Sat.Jan 09, 2021 - Fri.Jan 15, 2021

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7 Confidence-Killing Habits to Avoid in Sales

Hubspot Sales

Think of an experience you had when you were trying to make a purchase, and the salesperson helping you lacked confidence. Perhaps they weren’t sure of the product’s features. Or maybe they didn’t do a good job explaining how their product can help you solve your problem, because they didn’t understand what you were looking for. Confidence is a key differentiator between reps who meet or exceed their goals, and those who struggle to gain momentum.

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Companies Navigate Through a Storm in 2021

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As 2021 begins, start-up, small, and medium companies have taken the brunt of much of the economic collapse, but as is often the case, proved deft at changing the way they operate compared to slower-moving enterprises. Regardless of size, however, firms that accepted transformation amid the turbulence, rather than scratched their heads over it, find themselves in a better position for 2021.

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A New Year Resolution: eliminating wasteful sales behaviours

Membrain

This is the time of year when most of us would benefit from some quiet reflection on what we’ve learned during 2020, and how we intend to apply that learning in the New Year.

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Are Sales Managers Coaching More Frequently Now That Everyone is at Their Desks?

Understanding the Sales Force

Nearly a year into the Pandemic, most salespeople have adapted to selling over video. But how are sales managers doing at adapting to coaching their sales force over video? Inquiring minds want to know. We know how sales managers were doing before the pandemic. It wasn't very good and I wrote about it here. The data in that November article was for the last 10 years.

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Sales & Marketing Alignment: How to Synergize for Success

Speaker: Carlos Hidalgo, Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Exhaust, Author, International Keynote & TEDx Speaker

Recent research shows that only 50% of B2B organizations state that they have good alignment between their marketing and sales teams. This lack of alignment tremendously impacts the ability to meet business goals, and is a limiting factor for building and maintaining customer relationships. While many B2B organizations continue to struggle with aligning their marketing and sales teams, they can take practical steps to unify both teams and simplify their overall approach.

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Don’t Miss This Event: The Gatekeeper Died

No More Cold Calling

Register for Back in The Black Sales TV—first episode on January 19. “The Gatekeeper Died: Why That’s a Good Thing” is the topic for my new, monthly, live Sales TV Show on the Sales Experts Channel. Actually, it’s more like Talk Radio, but on video. Why am I doing a monthly Sales TV Show? The short answer is, more and more salespeople are finding it difficult to generate quality leads and new sources of revenue.

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5 Habits To Change For A Better Sales Year

The Pipeline

By Tibor Shanto. It is estimated that 40% of our daily activities are driven by habit. This simplifies things to some degree, as we just need to replace bad habits with good. That’s where the challenge comes in, changing habits. But as you do, you will see measurable change in your success, and willingness to swap out more habits. So here are 5 habits to change for a better sales year.

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Stop Telling and Start Asking!

Mr. Inside Sales

Once very couple of years, I like to re-run this article on the importance of asking questions as opposed to pitching. While this context is presented as an interview, it is completely translatable to sales—and that means YOU. If I gave you a pencil and asked you to sell it, how would you go about it? This is one of the most basic of interview questions I’ve used for years for prospective sales reps, and the answer reveals so much about their previous training, their understanding of the sales p

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3 Steps to Keep Buyers Engaged During Your Virtual Meetings

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Andy Springer Remember when we could hold meetings in person? In those times, a seller’s dynamic personality was all that was needed to keep buyers focused. In this new world we find ourselves in, distractions are everywhere. When buyers are staring at a screen during a virtual meeting, they can more easily multitask. . Working on other projects.

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5 Successful Lead Generation Strategies

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After a year like no other, here we are in 2021 still standing. The world has been stirred up by a global pandemic, most of us are still working from home, and digital marketing strategies have become a critical part of every company’s survival. One thing is clear — lead generation has never been more central to a business’ success. When it comes down to it, one of the most important things marketing organizations are tasked with is generating marketing qualified leads (MQLs).

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Streamlining Salesforce for Maximum Impact: A People-Focused Pocket Guide

Step inside the world of Salesforce consulting, stripped of fluff and jargon. Our guide provides a detailed exploration of five key success criteria, complete with actionable steps for immediate implementation. Elevate your Salesforce investment with insights on goal setting, system design, core object utilization, user adoption, and crafting a system tailored to your needs.

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Recruiting, Hiring and Onboarding Salespeople: It's in the Details

Anthony Cole Training

In our first blog on How to Hire No Assembly Required Salespeople series, we discussed the four critical steps you must take to minimize hiring mistakes and identify top talent. In this article, we cover critical selling competencies you must look for when sourcing and interviewing salespeople for your organization.

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Podcast 180: Larry Long Jr. On Team Development And Motivation

John Barrows

Our guest this week is Larry Long Jr., Director of Collegiate Sales at Teamworks. Larry is a ball of energy and encompasses what it means to be a true leader. Larry talks with us about beefing up his LinkedIn presence, the difference between leadership and management, and finding a rep’s motivation. Larry hopes to share messages of hope, positivity, and can-do during these turbulent times.

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Virtual Selling and Beyond

Alice Heiman

The pandemic brought with it many changes and challenges that companies had to face in 2020 and many of those continue. Some companies are thriving, som e are struggling, and some are in between but there is a consistent challenge for all companies, the switch to virtual selling. The G artner Future of Sales 2025 report predicts that “by 2025, 80% of B2B sales interactions between suppliers and buyers will occur in digital channels.

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How To Pinpoint B2B Customer Pain Points

Zoominfo

It goes without saying that B2B consumers look for new products in order to make their lives a bit easier. In other words, they have pain points they need fixing. Whether it be something isn’t working as efficiently as it should, or you’re spending too much money on a simple solution. Maybe there’s a product out there that can automate most of the work you spend half your day working on.

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How to Improve Email Deliverability and Optimize Each Send

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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Is Your Customer Prepared For This Meeting?

Partners in Excellence

We are all busy. Whether it’s going from call to call, virtual meeting to virtual meeting, or just getting things done; we never seem to have enough time. Inevitably, things slip, delay, priorities change—not because they need to change, but people’s attention is diverted to something else. Dealing with the reality of people being too busy and constantly shifting focus, requires us to do things differently, to engage our customers differently.

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Grant Cardone on Net Worth & Billionaire Status

Grant Cardone

Grant Cardone on net worth & billionaire status. One of the most searched categories of successful and famous people is the term “net worth”. People are fascinated with peoples supposed net worth. . Just search my name, Grant Cardone and before you even hit enter, you will see the second most searched term after my name is “net worth,” . then, age, height, wiki, wife, quotes, books, real estate.

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The Secret to Managing Salespeople? Start with Their Myers-Briggs Personalities

Hubspot Sales

If you're looking for another article about why your sales team should only hire ESFJs, you've come to the wrong place. While it's true that not everyone is a perfect fit for the sales profession, most people just need the right motivation and management to thrive. And understanding your team's personalities (as well as those of potential hires) can help you motivate, develop, train, and collaborate with individual contributors more effectively.

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7 Simple Steps to Improve Your CRM’s Data Quality [Infographic]

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We get it: Cleaning your CRM data can feel like a burden. There is so much data and so little time. But if you catch yourself asking, “Where would I even start?”—you’ve come to the right place. Spoiler alert: the very first step in achieving data integrity is recognizing your CRM isn’t reaching its fullest potential. So, congratulations! You’ve already made great strides in seeking out a solution that will help your company go-to-market and reach the right customers, faster.

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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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6 Ways To Give Back In 2021

Allego

We all know that 2020 was unprecedented, stressful, and in the words of many, a dumpster fire. But we learned a lot. Some of our learning was sought after: new hobbies, leveled-up cooking skills, creative ways to stay in touch with distant friends and family. But much of our learning was not what we were looking for. I think you know what falls in this category.

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Choosing Negotiations Skills Training For Sales Teams: Not All That Glitters is Gold

Nimble - Sales

Have you had your deal closing rate down recently by double-digit percent with no major shifts in the niche to cause the drop? Is your market share dropping for reasons unbeknownst to you? Are your competitors getting their hands on your loyal clients with higher rates and overall worse conditions? It’s time to consider choosing […]. The post Choosing Negotiations Skills Training For Sales Teams: Not All That Glitters is Gold appeared first on Nimble Blog.

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To Succeed at Sales Prospecting, You Must Have This

Hubspot Sales

As The Office ’s Michael Scott famously noted, it was Wayne Gretzky who said, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." In other words, you can't succeed unless you try. That winning mindset allowed Gretzky to become a Hall of Famer, and the leading scorer in NHL history, with more goals and assists than any other player. Winners like Gretzky set goals and believe they will achieve them.

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5 Ways Dirty Data Hurts Your CRM—and Revenue [Infographic]

Zoominfo

If you’re unfamiliar with dirty data—allow us to introduce you. Dirty data has been plaguing CRMs since they were invented. Why? Countless people change jobs, names, locations, and contact information every day—in other words, all data has an expiration date. Your CRM is only as good as the data inside it, so when this information dirties your CRM, your marketing and sales teams waste precious time and money pursuing people who aren’t a good fit for your product or service.

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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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Making Go for No Work For You

Go for No!

People sometimes worry: if I ‘go for no’ I’ll get a no. I’m expecting that it will happen and so it will happen. It’s true that expectations can play a role in our mindset and then in our actions. For example, if you’re playing in a baseball game – and you believe the other team is really good and that you will lose – that might affect your play.

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Not Everyone Wants To Be, Or Should Be A Manager!

Partners in Excellence

The other day, I had a conversation with a salesperson. She wanted some coaching on her career and how she might advance and develop. She said, “Dave, it seems the only way to advance in my sales career is to be a manager. But I love selling, I love working accounts and doing deals. I’m not sure I want to be a manager—but I still want to advance in my career… ” She’s focused on a critical issue too few leaders pay attention to.

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CRM for Wholesalers & Distributors: How to Integrate All Systems for Better Insights

Nimble - Sales

Wholesale Distribution is reimagining itself probably more so than other industries under the rule of a pandemic. When social distancing is the new norm, companies are trying to automate every possible leg of the process from manufacturer to the client. This is when warehouse, logistics, shipping, and distribution software are expected to further help this […].

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Market & Sales Intelligence — Why Both are Essential for Sales Teams

Zoominfo

Sales reps can easily lose a successful sale if they don’t have the right tools or framework to work with. Both market and sales intelligence fall under the umbrella of lead intelligence, which collectively gives comprehensive insights about prospects. Finding the best prospects goes beyond surface-level details like company name and phone number. Sales professionals also need access to extensive intelligence such as buying signals, reporting structures, and tech stacks.

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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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A Sales Manager's Guide to Coaching Reps that Seem Uncoachable

Hubspot Sales

Legendary college basketball coach Bobby Knight once said, “To be as good as it can be, a team has to buy into what you — as the coach — are doing. They have to feel you’re a part of them and they’re a part of you.”. It's a powerful sentiment that provides some sage advice for coaches working across virtually all sports, fields, and occupations. But when it comes to sales, some managers might have trouble delivering on it — often through no fault of their own.

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How to Break Through the Noise and Create New Conversations with Prospects

RAIN Group

As a seller, you’re trying to build relationships with potential buyers. People buy from people they know, like, and trust. The more you get to know your buyers, and let them get to know you, the easier it is to sell to them. But first, you have to break through the noise, capture their attention, and create conversations with them. This is easier said than done.

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9 Tips On How To Build A User-Friendly eCommerce Website

Nimble - Sales

eCommerce, or online stores, are already part of our daily lives now. All those small and local businesses that earlier considered online stores as something specific to large retail brands now are coming out of this mindset and embracing online marketplaces. But since an increasing number of businesses are building their online stores, getting ahead […].

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