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Three Recent Hurricanes Show the Path to More Effective Selling

Understanding the Sales Force

Similar to the 2023 hurricanes, B2B salespeople take one of five paths: They reach out directly to the Decision Maker They settle for someone who reports directly to the Decision Maker They settle for someone who has influence over the Decision Maker They call on Procurement They call on a business user.

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7 Ways to Align Marketing and Sales Teams

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The disconnect between marketing and sales is an age-old story. Research shows that 90 percent of sales and marketing professionals believe their strategy, processes, content, and culture are not aligned. This has major consequences for both the marketing team and their sales counterparts. “If Let’s dive in. Let’s dive in.

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Ideas for Creating A Successful Business Fleet

Smooth Sale

It can be challenging to determine which vehicle will be right for you, so it’s best to call in an expert or, at the very least, research online advice plus weigh the pros and cons of the recommendations that catch your attention. Give yourself a pat on the back for moving past the unnecessary stress. How Many Cars Do You Need?

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Here are the 7 BEST Data-Backed Sales Tips of 2019

Gong.io

Some of those results are Gong’s articles, and what sets them apart is our focus on data-backed sales tips. So when we share an article that includes the “7 best data-backed sales tips,” we mean business. That’s everything captured using Gong during web conference meetings, phone calls, and emails. Car insurance?

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Keeping Remote Sales Teams Productive

Sales and Marketing Management

The use of Zoom and other face-to-face applications to carry out sales calls instead of doing them in person is the new normal. And leaders need to clearly demonstrate best practices to their teams so that they enter virtual sales calls as prepared as possible. One key is to schedule calls to prospects when they are free to talk.

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Do You Bring Negotiations to Successful Conclusions?

Smooth Sale

Upon receiving a call, the person on the other end ranted and trashed my seeming tactics. Suddenly, he ended the call. I sold long-term care insurance long ago, and people told me then that the new concept was ridiculous. However, the irony came decades later when the same people purchased the insurance at a much higher rate.

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7 Tips for New Work-from-Home Entrepreneurs 

Pipeliner

If possible, use a dedicated room for your office so you can close a door when you need to focus and take calls. Set up your workspace with a comfortable chair that you can adjust for height and back support. Your rent, renters insurance, and utilities are examples of indirect expenses for renters. Purchase the right insurance.