Pipeliner

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If salespeople want to maximize their profits and make the most out of their time, they need to learn how to personalize their prospects while conserving time. While this might seem contradictory, it can be done with good prospecting software and a detailed prospecting plan. . The Importance of Continually Prospecting.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 29, 2022

Answer: They all take you (and your successful energy) away from your desk—and your next pitch. He said that wasting that on other sales reps (and taking them off the phone) was a waste of that energy, and that the best thing I could do after making a sale was to pick up the phone and make another one. I closed that deal, too!

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 9, 2023

I have to go with the flow because each prospect is different,” he persisted. He didn’t believe in putting in the time, energy, or money to get better. He thought he knew better. He didn’t believe in using scripts. I’ll sound like a telemarkerter,” he said. “I So he didn’t. Fast forward to our Starbucks encounter.

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Anthony Iannarino

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It is clear the person sending the email, InMail, or note did nothing to determine whether or not I might be a prospect for their services. If everyone is a prospect, no one is a prospect. It’s lazy prospecting and the misuse of the sales tools. Lazy Prospecting. The electronic gatekeepers are unreasonable.

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MTD Sales Training

AUGUST 30, 2017

Well, firstly calculate how many of your calls to prospects actually do end up going to voicemail. Work it out as a percentage of your total calls and I’m sure you’ll agree that you could be wasting a lot of time and energy if you don’t get this right. What you offer: This has to be a benefit to the prospect. Happy Selling!

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 18, 2020

I have to go with the flow because each prospect is different,” he persisted. Brad didn’t believe in putting in the time, energy, or money to get better. Brad thought he knew better. Brad didn’t believe in using scripts. I’ll sound like a telemarkerter,” he moaned. “I So, he didn’t. Fast forward to our Starbucks encounter.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JUNE 1, 2020

And this means higher closing rates, more sales, and less time, energy and resources wasted on unqualified leads. By separating out people who are “just looking,” sales reps can identify and spend more time with the real buyers. And they do this by asking questions instead of pitching.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Here’s a hint: Any sales tactics, activities, or systems that help you build relationships with clients and prospects are worth the time and effort. Gatekeepers can smell phoniness a mile away. Think you’re getting away with cold calling and pretending you’re best buddies with your prospect? And certainly not when you cold call.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 1, 2019

Here are 5 things you can begin doing right now: Email Secret #1: Use the prospect’s first name in the subject line. Putting your prospect’s name in the subject line (first name) will immediately distinguish your email from the hundreds of others your prospect gets. Email Secret #3: Keep your email short and easy to read!

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 6, 2021

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. If this is how you are talking to yourself, you can bet you won’t find the energy to accomplish your goals. One of the biggest benefits of prospecting during the holiday season is fewer gatekeepers.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 5, 2017

In this growing sales landscape, we’ll outline the various processes and key strategies for prospecting -- the phase of selling that often consumes the most time and energy (and is the most crucial to get right). What Is Prospecting? What's the difference between leads and prospects? Sales Prospecting Techniques.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 15, 2019

The solution is that if you want to get better—even perfect—at dealing with the recurring selling situations you face, day in and day out, you need to spend some time and energy learning the best responses and skills to these situations and then practice these skills and responses on each and every call.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Your prospect can sense when you sound bored or uninterested and will be less willing to open up. Don’t rush your prospect through the conversation, because you never know when a tangent might lead to valuable insights that will help you close. Be firm in guiding the conversation, but allow enough time for the prospect to share openly.

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 4, 2019

I have to go with the flow because each prospect is different,” he persisted. John didn’t believe in putting in the time, energy, or money to get better. John thought he knew better. John didn’t believe in using scripts. I’ll sound like a telemarketer,” he said. “I So, he didn’t. Fast forward to our Starbucks encounter.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

1) The Tough Gatekeeper. You try to call the decision maker, but the gatekeeper will not let you speak to them. You have an amazing conversation with a prospect, you built great rapport, and you were 100% confident they were going to buy. You know this company would really benefit from your product. 2) The Fake Promise.

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Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The prospect is not returning my calls. The gatekeeper keeps dropping my calls into voicemail. Make more calls, send more emails…prospect…prospect…and more prospecting. On YouTube, I may watch a comedian with the purpose of borrowing a joke to use as an ice-breaker with a gatekeeper or a prospect.

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Marc Wayshak

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Simply put, the phone is really effective for prospecting. Don’t get distracted by newer, shinier ways of reaching out to prospects, at the expense of that old trusty stand-by: the phone. But the reality is that if you’re making dials to prospects without the right data (i.e., I’m willing to talk to them.”.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 5, 2021

This conviction comes through loud and clear when they’re talking to prospects, helping them break through resistance and doubts. And they’re not just familiar with their prospects — they also empathize with them. Because great reps see their prospects as actual people, they build stronger relationships. They want to win.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 3, 2011

Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Show the same level of respect to the gatekeeper or other any other person who answers the phone as you would show to the person you’re looking to talk to. Talk with your hands, as it allows you to convey more energy in your voice.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 23, 2019

When sales teams know how to ask for referrals, they don’t have to worry about identifying decision-makers, bypassing gatekeepers, or proving themselves trustworthy. My definition of a cold call is any attempt to reach a prospect who doesn’t know you and doesn’t expect to hear from you. Prospecting is either HOT or cold … period.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 11, 2019

Reps need to prospect, sell, and close -- and that doesn’t always leave a lot of time for administrative or big-picture work. Image source: Expanse Energy Solutions. This role serves as an administrator and gatekeeper for your sales team. That number shrank to just 4% with companies earning 101 or more opportunities each month.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 12, 2020

Do you have to interact with a gatekeeper, like an assistant, before actually speaking to the prospect? Relay the information the prospect will need to them clearly, concisely, and frankly. And that tone can't stop when you're done prospecting. Have a comprehensive understanding of the prospects you're selling to.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 21, 2023

Cold Call Script Examples How to Create a Cold Call Script The Best Cold Calling Script Ever Cold Calling Script Variation Cold Calling Script Templates Cold Calling Tips Once you have a list of prospects to call, it's time to reach out. Cold calling is a way to engage prospects one-on-one to move them to the next step in the buying process.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JUNE 8, 2016

We want to simultaneously make the prospecting process more effective while also leveling the playing field. We’re guessing your current book of business is quite extensive, and who has the time (or energy) to make sure all those records are updated on a regular basis? Deeper Intel on Your Target Prospects.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 23, 2019

When sales teams know how to ask for referrals, they don’t have to worry about identifying decision-makers, bypassing gatekeepers, or proving themselves trustworthy. My definition of a cold call is any attempt to reach a prospect who doesn’t know you and doesn’t expect to hear from you. Prospecting is either HOT or cold … period.

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Cience

JULY 9, 2020

Gatekeeper. In B2B outbound marketing, cold calling is a prospecting technique used to start business conversations with decision-makers over the phone. Velocify found that the average number of cold calls to a single prospect to close a deal is six. It is made via phone and aims to set an appointment with a prospect.

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Closer's Coffee

MAY 15, 2019

Before going in, the gatekeeper asked them a question to ensure their safety, “Are you pregnant?”. The big trend for 2018 is conversational selling…Trying to treat them more like a human , really engaging with the prospect on a one-to-one basis, and tailoring the message to who they are and their needs at the time.”.

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Rob Jolles

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Needless to say, this represents a critical moment between you and your prospect. Needless to say, this represents a critical moment between you and your prospect. You made up for an energy, I guarantee you. We’ll get the urgency, but gatekeeper, and that’s something that you kind of like talking about.

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ExecVision

OCTOBER 22, 2019

So if you’re a salesperson, complimenting a prospect on their business, or their home, or their car is a great way to build a relationship and eventually close a sale. After so many compliments, the prospect starts to think, “Hey, I’m pretty great. Here’s a list of six techniques that are dated at best, and flat out dangerous at worst.

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Chorus.ai

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Cold calling is contacting any prospect by phone who currently isn’t “raising their hand” at the moment. This means the prospect won’t be expecting your call. That’s okay, but you’ll have to work even harder to convince prospects to trust you and break through. Prospects typically ask 5-6 questions. Download the Chorus.ai

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Yes, prospects can be frustratingly unresponsive. Top 10 Sales Excuses You Need to Stop Making in 2018: We can’t find qualified prospects. We Can’t Find Qualified Prospects. Consider other approaches such as social selling to find new prospects and grow your pipeline. The prospect likes their current vendor.

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Salesmate

JULY 28, 2020

You will experience less friction, require less energy, and get better sales results faster. Persuading the prospects to spend their precious dollars in your product/service is surely a challenging task. Fanatical Prospecting. Effective prospecting is essential for filling your sales pipeline with quality leads.

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Chili Piper

APRIL 13, 2020

Along with being the best way to remain top of mind with your prospects, moving fast helps you stay ahead of your competition because if you’re not moving fast enough, someone else will. It doesn’t have to be a big step, but any kind of commitment helps prospects from getting stuck at one particular step in your funnel. Here’s a peek.

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SalesLoft

OCTOBER 3, 2016

But if it’s so simple, then why isn’t everyone doing it that way, and exceeding quotas like it is raining prospects? It’s your responsibility to be the gatekeeper. Willpower takes up a lot of our mental energy. I read, I watched, I asked, I listened, and the answer was simple: focused action. Why We Avoid Focused Action.

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Sales Training Advice

MARCH 31, 2010

Most sales people quickly boast that they can get to or have “no problem” meeting with the top executives of their prospects or customers. Add to above past rejections and you begin to act as your own gatekeeper saying (consciously or unconsciously), “Let’s stick with the purchasing people collecting the bid information.”.

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Sales Training Advice

DECEMBER 31, 2009

It takes a lot of effort and energy to make call after call, navigate voice mail systems, and to gain the support of receptionists and executive assistants. It takes finesse to deal with receptionists, gatekeepers and executive assistants. We know that cold calling seldom generates quick results.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

MAY 30, 2017

This is an important principle to understand when you’re selling to a prospective buyer: They’re going to be evaluating a number of different providers in the process, and they’re going to be providing a number of different value stories. That’s what the prospect’s going to remember at the end.

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