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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The Sales Hunter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

How do I Overcome my Lack of Confidence When Prospecting: It’s sad to say, but this situation is a major issue and one of the biggest reasons why there’s such a high turnover in sales. Sales is merely a mind game. Also, sales is a team sport; it’s not a solo activity.

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Keith Rosen

AUGUST 24, 2020

Join me in this three part development series for the NBA and WNBA salespeople and managers. Keith Rosen · TMBO Talks – A Conversation With Keith Rosen On Sales Leadership Coaching with the NBA & WNBA – Pt 1. In business, just like in sports, unconditional support, care, training, and coaching NEVER stop!

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Vengreso

JANUARY 13, 2023

Because I interview some of the world’s top influencers and authors, I knew I had to come up with a resource list of the best sales books for 2023. Which are the sales books that will help sales professionals have more conversations and close more sales in 2023? See @M_3Jr's top #sales picks here!

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Sales Training Connection

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Sales managers. There’s little doubt that sales managers are the pivotal job for creating a superior sales team. And, a critical responsibility for the sales manager is coaching. Most people agree that sales coaching is important and can make a difference. ©2013 Sales Momentum, LLC.

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Sales Training Connection

JANUARY 13, 2014

Sales managers – be nimble! The article by Adam Bryant, the NY Times columnist and author of Quick and Nimble , shared 6 pieces of advice for managers developing that ever-desired characteristic – nimbleness. We know successful front-line sales managers adopt this principle – they act as filters, not funnels.

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Sales Training Connection

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Regardless of the specific nature or cause of the failure, the impact is the same – the sales rep seeks to minimize risk and avoid future situations of a like kind. No sports team is going to consistently win championships without a great coach and the same is true for sales teams. ©2012 Sales Horizons, LLC.

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Sales Training Connection

JANUARY 9, 2015

So we thought it would be a good time to see if there were lessons to be learned for those of us in the world of sales. Sure enough there was an interesting point about coaching introduced by Tom Pelissero in the USA Today sport section last month. ©2015 Sales Momentum, LLC.

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MTD Sales Training

JUNE 22, 2018

When sales managers have opportunities to develop their sales team, it’s something they should throw their whole time and attention at, as they seldom have the chance to get out of the fire-fighting mode and spend time working on. So what are some ways to ensure success in this important part of the sales manager role?

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Bernadette McClelland

OCTOBER 3, 2019

For Salespeople, that behaviour is Responsibility , and to complete the equation, for the Sales Manager it is Accountability. In other words, 94% of elite salespeople don’t make any excuses or blame, compared to those 20% who, perhaps, shouldn’t be in sales. . Both in equal doses! Responsibility and accountability!

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Pipeliner

JULY 22, 2021

To start this playbook conversation, let’s build our understanding through one of our favorite methods – the sports analogy. I wrote an article a while back comparing sales playbooks to soccer corner kicks. In a sport with very few settled situations, they present unique opportunities for strategy. “A

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

And when you have hundreds of customers reaching that 11 month mark, you’ll be happy you have a sales dialer. Improved Conversions. Think of a sales dialer as your reminder to call back all of those leads that never got back to you. How Does Engage’s Sale Dialer Improve Sales Productivity?

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 22, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan This is the 8th article in a January series on the Architecture of the Sales Force. Here are the others: Organic Sales Growth and Its Impact on Sales Architecture. Overlooked Conversation Between Sales Managers and Salespeople.

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Because I interview some of the world’s top influencers and authors, I knew I had to come up with a resource list of the best Sales books for 2019. Which are the Sales books that will help you create more conversations and close more sales in 2019? That’s how I created The Best Sales Books list of 2019.

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Sales Training Connection

MARCH 9, 2015

There’s little doubt that sales managers are the pivotal job for creating a superior sales team. And, a critical responsibility for the sales manager is coaching. Most people agree that sales coaching is important and can make a difference. ©2015 Sales Momentum, LLC. So how do we avoid this trap?

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BrainShark

JULY 4, 2023

Research firm CSO Insights offers a more formal definition: “Sales coaching is a leadership skill that develops each salesperson’s full potential. ” Coaching is often led by sales managers and facilitated by sales enablement professionals. Why is sales coaching important?

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Zoominfo

APRIL 19, 2023

It’s true that most sales professionals improve with experience, but if you can provide feedback and personalized goals, it’s possible to accelerate the learning process and get your sellers engaging with prospects faster. This is the time-tested practice of sales coaching. As a sales coach, you can change that.

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Costello

JULY 26, 2018

This latest installment of People > Processes follows the previous posts by featuring a sales leadership success story. Throughout the series, we’ve talked to nearly a dozen sales pros. In every conversation, we’ve heard stories about how understanding others is the first step toward building productive customer relationships.

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Showpad

AUGUST 23, 2018

Sales managers at any organization are in a position to guide and motivate those they lead, similar to the coach of a sports team. So it would make sense to give managers the proper training for sales coaching, right? Training Sales Managers to Coach.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Before jumping the gun and hiring a seasoned veteran or promoting a rep from your (relatively) green team to Sales Manager, you should consider a middle ground: a team lead role for the inbound crew. But we have to warn you, there are sales leaders who will advise otherwise. Are There Risks Associated with A Team Lead Role?

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Pipeliner

AUGUST 25, 2019

One of the Fox Sports broadcast crews which consisted of ex-players dissected a pivotal corner kick from the standpoint of the playbooks of both the offense and the defense. Since we’re all not aficionados of the sport, let’s first consider the value of a corner kick.

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Score More Sales

JUNE 9, 2014

Have you ever been to a sports event where the hometown fans “boo” one of its own players? By the same token, a sales manager is one of the sales professional’s top customers – if not THE top customer. Help your sales manager do their job by getting them what they ask for in a timely manner.

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Keith Rosen

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Ever see a coach at a sporting event run onto the field to play for their players? Then why are managers so quick to take OWNERSHIP of their team’s problems by telling them what to do? YOU CAN’T SCALE DEPENDENCY!

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Before jumping the gun and hiring a seasoned veteran or promoting a rep from your (relatively) green team to sales manager, you should consider a middle ground: a team lead role for the inbound crew. But we have to warn you, there are sales leaders who will advise otherwise. Are there risks associated with a team lead role?

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Sales Training Connection

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Yet, how does a company effectively, efficiently, and affordably develop and sustain a high performance sales team? Over the years we have written a lot about two obvious initiatives that a companies must get right as starters – sales training and front-line sales management coaching. Sport examples are legendary.

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Sell Integrity

JUNE 14, 2021

Whether in sports, in sales or in life, a great coach helps people reach their full potential. Particularly when it comes to sales, coaches help reps move past their mental boundaries and perform at higher levels than they even realized were possible for them. Start a sales coaching trend now. Communicate your intentions.

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Chorus.ai

JULY 16, 2020

Golden 1 Center is reputed to be the world’s most technologically-advanced and sustainable sports and entertainment arena. The adoption was led by Inside Sales Manager, Matthew Johnson, who has been with the Kings organization for nine years. We then designate sales managers to develop a curriculum based on that feedback.

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

But we’ve lost the art of conversation. It’s become acceptable in some circles to answer the phone, check sports scores, or post on social media while at dinner. What happened to actually connecting with people, enjoying conversations, looking others in the eye, exchanging ideas, or even flirting?

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Mindtickle

JUNE 29, 2021

That being said, role-play is traditionally considered a team sport. This role-play sales training is especially valuable for those transitioning from field sales to inside sales. This type of role-play scenario allows reps to practice sales conversations remotely with other team members or their managers.

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BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Convenience, and with over 2,000,000 podcasts there is a treasure trove of choices, giving listeners easy access to engaging shows that cover every topic imaginable – from sports and crime thrillers to business and comedy. The sales world is no exception. The Brutal Truth About Sales & Selling. The Sales Influence Podcast.

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Sales Training Connection

OCTOBER 15, 2012

It’s easily observable in sports and sales. Let’s take a look at some specific behaviors and then explore how to leverage initial success to achieve future wins in sales. Rosabeth Moss Kanter provides some insights in her book Confidence , where she explores the behavior of winners in the world of sports.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

And when you have hundreds of customers reaching that 11 month mark, you’ll be happy you have a sales dialer. Improved Conversions You know that text you keep meaning to respond to? Think of a sales dialer as your reminder to call back all of those leads that never got back to you. Either way, it’s time for you to reach out.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 19, 2015

Your birthday, favorite sports team, or hometown could help you seal the deal. This automatically opens up conversations about where we were born, what years we were born (not telling mine), and how we got from our birthplaces to where we are now. My birthday is January 19. When is yours?

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 1, 2020

So when your sales team unexpectedly and hastily goes remote… well, that’s even harder. One of the biggest challenges sales managers face? Especially if you’re a manager who wasn’t prepared for the remote shift, it can feel like you’re suddenly wearing blinders. Every sales manager has a unique coaching style.

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Pointclear

JANUARY 31, 2013

As publisher of TeleSmart’s “Trend Report,” Josiane has spent most of the last decade tracking the biggest challenges that sales leaders face each year. Below, you can read highlights from our discussion or use the links to start the video from different parts of the conversation. Millennial Talent 2.0 is Here to Stay.

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Keith Rosen

MAY 20, 2011

This positions the conversation in the most engaging way possible and what they would want to hear most – something beneficial for them! Notice, there’s no hidden agenda the manager wove in this statement, which could sound like, “What I want for you is to make your number this quarter and have a job next month!

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SalesLoft

JULY 28, 2023

Your highest performing sales rep may not be the best choice for a sales manager — at least, not without some additional training and support. Oddly enough, the exact qualities that make someone a phenomenal sales rep may make them a terrible leader. Service-oriented leadership Sales is a team sport.

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