Fri.Jul 03, 2020

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Do I Want To Be Seen Or Heard?

The Pipeline

By Tibor Shanto. Being approachable and easy to deal with is key to helping prospects open up and share their real objective. We are social creatures, so video seems like a natural. But it may not be when it comes to prospecting. While in other parts of the sales cycle video may add to the experience, but it can also limit impact. When it comes to buyers, seeing doesn’t always lead to believing, For real impact, ask yourself “do I want to be seen or heard?

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A Reminder to Isolate the Objection

Mr. Inside Sales

Want to make dealing with objections easier? Then remember to always use the powerful technique of isolating the objection instead of answering it…. I can’t tell you how many recordings I listen to each week where sales reps are still struggling to deal with objections because they insist on trying to overcome them. It’s a lot of work. Not only that, but after you’ve given your response, have you ever found that your prospect just comes up with another objection?

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The Difference Between Firmographic and Technographic Data

Zoominfo

We have a lot of options. When we are considering buying something, we can consult different websites, brands, storesin order to find the perfect match. Think about it — have you ever made a major purchase without doing some research first? When it comes to identifying accounts to target for marketing campaigns, you have a lot to choose from. So how do you narrow it down?

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“Look At Our Dashboards”

Partners in Excellence

Recently, I was having a discussion with an executive team. Proudly, they said they were data driven and bragged about the dashboards they used to manage the business. They asked me to look at the dashboards to provide recommendations about what they might be doing. I looked at the dashboards, at first glance, I was impressed–tracking pipeline, tasks, lead disposition, prospecting, mix, accounts, perormance by sales person, and more.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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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Down-Selling: the Art of Strategic Compromise and Salvaging Sales

Hubspot Sales

Mick Jagger said it perfectly, "You can't always get what you want.". The world around you is going to throw you curveballs. Nothing is promised, and in many cases, you're going to have to adapt to situations that don't go according to plan. That premise — not always getting what you want and having to adapt — is the basis for a sales practice known as down-selling.

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The Difference Between Firmographic and Technographic Data

Zoominfo

We have a lot of options. When we are considering buying something, we can consult different websites, brands or stores in order to find the perfect match. Think about it — have you ever made a major purchase without doing some research first? When it comes to identifying accounts to target for marketing campaigns, you have a lot to choose from.

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Nine More Character Traits to Speed Results In Sales

Anthony Iannarino

My first book, The Only Sales Guide You’ll Ever Need , is really a competency model for success in B2B sales. The book contains two parts, the first part I titled “Mindset,” the second, “Skills.” There are nine individual chapters in the first half of the book and eight in the latter half. Let’s leave the skills for another post and focus instead on “Mindset,” which is a set of character traits.

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Conquer Cross-Departmental Deals With These 6 Key Questions

Sales Hacker

Sellers are having to work harder, get more “yeses,” and get more company stakeholders on the same page about ” why you?” and ” why now ?” than ever before. And that last part is the hardest aspect of just about any sale. In B2B sales, getting multiple decision makers on board is a dream. And these days, it’s becoming more and more necessary. This might sound overwhelming, but it’s doable.

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Don’t Assume Your Way Out of More Sales!

Engage Selling

Don’t assume things in sales, doing so will often work against you! Imagine discussing your product or services for weeks or months with someone and realizing that they’re not a decision-maker.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Teaching startups the art of selling

Salesmate

Like Steve Jobs and Travis Kalanick, even you thought of embarking on the entrepreneurial journey. Congratulations! That was a brave move. Well, like you, even these personalities started from scratch. However, their determination and passion towards helping the customers made them acclaimed personalities in their respective domains. You might have an excellent idea or product, but it is incomplete without the passion and determination to sell it.

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Anticipate the Unexpected: It’s Your Job!

Engage Selling

“We didn’t see it coming.” That’s what an exasperated client of mine said to me recently when they lost not one, but two big accounts due to unforeseen internal changes within each customer’s organization.

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How to Create a Great Customer-centric Call Checklist

Pipeliner

Are You “Cleared to Sell?”. “You’re cleared for takeoff.” By the time an airline pilot receives that confirmation from the control tower, you can bet that a pre-flight safety checklist has been performed. The goal: for every takeoff, a corresponding landing at the intended destination. These days, if both of my checked items are disgorged at baggage claim upon arrival, I’ll call that customer delight!

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Coaching Managers

Partners in Excellence

We all know, or should know that one of the highest impact activities managers can do with their people is coaching them, enabling them to discover and learn how to continually improve their performance. But what about managers? We seldom hear about managers, yet coaching managers–at all levels even up to the CEO is critical in maximizing their performance and, in turn, enabling them to maximize the performance of their people.

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Redefining the CDP: 8 Data-Driven Designs for Successful Customer Journeys

In this guide, discover 8 use cases for how a customer data platform can tackle common challenges faced by marketing, commerce, service, and sales teams. With helpful diagrams and simple explanations in each use case, see how Salesforce’s CDP, Data Cloud for Marketing, powers personalized, real-time experiences across marketing, with capabilities that include: Optimizing ad spend Powering dynamic website content Increasing upselling and cross-selling Resolving service cases with marketing data B

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“How Do I Keep The Sales Organization Focused…Even When There Are Major Distractions?”

Sandler Training

Many of the sales leaders I talk to these days tell me that they are struggling with the issue of keeping the team(s) focused. The post “How Do I Keep The Sales Organization Focused…Even When There Are Major Distractions?” appeared first on Sandler Training.

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Paid Media in Social Media

Pipeliner

The social media world is constantly evolving and changing, so even very experienced advertisers can struggle with social media marketing. In today’s interview, host John Golden with guest Naira Perez, the founder of Spring Hill Digital. She will share her advice on how to use paid media in social media to generate more sales, attract new customers, and ultimately grow your business.

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Why Some Sales Managers Fail

InsideSales.com

For a Sales Representative, climbing the corporate ladder begins with a promotion to Sales Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to be recognized by senior management and develop your career options. Below we have outlined 6 of the pitfalls and benefits of a good Sales Manager. RELATED: How to Lead from Home. In This Article: What is a Sales Manager?

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Sales Tools for Building Satisfied Customers

Selling Energy

As a salesperson, you know that closing the deal is only the first step in customer relations. Nurturing your existing clientele is just as important as bringing in new business—perhaps even more important, especially in times like these where cross-selling, up-serving and referrals will likely generate business more easily than starting from scratch with strangers.

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Drive GTM Efficiency with Tech Stack Consolidation

Consolidating your tech stack is an effective cost-saving measure that drives GTM efficiency and adds value to your enterprise. With a cohesive, integrated tech stack, your revenue teams can deliver an excellent customer experience that sets you up to win faster than your competitors.

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Inspirational Quote by Henry Ward Beecher

criteria for success

Today's quote is from Henry Ward Beecher is about self-improvement. Read on to learn more about this week's Let's Talk Sales inspiration! Henry Ward Beecher Quote. Henry Ward Beecher was an American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, and speaker known for his support of the abolition of slavery. He said: “We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started.” – Henry Ward Beecher.

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How to Master the Complex Sale

Klozers

Reading Time – 5 minutes Table Of Contents1. Mastering the Complex Sale2. Resources for Mastering the Complex Sale2.1 Selling to VITO by Anthony Parinello2.2 Successful Large Account Management by Miller Heiman3. Understanding the Complex Sale.4. Which Sales Opportunities involve a Complex Sale5. Influencers in the Complex Sale6. White Knight7.

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