Pipeliner
JANUARY 18, 2019
Authenticity often being a buzz word that re-emerges over time. In part because humans crave a human connection and that we discuss how that applies in professional interactions. Professionals who remember that they are a person and not just a professional also tend to build a stronger rapport with those they influence. When authenticity is owned by the larger group it becomes the norm.
Xactly
JANUARY 18, 2019
Motivating your sales reps is one of the key factors of sales success. In most sales organizations, the sales commission plan is the best way to do this. Your sales commission plan is a portion of your sales compensation plan. Often, it includes a pay mix , made up of a base salary and variable commission pay. Ultimately, your sales commission plan motivates reps to close deals and perform specific sales behaviors that align with your company goals.
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SBI Growth
JANUARY 18, 2019
Advocacy is on fire! Why? Because harnessing passion from advocates is an authentic way to drive customer intimacy and revenue growth. Research from the Demand Gen Report shared that as much as 84% of buyers seek input from their peers.
Score More Sales
JANUARY 18, 2019
We all have the same number of hours in a week – 168, yet some of us get more done than others. Here is a quick look at how to be more productive – share your ideas with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
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Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.
The Sales Hunter
JANUARY 18, 2019
What company do you work for? The name of your company is seen in your email address, email signature, business card and many other places. I can even look at your profile on social media and see the name of the company you work for. This begs the question: what’s the value of your name? I am not talking about the name of the company you work for. I am referring to your individual name.
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Women Sales Pros
JANUARY 18, 2019
Sales is a transfer of confidence from seller to buyer. Prospects want to feel like they are making the best possible decision and placing their business and trust with a credible partner. When you lack confidence, it calls that trust into question and gives the prospects a reason to choose another vendor, especially when all things are equal. Surprisingly, I learned more about confidence from my training as an actor than from any sales training I’d received.
Sales Hacker
JANUARY 18, 2019
Trade shows provide great ways to gain new customers and strengthen relationships with existing clients. On the other hand, if not executed well, trade shows can be a cost center and a huge flop. So, how do you get the most ROI from participating at a trade show ? Based on my experience as a Director who has executed over 20+ shows with budgets ranging from $5,000 to $65,000 over the course of my career, this can be a daunting task.
The Center for Sales Strategy
JANUARY 18, 2019
- MOTIVATION -. "OUTSTANDING PEOPLE HAVE ONE THING IN COMMON: AN ABSOLUTE SENSE OF MISSION.". -ZIG ZIGLAR. - AROUND THE WEB -. > When does sales coaching become micromanaging? — RingDNA. If you’re like Albert Einstein, and subscribe to the belief that experience is the best teacher, then you’d be reasonable to expect that millennial sales pros lag behind B2B selling veterans.
Sales Hacker
JANUARY 18, 2019
My husband Chris wrote an article recently that paints a picture of a salesperson as the curator of the customer’s purchase experience. As a professional buyer who has worked with hundreds of suppliers—from the largest to the fastest growing—having a person I trust, who can help me navigate both their organization and mine, is absolutely essential.
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Openview
JANUARY 18, 2019
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criteria for success
JANUARY 18, 2019
Today's quote from Helen Keller is about intention. Read on to learn more about this week's Let's Talk Sales inspiration. Helen Keller Quote In this episode of Let's Talk Sales, it's all about this month's theme: planning, strategy, and staying organized. And today's quote is about resilience and the choice of happiness. This quote comes [ ] The post Let’s Talk Sales!
Product Management University
JANUARY 18, 2019
Powerful product positioning usually boils down to the best story, which is not always the best product. Adhere to these three guidelines and marketing and selling value will be a lot easier. The Playbook: Make It More About the Buyer – Way More! Your products have no relevance until you can tell buyers why they need them — in their language!
Selling Energy
JANUARY 18, 2019
My philosophy is that when it comes to tax benefits and other reasons to do an energy projects, be careful not to let the tail wag the dog. When you’re pitching, don’t delve into tax credits or deductions.
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Even in today’s data-driven sales world, cold calling remains a fact of life for many go-to-market professionals. Fortunately, today’s sales leaders have a crucial advantage over their predecessors: market intelligence and outreach platforms that can warm up virtually any introduction.
Product Management University
JANUARY 18, 2019
What’s the best growth strategy for a mature product portfolio? The best growth strategy depends on your current market position. Here are two considerations. 1. Market Penetration Strategy. If you’ve been operating in the “be everything to everyone” mode your products probably have a lot of features that serve customers in many industry segments but they may lack closed loop business solutions that address industry specific needs.
Sales Evangelist
JANUARY 18, 2019
On today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, we talk to Alex Quin about how to step up our game, get back up when we get knocked down, and what to do when everyone tells you no. Alex is an investor who focuses on projects that he is passionate about, whether they be in entertainment, media, or fashion. His current projects include a globally-distributed clothing company based in Miami and several content creation projects bound for Netflix and Amazon.
Sales Hacker
JANUARY 18, 2019
Where Sales Kickoffs Go Wrong. We’ve all been there. Your VP and sales manager have been hyping up your sales kickoff (SKO) for weeks. You can tell that they’ve actually convinced themselves that this year’s sales kickoff agenda is going to be different. And to your surprise, the first 2.5 hours actually are different! You let yourself think: “Could this SKO be different?
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