Sales 2.0

JULY 28, 2018

I wanted to boil down cold calling vs. social selling data so we could do a somewhat fair comparison. Social selling: 3 hours to get an appointment. So obviously my axe to grind is that I think social selling is the way to go when prospecting as it’s almost 4 (3.66) times more efficient/faster.

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Social Selling Cold Calling Networking Comparison 186

SBI Growth

JANUARY 30, 2014

The potential impact of Social Selling varies greatly by industry. Social Selling will be highly disruptive to some industries. If you are in an industry where social selling has high applicability, peddle faster. Social selling is a zero sum game. Not so much to others. SOP Buyer Industries.

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Social Selling Industry Lead Rank Pharmaceuticals 317

Crunchbase

MARCH 17, 2022

They more and more understand that listening to the customer voice across digital channels, including social media and reviews sites, should be a key part of their success. Social selling , which is a way to engage and get to know prospects through social media, has become an area in which B2B brands must be competitive.

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Social Selling B2B Ideal Customer Profile Social Media 129

Zoominfo

JULY 18, 2022

Social selling is a sales technique that leverages social networking services to identify prospects, build relationships, and close more deals. It essentially means, “being genuinely helpful online and maybe selling eventually.” Top 10 Social Selling Tools 1. Top 10 Social Selling Tools 1.

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Social Selling Tools Social Media Lead Rank 100

Sales 2.0

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Here’s a nice infographic from Linkedin Sales Solutions about social selling. What do you think about the data that shows that social sellers will make more money (by hitting quota) and get promoted faster? Social Media' The original post that featured this infographic is here.

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Social Selling Social Media Promotion Quota 199

Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 23, 2017

Author: Ellen Barton, Marketing Programs Manager at InsideView Social selling can be a powerful means of reaching out to prospects and building brand loyalty, but pulling off social selling success isn't as simple as jumping on a social network and posting about brand products and offers. Developing relationships.

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Social Selling InsideView Social Media Loyalty 189

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

In case you haven’t seen, there’s a deliciously data-driven subreddit called ‘Data Is Beautiful’. Explore Social Selling and Social Media Marketing. Social Selling Tools for the Modern Sales Rep Does Social Media Really Generate Revenue? Thanks for the #EyeCandy, Fellow Redditors!

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Data Social Media Social Selling Lead Generation 162

Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 3, 2021

Social selling leverages social tools, tactics, and strategies to complement, not replace , traditional selling methodologies. Nimble CRM is likely the most social CRM that there is! First let’s talk about where social selling excels …. Where does Nimble CRM fit in with social selling? .

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Social Selling CRM B2B Ideal Customer Profile 105

Vengreso

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the digital era, sales professionals need to embrace social selling training to remain relevant and successful. This equips them with vital skills to engage with prospects on their preferred social media platforms, building meaningful relationships that lead to increased revenue. Tips for adoption of social selling training.

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Social Selling Training Outsourcing Services Top of Funnel 52

Understanding the Sales Force

JUNE 16, 2016

Before April, Relationship Building and Mastery of Social Selling were findings in our evaluations but now, they are full blown competencies with complete sets of attributes. I had a theory about salespeople but didn't have the data to prove it out.

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Social Selling Data Twitter LinkedIn 120

Janek Performance Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Social Selling has never been more popular. We all know the Kardashian’s can sell their products directly to consumers on social media, but what are the best B2B sales organizations and their sales reps doing with social midway through 2022? B2B Social Selling. The Trend of Social Selling.

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Social Selling B2B Outsourcing Services Strategy 62

Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 8, 2014

The origins of Social Selling go back to early human life too, although, the tools that have given social selling its name are relatively new. Social Selling is also a trend. The role it plays and its impact on the future of selling are also hot topics and subjects of great debate.

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Social Selling Top of Funnel Groups Trends 275

Hubspot Sales

MAY 4, 2020

spent over three and a half hours on their smartphone each day, with half of that time spent engaging on social media networks. Though we don’t yet have the data to support it, for many people those values have likely increased as the year has gone on. Social Selling LinkedIn Stats. Customer Engagement Statistics.

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Social Selling LinkedIn Lead Rank Lead Scoring 115

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Social Selling is hot. We get requests to explain how sales reps use social to generate revenue. But how does a Sales VP use social selling? How are you planning for Social in 2014? Your use of Social Selling will determine if you make the number in 2014. Eliminate the social selling ‘noise’.

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Case Study Social Selling Study Decision Maker 319

Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 24, 2020

Whether you’re managing inside or field sales, gut instinct needs to take a back seat to data-driven insights. They need data. Lots of data. And they require the tools that allow them to leverage that data in ways that differentiate your business from the rest of the pack. Keep Data Clean and Current.

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Data B2B Ideal Customer Profile Strategy 240

Increase Sales

MAY 19, 2017

Let’s stop with the Naked Emperor and speak the truth about social selling. It isn’t selling. I repeat it isn’t selling. Social selling or social media selling whatever you want to call it is marketing using social media channels to deliver the message.

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Social Selling Ideal Customer Profile Social Media Media 114

Crunchbase

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Because of the changes in the lifestyles and behaviors of customers, social selling has increasingly become the go-to strategy for marketers during the new normal. Social selling involves researching, connecting and engaging with leads and customers on social media platforms. 10 Social Selling Best Practices.

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Social Selling Lead Rank Lead Scoring Social Media 98

The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

> Straightening Out Your Sales Data– LinkedIn. We are awash in sales data, pertaining to all elements of our operations. The data comes from a host of different sources, and we store it in a dizzying array of databases. In line with that guidance, here's what folks around the web are saying about sales data and analytics. >>>

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Social Selling Data Strategy Analytics 83

SalesHandy

JULY 5, 2021

Which is where social selling comes in. Social selling isn’t a completely new concept in B2B sales – it’s been around since social platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter exist. Throughout this blog, we’ll learn all about it – how to make social selling part of your process, along with bonus tips.

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Social Media Social Selling Media Sales Qualified Lead 98

Crunchbase

JULY 14, 2022

You’re in the right decade because social selling? With over 4 billion users that spend about two and a half hours a day utilizing its platforms, social media has become a powerhouse for sellers. But what does social selling for? ?SDR?s More than anything, social selling is about relationship-building. .

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Social Selling Lead Rank Lead Scoring Social Media 52

No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 4, 2016

No, it wasn’t someone inviting me to connect and then blasting me with a sales pitch (my usual complaint about bad social media behavior). We discussed the differences between digital connections, social selling , and one-on-one engagement. Social Selling in the Digital Age: Convenient but Exhausting.

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Social Selling Social Media Face-to-face Cold Calling 120

Hyper-Connected Selling

JULY 25, 2017

I’ve been coaching and training professionals on social selling since before it even had a name. That means that those of us who sell have to engage with these news tools and find ways to leverage them. Jamie sees social selling as a holistic process that effects and is effected by all of the parts of the organization.

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Social Selling Sports LinkedIn Social Media 90

Crunchbase

APRIL 5, 2022

There are a handful of different options, but social selling is arguably the most effective and worthwhile. We’re here to help you start selling on social media the right way and avoid many of the common pitfalls that put sales representatives in precarious situations. What is social selling?

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Social Selling Lead Rank Lead Scoring Social Media 52

Zoominfo

JUNE 26, 2018

In modern business, data is a hot commodity. Everywhere we look there’s talk of data-driven sales, data-driven marketing, predictive learning, data hygiene , and so on. Data is a critical component of business success—no matter the industry, the size of the business, or how the business operates. SiriusDecisions.

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Data Buyer Persona B2B Telemarketing 147

SBI Growth

JANUARY 30, 2014

The potential impact of Social Selling varies greatly by industry. Social Selling will be highly disruptive to some industries. If you are in an industry where social selling has high applicability, peddle faster. Social selling is a zero sum game. Not so much to others. SOP Buyer Industries.

Social Selling 120

Social Selling Industry Lead Rank Pharmaceuticals 120

No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 10, 2013

You can do what the “data” tells you, or you can do what works. Technology has a place in selling even if right now sellers are stumbling around trying to figure it all out. It has a place even if your “expert data” doesn’t match modern day reality. This is just as true, if not more so, today.

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Data Social Media Small Business Small Business 248

LeadFuze

JANUARY 1, 2022

Social selling is a term that has been hotly debated in the sales world. We will talk more about all the tools you need to get started in social selling. There are many misconceptions about social selling. LeadFuze gives you all the data you need to find ideal leads, including full contact information.

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Social Selling Tools Social Media Strategy 52

LinkedFusion

OCTOBER 10, 2023

What Is Social Selling on LinkedIn? Using a brand’s social media channels to communicate with potential leads and establish connections with prospects is known as social selling. Social selling can be used by any type of business. How Can You Use Social Selling Index to Boost Your Sales?

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LinkedIn Social Selling Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank 40

LinkedFusion

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

What Is Social Selling on LinkedIn? Using a brand’s social media channels to communicate with potential leads and establish connections with prospects is known as social selling. Social selling can be used by any type of business. How Can You Use Social Selling Index to Boost Your Sales?

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Social Selling LinkedIn Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank 40

Understanding the Sales Force

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

In a recent mining of Objective Management Group''s data from June of 2013, there was a huge increase in the number of salespeople using social sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Spoke, Plaxo and Reachable for selling. It''s time that we stop expecting sales to increase as a result of CRM, social selling tools and email.

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Social Selling Networking Groups Twitter 199

Women Sales Pros

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

We discussed the differences between digital connections, social selling , and one-on-one engagement. Social Selling in the Digital Age: Convenient but Exhausting Thanks to mobile devices and social media, we now live in “microwave time.” Weekends are family time. I make these choices intentionally.”

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Social Selling Social Media Face-to-face Media 85

A Sales Guy

JUNE 7, 2012

The chatter and noise surrounding social selling seems to be growing. Social Selling or social media is the topic of the day. There is no doubt that social media can play a role in the sales process, but how big of a role? The goal: Determine sales peoples true adoption of social media as a selling tool.

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Social Selling Social Media Media Survey 122

Funnel Clarity

MARCH 26, 2019

social selling and which one is better. When done properly, data has shown that cold calling and social selling are both effective. This isn’t another blog to add fuel to the fire around the debate of cold calling v.

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Social Selling Cold Calling Channels Data 54

SBI

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Social Selling and Big Data at the Upcoming Sales & Marketing 2.0 The focus is purported to be on the benefits of big data for B2B sales organizations with an emphasis on social technologies. Gerhard Gschwandtner, Founder & CEO, Selling Power, will again present the opening keynote. Conference.

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Conference Social Selling Data Marketing 131

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 30, 2024

Dismissing social selling as a passing fad. Involving social media in the sales process was at the bottom of salespeople's goals in 2022. I can understand this because, for some businesses, actually selling on social media doesn’t make sense. Can you imagine if you could buy Marketing Hub on Instagram Shops?

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Trends Social Media Lead Rank Lead Scoring 88

Sales 2.0

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Even if you use social selling techniques that get you a referral or help you connect to a potential buyer using your mutual background, it is still likely to take some follow up before you confirm a meeting time (or virtual meeting time these days). If you want to get a higher response rate you can push on with the sequence.

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Direct Mail Outbound Referrals Social Selling 370

SalesLoft

AUGUST 12, 2019

True, social media and its bottomless pits of data are a treasure trove for the salesperson. However, there is no quicker way to turn a potential customer off from ever interacting with your business than to show up in their social media feeds uninvited. Barrows Sales training discussed some ways to you can add value on social.

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Social Selling Social Media Hiring LinkedIn 60