Sat.Jun 11, 2016 - Fri.Jun 17, 2016

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How My Will Power Ran Out and Why That Matters

Bernadette McClelland

He was on time but walked out of his office, shook my hand and checked his watch. ‘I’m so stressed’, he said. ‘I’ve got projects, deadlines and priorities coming out of the proverbial. I’m not bringing my A-Game, I know it and the last thing I want is for other people to start to notice it’. People like my client, James, are constantly looking for shortcuts, secrets and simple ways to get even more done in the same amount of time so they can get in front of the eight ball.

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The 4 Word Statement That ALWAYS Builds Value

MTD Sales Training

When I was searching for a new car I did all the necessary research and visited a number of dealers for a test-drive that would convince me I had made the right decision. I don’t have many needs in a. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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Kevin Bacon and a Unique Way to Crush Lead Generation

No More Cold Calling

Your referral network is larger than you realize. Have you ever played the game, “ 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon ”? Or perhaps seen the Kevin Bacon Visa Check Card ad from 2002? The concept is simple: We’re all connected … sometimes in the most absurd and unbelievable ways. Finding those connections is key to lead generation and getting referrals.

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Surprising New Data on Salespeople Busts the Myths about Relationship Selling and Social Selling

Understanding the Sales Force

Image Copyright 123RF Stock Photo. If you are a regular reader, you might recall this great article on Selling to a CEO. In that article I also mentioned some of the expanded Sales Competencies that Objective Management Group (OMG) now measures. Before April, Relationship Building and Mastery of Social Selling were findings in our evaluations but now, they are full blown competencies with complete sets of attributes.

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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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Feature/Benefit – Or – Feature/Price

The Pipeline

By Tibor Shanto – tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca . Every tribe has its myths, collective beliefs, and things they claim to believe, things they avoid or adhere to, for sales the concept of Feature/Benefit is a go to favourite. While some believe this mode of selling may be outdated, and have moved beyond, the essence of most sales conversations, for many, Feature/Benefit is still the staple of their approach.

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10 Ways to Overcome a Customer’s Objection

The Sales Hunter

An objection from a customer is not a reason to panic. Thinking you’re never going to have a customer object to something is not realistic. Here are 10 responses to consider: 1. Ask the customer to share with you more insight as to why they raised the objection. I always say it’s not the […].

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7 Lessons the USA Taught Me About Posting A+ Results

Bernadette McClelland

It was a crazy bucket list trip designed to simply do different things. You know, stretch the imagination and show our kids you’re never too old to dream big, push your boundaries and then execute, no matter how sore your muscles might end up becoming. But like anything in life, nothing is ever so basic and straightforward. I mean, what fun would it really be if we couldn’t share our experiences and link them to helping others think differently.

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Is That All The Difference You Got?

The Pipeline

By Tibor Shanto – tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca . Here is an example of an element discussed in Monday’s post. It’s hard to see the difference when you all look the same. Time for Sales and Marketing to step up and say something that makes a difference for the buyer. Ever wonder why buyers would rather go it on their own? I did when I was watching my favourite Sunday morning political pundit parade, these commercials were one spot apart in the same break.

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A CEO's Guide to the Differences in Sales Leadership Roles

Understanding the Sales Force

Image Copyright 123RF Stock Photo. I was reviewing a sales leadership evaluation with my client, a CEO, who was a bit confused over how this was different from a sales management evaluation. He wondered, "Aren't sales managers and sales leaders the same?". He had a sales force that was typical of a mid-size business with a Sales VP (the sales leader), 2 sales managers, and about 15 salespeople between them.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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Different People Hear Differently

Score More Sales

At the Sales Machine 16 conference this morning it was inspiring to hear from both Seth Godin and then Simon Sinek. Many takeaways will be in future posts. For now the big one Seth talked about that really struck home for those in sales and sales leadership is this post’s focus.

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How Presentation Management Bridges the Gap Between Sales and Marketing

Sales and Marketing Management

Issue Date: 2016-06-15. Author: AlexAnndra Ontra. Teaser: In today’s business world, everyone communicates visually. Presentation management combines the tasks that both marketing and sales need to succeed in their roles, into one platform. Its combined features automate collaboration between sales and marketing, bridging the gap between their roles.

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The Three Times to Handle an Objection

Mr. Inside Sales

Most sales reps hate getting objections. When they get them, their hands start to sweat, their heart takes the elevator down into the pit of the stomachs, and they start wishing they had gotten that graduate degree and avoided sales altogether. This is how most sales reps react when they get objections, but not the top producers. Top producers view and react to objections very differently.

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The One Sales Data Point That Varies Wildly

Understanding the Sales Force

In my last article, we discussed big data and big lies in the sales assessment space and touched on OMG's 230,000,000 data points. Most of the data points are very consistent across cultures and continents but there is one that varies wildly depending on the role, the country, and the culture.

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Supercharge Your Sales: 5 Steps to Effortless Selling

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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Executive Sales Leader Briefing: Top 100 Visionaries Creating Value for the World

The Sales Hunter

Welcome to the Executive Sales Leader Briefing, a new blog series I am doing every Friday. If you want to receive the Executive Sales Leader Briefing in text form in an email early Friday morning before it is published on the website, go to this page to sign up or complete the below information: Top […].

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Is the Sales Coach Obsolete?

Sales and Marketing Management

Issue Date: 2016-06-13. Author: Max Cates. Teaser: Millennials thrive in a team environment and are adept at problem solving through collaboration with others such as fellow salespeople and sales managers. The days of the lone wolf road warrior may be a thing of the past, as this new generation becomes full-time salespeople. At the same time, the sales coach who is a lone wolf – taking on the sole responsibility for training, planning and execution – may be equally outdated.

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A Quick Guide to Implementing a Sales Operations Strategy

SBI Growth

Organizations must have a strategic sales operations team in order to hit their revenue growth objectives. Ultimately, the sales ops strategy must increase the sales team’s ability to do their jobs well. We recently spoke with Steve Rutledge, the SVP.

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Performance Management and the Law of Cause

Anthony Cole Training

Here is the opening paragraph from the IQ Matix Blog – The Law of Cause and Effect by Adam Sicinski. “A person becomes what they think about all day.”. Understanding the Law. The universal law of cause and effect states that for every effect there is a definite cause , likewise for every cause there is a definite effect. Your thoughts, behaviors and actions create specific effects that manifest and create your life as you know it.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.

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Sales Motivation Video: Confirm Appointments by Voicemail

The Sales Hunter

It’s summer and that means that those appointments you have scheduled may not happen as planned, especially if you don’t confirm them. I highly recommend you confirm them with voicemail. Using this approach will result in fewer appointments being cancelled. Check out the video to see what I mean: Sign up below for […].

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Creating Personalized Global Content for Your Prospects and Customers

Sales and Marketing Management

Issue Date: 2016-06-17. Author: Judd Marcello, vice president of marketing at Smartling. Teaser: Incorporating the following four key elements to personalize global content will ensure your messages and brand resonate in any language, all cultures and every market. Incorporating the following four key elements to personalize global content will ensure your messages and brand resonate in any language, all cultures and every market.

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How to Beat the Competition and Increase Revenue Growth

SBI Growth

No market is without competition. Are you prepared to compete, and ultimately win? Watch here as my colleague, Matt Sharrers and I discuss how to beat your competition and grow revenue. We’ll walk you through how define your competition, and.

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Sales Leads - The Downfall of the Thrill of the Chase

Increase Sales

For many in sales, the thrill of the chase is everything. These “hunters” love to find and chase down sales leads. Credit www.gratisography.com. Within the SMB world, this thrill of the chase can present a psychological problem for the salesperson and a a business growth problem for the SMB owner, executive or sales manager. The problem for the salesperson is the activity associated with hunting for new sales leads.

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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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The 80/20 Power Curve and Your Sales Organization

Anthony Cole Training

5 Things to Do to Own a Sales Team Built for Growth.

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What’s The Most Important Customer Question Sales People Probably Can’t Answer?

Partners in Excellence

We equip our sales teams with the ability to answer any question customers might have about our products and services. Sales people, can go on forever about features, functions, feeds, and speeds for each of the products they sell. They sometimes can present feature – benefits, for example, “improved productivity, reduced cost,” and so forth.

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Finally – Sales Funnels That Dazzle and Convert

Fill the Funnel

Finally anyone, and I mean anyone, can create beautiful web pages and entire sales funnels that look beautiful and convert like crazy. No longer does an individual sales rep need to learn how to work with messy code and HTML to create stunning web pages. No more waiting for a marketing team or web developer to get you on the calendar. This is brand new and goes on sale at the lowest price June 14th (Tuesday) at 8:00 am Pacific for three hours by using the following Coupon Code for Fill the Funn

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How Sales Books' Reviews Reveal Your Trust Factor

Increase Sales

One of my colleagues, Trish Bertuzzi wrote a book entitled The Sales Development Playbook. This business book was directed to those with inside selling roles. In reading the Amazon reviews by others, I noticed one reviewer who took to demeaning Trish as the author. Several other colleagues noticed the same reviewer who chose not to reveal his name.

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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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Research Shows Who the Most Accurate Sales Forecasters Are

HeavyHitter Sales

    Who are the most accurate sales forecasters, and what separates them from the least reliable? I recently conducted a study of the forecasting habits of more than 350 business-to-business salespeople and sales managers to answer this question.  Forecasting accuracy varies during the year. For example, the accuracy of the forecasts from the first quarter was different when compared to the fourth quarter.

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PROBLEM VS NEED – Why You Shouldn’t Sell to a Customer’s Need

A Sales Guy

We’ve been taught to sell to our clients’ needs. This lesson is one you need to toss out. It’s not effective and can hurt you. . I have a question? Are you selling to need? When you engage your clients, are you looking to find your clients need? We’ve been taught for years to find our customers needs and then sell to them. We have been taught to ask lots of questions, find their need then position your product to fit their need.

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The Real Reason for Prospect Objections: Do Your Reps Get It?

Sales Result

If you’re experiencing low close rates from your sales team, the likelihood is that your reps aren’t able to respond to prospect objections. Objections are both the toughest and most standard part of a sale, and can occur from first call/email to final negotiations, ranging from a basic “not interested” to highly technical.