The Spiff Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you’ve worked in sales, revenue operations, or finance for any amount of time, I don’t have to tell you how important sales compensation is. You already know the right sales compensation plan can motivate your team, improve their performance, and boost overall job satisfaction. Current Sales Compensation Benchmarks.

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Anthony Cole Training

JUNE 11, 2013

Over the years, I have found some very common responses to our sales and sales management training programs. Our standard operating procedure of beginning our work with a client is to evaluate their sales organization. But the people we''re working with, sales people, are in the same exact business – SELLING.

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 30, 2013

Several years ago, while conducting a sales training and sales management workshop to rebuild an insurance agency, I was talking with one of the highly successful agents who asked: "Tony, When is enough enough?" Too often highly successful sales peope reach a point in their carrer where they become complacent.

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Sales Playbook 101: A sales playbook is a documented road map of exactly how sales in your company should be done, according to reality and in alignment with top leadership vision. It is the proven, optimal roadmap for getting sales closed. How sales management should implement a strategy.

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Allego

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

In Part 1 of this series on national sales meetings and sales kickoffs , I recommended that you “beef up” the sales training you provide at national sales meetings (NSMs) or sales kickoffs (SKOs) by creating mobile video content that reps can review before the official training starts. Continuous Coaching.

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 30, 2013

Several years ago, while conducting a sales training and sales management workshop to rebuild an insurance agency, I was talking with one of the highly successful agents who asked: "Tony, When is enough enough?" Too often highly successful sales peope reach a point in their carrer where they become complacent.

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Allego

APRIL 21, 2022

Not only that, but for B2B sales, the desire for virtual communications extends to buyers. And even after months of adjusting, you might still be struggling to adapt to this digital transformation and lead your sales team into a tech-driven new world. Coaching distributed sales teams and providing feedback. You aren’t alone.

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Pipeliner

MARCH 12, 2018

It was the New York Life Insurance Company that hired me, and I never had any doubts that life insurance was a necessary product. I guess that it’s kind of rare for a person to awaken in the morning, yawn, stretch, and sit up and say, “You know, I feel like buying life insurance today!”. I got my wish within two weeks.

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The Brooks Group

AUGUST 8, 2019

This post comes from Michelle Richardson, Vice President of Research at the Sales Performance Research Center. The Brooks Group is proud to announce the launch of the Sales Performance Research Center. The respondents consisted in majority of sales leaders and sales managers, with various other vital roles weighing in as well.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Sales is the somewhat dark art of convincing people to buy stuff. But the problem is that many people, including a lot of salespeople, do see sales that way. And today we want to show you how you and your colleagues can use it to break that old idea of sales and bring new life into our old profession. How can you help us? ”.

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BrainShark

AUGUST 4, 2022

Lessonly by Seismic is one of the most popular sales learning solutions available. AI-powered video coaching (so sales managers get instant insights into reps’ sales skills). Readiness scorecards (so you can find skill gaps and see how training impacts sales performance). Adobe Captivate Prime. SAP Litmos.

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Salesmate

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The key to attracting and retaining top-performing sales reps is sales commission. A skilled sales rep needs recognition for his performance to stay motivated. Therefore, if you don’t want to lose your best sales reps, you need a strong sales commission structure. What is sales commission?

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Anthony Cole Training

DECEMBER 16, 2011

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Allego

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Today, this key component of modern learning means exactly what it says – sales training that is genuinely personalized , genuinely “just for me.”. What are the advantages of personalized sales training? Training tailored to the individual offers two forms of value: It saves time (the sales reps’ time), which also builds trust.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 2, 2020

And for leveling up your sales skills, nothing beats a good sales book. So what are the best sales books for helping you reach peak performance? Have been recommended by sales professionals. Here’s how you can find the sales books that are most relevant to you. Here they are… The 97 Best Sales Books in 2020.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

As a VP of Sales, you’re probably not too familiar with SaaS metrics or costs — that’s the CFO’s job, right? Well today, we’ll breakdown how to understand SaaS costs basics, and then explain how to accurately set sales goals and metrics that drive success. Compare Marketing and Sales costs. for every $1 in ARR.

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Mr. Inside Sales

OCTOBER 4, 2016

A well written cover letter tells the hiring manager that you are serious about getting the job, and it gives you the best chance (along with a relevant resume) of landing an interview and ultimately the job you really want. To avoid this, try to find out the hiring manager’s name or job title, and direct the cover letter to him/her.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 13, 2023

Even so, my sales book collection is mounting, thanks to the privilege of hosting Vengreso’s Modern Selling Podcast. Because I interview some of the world’s top influencers and authors, I knew I had to come up with a resource list of the best sales books for 2023. In fact, I find books a little overwhelming at times.

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Costello

APRIL 16, 2019

In our latest research done in partnership with Databox , marketers and sales managers agree that playbooks improve the effectiveness and efficiency of calls, help train new salespeople and ensure product and services are correctly positioned. Sales scripts and objection handling are the core of my sales playbooks,” says Meah.

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SBI

OCTOBER 23, 2013

According to research by CSO Insights, companies with a sales process and the technology to support it are more likely to hit quota. At the same time, research by Objective Management Group concludes that 91% of companies do not have a sales process. Let’s start with how he defines a sales process. no exceptions.

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Anthony Cole Training

APRIL 11, 2011

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Anthony Cole Training

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Pipeliner

JUNE 11, 2019

Sales Manager. The project owner must define five basic areas: User roles—meaning manager, member, or others as defined. Sales units—defined by territory or other category such as inside and outside sales. Sales Manager. For example, what is the most efficient workflow between sales and marketing?

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Apptivo

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Financial services, in general, refers to financial management which in broader terms refers to banking, investment, and insurance. Along with being the best sales management software, Apptivo’s Finance CRM is popular for its ability to mirror the business requirements depending on the industry. Sales Insights.

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Sales Hacker Training

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast. Sam Jacobs: This week on the show, we’ve got Luke Rogers, the Vice President of Sales at Instabase. He now leads the sales function at a really promising and high-growing unicorn called Instabase. Learn how modern sales teams with deals, win deals now. We’re on iTunes.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Have you ever wondered how to become a VP of Sales? By the time I was 30 years old, I was working at Oracle (via startup acquisition) helping them build the #1 performing SaaS sales team in my region. At the time, I had two years as a VP of Sales under my belt. How can you become a VP of Sales? So how did I do it?

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Anthony Cole Training

AUGUST 9, 2011

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Anthony Cole Training

AUGUST 6, 2010

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Anthony Cole Training

JUNE 20, 2011

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Keith Rosen

APRIL 21, 2020

Managers, Learn How to Coach and Manage a Remote Team and Win More Sales. Online Course – On Sale Now. Online Course – On Sale Now. ” To avoid this permanently, take the time to develop your compelling reasons which are sure to lead to more valuable conversations and more sales.

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SalesLoft

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Richard Park , Senior Vice President of World Wide Sales at SurveyGizmo explains exactly how to do that. Richard provides actionable advice on how to coach, motivate, and energize reps while also improving yourself as a sales manager in the process. . How can you immediately identify a great sales manager?

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Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

This is it – the 52 best sales book you’ll ever read. Of all the different types of books I read, sales books have probably been the most common (though I spend a lot of time reading books that have nothing to do with sales, which has tremendous value). The Challenger Sale. This is a sequel to The Challenger Sale.

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Anthony Cole Training

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Cincom Smart Selling

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

In the classic play and movie, Glengarry Glen Ross , Blake, the somewhat strident troubleshooter from downtown, informs us that “ Sales is a tough racket. ”. Selling is not only tough on the sales rep, it is also tough on the company. As a VP or director of sales, you’re ultimately responsible for the actions of your sales team.

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Your Sales Management Guru

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The Telephone Is the Most Powerful Sales Prospecting Tool. KEN: This blog post is from my friend Jeb Blount, his new book is a must read for your sales book club: Fanatical Prospecting. Add it to your sales library today! Last month a top-five insurance company hired me to work with his team. Disproving the Myth.

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Paul Cherry's Top Sales Techniques

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Sales Training & Management Workshops | 302-478-4443. Corporate Sales Training. → On-Site Sales Training. → One-on-One Sales Coaching. Sales Management Training. Overview Training Options for Managers. → Management Training On-Site. → Sales Management Coaching.

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Pipeliner

MAY 8, 2018

Human nature in sales, of course, typically motivates rapid movement to the next deal and hopefully, the next win. For identifying your previous mistakes insures that your next opportunity’s Go/No-Go process will be more effective, increasing your probability of winning through valuable lessons learned. You win or you learn.

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