Sat.May 25, 2024

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“How Are You?” Ask It—Or Not?

Mr. Inside Sales

Who do you think knows why your prospect buys? If you have followed me for a while, you may know that my opinion on whether to ask a prospect, “How are you,” has changed over the years. What I’ve discovered, is that asking this simple and socially accepted icebreaker is more important than you might think. Here’s why: Selling over the phone is challenging because you don’t have all the visual cues an outside sales rep has—and uses.

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Predictable Revenue

Partners in Excellence

A fundamental underpinning of SaaS is the concept of Predictable Revenue. I’ve always been confused about this thinking, “Why is SaaS based revenue any more predictable than any other revenue model?” As I pose that question, I get a lot of pushback, “Dave, you don’t understand. SaaS subscriptions are very predictable, we have an ongoing monthly stream of revenue coming from the subscriptions… ” When I reply, “All you are doing is talking about cash

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The Ultimate Guide to HubSpot Academy Certifications

SocialSellinator

Boost your career with HubSpot Academy certifications. Learn about top courses, benefits, and how to get certified today!

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Effective Outbound Sales Strategies for 2024 (video)

Pipeliner

Welcome to my latest blog post! I’m excited to share valuable lessons from a recent podcast interview with Donald Kelly. He’s a former tech sales leader and a prominent sales influencer. We delved into the tactics that drive outbound sales success in today’s competitive market. The Critical Importance of Outbound Sales During our discussion, Donald emphasized that outbound sales are crucial for scaling businesses.

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How B2B Buying Has Changed – And How Sales Teams Must Adapt

A dramatic shift has occurred in the B2B landscape. Buying has transformed radically in the last half-decade, causing growth rates to plummet, customer acquisition costs to skyrocket, and churn rates to surge. For SaaS companies relying on traditional sales strategies to grow revenue, these trends will only become worse, as they now falter in the face of modern purchasing paradigms.

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Enhancing Customer Experience in the Electronics Industry with AI-Enabled Sales Coaching

Awarathon

In the fiercely competitive electronics industry, companies constantly strive to differentiate themselves and capture market share. A crucial aspect of this competition is providing an exceptional customer experience. Today’s consumers expect personalised, efficient, and engaging interactions with brands. Recognising this, companies are turning to innovative solutions such as AI-enabled sales coaching platforms to enhance their customer experience.