Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Regular readers will know among a number of things, I’m obsessed with ChatGPT and I’m obsessed with business acumen. I decided to test how Chat could help us better understand and connect with our customers. I’ve mixed feelings about it, but realized my expectations may be unrealistic. For sellers having no or very basic understanding of how businesses work, key business drivers for a role or industry, ChatGPT can be a very quick hack to learning about key issues and challenges

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Dan Gottlieb, senior director analyst in the Gartner for Sales practice, admits he's hustling to stay ahead of the impact of ChatGPT and similar AI-powered technology. The post Dan Gottlieb on ChatGPT’s Use In B2B Sales appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

ZoomInfo’s podcast, Pretty Big Deal , just wrapped its second season. The podcast shares stories of salespeople — from CEOs to financial planners to actresses — about how they landed some of the biggest deals of their career. Here are a few of the best lessons we learned from this great season. 1. Make a Good Impression & Focus on Relationship Building Actress Andrea Lopez knows that impressions matter.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Most effective marketing plans in the digital age include a strategy around search engine optimization, including the use of Google AdWords and other keyword advertising tools. As part of these strategies, many companies consider purchasing keywords including a competitor’s trademarks. For example, Pepsi may wish to have an advertisement for its products appear anytime a […] The post Can I Purchase My Competitor’s Trademark as a Keyword?

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Learn how to optimize email deliverability and drive greater email ROI. What lands your email in the customer’s inbox? Understanding those factors, otherwise known as email deliverability, is critical to getting the most return on your campaign investments. But the “rules” around which factors land you in the spam folder aren’t always easy to keep up with.

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Alice Heiman

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Samantha McKenna, a former employee of On24, was recruited by LinkedIn for her mastery of building a powerful brand on the platform. She started posting on LinkedIn in 2011, leading to recognition and a promotion. After two years, she broke her 13th record and decided to pursue her passion for making a positive impact. She left LinkedIn to start her own company, #SamSales, initially intending to work part-time, but quickly realized that wasn’t feasible.

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The Sales Readiness Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

To have the most productive coaching sessions, start with these two elements - the right mindset and powerful questions. Whether you're a seasoned sales coach or just starting, focusing on your mindset and asking the right questions can transform your coaching sessions.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Across all industries, sales managers and account executives spend thousands of hours each year crafting collateral that will support them while they engage with their prospects. If they're particularly astute, they might even try personalizing some of the figures and facts they use to demonstrate why their services are the best options these prospects can choose.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Coaches can't win games alone. They need players who are willing and hungry to win. The same is true in sales. An uncoachable sales team is easy to spot — they lack direction, motivation, and cohesion. But when sales reps embrace coaching, they invest in their success — and the success of their entire team. Here, we'll define coachability in sales (and why it matters), explore what it takes to be truly coachable, and how to answer interview questions about this topic.

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Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Every lost sale starts with good intentions. While selling, the best intentions cannot counteract sales mistakes. No matter how great the product or service is, sales mistakes prevent reps from reaching their potential. When selling, sometimes prevention is the best cure. This article reviews five costly sales mistakes and how sales reps can avoid them.

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Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Lead management is a critical piece of your sales process. Let your sales team focus on nurturing prospects who need your offerings and closing more urgent deals with lead management best practices. If you’re looking for ways to have an effective lead management process, you’re in luck. In this blog post, we’ll discuss 8 of the most effective lead management best practices.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Coming off the heels of a record-breaking Q4 2022, Allego was named a Leader in Aragon Research’s analysis of the 15 major sales enablement platforms. The report, The Aragon Research Globe for Sales Enablement Platforms, 2023 , evaluates the top providers of software that “has become a de facto digital work hub for sales professionals.” The report also highlights how the sales enablement platform market continues to grow, and as it does, providers continue to add and enhance features, making the

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Did you create a landing page dedicated to attracting prospects to sign up as leads? To make the most of this landing page, you must employ lead form optimization best practices. What is lead form optimization? Lead form optimization is structuring an online form to get more qualified prospects to fill it out. Aside from compelling copies and an intuitive web design, knowing your buyer personas can help optimize your lead forms.

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Revegy

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Sales playbooks are a critical component of sales success. It provides a roadmap for sales teams to follow, ensuring consistent and efficient sales processes and sales execution. In this blog, you’ll learn about the importance of sales playbooks, what they include, and how to create a sales playbook with a simple template. You’ll be given […] The post A World Championship Winning Sales Playbook Guide appeared first on Revegy.

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Your next big B2B marketing idea starts here. Get inspired with these five successful B2B marketing campaigns. Ready to generate more leads, interest, and revenue with your B2B marketing? In this comprehensive eBook, you’ll get: In-depth studies of five successful B2B marketing campaigns spanning a wide range of industries Key takeaways and lessons from each story to implement in your own strategy Resources to help your own B2B marketing thrive By submitting this form, you agree to have your con

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Whenever you have a lot on your plate, you prioritize tasks. The same idea goes for managing leads and prospects coming through your Nutshell customer relationship management (CRM) system. With behavioral lead scoring, you can effectively manage your leads and connect with sales-ready prospects quickly and efficiently. Before we can get into scoring leads based on behavior, what is lead scoring in the first place?

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Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

You know what anchoring is: The first number on the table in a negotiation “anchors” the discussion around that price. If you lead with a high price, the final deal will be larger. If you allow your buyer to lead with a lowball offer, the deal will be smaller. But have you thought about why anchoring works? You might conclude that it’s about setting expectations – signaling to your buyer that your product is worth a premium.

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A common goal for marketers and customer relationship management (CRM) software users is to better understand their customers. This way, they can nurture more fruitful relationships with customers and create more targeted marketing campaigns. With customer data enrichment, all that and more is possible. CRMs collect customer data for a reason, and it’s up to you to use that valuable information for your company’s benefit.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Clayton is a physical and mental wellness advocate who is dedicating much of his time to destigmatizing the conversation around mental health. And he also hopes to be able to show individuals the power of mindfulness as he believes it has the power to heal and better manage our own mental health. Clayton and John will talk about mental health issues.

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One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Managing customer relationships is one thing, but what about managing the customer lifecycle for each person you work with? Customer lifecycle management is an important strategy all businesses should be practicing because it helps foster long-lasting relationships with customers and inspires brand loyalty. Read on to learn more about the ins and outs of customer lifecycle management as well as how Nutshell’s customer relationship management (CRM) software can help you with it all.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Mental health is an important issue that affects many young adults. It can manifest in a variety of ways, from anxiety and depression to substance abuse and other negative behaviors. Unfortunately, mental health struggles often go undiagnosed and untreated in young adults, leading to a range of negative consequences for both their physical and mental wellbeing.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Ready to earn extra cash from making referrals? Learn the best CRM affiliate programs you can join and start getting commissions today.

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Sell Courses Online

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Since its launch in September 2016, TikTok’s popularity has snowballed, peaking between 2019 and 2020.

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Selling Energy

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Selling efficiency in a residential setting has its own set of challenges. In many cases, the energy savings are not particularly compelling on paper. It can be difficult to convince a homeowner to invest time and resources to pursue an efficiency project that will not produce huge savings. In past blogs I’ve mentioned plenty of different angles you might choose to take when reframing an efficiency project.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

With a franchise , you can reap the benefits of business ownership without starting from scratch. You can get tools and guidance from a broader business that has a vested interest in seeing you succeed. So, should you look into investing in a franchise of your own? This post will discuss what franchising means, the different types, and why you should or shouldn't get into one.

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Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Photo by n4pgw via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Will You Use Three Disciplines for Greater Achievement? Witnessing the news unfold, plus hearing and experiencing stories, three disciplines for unique achievements come to mind. The three are purpose, passion, and planning. Omitting any one concept will make more extraordinary achievement(s) unlikely.

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SugarCRM

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The automotive industry is shifting gears. Global disruption, technological advances, and changing consumer behaviors are altering the auto industry on many levels simultaneously. The traditional method of designing, manufacturing, selling, servicing, and financing vehicles is now seeing an undeniable shift. Tangelo Motor Company , a part of City West Country Ltd, which owns automotive organizations Mercedes-Benz South West, Carparison Leasing, and Snap Car Hire, is a disruptive new online c

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In this eBook, we’ll run through real-world examples that show how RevOps teams can benefit from modern solutions for the access, management, and activation of their GTM data. Whether you need to improve lead response times, boost adoption of core tools, improve lead qualification, or target and automate your GTM motions, you’ll find examples of how revenue teams are solving some of the toughest problems in modern business.

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