Pipeliner

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If salespeople want to maximize their profits and make the most out of their time, they need to learn how to personalize their prospects while conserving time. While this might seem contradictory, it can be done with good prospecting software and a detailed prospecting plan. . The Importance of Continually Prospecting.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 28, 2023

Before you ever pick up the phone for prospecting , you have to determine whether the person you’re calling fits your ideal prospect profile. Selling a product you don’t truly believe in is a challenge — and if you don't understand your own company, your prospects will pick up on that. How senior is your prospect?

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eGrabber

APRIL 18, 2022

This old quote is 100% true and it holds true for sales prospecting as well. Companies are struggling to motivate sales people and maintain their sales energy at the required levels to bring success. Why do people lack motivation for Sales Prospecting? Typically, decision makers are well guarded by gate keepers.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 29, 2022

Answer: They all take you (and your successful energy) away from your desk—and your next pitch. He said that wasting that on other sales reps (and taking them off the phone) was a waste of that energy, and that the best thing I could do after making a sale was to pick up the phone and make another one. I closed that deal, too!

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 25, 2024

Here it is: Prospects aren't always easy to deal with. So to help you get a sense of the kinds of buyers you need to look out for (and what to do when you‘re dealing with them), we asked some sales leaders for their takes on the most difficult types of prospects to work with and how to engage with them effectively. You're welcome.

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SBI

JANUARY 22, 2013

Sales Energy Audits: How to Increase Revenue by Shifting Your Sales-Energy Use. Twenty years ago, the connection between energy efficiency and environmental benefits was poorly understood by the general population. Today, nearly everyone agrees that it’s important to save energy. Converting Prospects.

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 9, 2023

I have to go with the flow because each prospect is different,” he persisted. He didn’t believe in putting in the time, energy, or money to get better. Over 20 years had passed between that Stan Billue talk, and I realized, that seminar was the moment I made the decision to change my life. He thought he knew better.

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DocSend

JUNE 3, 2020

How many times have you chased down an email open only to find out a prospect isn’t actually interested? We’ve all done it before: We’ve followed up with a prospect after they open our email, maybe even several times. By the time we realize these opportunities are dead ends, we’ve wasted a lot of time and energy.

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eGrabber

MAY 21, 2020

For companies who are currently driving their sales and marketing thru COVID, prospecting to outdated lists drains morale like nothing else. Marketing to lists & people who don’t exist, getting email bounces and dropped phone calls drain the precious energy which sales and marketing teams badly need at this point in time.

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eGrabber

MAY 21, 2020

For companies who are currently driving their sales and marketing thru COVID, prospecting to outdated lists drains morale like nothing else. Marketing to lists & people who don’t exist, getting email bounces and dropped phone calls drain the precious energy which sales and marketing teams badly need at this point in time.

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Selling Energy

JANUARY 13, 2022

In yesterday’s blog, we discussed some of the yardsticks that key decision-makers use to measure their success. Using the same scenario (and some fun alliteration), let’s discuss some reasons that a prospect might become interested in installing smart valves in their building.

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Crunchbase

MAY 19, 2023

From identifying potential customers, to finding quality leads and maintaining a healthy pipeline, sales prospecting is vital to the success of your business. Successful prospecting requires time management skills, a proactive mindset and the ability to communicate effectively. That’s not to say it’s without its challenges, however.

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Carew International

APRIL 8, 2021

By most measures, prospecting is one of the least-welcome aspects of the sales profession. Call it what you will, from the unpolished “cold calling” to the more elegant “business development,” the mere mention of prospecting in any of its forms can send sales professionals into an uncontrollable flurry of activity involving anything else but.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

MAY 1, 2019

This was just bang the phones, get the decision makers, sell the deals. And so we were trained to seek out a direct number for every prospect on our call list. Empower the sales team to target higher-level decision makers. “You definitely wanna have the direct-dial phone number!” ” he said.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 11, 2018

The acronym BANT stands for: Budget: How much is the prospect able and willing to spend? Authority: Who is the ultimate decision maker? Need: Does the prospect have a problem your product can solve? Prospect: “Not yet, but it should be finalized on Tuesday.”. Prospect: “My manager Sheila.”. What is BANT?

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Babette Ten Haken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Can current and prospective clients relate to the business stories you tell? When business stories are too specific, decision makers are unable to easily connect the dots to their own tactical – let alone strategic – scenarios. Especially as decision makers become more overwhelmed and exhausted by 2020.

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Selling Energy

JUNE 29, 2021

Before you reach out to a prospect, do you take the time to research the company to determine their likelihood of buying? Not every prospect in your target market is a good one. Go after quality, not quantity. Then ask yourself the following four questions:

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 6, 2021

For the rest of us, it’s time to make a list and check it twice and qualify the prospects that are naughty or nice. If this is how you are talking to yourself, you can bet you won’t find the energy to accomplish your goals. One of the biggest benefits of prospecting during the holiday season is fewer gatekeepers.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 5, 2017

It’s an ineffective prospecting strategy and a nuisance to buyers, most of whom ignore cold calls. Current clients at a prospect company are the best source of new business within their organizations. Stop Fooling Yourself—Your Prospecting Is Cold. They know exactly the people to meet, and their prospects welcome their calls.

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 18, 2020

I have to go with the flow because each prospect is different,” he persisted. Brad didn’t believe in putting in the time, energy, or money to get better. Over 20 years had passed between that Stan Billue talk, and I realized, Stan’s training was the moment I made the decision to change my life. Brad thought he knew better.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

It was as simple as: “bang the phones, get the decision makers, sell the deals”. And so we were trained to find direct dial numbers for every prospect on our call list. Empower the Sales Team to Target Higher-Level Decision Makers. You definitely wanna have the direct-dial phone number!” 16 to 1 20,312.50

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Gong.io

JANUARY 2, 2023

Many salespeople waste too much time on prospects with little to no chance of converting. Meanwhile, the good prospects they should’ve focused on have already gone cold. This is why sales qualification is so important — it helps you identify and prioritize prospects more likely to become buyers. Read on to learn more.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 18, 2018

You might recognize the most-prospected-to companies of 2018, according to DiscoverOrg’s database, as household names – but that’s not why savvy sales and marketing professionals have been pitching to them. Before we dive in, let’s take a quick look at the most-prospected-to industries. FinancialServices. Insurance. ITServices.

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Growbots

NOVEMBER 29, 0002

So, if you’ve been doing outbound sales for quite a while now, and you still can’t see any positive results it’s probably because you got your prospecting wrong. And if I were to name one thing that can make or break your outbound sales process it’s prospecting. Time to un-suck your prospecting process.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 7, 2019

After first considering workshops, how about motivational training to foster the kind of positive attitude that helps staff better deal with the ups and downs of the sales cycle, to more effectively develop prospects, build value, and open up new business opportunities? Forrester research.

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Crunchbase

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Most sales teams know that selling without a dedicated sales prospecting list rarely yields good results. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about building a prospecting list, starting with key definitions and a rundown of the benefits. What is sales prospecting? What is a prospect list?

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Crunchbase

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Most sales teams know that selling without a dedicated sales prospecting list rarely yields good results. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about building a prospecting list, starting with key definitions and a rundown of the benefits. What is sales prospecting? What is a prospect list?

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Ideal Customer Profile Prospecting Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Lead 52

Crunchbase

MARCH 10, 2021

Prospecting seems to be getting harder for most sales professionals. The ability to break through the noise, get the attention of decision-makers, set meetings and create qualified opportunities isn’t easy. Find prospects that match your ICP with Crunchbase Pro – try it free. 7 creative sales prospecting ideas.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

It was as simple as: “bang the phones, get the decision makers, sell the deals”. And so we were trained to find direct dial numbers for every prospect on our call list. Empower the Sales Team to Target Higher-Level Decision Makers I think that every salesperson out there would prefer talking to decision-makers all day long.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 18, 2020

And even before you can pick up the phone to contact decision-makers, you must conduct a significant amount of research. Do you have your prospects’ email addresses and direct dial phone numbers on hand? How much do you know about each prospect’s professional background? Researching Prospects. Poor Data Quality.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JUNE 1, 2020

And this means higher closing rates, more sales, and less time, energy and resources wasted on unqualified leads. By separating out people who are “just looking,” sales reps can identify and spend more time with the real buyers. And they do this by asking questions instead of pitching. Get Access Today.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 5, 2017

In this growing sales landscape, we’ll outline the various processes and key strategies for prospecting -- the phase of selling that often consumes the most time and energy (and is the most crucial to get right). What Is Prospecting? What's the difference between leads and prospects? Sales Prospecting Techniques.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Your prospects face this conundrum all the time. Although they’re intrigued by the results you cite, they’re also probably intimidated by the energy, time, and resources required to navigate the buying process -- not to mention, to incorporate your product into their system and processes. Would you attempt the climb?

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InsideSales.com

JUNE 15, 2020

The rapid changes that sales go through means reps have needed to develop hacks and techniques for prospecting. But what are those sales prospecting methods? In this article, XANT will give you a guide on sales prospecting methods you can utilize to maximize their benefits. In this article: What is Prospecting?

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 12, 2021

Not involving the decision-maker. Recent research indicates that at smaller sales organizations, the inability to identify decision-makers is still a major deal killer. Deals are 80% less likely to close when a decision-maker isn’t directly involved in the experience.?So How to prep and empower your team.

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Selling Energy

JULY 17, 2020

In yesterday’s blog, we discussed some of the yardsticks that key decision-makers use to measure their success. Using the same scenario (and some fun alliteration), let’s discuss some reasons that a prospect might become interested in installing smart valves in their building.

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eGrabber

JUNE 21, 2021

A well-targeted prospect list is highly effective when used at the right time. Most of the successful B2B sales and marketing teams are built on cold emails and calls, which employ the sales prospecting technique until today. The downside of buying B2B prospecting lists. Gives your Prospect’s Coworkers Emails.

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