Sales 2.0

JULY 8, 2022

This post describes a framework that I have found over the last two decades can really change the math on prospecting. Now look a little more closely at your clients and think about the types of people that buy from you. Humans, aka your prospects, don’t care about?your?problems Your prospect decides to do?

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 14, 2021

Then hit that oh-so-important MUTE button, and let your prospect tell you how to sell them. You’ll be amazed at what you hear—and how much further you can take your prospects…. ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! The post One Great Close You Should Be Using appeared first on Mr. Inside Sales. Get Access Today.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

From the time of the first salesperson, sales leaders have been trying to figure out how to get their teams to prospect. In a recent survey, 42% of sales and corporate leaders identified prospecting as a skills gap in their organizations. How do sales leaders create and balance the core element of a fine-tunes prospecting machine?

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 10, 2018

Learn about successful inside sales force management closing strategy, process techniques, training ideas, prospecting tools and best practices for managers and representatives. The post Inside Sales Force Management Closing Techniques & Training Ideas appeared first on Mr. Inside Sales.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 6, 2021

ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! If your team is struggling with call reluctance and is tired of the endless rejection they face, then get instant access to our On Demand training today. The post Two Simple Words to Open More Doors—and Close More Sales appeared first on Mr. Inside Sales. Get Access Today.

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Mr. Inside Sales

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Wondering if the prospect is sold and/or what they’re going to do next? Remember: You can’t close an unqualified lead. Try this today and this week during the beginning of your demos and listen to how your prospects respond. ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! Get Access Today.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 22, 2019

How many tie-downs and trial closes do you or your team use during their presentations? What’s a trial close?” They get the prospect on the phone, go through a PowerPoint slide presentation, drone on and on for a half hour or more, rarely checking in their prospect—and if they do, it’s a weak, “does that make sense?”

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Allego

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Since then, rivals Google and Microsoft have poured billions (with a B) of dollars into generative AI tools, with mixed results. AI tools such as ChatGPT have many potential applications in sales , from creating marketing content to predicting customer behavior. How many new AI tools are there? How do you even use these things?

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Leveraging technology, social selling , and sales prospecting tools has ushered in a new era for anyone pursuing a career in sales. Buyer behavior and selling motion are completely in sync and it is through correct B2B prospecting that we can succeed in this always-evolving field. What is Sales Prospecting?

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 17, 2024

What’s the number one blow off prospects use these days? Not only is it hard to get prospects back on the phone, when you do, you usually lead off with the ineffective opening line of: “Did you have a chance to review that email I sent you?” And then when a prospect blows you off with, “Can you email that to me?”

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

And today, I have an easy way for you and your team to do that: Get access to the Best Inside Sales Training available anywhere and save 20% for the first time ever! If you’ve been thinking of getting inside sales training from the company the AA-ISP calls, “Best Service Provider of 2020,” then NOW is the time to get it!

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 1, 2019

I was onsite training in Montreal , Canada last week—a software company, hi everyone! and one of the sales reps brought up today’s quote as we were reviewing calls during the training. What was blatantly missing was any kind of a close attempt! Ask yourself: How many closing attempts do you or your team make at the end?

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 7, 2020

This week, I listened to a closing call from one of their reps, and here is how the prospect opened the call: Prospect: “Let me just tell you upfront that we’re looking at a lot of different options right now of which yours is just one…”. Here’s what I teach: Prospects have all the answers. Take what a prospect gives you.

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Anthony Cole Training

APRIL 22, 2021

Sometimes, even with the influx of technology and communication tools, it is easy to misinterpret what a prospect, or salesperson, says. In business, especially in sales; delays, misunderstandings, and communication can go awry. So, how do we make these communication lines more efficient?

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Mr. Inside Sales

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Wondered not only if the prospect was going to move forward, but also what it would take and how long that might take? Let’s review briefly: We all know that “you can’t close an unqualified lead.” Let’s review briefly: We all know that “you can’t close an unqualified lead.” Upcoming Schedule.

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 16, 2019

And it starts when prospects begin asking for a lower price or a “deal,” or for a reference before committing, or for a free trial to demo services or products. If you’ve done this yourself, then you know all too well the sickening feeling of “giving away the store” only to have the prospect then refuse to do business with you.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 10, 2024

In the competitive landscape of B2B sales, effectively qualifying prospects is paramount. There, we looked at key indicators to assess before passing prospects to sales. Now, we’ll go further and explore strategies and best practices for improving prospect qualification. And, if so, is the prospect worth your time and effort?

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Mr. Inside Sales

OCTOBER 25, 2019

call to prospects whom you’ve already pitched? Why not lead your prospect into the sale by referring back to the benefits he or she is going to get by working with you? Try this: “{Prospect}, great speaking with you again. Prospect}, I’ve been excited to get back to you today. How do you open your 2 nd or 3 rd.

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Mindtickle

APRIL 23, 2024

Even the most seasoned sales reps need proper training to be effective sales managers. When it comes to sales management training, you may have questions like: What is it? Read on as we answer these and other key questions about the role of sales management training in driving sales excellence. What is sales management training?

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 2, 2024

Mistake Number Two: Talking past the close. What this tells the hiring manager is that you’re likely to “talk past the close” when on the phone with a prospect! ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! This will create intrigue and allow you a chance to explain yourself. And you’d better have a good explanation!)

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Highspot

MARCH 26, 2024

Whether you’re launching a new product, implementing new sales strategies, or upskilling your team, sales training and coaching will always be of utmost importance. However, traditional coaching and training methods tend to fall flat because they take a one-size fits all approach that doesn’t fit the needs of each individual rep.

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The Digital Sales Institute

MARCH 12, 2024

A guide to closing sales with ABC, or “Always Be Closing,” is a learning journey for salespeople looking to improve their sales performance, or “Return on Sales Effort (ROSE). Closing sales is about consistently moving customers towards a desired action or outcome. What does ABC, or ‘Always Be Closing’ really mean?

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Mindtickle

MARCH 11, 2022

A 2021 study by Gartner found that 88% of CSOs have already invested in, or are considering investing in AI tools and technologies for their sales teams. If your team isn’t already using AI tools, they risk being left behind. Sales teams use AI tools in different ways, like: Improving lead prioritization based on sales interactions.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 30, 2023

Problem: Salespeople talk too much when they finally get a prospect on the phone. They talk over their prospects and generally learn very little about what it takes to close a sale. Compare that with your own close rate or your team’s closing percentages. ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS!

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Alice Heiman

MARCH 7, 2023

If a referral closes up to 70% of the time, why are we spending most of our effort on strategies that close less than 1% of the time?! For the first movers, these strategies worked especially in combination with an SDR and AE funnel, where gated content is used to capture prospect contact data.

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DocSend

MAY 17, 2022

At a high-level, a sales enablement tool can do two things: help teach your sales team how to sell and enable their ability to sell by providing training, documents, and guidance. Essentially, sales enablement tools serve as a teaching aid or a repository for critical information that sales reps need to do their job.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

People are quick to point out the number of new sales tools created by advances in technology; however, all of this is just noise. This is where prospecting has to come in. I want you to be successful, so my last 10 truths are to help you have success in your prospecting. Truths 11-20: Your Prospecting Plan.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

This makes B2B sales training more important than ever. A well-designed program, paired with a robust training software , will empower your sales reps with the knowledge they need to deliver value and close more deals. What Is B2B Sales Training? Each stage requires specific selling skills to satisfy prospect needs.

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Vengreso

MAY 28, 2020

Think about this scenario: Your organization is ready to invest (or renew) hundreds of thousands of dollars (or perhaps millions) in your sales technology stack and tools for your team, but the executives and the finance department want you to calculate the ROI to justify the expense of each tool. How quickly will the company see ROI?

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 1, 2019

Better training = more sales. Starting on Tuesday, May 21 st , we’re launching our powerful, 7-week Online Inside Sales Training! This training will literally change your company and your life. Here’s why: This is the best, award winning inside sales training you can get—anywhere! And, this training is affordable!

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SalesFuel

MARCH 19, 2024

Organizations spend billions on B2B sales training every year. Despite the heavy investment in training, some businesses won’t benefit as much as they should. What The B2B Sales Training Program Should Include The average organization spends $1,200 a year on professional development per employee.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 18, 2018

Email Closing Lines. The recency effect might not be too helpful at the grocery store, but it definitely works in your favor when emailing prospects. If you write powerful sales email closing lines, the recency effect will amplify its impact. Email Closing Statements. Email Closing Statements. I love ramen as well.

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SalesFuel

APRIL 16, 2024

And they may also realize that sales training only goes so far in generating higher success rates. The average sales organization publishes continuous content updates to reinforce training. Interestingly, Mindtickle reports, around 80% of new training content sees only a 30% engagement rate.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Understanding the Relevance of AI Tools for Sales in the Context of Small Businesses There’s no denying that artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing sales tools, particularly for small businesses. These aren’t just daydreams – they’re tangible opportunities readily available with AI tools for sales.

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Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

There are certain strategies that many successful salespeople use to move the sales process forward and close more deals. 7 Sales Negotiation Strategies to Close More Deals Sales Negotiating Training Example Sales Negotiating Training Program Work With Sales Enablement to Provide Negotiation Materials and Training What is Sales Negotiation?

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Are you grappling with the challenge of finding the right prospects for your business? In this insightful blog post, we will delve into the world of prospecting, account selection, and the transformative impact of data-driven strategies. To truly capitalize on the insights gained, businesses must invest in training and enablement.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 22, 2019

Whether it’s nervousness, fear, inexperience, or just the conviction that if they stop talking the prospect will say “Not interested” and hang up, it doesn’t matter. If you listen to calls from your sales reps, you’ll find that they simply talk past the close. They talk over their prospects. And then they talk some more….

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