Crunchbase

DECEMBER 6, 2021

There’s no shortage of paid and free sales prospecting tools on the market these days, all touting time-saving features. But who of today’s busy sales professionals has the time to vet hundreds of lead generation and sales prospecting tools, let alone road test them to find the best fit? Although no number of lead prospecting tools can replace the value of the personal touch of relationship building, taking advantage of modern sales prospecting software is an easy way to cut down on tedious and

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Immediately following the announcement of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, commercial leaders began questioning their sales kickoff (SKO) plans and turning to SBI for peer comparisons and feedback.

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Understanding the Sales Force

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Perhaps you've heard the advertisement while listening to a SiriusXM radio station. It's for Home Title Lock. They scare you by mentioning that some bad people can commit fraud by going online, claiming your home's title, taking ownership of your home, and borrowing against your home's equity without you knowing it. Home Title Lock prevents this from happening.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Conquering an uncertain economy, supply shortages and the constraints presented by a global pandemic requires creativity and aligning incentives to desired outcomes. The post Selling Into the Headwinds of Today’s Unique Environment appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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.

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Anthony Cole Training

DECEMBER 9, 2021

If you consider the tactics that are generally covered in sales skills training, you can probably think of a handful of happenings that can steal, or make you lose, your prospect.

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Understanding the Sales Force

DECEMBER 6, 2021

There are two articles that I post each and every December. This is the first - the top articles of the year - and later this month I will post my annual Nutcracker edition which I have been doing since 2011. There are several criteria for choosing the top articles of the year, including, but not limited to: Views (Article). Popularity (likes on LinkedIn and Twitter).

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 6, 2021

AI-enabled conversational recording increases ROI of CRM systems while eliminating tedious and time-consuming data entry requirements. The post Simplify Sales Reps’ Lives With Voice AI appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Has your mind moved toward January yet? It should have. 2022 will be here before you finish that last piece of pumpkin pie over the holidays…. If you haven’t done so yet, you should do this immediately: Decide on the exact amount of money you’re going to make next year. Write it down on three by five cards, post it on your desk, in your car, in your bathroom.

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The Pipeline

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Subscribe today , and take the Breakfast on the go! Richard “Rick”Janezic is Chief Sales Officer for StrikeZone Sales Systems, a management consulting and sales productivity improvement company focused on helping executives, investors and boards of small and middle market B2B firms to increase financial strength and valuation. His executive leadership, sales, and technology experience includes 17 years in Fortune 500 companies, and more than 20 years in middle market, small, and early stage

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Sales teams often lose precious time hunting for updated sales materials, while marketing struggles to keep these assets accessible and current. It's not just about managing; it's about seamlessly finding, presenting, and sharing critical sales content. All of this takes place within an intuitive, unified platform. Dive into Showell's groundbreaking content management realm.

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SBI

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Six Essential Skills for Responding to Sales Objections. By Randy DeHaan, Director of Sales, Chorus.ai. Every sales rep has experienced it: A call is going well until a prospect voices objections that throw you off, leaving you searching for a response as the silence grows. It could be a matter of pricing or a lack of faith that your product will meet their needs.

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Engage Selling

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Did you know closing ratios on deals that employ traditional selling methods (e.g., cold calls and direct mail) have not changed since the 1980s? Seriously. They’ve not budged at all since “Eye of the Tiger” was a hit song on … Read More » The post Are You Still Selling Like It’s 1982? first appeared on The Sales Leader.

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Membrain

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Sometimes, working with potential buyers can be a little like sitting in an interrogation room in a police station, trying to guess what’s happening on the other side of the mirrored glass.

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Predictable Revenue

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Experience and a lot of testing have shown us that it's possible to create emails that people actually resonate with to crush sales quotas. The post Email Templates That People Actually Respond To appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Allego

DECEMBER 9, 2021

At Allego, our product strategy is informed by market insights, customer feedback, technology innovations, and tons of research. Some of the core themes that influence us today have been with us from the start of the company. During the pandemic, we’ve been well positioned to observe some meaningful new trends among our customers, our partners, and even other technology vendors.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Kevin Knieriem started his career in sales selling ice cream to convenience stores. Now he’s the chief revenue officer of Clari. In this week’s episode, Kevin tells us how he ended up in a windowless meeting room negotiating for 40 hours straight, despite his own company’s global team trying to intervene. Available wherever you listen to podcasts: Apple | Spotify | Website Brace Yourself We’ve got millions of verified B2B contacts — ready for you to close.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Selling can be a tough job, especially when your market is saturated with other salespeople offering similar products or services. Competition in all industries is fierce and getting tougher. Even if you have a great product, you can still struggle in sales unless you differentiate yourself from your competition. Convincing potential clients that you’re the right person to solve their problems is fundamental to sales success.

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Predictable Revenue

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Salespeople have a tough job and throughout the day, some ego-driven emotions are inevitably going to come up. In spite of what some of the traditional sales methodologies preached, when we let these emotions take hold, we risk losing the sale. The post 8 Ego-Driven Emotions That Stop You From Selling appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Speaker: Andrew Regan, Managing Partner at BlueSeed Retail Ltd.

Did you know that 70% of new retail technology fails to deliver expected benefits and can often decrease customer value, service, and experience? With that in mind, how can we empower our store associates to leverage new technology to optimize the customer experience and boost productivity? This exclusive webinar with Andrew Regan will dive into strategies to empower retail associates for success with new technology.

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John Barrows

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Chris Merrill, Meghan Forgione, and John Barrows come together in the last episode of 2021 to reflect back on the year and talk about why 2022 will be even better for JB Sales. With the addition of new trainers, big company moves, the community growing legs of its own, and continuing to provide impactful events and experiences for revenue-facing professionals, this team is ready to amplify this next chapter.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Scenario Customer referrals with compelling stories of success with your solution can be a significant contributor to your business pipeline. Make it easy for your customers to give referrals. Send them an automated request email with a discount code or landing page link. Some referral programs provide incentives, while others rely on the goodwill of their customers.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 7, 2021

When I first entered the sales profession, my sales manager provided a data dump of product info for me during onboarding. The next phase of my training was to shadow one of the senior sales reps for a few days. I learned how he did sales, both the good and the bad. Then, before I knew it, I was ready to start calling prospects. After a few weeks, my sales manager asked me, “How are things going?

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Gong.io

DECEMBER 8, 2021

You venture out to your mailbox. It’s been a minute since you’ve visited the place that is usually filled with junk mail. But you don’t want it to overflow. And who knows, maybe there will be a check for a MILLION DOLLARS. Or maybe not. The first flyer you see is super-generic. It screams “mass mailing.” No personalization. Nothing “human” about it.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

DECEMBER 10, 2021

- MOTIVATION -. "Anyone, anywhere, can make a positive difference.". - Mark Sanborn. - AROUND THE WEB -. > 10 Tips to Avoid Burnout While Working in Sales – Badger Maps. Are you feeling a lack of motivation, negative energy, and exhaustion? Wheels spinning but you’re getting nowhere? While sales pros enjoy the roller coaster ride of emotions, it can take a toll on your physical and mental health.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Scenario Capturing leads who download your content is a great way to seed your database with potential buyers. But what happens to those leads after they are collected? Content downloads and webinar leads often aren’t “hot” enough to assign to a sales rep. But you can create automated campaigns with multiple touches that relate to the downloaded content to nurture the lead progressively along the buyer journey.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Santa Claus may be coming to town, but as a sales professional, it is difficult to get into the holiday season until you meet your sales numbers. For the few who exceed their quota before Thanksgiving, everything is merry. For the rest of us, it’s time to make a list and check it twice and qualify the prospects that are naughty or nice. In this article, we will outline a few tactics you can deploy to ensure you end the year with a bonus in your stocking and not a lump of coal.

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Partners in Excellence

DECEMBER 8, 2021

I hate to start posts with a disclaimer, but I will. This post and topic may be viewed as controversial, many executives and leaders will be offended. I hope that some of them have open mindsets and considers questioning their leadership and responsibility to their people and organizations. Lately, there have been a lot of stories about Better.com’s CEO firing 900 people, 9% of their employee base, in a Zoom call.

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Speaker: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®

Niche markets represent a huge opportunity for the financial services industry in America. From college students and women to communities of color and low-to-moderate-income households, niche populations have specialized financial needs – but they often underutilize many valuable financial products and services. How can you better connect with these consumers?

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The Center for Sales Strategy

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A recent McKinsey survey shows that 90% of organizations will adopt some combination of remote and on-site work as they emerge from Covid restrictions. This combination will change how we meet and interact forever. Hybrid meetings, a mix of people in office and those working remotely, is the new normal.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Scenario For every ten leads submitted through a marketing form, there are six people who started to fill out a form but didn’t submit it. Maybe they got distracted or they weren’t ready to talk to someone. If you track partial form fills—also known as abandoned forms—you can boost lead volume by 60%. ZoomInfo’s FormComplete enables the real-time capture of emails from partially filled or resubmitted forms.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Everyone is looking to unwind when the holidays come around. Every year brings its trials, triumphs, and tribulations — and all of them can be exhausting. So as you come upon 2021's end, you can help your team unwind a bit by throwing a holiday party. But those kinds of events can run your company a lot of cash — and when you're working within the confines of a startup budget, you might not have the room for some extravagant celebration.

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