The Pipeline

JULY 6, 2021

Sales like life is cyclical in many ways, some cycles help others may present headwinds. This regularity leads to people developing habits in response, action – reaction. One way to help buyers and you, is to leverage cycles, while changing the buyer’s and your own habits throughout the buying cycle.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 16, 2024

We spend 100’s of millions on SKO speakers, books, and training–all focused on doing the things that drive business, sales and marketing performance. For example, as sales people, we know–without a doubt that: We’ve got to prospect and fill our funnels. In fairness, we underestimate what it takes to change.

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The Pipeline

MARCH 3, 2020

Change is a constant , it’s all around us, and it’s hard; keeping up is a continual challenge. And while change does bring good, you know what they say about too much of a good thing? Yet we, pundits and leaders, ask people to take on more change every day. My job as a trainer is to drive change. By Tibor Shanto.

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Sales 2.0

MAY 29, 2020

Sometimes it takes a big kick in the pants to change people and this crisis has certainly been that for many of us. In the sales domain, this big change has accelerated the trend to digital selling. Much of this should have happened in the old world but many people did not change their habits. than before.

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SBI Growth

APRIL 6, 2017

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The Pipeline

MARCH 12, 2020

I talk a lot about habits, and how they make up 40% of your daily activities. To-do lists either allow you to point that 40% at things that get you ahead or trap you into repeating bad habits. I have found that progress and personal growth come when I make Change, the first item on my to-do list. First Bad Habit.

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The Pipeline

MARCH 12, 2021

Sales like most tribes being a bit more civil than antelopes, prefers the 80/20 rule, over herd mentality. I have always been fascinated by how willing sales types are to accept the 80/20. As has been the case through the ages (I’m old enough), sales leaders look for “solutions” to fix their problems. A Herd By Any Other Name.

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The Pipeline

JULY 27, 2021

You can try different techniques with new people, different people, even people who could change things. People are reluctant to try new things, but if you practice in a “safe” way, by fall, you can make it a habit. Of course, change requires measurement, review, and a plan for change. Prospecting Fundamentals.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 15, 2021

How companies connect with their customers in the new year will reflect the changes and shifts of the last two years. Companies that have paid attention to their clients' habits and reactions and that get more personal in their messaging as a result will perform better than competitors that do not.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JUNE 3, 2022

Someone once said, “First we form habits, and then they form us.”. And in sales, this is especially true. Here’s a quick example from a new client I’m working with now: At the end of speaking with current accounts, the habit of the sales team is to ask: “If you need anything, please give me a call…”. Get Access Today.

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The Pipeline

JANUARY 21, 2020

Everyone knows it takes 21 days to form new habits. Probably more accurate to develop good habits, as most people can take up bad habits in a heartbeat. In the end, it turns out to more a myth than reality making it perfect for a sales discussion, as there so many bad habits formed pundit propagated myths.

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Steven Rosen

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Rika Cuff, Senior Vice President of Scholastic and Champ Sales at Herff Jones. She delves into the crucial role of sales leadership in building a robust sales culture, emphasizing the power of recognition and addressing challenges in nurturing trust and consistency.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 6, 2024

All sellers want to hit their sales quotas but not everyone is successful. For many, it may come down to habits. Research from LinkedIn revealed that sellers who hit quota shared common habits. “We It’s no surprise that this habit pushes sellers to meet sales quotas. But they are doing themselves a big disservice.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 26, 2024

Most sales managers would like to do that. But since they can’t, the next best thing may be to reengineer your sales training program. How to Reengineer Your Sales Training Program Before you begin to adjust the details of your sales training initiatives, take time to study your rain makers. Here are the details.

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Grant Cardone

MARCH 20, 2024

Earlier this year, Target reported its first drop in sales in seven years. This was the result of controversy and changing consumer habits. The post Target Strikes Back at Declining Sales appeared first on Grant Cardone - 10X Your Business and Life. But, don’t count the big-box giant out yet.

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Janek Performance Group

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

What if everything we think we know about habits is wrong? We’ve heard that it takes “21 days to create a habit” and “10,000 hours to become an expert,” but what if it’s not a one-size-fits-all for habits? This article explores sales habits—the good, the bad, and the science.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 15, 2024

Thoughtfully calculated, well-executed prospecting is central to virtually every successful sales engagement. It sets a tone — giving you the momentum and perspective you need to lock in on viable sales opportunities and ensure the rest of your sales process goes as smoothly as possible.

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Sales 2.0

APRIL 23, 2020

Some firms sell products designed only for small businesses but many companies have products or services that can work for bigger companies but they have fallen into the habit of selling to smaller companies. Areas of change. If you are not selling to enterprise accounts today, you will need to make some changes to do so.

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Sales 2.0

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Despite all the digital changes in in sales and marketing, if you’re running a business and trying to use outbound to grow it, the money is still in the list. What are their vacation habits? Don’t let it melt 25-30% of employees change jobs annually, according to Pew Research.

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Sales Gravy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

They also discuss the importance of discipline and habits in maintaining success as a salesperson, especially when working from home. Finally, they touch on the rebirth of field sales and the importance of building strong relationships with leadership. Discipline and habits are also crucial for maintaining success as a modern seller.

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The Pipeline

JULY 7, 2020

Sales pundits love to talk about change, and there is no shortage of opportunity brought about by the changes we face today. But having been at the game for a while the one thing that never changes is the view and approach to incentive or commissions. If your goal is to change specific behaviour, pay for it.

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Steven Rosen

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Rika Cuff , Senior Vice President of Scholastic and Champ Sales at Herff Jones, discusses the importance of sales leadership in sales culture development. Rika’s insights provide valuable lessons for sales leaders looking to create a positive and motivating team environment. Recognition goes a long way.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 26, 2021

I remember working with someone who had a habit of asking that seemed out of place but were in fact right on target. In casual conversation about your pipeline, he would learn the average length of your sales cycle. Even if we assume they do; it does not change the fact that you can’t three months into a two-month bag.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 31, 2021

While the calendar may not agree, Labor Day, from a sales standpoint, is the end of Summer. But when everything has changed, as it has over the past 18 moths or so, you need to lead with change. While change is good, changing just for the sake of it is not. Why not extend that to sales communication.

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Sales 2.0

OCTOBER 25, 2021

If you know someone that runs a business with a sales team, or they lead the charge themselves, have them take a look at the areas below for ways they can increase their sales. Improving even one of these areas could take their sales to the next level. Sales process efficiency. Sales time sucks. Sales management.

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Sales 2.0

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

From everything I’ve seen, if you want to outperform in sales in the long run, you need to build your own network of people that know, like and trust you. We need to make it a habit. If you want a method for developing new habits, I recommend reading the book The One Thing and learning about the “66-day challenge.”.

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Engage Selling

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Having long studied the habits of top-ranked sellers and the changing nature of the marketplace, I’ve seen a steady shift in the power in buyer-seller relationships.

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The Pipeline

MAY 11, 2021

We all accept that sales is about taking a fact and giving it possibilities; but all within reason. Changing a habit, which is what you want the prospect to do, is not easy, but can be modeled. If you started selling objectives and outcomes rather than your product, you may find a more willing partner.

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The Pipeline

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While this time of year is great to unplug, there are some habits we can work on while celebrating. I say not unique, because sales pros are always looking to the past to execute here and now. Change requires understanding, understanding is a result of learning, from books, others, or life.

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Sales 2.0

MAY 1, 2020

Selling to enterprise accounts needs to be a habit, like eating well or working out, you need to make it part of your DNA. If you don’t make this a habit you may just keep snapping up the small fry that come to you more easily. Getting in is not easy, but the payoff can career and company-changing. It can be frustrating.

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The Pipeline

JULY 7, 2021

Want to split a room of salespeople, just ask if “sales is a numbers game or not?” Full disclosure, I came from the sales is a numbers game camp. While it is safe to say I have evolved, I have not abandoned my “sales is a numbers game” friends. But as is the case when we evolve, one can emerge with a third, better alternative.

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SalesFuel

MAY 24, 2024

Your client needs to practice social media targeting if they want to boost their sales. 48% expect their household finances to improve within the next year, while 27% expect no change. Photo by: Chewy SalesFuel - Sales Credibility | Sales Research | Sales Hiring | Sales Management | Sales Enablement

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Steven Rosen

MARCH 23, 2022

Sales coaching is the No. 1 management activity that drives sales performance. Do You Want To Increase Sales Performance? Transforming your managers from good to great coaches can dramatically impact sales. Transforming your managers from good to great coaches can dramatically impact sales.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

For the most part these are aimed at front line sales people, and the better ones offer choices that make sense year-round even if initially implemented in Q4. Say you want a rep to develop a habit, any of the above, we’ll pick prospecting prep. You know, they know, you talk about it in the usual terms, but nothing changes.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

While the exact number may vary, people in sales continue to accept the false assertion of an 80/20 world. This piece does not set out to change the concept, life will do that, but to explore the 20%. While there is not one thing, no holy grail, there are consistent habits. By Tibor Shanto. Where The Buyer Is At.

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The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Sales is an emotional game, especially if you are selling to people in status quo. For all the wrong reasons salespeople tend to get emotional during a sale. As a result, people give up to easy on achieving their next plateau, and double down on old habits. Professional Distance.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Read it: So It’s Your First Day as the Chief Marketing Officer… Identify what isn’t working and make changes. Breaking old habits is hard. A fearless CMO has the courage to honestly assess what’s working and what isn’t, and make changes where needed. Is there a particular person driving these habits?

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