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3 Reasons Why Your Sales Team Isn't Generating More Leads (And How to Fix It)

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Matthew Sunshine More than 40 percent of salespeople claim that lead prospecting is often more difficult than qualifying and closing the actual deal. This could be why so many salespeople struggle with lead generation and instead spend much of their time on current business. Don't be like those companies.

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A Guide to Building a Referral Network for Your SMB

Act!

A strong referral network helps fill your sales pipeline with high-quality leads in your target market who are interested in purchasing from you. It can also help you close sales faster and build a loyal customer base. Otherwise, even the most tempting incentives will fail to generate referrals.

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How Sales and Marketing Can Collaborate (+Expert Tips)

Hubspot Sales

Marketing and sales teams rely heavily on one another to drive business. After all, it’s the marketing department that generates leads, and the sales team that converts those leads to paying customers. Sales collaboration dramatically improves results, but bringing it to fruition can be more complex than it sounds.

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How to Lead a Sales Team: 14 Key Tips to Help New Managers Thrive

Hubspot Sales

Even the most seasoned, effective salespeople can struggle when hashing out how to lead a sales team. Taking the reins doesn't come naturally to everyone, and even born leaders might need a little guidance when transitioning into a sales management role. That starts with you being involved and thoughtful in the hiring process.

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Effective Guide: How to Get Life Insurance Leads

LeadFuze

Whether you’re a seasoned insurance agent or just starting out, knowing how to get life insurance leads is crucial for your success. With the high failure rate in this industry, it’s essential to master lead generation strategies. This post will provide insights on how to generate effective life insurance leads.

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A Comprehensive Guide to the SaaS Sales Process

Crunchbase

So what does the SaaS sales process actually entail? The process will be different for every product, but in general, we can whittle it down to five key stages: prospecting, qualifying and presenting, negotiation, closing, and nurturing. Step 2 – Qualify & present : Be selective! Build your SaaS sales team.

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How to Avoid Wasting Money on a Compensation Assessment

SBI Growth

Software Firm: The annual Employee survey is overflowing with negative comments about the incentive plan. Conventional wisdom would lead the VP of Human Resources to the following: Define the Problem: Sales compensation is out of line with the market. No one could make their number without properly nurtured and qualified leads.