. An email won’t make that happen, but a trusted referral and a personal connection will.

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Decision Maker Referrals Face-to-face Social Media 156

Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Author: Mike Schultz, President, RAIN Group Breaking through and setting sales meetings with C-suite buyers is tough. In a recent RAIN Group Center for Sales Research report , we asked buyers how they prefer to be contacted by sellers and what influences their decision to connect with some sellers and not others. Pick up the Phone.

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Sales Meeting Meeting Gatekeeper ROI 185

Pointclear

APRIL 26, 2013

B2B marketing exec, Michael Brenner confirms that today’s B2B buyer is overwhelmed with the amount of product-centric content on the web. He shares eight steps to build a content hub that centers on providing useful information to your buyers. Via BtoB Magazine. Via B2B Marketing Insider.

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B2B Lead Rank Lead Scoring PointClear 185

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 7, 2023

For example, let’s say you have a print magazine. You can also launch a newsletter subscription for your magazine so readers can stay up to date. Identify Your Target Audience and Buyer Personas It is integral to figure out who you’re marketing your digital products to. Create a buyer persona using HubSpot’s free tool.

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Buyer Persona eBook How To Social Media 104

Pipeliner

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM. Building Trust and Understanding Buyer Motivations We also discussed the importance of building trust and understanding the motivations of each individual buyer. The Revenue Engine Approach Hello everyone! I’m John Golden, your host from Sales POP!

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Engineering Revenue Video Lead Rank 69

RAIN Group

OCTOBER 17, 2018

This piece originally appeared in the August 2018 edition of Independent Agent magazine and is reprinted here with permission. But today, buyers have more options than ever before, they're more educated, and the phone doesn't ring like it used to. Here are five ways to get started:

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Pipeline Meeting Referrals Education 93

Your Sales Management Guru

MARCH 24, 2015

The 10 Traits Buyers Seek in Sales Superstars. But few training programs address how buyers view salespeople as they’re presenting that information — knowledge that can be an equally powerful sales tool. Our research indicates that, from the buyer’s point of view, the best salespeople: 1. Make the buyer a hero.

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Buyer Journal ROI Training 40

Highspot

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Fortune Magazine, 100 Best Medium Workplaces. Fortune Magazine, Best Workplaces for Millennials. Fortune Magazine, Best Workplaces in Technology. Companies like Aetna, Siemens, Staples and Yahoo use Highspot to manage content, to train and coach sellers, and to engage buyers. PEOPLE , 100 Companies that Care.

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Revenue Hiring Journal Sales Enablement 52

Product Management University

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The B2B Product Manager Magazine October 2017 is now available. Why Salespeople Should Have More Business Conversations With Buyers. In this issue we discuss the value of listening as one of the most overlooked sales skills, and the value of business conversations. Product Usability & Its Impact on Revenue.

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Revenue Buyer B2B Conversion 40