Sat.May 23, 2020 - Fri.May 29, 2020

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Technology Can Wait … What About You?

No More Cold Calling

Please take care of yourself. “ The pendulum has swung too far in the direction of superficial online communications at a time people are hungry for true personal connection.” That’s my favorite quote from David Meerman Scott’s insightful article, “ The 2020s: From the Lonely Chaos of Digital to an Era of Humanity.”. You’ve heard the same message from me throughout this century: Salespeople have become overly reliant on technology to do their jobs.

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How Software AG Transformed Onboarding and Sales Strategy Roll Out

Allego

Onboarding new hires quickly and rolling out sales and marketing strategies consistently are two challenges many sales organizations face, especially now that most B2B sales teams are virtual. For one of the premier software vendors in Europe, incorporating mobile video-based learning and readiness into sales enablement was the key to supporting remote teams and overcoming these barriers to success.

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4 Tips to Get Your Customer to Respond

Selling Energy

Persistence is really important when you’re following up with a customer. That said you don't want to be a pest.

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How and when to leave Salesforce CRM

Membrain

So, you’ve come to the conclusion that Salesforce is no longer the right tool for your team. It’s too big, too complex, too cumbersome, too expensive, too messy. Or you’ve simply decided that you’re ready for something that will truly enable your team to achieve world-class sales effectiveness.

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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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4 Metrics to Measure the Health of Your Sales Organization

SBI Growth

With your selling motions in full swing, and with some bookings coming through the door, how can you best assess the health of your organization as it relates to revenue growth? Through our work helping leading companies grow their revenue.

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Direct mail tactics for sales: Why physical mail still works, and how to use it

Nutshell

When you think of new marketing and sales strategies to boost your business in 2020, direct mail probably doesn’t come to mind. It should, though. In this article we’ll discuss what direct mail is, why it’s beneficial to both marketing and sales professionals, and how to create a successful direct mail campaign for your company in five simple steps.

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Virtual Selling Is Here To Stay: 3 Benefits of Remote Sales

Sales Hacker Training

Virtual selling is more than just a workaround for social distancing. It’s become clear that virtual selling offers long-term benefits in a post-pandemic world. Many sales leaders are already preparing for a future where effective virtual selling is a normal, ongoing business practice. In this article, we’ll look at the three key benefits of continuing to sell virtually over the long term.

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Simple Steps to Creating an Inclusive Workplace

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Jacklyn Walsh No two customers are the same and an organization’s sales force needs to be as diverse as its customer base. More inclusive and diverse workforces better understand the customer and have a higher chance to outperform the competition. Sales organizations and teams that embrace diversity have a more solid footing in the market, achieve higher customer and employee retention and earn more wins.

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13 Ways to Sharpen Your Sales Skills

The Sales Heretic

With COVID-related shutdowns, record unemployment numbers, and corporate bankruptcies on the increase, this may be the toughest sales environment any of us have ever experienced. Which means now, more than ever, you need your sales skills to be as robust as possible. If you’re fortunate enough to work for a company with its own training [.].

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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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Digital selling is Not Optional

Sales 2.0

Stormy clouds covering the Serengeti while on game-drive on the way to Seronera. We are starting to reopen but it’s pretty clear things will be different. Things will be some kind of new but not the same as before. The good news is that some things will be better. than before. Sometimes it takes a big kick in the pants to change people and this crisis has certainly been that for many of us.

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Sales Scrum Podcast Episode #11 – Guest Steve Gielda

The Pipeline

Sales Scrum Podcast Episode #11 – Guest Steve Gielda. Steve Gielda , is the co-founder and CEO of Ignite Selling, and someone I have been looking forward to having on the podcast. Most salespeople do not know why they win or lose deals. If they win it is their charm, personality, and relationship. If they lose, it is price features. If you don’t know why things turned out the way they did, then you’re bound to do it the same again and again.

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How a CRO Mobilizes Teams for Transformative Change

SBI Growth

In today’s environment, where sales leaders are running accelerated transformations, it’s more important than ever that your team is bought in and well equipped to bring your vision to life. In a previous segment, Steve King, CRO of Hexagon PPM, shared.

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Witches, Switches, and Niches

Shari Levitin

Something Personal – What’s brewing? When I was in sixth grade, my teacher, Mr. Pinsky, embarrassed me in front of the class. We were studying the Salem Witch Trials when I asked, “How can we be sure there’s no such thing as witches?” He scoffed and told me, “I’ll bet you still believe in the tooth fairy too!” . I ran home crying. My mother consoled me with gingerbread cookies and a plan for revenge.

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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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17 Common Virtual Selling Mistakes to Avoid

RAIN Group

There are many mistakes to avoid when it comes to virtual selling. Although we all make—and learn from—our mistakes, they're often magnified in a virtual environment, which makes awareness and preparation paramount to success.

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BREAKFAST FOR CHAMPIONS – Jeff Bajorek

The Pipeline

Thursday, May 28, 2020, 7:30 AM – LinkedIn Live. Jeff Bajorek. ‘Rethink The Way You Sell?’ Thinking through each step of your process might seem as if it can slow you down, but checking out and mindlessly disregarding steps does not mean that things will move faster. HOW TO VIEW. To get in on the Breakfast For Champions you don’t need a reservation, all are welcome, simply go to John Moore’s – The Collaborator LinkedIn profile – [link] 7:30 AM ETOR -Follow John Moor

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The Impact of Poor Data Quality on Sales and Marketing

SBI Growth

Data is becoming a core component of every business. As a result, the quality of the data being gathered, stored, and consumed is becoming increasingly important. We have all seen the impact that poor data quality can have on a.

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The Best Way to Triage Your Sales Pipeline

Alice Heiman

Right now, it can be tough for salespeople to know what’s really going on with customers and prospects. And there’s a good chance no one else in your company knows, either. Any CEO who wants to keep sales strong during tough times needs insight into customer problems and priorities. Without that insight, you’re left to make decisions by guessing. While you might be able to get away with that when the wind is in your sails, it isn’t good enough right now.

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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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Podcast 149: Building An Industry Leading Personal Brand With Justin Welsh

John Barrows

If you haven’t seen Justin Welsh on LinkedIn, we’re not sure what’s gone wrong. Justin has one of the strongest personal brands out there, coming from sales and now working on building his own company. Would you like to know how he built his personal brand? Follow the podcast: Subscribe on iTunes. Subscribe on Spotify. If you prefer to watch than to listen, here’s the full video… That’s a wrap.

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BREAKFAST FOR CHAMPIONS ? Andrew Jenkins

The Pipeline

Friday, May 29, 2020, 7:30 AM – LinkedIn Live. Andrew Jenkins. Connections Matter More Now Than Ever: . It’s not about just increased social selling activities but IMPROVED social selling. People are now part of a bit of a captive audience but that doesn’t mean you can shortcut to a close. Building relationships still matter. HOW TO VIEW.

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How CMOs Are Identifying Shifting Customer Needs

SBI Growth

Why Are We Having a Hard Time Identifying Customer Needs? Just as social media platforms are constantly evolving, so is the way customers wish to interact with your company. Think of your new customer interactions as “TikTok”—it’s quick (less than 15.

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The obvious benefits of taking a team approach

Membrain

According to recent research it has been suggested that team selling increases your chances of closing a deal by more than 250% compared to selling solo.

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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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8 Tools That Support a Great Needs Analysis

The Center for Sales Strategy

A conversation about desired business results (needs, challenges, and opportunities) is an essential part of the sales process. When engaging new business prospects as well as current customers, it’s crucial to ask the right questions. Aside from the right questions, other tools can help a seller discover core needs quickly and succinctly. Needs analysis is a central and critical part of making the sale.

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BREAKFAST FOR CHAMPIONS ? John Moore

The Pipeline

Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 7:30 AM – LinkedIn Live. Live Today – Breakfast For Champions. John Moore – The Collaborator. The key to great Enablement – remembering the sellersTransforming from inflicting to enabling. HOW TO VIEW. To get in on the Breakfast For Champions you don’t need a reservation, all are welcome, simply go to John Moore’s – The Collaborator LinkedIn profile – [link] 7:30 AM ETOR -Follow John Moore – The Collaborator on LinkedIn and you wil

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Think Like Your Competitor to Beat Your Competitor | Sales Strategies

Engage Selling

I want you to think like your competitor. Why? Thinking like your competitor will help you figure out where you’re weak and strong in the accounts you’re managing, which can lead to retention and growth activities.

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Selling Through Crisis: 4 Ways Your Cancelled Events Can Still Generate You B2B Leads and Sales

Predictable Revenue

With the arrival of the COVID-19 crisis and trade shows and conferences being cancelled left and right, many B2B businesses are now left scrambling to figure out how to survive without their best weapon. The post Selling Through Crisis: 4 Ways Your Cancelled Events Can Still Generate You B2B Leads and Sales appeared first on Predictable 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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10 Salesforce Alternatives That Will Enhance Your Sales Process

Hubspot Sales

Note: This article is authored by HubSpot. Every weekend my husband and I face a difficult decision: What movie should we watch and what should we order for dinner? As a sales leader, deciding which CRM to use can be just as challenging a decision. To decide, you'll probably compare features such as customizability, ease of use, and price. Ultimately, you want to enhance your sales process without being burdened with overly complicated software.

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BREAKFAST FOR CHAMPIONS – Bob Apollo

The Pipeline

Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 7:30 AM – LinkedIn Live. Live Today – Breakfast For Champions. Bob Apollo, . Reprioritizing your target accounts Focusing your energies on high-impact opportunities. HOW TO VIEW. To get in on the Breakfast For Champions you don’t need a reservation, all are welcome, simply go to John Moore’s – The Collaborator LinkedIn profile – [link] 7:30 AM ETOR -Follow John Moore – The Collaborator on LinkedIn and you will be notified when we go live.

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We have a sales code: Are we practicing what we preach?

Vainu

At Vainu, we believe there’s a right way of doing sales. One that uses data in every step of the sales process to be truly relevant for prospects, to listen, and to provide value. However, are we practicing what we preach?

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