September, 2015

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Demand vs. Lead Generation

Sales and Marketing Management

Issue Date: 2015-09-01. Author: Douglas Karr. Teaser: Marketers often exchange the terms demand generation (demand gen) for lead generation (lead gen), but they’re not the same strategies. Marketers often exchange the terms demand generation (demand gen) for lead generation (lead gen), but they’re not the same strategies.

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5 Steps To Pick Yourself Up After A Lost Sale

MTD Sales Training

Imagine the scenario – you’ve invested heavily in time and effort into something you wanted badly and were counting on succeeding, like closing a big deal. In spite of all your great efforts, [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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Sales Slumps - What Causes Them and How to Fix Them

Understanding the Sales Force

During the course of a baseball season, both hitters and pitchers fall into slumps. In baseketball players slump with their outside shots and from the foul line. Football Quarterbacks go into passing slumps. Golf and Tennis pros have swing slumps. Tiger has been in a slump since Thanksgiving of 2009! (I'm sure there must be some kind of a slump that Soccer players can fall victim to but I don't know enough about soccer to weigh in) With slumps being so common, it shouldn't come as a surprise tha

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How Much Pain Can You Take? – Sales eXecution 311

The Pipeline

By Tibor Shanto – tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca . Sales people are always looking for “the pain” or “pain point”, I get it, not sure it’s always the right thing, but it is what it is. One I am often given for the search for pain is the response they anticipate. Many tell me, supported by a string of pundits, is that people will do more to avoid pain, than the steps or actions they will take to achieve pleasure.

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5 Inspiring B2B Marketing Campaigns to Take Yours to the Next Level

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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[Missed Connections]: September Referral Selling Insights

No More Cold Calling

Women in sales don’t need to cold call. Our relationships help us seal the deal. “Dear optimist, pessimist, and realist: While you guys were busy arguing about the glass of wine, I drank it! Sincerely, the opportunist!” —Lori Greiner You’re in a meeting and make a great suggestion, but the group pretty much ignores you. A few minutes later, a man proffers almost the same idea, and heads start nodding enthusiastically.

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4 Steps to Plug Productivity Leaks

Sales and Marketing Management

Issue Date: 2015-09-30. Teaser: Everyone is looking for ways to boost productivity and make the most of their time. The New York Times even reported that some young workers are abusing stimulants normally used to treat A.D.H.D. Before you resort to popping pills, try these four steps to plug productivity leaks. Everyone is looking for ways to boost productivity and make the most of their time.

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Should A Sales Person Always Trust Their Hunches?

MTD Sales Training

John Adair tells a story about Conrad Hilton, the Hotel magnate, who was once trying to buy a Chicago Hotel. The deadline was looming for the sealed bids to be placed and Hilton submitted a bid for. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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Why Prospects Won't Talk with You and How to Fix it

Understanding the Sales Force

Would you put steaks and burgers on the grill before it was hot? Would a pitcher throw as hard as he could without first throwing some long-toss and then pitching 20-30 slower pitches? Would a runner sprint without stretching? If you were in a cold climate in the middle of winter and your car was parked outside overnight, would you shift into drive without letting the engine warm first?

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Spare Change

The Pipeline

By Tibor Shanto – tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca . I was recently invited to sit in on a presentation by a world famous ( in Toronto anyways ) sales speaker. After the big intro by the host, building anticipation just to the right boil, the keynote started off with a profound statement. I know it was profound, because the speaker told us he was going to share some profound observations with us, in fact he started by saying “here is what you need to understand”, I’m ready; “thin

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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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What the 15 Top Women Leaders Have in Common

No More Cold Calling

Leadership today requires a feminine touch. Tell your kids to do something? Forget it. They’ll either ignore you or do the opposite. Find a way to influence their thinking so they learn to make wise decisions? Well, that’s a different story. This is as true in business as it is in parenting. You can’t just tell people to perform. Effective leadership today means influencing and collaborating with others, including people over whom you have no authority.

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Seven Things to Say when Prospects Don’t Have the Time for Your Presentation

Mr. Inside Sales

We’ve all been there – you call your prospect back at the appointed time for your presentation and they tell you any of the following: This isn’t a good time, OR. They only have a few minutes, OR. They ask you in an exasperated tone, “How long will this take?” OR. They tell you they have a meeting in 10 minutes, can you give them the information anyway?

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You Don’t Have a Customer if You Don’t Have Non-Customers

Sales and Marketing Management

Issue Date: 2015-09-01. Author: Paul Nolan. Teaser: Find me a team that is having trouble with marketing and it’s a safe bet they are struggling with who their customers are and why those people should do business with them, says Jim Gray, an insightful if minimalistic blogger on all things marketing. The biggest mistake marketers make is failing to target a specific customer.

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6 Steps That Help Your Prospect Know They’ve Made The Right Decision

MTD Sales Training

We’re often taught as salespeople that we have the best solution for prospect’s businesses and that we should be able to sell to everyone. If they don’t buy, then our sales managers think you haven’t. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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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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Key to Successful Selling – Manage Your Players to These 5 Rules of The Game

Anthony Cole Training

I’m reading Fast Company magazine this morning and realize I don’t get out of it what I used to. It’s probably a combination of how I’ve changed, how our company has changed and how the magazine has changed. This got me thinking about articles I’ve ready about how selling has changed and the ‘keys’ to selling in today’s market.

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7 Critical Sales Leadership Challenges

Steven Rosen

That could crush your sales organization. Let’s face it, being a sales executive has become increasingly more difficult. Chances are next year’s sales objective is going up and your budget is being reduced. You are facing challenges of do more with less, increased competition, pricing pressures, staff turnover, and increased expectations from customers.

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What Other Metric Counts? – Sales eXecution 310

The Pipeline

By Tibor Shanto – tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca . A recurring and ongoing discussion is sales revolves around the role of numbers in sales. You have the soft, relationship, Quality crown chanting their sacred mantra: “Sales Is Not Numbers Game!” “Quality over Quantity” or is it “Quality über alles”. So it came as some surprise when I was talking to a Ms.

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How to Stay Organized (and Efficient!)

Mr. Inside Sales

How are you at organizing your day? Do you find that the “small things” like organizing your office, organizing your laptop, checking in with old customers just to see how they’re doing, distract you from what you know you need to be doing to make more money – i.e., cold call, follow up on leads, call prospects back who are on the fence, etc.? If you’re like most inside sales reps, then there are many distractions which seem to scream out for your time and attention.

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.

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The Allure of Incentive Travel

Sales and Marketing Management

Issue Date: 2015-09-01. Author: Paul Nolan. Teaser: It's the one business tool that never goes out of style, primarily because it drives results. It's the one business tool that never goes out of style, primarily because it drives results.

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Are You Selling To Entrepreneurs Correctly?

MTD Sales Training

Entrepreneurs are by their very nature independent and flexible in their approach to their company and the way it works. Every decision they make could have a big effect on their future operations, [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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Lenses and Sales Management Effectiveness

Anthony Cole Training

What you cannot see can kill you. If you don't see the car to your right about to run a stop sign you might be in trouble. If you cannot see a clogged artery you might be in trouble. If you cannot see that your sales team is failing to execute the fundamentals of an effective sales approach then surely this will kill your changes for consistent sales growth.

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Saleswomen Don’t Need to Be Tech Gurus to Sell Technology

No More Cold Calling

Women in sales have everything they need to succeed. Sue wasn’t the most technical person in the world, but now she’s selling technology in a male-dominated industry. At first, she struggled to embrace the technology at a deeper level. Then she realized she didn’t need to get into the weeds. She had access to technical experts if a client required more details.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

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Did You Know That There is a Season for Hiring Salespeople?

Understanding the Sales Force

I live in the Boston area and there are some things that I know will always be true about the seasons. School buses start rolling in September, fall foliage peaks in October, the first freezing cold days arrive in late November, snow storms are routine by mid-December, the coldest, driest days are in January, the snowiest month is in February, the days begin to get longer in March, the snow has melted so that baseball can be played in April, flowers blossom and leaves appear on the trees in May,

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The Last Secret In Sales!

The Pipeline

By Tibor Shanto – tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca . I love reading articles, books, and all things sales. Some I read to learn, others for pleasure – some people just write well; and then there are those that I read just to see how badly I disagree with the writer and their views. Among these my favourite by far, the ones I read for a laugh, a good deep belly laugh, are the articles that usually have headlines such as “The Secret to…”, where the author wants readers to believe t

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7 Psychological Triggers That Will Put Your Sales Goal in Reach

Sales and Marketing Management

Issue Date: 2015-09-25. Author: Ben Newman. Teaser: There’s a deep psychology to sales, and your success depends on your ability to understand the “how”and “why” of your clients’ decisions. Activating the following psychological sales triggers will send you down the right path and enable you to quickly build deeper, more effective rapport with your current and prospective clients: There’s a deep psychology to sales, and your success depends on your abili

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Here’s 450 Sales Questions That You Can Use

MTD Sales Training

If you want to be great at sales then you have to be great at asking questions. Lots of questions! To help you with this, I’ve gathered a list of the top 450 sales questions that I’ve. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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Boost B2B Sales Productivity & ROI Growth with Automation

Business-to-Business (B2B) sales can be a complex and time-consuming process, involving a variety of tasks such as lead generation, qualification, and nurturing. However, by leveraging the power of Workflow & CRM automation System, companies can boost sales productivity and drive ROI growth. Automation allows companies to streamline their sales processes, reduce manual errors, and improve communication and collaboration among teams.

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If the Prospect Only takes Emails, What to Do?

Mr. Inside Sales

I received an email from a reader who said that he sometimes gets the objection from the gatekeeper of, “I am sorry but he/she does not take outside calls, he/she only responds to emails.” He asked if there is a way to get around this, and my answer is: sometimes. Let’s start at the beginning: First of all, my question to the sales rep who sent me this email would be, “How did the gatekeeper know you were an “outside” call,” rather than a client, prospect or friend?

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Leading a Negotiating Team—10 Success Secrets for Women in Sales

No More Cold Calling

Guest blogger Carol Frohlinger explains how to corral your colleagues and make the sale together. Most salespeople would pass Negotiating 101, but negotiating in teams? I think I’d flunk. My sense is that most salespeople, especially women in sales, would jump at the opportunity to learn how to win at team negotiations. That’s why I invited Carol Frohlinger, president of Negotiating Women, Inc., to guest blog this month.

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Very Alarmed Over the Latest Data on Sales Forces

Understanding the Sales Force

Almost two weeks ago I weighed 188 pounds, gained 5 pounds over the 4-day Labor Day weekend and last Tuesday was up to 193. I ate well, lost 3 pounds over the next 3 days, went into the following weekend at 190, gained 5 pounds again and was at 195 at the beginning of this week. In other words, the good eating I manage during the week is all for nothing as my bad eating over the weekends cancels it out.