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Reflections on 2013: Social Proof, Quota Killers, Failing CRM, and Recommendations

SBI

The more elaborate “magical” tricks make use of smoke and mirrors not unlike how some people construct forecasts. Your prospects can’t be sure whether they’re the only sap that’s accepted your phone call, or signed up for a trial. Decision-makers are under pressure and short on patience. We live in a scary time.

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PODCAST 154: Guided Selling with Neil Ringers

Sales Hacker

We have relationships with the biggest CRM companies: Oracle CX, SAP CRM, Microsoft Dynamics and Salesforce (95% of our marketplace). You get limited time with decision-makers, influencers, and the people who sign off on this. Our expertise in email, calendar synchronization has led us to the guided selling and engagement space.

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What Is Enterprise OEM Software Licensing?

Sales Hacker

Product management, engineering, customer success, sales, and marketing groups will weigh in on the decision-making process. The decision to move forward is considered strategic because OEM partnerships can have a wide-ranging impact across an organization. Here are a few examples with links to provide some more context: ARRIA NLG.