Sat.Nov 19, 2016 - Fri.Nov 25, 2016

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There Are No Rules In Sales

The Pipeline

By Tibor Shanto – tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca . It’s hard not to laugh sometimes when I hear sales people say something like “Well, it’s supposed to go like this…”, or “I was told to do it that way, cause when we do that the prospects do…” But instead I am empathetic to their plight and innocence. Empathetic, because some manager or pundit told them that if they took a specific step or action, the prospect would react in some specific way.

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How to Prospect Profitably

The Sales Heretic

If you want more sales, odds are you need more prospects. But there’s more to prospecting than just raw numbers. And that trips up a lot of salespeople. “Prospecting is not a complex process,” asserts Mark Hunter in the first chapter of his new book, High-Profit Prospecting. “It’s simply finding people who can and will [.].

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Discover Which Ego Is Costing You Business, Relationships and Results?

Bernadette McClelland

‘The reason most salespeople don’t last here’, he said, ‘is because they can’t, or won’t, ask for help’. I get it! And I agree with the sales leader that uttered those words because I have been guilty of not asking for help because of the meaning I put on it… ‘they will think I don’t know what I’m doing’ which would equate to ‘I am not good enough to be in this role’ I also am witness to that behaviour when I begin to work with sales teams or sales

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10 Things Salespeople Should Be Thankful For

The Sales Hunter

I’ve been in sales now for more than 30 years, and during that time I’ve come to not just appreciate the profession, but also to become absolutely passionate about it. I see it as the ultimate profession, as it provides unlimited opportunities to help others. Below are the 10 things I believe all salespeople should […].

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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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Do Buyers Care?

The Pipeline

By Tibor Shanto – tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca . Last week I posted a piece on LinkedIn, based on discussions at CEB’s Sales & Marketing Thought Leader Roundtable this past August, titled “Why Do We Need Sales?” , Exploring the relationship between marketing and sales, and how it needs to evolve and change with relation to the markets they serve.

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True Story: What Every Salesperson Ought To Know Before Writing Content

Bernadette McClelland

Much has been written about salespeople, especially those who are employees, speaking up, writing and curating on social channels such as LinkedIn. Speaking up in the sense of using their voice, sharing their thoughts, telling us their experiences, voicing their opinions or debating their point. Yet so many don’t. We ask why? as well as why not?

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Tolerations Can Impact Your Sales Career and Your Life

Score More Sales

Do you know what a toleration is? It is a nagging thought that pops up in your head on a regular basis. It could be frequent or infrequent but it is always there. This time of year is the PERFECT time to remove tolerations from your life and your work so you can start the new year off as toleration-free as possible.

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Quit Chasing Every Customer!

The Sales Hunter

United Airlines announced last week a new cheap fare that does not allow ticket holders to carry on any luggage. Their reasoning is they want to attract customers who are now attracted to the ultra low fare airlines like Spirit. Check out at this link a great article by Benjamin Zhang at Business Insider regarding […].

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Great Quotes for Success Found in the Least Likely Place

Understanding the Sales Force

Our son was at his baseball practice last weekend and I saw these great messages on the white board. I couldn't resist snapping some pictures. I didn't expect to see these quotes - meant to inspire teenage boys - but I'm so glad that I did.

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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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Is Your Sales and Marketing Self-Indulgent?

Sales and Marketing Management

Issue Date: 2016-11-21. Author: Baker Nanduru, CEO, Delighterr. Teaser: There is a reason why 80 percent of business calls go to voicemail (and only 4 percent of those get returned) and open rates for emails hover around 10 pecent and. Modern methods of business outreach are focused on staying top of mind and missing diving deep into contacts' lives.

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Is Sales Enablement Helping Reps Do More with Less Effort?

SBI Growth

Today’s article is focused on transitioning from sales training to sales enablement. . The goal is to drive revenue per sales head up and time to productivity for new sales hires down. The sales enablement function exists to onboard new sales hires.

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Sales Motivation Video: Reach Back to Go Forward

The Sales Hunter

Make it a goal each day this week to reach out to a customer or prospect you haven’t talked with in quite awhile. Yes! Reach back to go forward. Build relationships that will strengthen your sales momentum as we near the end of the year and head into 2017. Check out the video to see […].

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So Much To Be Grateful For

Score More Sales

It is easy to take things for granted when all is going well – such as health, family, community and business. I happen to be in the professional, B2B sales industry where we are way too short on diversity yet I am lucky enough to surround myself with some of the most talented women and men in the world. When I compare my wealth with others I find that what we may not have in mansions and gold, we make up for in our health and our rich and special friendships.

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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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Two Questions to Close a Sale

Mr. Inside Sales

I was having breakfast with a client in Denver before a training program I was giving, and we were talking about the importance of asking questions and listening. He told me that a few years ago he was working for a company selling an IT solution, and that while dealing with the Director of IT, he suddenly had an opportunity to meet the new CFO. This was unexpected and he had to think fast!

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Your Renewal Pitches Are Backfiring –?Here’s Why

Sales and Marketing Management

Issue Date: 2016-11-01. Author: Tim Riesterer, Chief Strategy Officer, Corporate Visions. Teaser: Sales discussions and training are frequently focused on gaining new business. What happens if you're on the inside and need to convince existing customers not to challenge the staus quo? Find out why "stay put" messages must differ from "why change" ones.

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Bringing Clarity to the Ill-defined Sales Enablement Function

SBI Growth

On this week’s SBI Insider Video Podcast we discuss Sales Enablement, a surprisingly ill-defined and misunderstood term. My colleague Mike Drapeau and I discuss the right paradigm for training. The goal of Sales Enablement is to drive revenue per sales head.

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Sustainable Sales Success - Tip #16 - Authentic

Increase Sales

One of the most consistent attributes for those wishing to have sustainable sales success is “be authentic.” Today’s far more educated buyers or decisi9on makers can spot a phony a mile off. Part of the problem is the constant stream of poorly designed sales pitches within all sales communications from text, telephone, voice mail to email.

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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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How to Negotiate for Higher Pay (Part Five of Five)

Mr. Inside Sales

Welcome to Part Five of our five part series entitled: “How to Apply for and Get a Better Paying Job.” If you have been following along, then by now you have learned some crucial steps you can take to virtually guarantee you get called back by the hiring manager of the job you really want. Now that you have taken some time to write out sample cover letters, and have invested the time to customize your resume to the job(s) you want, you have no doubt landed interviews with the kinds of companies

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5 Quick Tips On Building Better, Long-Term Client Relationships

MTD Sales Training

We all know that partnering with a client’s business helps you to establish long-terms relationships, often provides improved profit opportunities and adds value at every touchpoint you have with the buyer’s company. It offers and delivers results you simply wouldn’t achieve at a more shallow level. What is it, then, that makes businesses open their inner sanctum to you and your company, allowing you to build relationships and contacts that are gold-dust to you, leaving competitors in your wake?

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How Top Companies Develop Product Launch Messaging

SBI Growth

Today’s topic is Product Launch and Messaging. Joining us is Rob Lips, Vice President of U.S. Sales and Channel Marketing at Intuit. Rob lead sales, channel marketing and analytics across Intuit’s retail, e-tail, inside sales, resellers, OEMs and financial Institutions. .

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Top Sales Performers Sell What They Have

Increase Sales

An amazing characteristic about all the top sales performers I know is they sell what they have. These high earning salespeople do not attempt to change the buyer’s situation. Imagine for a moment, a woman walking into an upper end clothing store. The clerk tells the woman, the customer, she needs to lose weight (to change) if she wishes to buy a certain dress.

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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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The One Sales Tip I Give Every Sales Person [Spazz Out 10]

A Sales Guy

There are a lot of skills and attitudes sales people must have to be successful. But there is one sales tip that rises above the rest that I share with everyone. It’s the importance of giving a s**t. What does that mean? It means, if you want to take your game to the next level in sales, you have to care more about your customers and prospects than you do you.

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3 Quick Tips On Leading Your Prospect Directly To The Close

MTD Sales Training

Most people like to envision a future full of promise and profits. It helps us to set goals, have purpose and build strategies. It’s always better to look forward to the future rather than loathe it. As a sales consultant , how can you help buyers to build this vision? What can you do to encourage them to listen to your ideas and see what life would be like if they chose your solutions?

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5 Trends Sparking Interest in the Revenue Growth Methodology

SBI Growth

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Where Realtors Are Missing Sales Opportunities

Increase Sales

The real estate market is changing. Yet many realtors are not adapting and leveraging those changes. They are missing incredible sales opportunities by sticking to their existing business model as well as past sales behaviors. Credit – www.gratisography.com. Right now in most communities, there is incredible sales opportunities (think low hanging fruit) which with a little effort can be turned into sales revenue.

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Cloud-Based Solutions: The Sky Is the Limit for Retail Success

Speaker: Ryan Bryers, SVP of Global Engineering

In a rapidly evolving industry, the shift from traditional on-premise systems to cloud-based solutions has become crucial for retail success. While many businesses still rely on store-level infrastructure, it's time to embrace the unlimited potential of the cloud! With technology giants like Google, AWS, and Azure leading the charge, the true value of the cloud extends far beyond cost savings.

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Where Does Your Revenue Really Come From?

Engage Selling

I have a question for you. Do you really know where your revenue comes from? Most businesses can probably answer that question pretty quickly. It’s obvious, right? Not so fast. Recently, we’ve been involved in a very large sales reorganization.

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Happy Thanksgiving

Sales Training Connection

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving … and for many a long weekend filled with fun, football, and perhaps some shopping.

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Mo’ Adjustments, Mo’ Problems – and Mo’ Sales Comp Admins Won’t Solve Them

OpenSymmetry

How likely is your sales incentive plan going to be dead on arrival, riddled with holes caused by requests for changes and exceptions? At least three months prior to the new year, finance teams slave over intricate details and policies for sales incentive plans to make for a smoother payroll cycle next year. However, within weeks of implementation, compensation administrators are often buried under an avalanche of requests for changes or exceptions to the established plan.