Marc Wayshak

MAY 25, 2022

If so, you might often find yourself thinking, “I feel like with just a couple of small tweaks, we could be making so many more sales…”. One of the most common questions I get from sales managers is, “How can I make some small changes that will allow my sales team to sell significantly more?”. Scalable offering.

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Braveheart Sales

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

It’s then that It struck me – many sales managers could learn something from this mama deer. Managing Sales in a Deer-like Way. What do deer have to do with managing sales you might ask? In a sales meeting, allow the salesperson to do their thing. Just refrain from taking over in the call.

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Pipeliner

MARCH 30, 2018

Frequently I am asked by management teams to attend their sales meetings, to give feedback, and to participate in how my customers are developing their revenue engines. These meetings are often designed around team building events on a beach or at a resort with a golf course. Some are both (my favorites, indeed).

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The Brooks Group

AUGUST 23, 2017

The annual sales meeting is a crucial part of setting the tone for the upcoming year with your sales team. If you’re intentional about the planning of your annual sales meeting, your salespeople will be more engaged and will walk away prepared to hit their goals in the New Year. Get Input from Your Sales Team.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Now that most sellers are virtual, sales leaders should consider incorporating some of the following activities into their 2021 plans: Host engaging, inspirational speakers at all-hands meetings or virtual kickoffs. Show prerecorded videos during virtual sales meetings highlighting top performers and organizational successes.

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

A new research study unlocks the key to using social media for sales. Is it just another term to check off your buzzword bingo card at the next sales meeting you attend? Digital conversations often take longer and become far more complicated than a simple phone call. PowerPoint is Killing Your Sales Presentation.

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Your Sales Management Guru

JANUARY 21, 2013

Sales Leadership: Bringing a Sharp Focus to Your. Sales Meetings. more on that later), in both environments I have begun to revert to a similar sales management technique to achieve the desired results. Its fundamentals-back to basics; salespeople pay attention to what sales management pays attention too.

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Your Sales Management Guru

JUNE 10, 2014

The First Time Sales Manager. I can remember…those first 6 months as a new sales manager was a challenge! I had taken over from two previous sales managers who were now reporting to me and three other salespeople for a total of five on my team. So what can a first time sales manager to do?

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DiscoverOrg Sales

OCTOBER 14, 2016

We have a soft spot for sales reps at DiscoverOrg because we sell too. Take a break from the cold calling and writing emails, and enjoy some light-hearted empathy to get through the day. You got into Sales because you thought it would be easy. You spend all day on the phones cold calling prospects.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 4, 2017

Key to the success of sales team communication at Lawson Products is always ensuring that sales management is aware of communication going to their teams. If it’s a change, requires action or will generate a lot of questions, we provide sales management with extra information or tools to respond appropriately.

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Allego

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Only 46% of those surveyed by HBR said their managers delivered on their expectations for feedback. There’s a disconnect between what sales managers say they’re providing in terms of coaching and what sales reps say they’re receiving,” said Richard Smith, VP of Sales at Allego. But there’s a problem.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

OCTOBER 19, 2011

It remains an enigma to me that more salespeople don’t use it to replace the cold call (which ain’t no fun). If you network smart, it’s the easiest way to make sales contacts. Hot sales contacts. Target the people you want to meet. Categorize them on the back of their card as soon as you get it. (A.

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SalesforLife

AUGUST 12, 2019

Here at Sales For Life, we create coaching guides that include three components: a) Leaders: What do coaches (your front line sales managers and/or sales enablement leaders) look for using green flags and red flags? c) Support: How does Marketing and/or Operations enhance the digital selling experience for the sales team?

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Jeffrey Gitomer

AUGUST 10, 2011

Use a worn out sales technique? Offer to call back or come back in a few days? Sales Management. Sales Videos. Dont let your next sales meeting suck! For all requests and questions, including reprint permission, please call 704/333-1112 or email us. ” RATS! Say something?

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Zendesk Sell

JULY 2, 2019

Measuring salesman productivity has always been an important activity for sales managers. Now that businesses are more data-driven, it is even more crucial for every sales team to have effective productivity tracking practices. Productivity measures: Track calls, emails, and meeting metrics in your CRM.

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The Brooks Group

DECEMBER 17, 2012

If you're like a lot of sales managers, there's a chance that -- at some point in your sales management career -- you have stared at a room full of reps who stared back at you with boredom, disinterest, or resistance. If they’re in a meeting, they realize they're not making money. Sales Meetings

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Gong.io

AUGUST 15, 2018

Inbound leads were passed to his SDR team, responsible for scheduling a meeting with an account executive. But the rate of converting these leads into sales meetings was low. AEs were responsible for conducting sales meetings and marshaling deals through the rest of the sales process. The Turning Point.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

But, they are also crucial for long-term sales success and for bigger, more lucrative deals. Many reps avoid C-level sales and many others do not approach it correctly. Consider these findings from Forrester Research: Eight out of 10 executives say sales meetings are a waste of time. It’s all about the presentation.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Sales managers often motivate their reps with SPIFFs and sales contests that award cash prizes. This is a tried and true sales motivation strategy, and monetary rewards generally produce results. However, they don't really motivate the entire sales force -- only the top performers likely to win. Bring in clients.

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Mindtickle

APRIL 9, 2024

Inside sales teams leverage technology to connect and engage with prospects. Some methods inside sales reps use to engage with prospects include: Phone calls Video conferencing Email Social media Other online channels Conversely, outside sales reps rely on face-to-face conversations. Often, these are enterprise accounts.

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Janek Performance Group

AUGUST 13, 2022

version of virtual selling that you can apply immediately to create a better virtual sales meeting. The trigger for this article was brought about by a recent virtual sales call I had with a salesperson. Additionally, they have a wider field of view, which improves the feel of the virtual sales meeting.

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 9, 2018

So many salespeople miss out on revenue and potential deals because they don’t plan for their sales calls. Learn why this is such a crucial part of being in the sales profession, and get actionable insights to make planning a part of your daily routine. Importance of Sales Call Planning: If you fail to plan, plan to fail.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Welcome to the Sales Hacker podcast. It’s a sales meeting platform company that’s custom-built and dedicated for the salesperson. We’re excited to announce that their annual series Unleashed Summit Series is back this year. Over Zoom or Google Meet there’s this technical interface.

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The Pipeline

APRIL 1, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Stored in Attitude , Cold calling , Communication , Guest Post , Productivity , Prospecting , Sales Strategy , Sales Technique , Voice mail , execution. It appears the running average today is that somewhere between 75 & 90 percent of calls end up going to voicemail.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

MAY 27, 2011

Or did you continue to encourage – continue to cheer them on until they finally took those first steps – and then celebrate with hugs, kisses, photographs, and phone call to anyone or everyone who would listen? Especially in a sales environment where the defaults tend to be the opposite. Get Sales Blog Updates.

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The Sales Hunter

MARCH 18, 2012

Guest post Monday and we have Ken Thoreson of Acumen Management Group sharing why it is so important to be prepared for that important sales call. As a rookie salesperson, I learned that when it comes to making sales calls, it’s best to follow the Boy Scout motto: Be prepared. Acumen Management Group Ltd.

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Igniting Sales Transformation

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

It could be a marketing interaction, and more often, that first touch starts with someone on the front lines of your sales organization. That touch could be a phone call, email, an in-person meeting at a business event or a LinkedIn connection request. Which brings me back to the sales force.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 8, 2022

So, if your sales manager has informed you a price increase is on the horizon; this article will outline what account executives can do to minimize the impact and retain your clients. Manage Your Emotions. First, it will reflect poorly with your sales manager and could impact how your organization perceives you.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 10, 2011

As a result many reps have developed the habit of having a next step strategy ( or two ) going into any sales meeting. They go through the meeting, executing their plan, and moving towards their next step or advance. A Random Walk Up Sales Street. Cold calling. EDGE Sales Process. Sales Bloggers Union.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 5, 2011

It allows you to make contact notes, set reminders to follow up, and track phone calls and meetings. Everything can sync back to your calendar and/or email to help keep you organized. Because Soonr operates in the cloud, any changes made from your mobile device are automatically saved and synced back to your desktop.

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The Pipeline

JANUARY 27, 2012

Stored in Attitude , Budget , Communication , EDGE Sales Process , Gap Selling , Interactive Selling , Listening , Negotiations , Objection Handling , Price , Questions , Sales Strategy , Sell Better , qualifying. A Random Walk Up Sales Street. Cold calling. EDGE Sales Process. Random Walk Down Sales Street.

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The Pipeline

APRIL 29, 2011

I’m going to debunk the myth that sheer activity is the ONLY thing that matters along with two other myths that hold you back from getting more clients. 3 Sales Lead Generation Myths That Will Hold You Back From Closing More Sales. Myth #1 Sheer Activity is the Only Thing That Matters in Sales. Myth #2 Sales 2.0

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Your Sales Management Guru

AUGUST 18, 2014

Sales Leadership: Don’t over complicate it…. While I was observing a sales meeting at a client’s site, (they were following our template/agenda for the meeting) when the president who is active in this meeting brought up a topic that took them down the rat hole. Acumen Management Group Ltd.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

APRIL 19, 2011

Filed Under: Attitude , Generating Referrals , My Books , Presenting , Sales , Success Tagged With: attitude training , business social media , corporate sales training , establishing trust , gitomer , how to sell , Jeffrey gitomer , jefrrey gitomer , persuasion , presenting , sales presentations , sales skills , selling with social media.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 3, 2011

I recently called them to complain about consistent outages and slow service, something others in my area have also complained about. Throughout the call their rep kept apologising, I don’t know why, being sorry won’t resolve the issue, and I doubt that she personally came to my house and disconnected or throttled the service.

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Close.io

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Between running a team and sitting in six different meetings a day, I simply don’t have time to answer 50 calls and 25 emails from people I already know are trying to sell me something. I even pay for a service to screen calls before they get to me. I’m too busy. Then you’ve got my undivided attention. Wrapping up.

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Crunchbase

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Data needs to be readily available to use for prospecting , sales calls and to see how sales reps are measuring against their goals. In fact, implementing a data-driven sales approach can make a business 6 percent more profitable than their competitors. With data, the days of spending eight hours cold calling are over.

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