Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 14, 2022

An example is how most sales reps open their calls. What these approaches have in common is they are passive, and they give the gatekeeper control of the call. Given the example above, this translates to: “Hi, Dave Anderson, please.”. In other words, they often ask for permission, rather than be assumptive.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

And we’ve got examples. If you don’t have their direct-dial phone number, you could plan to spend a lot of time negotiating with admins and other gatekeepers, or pressing buttons to navigate the phone tree. How to write a BASHO cold email (with tons of examples). What is a BASHO email? Sounds good to us! Use a personal hook.

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Close.io

MAY 1, 2019

This objection is another example of good intentions. The gatekeeper. Gatekeepers are living, breathing objections and, in many cases, they’re the first roadblock you’ll face. The gatekeeper is a unique objection because they can become one of your most valuable assets. We’ll buy soon.”.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

And you can search for any topic that is giving you trouble: For example, need help cold calling? Head on over to my blog and you’ll find tons of excellent, free resources to help with just about any problem you’re having! Click here. Want to know what a tie-down is and how to use them more effectively? Click here. Click here.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 24, 2020

If you want to learn how to cold call — or just improve your skills — your best approach is to watch what experienced sales reps do, listen to recordings , and of course, study cold calling examples. Then, I’m going to give you real-life cold calling examples that my team and I use on our best calls. Let’s get started, shall we?

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MTD Sales Training

OCTOBER 5, 2018

3) Use the gatekeeper screen to get further information. Some salespeople dread talking to the gatekeeper (a person whose job is to filter approaches so the decision-makers don’t get hounded by sales calls ). Here’s an example of how it works: Gatekeeper: “ABC Ltd, how can I help you?”. Am I right with that assumption?”.

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The next time someone tells you they can’t afford it or your price is too high, use my client’s example above. “Where would our pricing need to be for you to move on it?”. Any of these or others will do here. And let your prospect tell you where you need to go next…. Need More Proven Responses to the Selling Situations You Face Every Day?

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 2, 2023

If you’ve identified yourself as a sales rep (like in the second example above. If you’re leaving voice messages and not getting call backs, consider whether you’re making it hard for your prospects to write your number down. where do I start?!), Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 21, 2022

Here’s an example of a training tip that you’ll learn, and that I used, to handle a frustrating objection I used to get all the time: “The price is outside of our budget.”. Why not use them to upgrade your team’s selling skills so they can hit the third and fourth quarter hard? Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 2, 2021

I’m going to give you two rules for developing an effective elevator pitch and then some examples that you can plug your product or service into. Try working with the examples below: Elevator pitch example #1: “ __, we help small business owners save on average 20% on their shipping costs while also increasing their efficiency and tracking.

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Zoominfo

MAY 21, 2020

And we’ve got examples. If you don’t have their direct-dial phone number, you could plan to spend a lot of time negotiating with admins and other gatekeepers , or pressing buttons to navigate the phone tree. Understand Your Prospect’s Pain Points Take the example of selling into IT Staffing and Recruiting companies. Sound good?

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 12, 2022

Here are some examples: Subject Line #1: “John, quick question about your manufacturing process…”. If you have, then you are already getting more prospects to lock onto your email, and that will mean more prospects will read them. The second part of a compelling subject line is to make the rest of it intriguing to your prospect.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

How do you best apply prospecting skills through intermediators or gatekeepers? When prospecting through intermediators, like gatekeepers, influencers, and agents/brokers, help them build their own cadence. For example, “Good morning. Gatekeepers will present your name and reason for calling. Do you know Max?”

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Mr. Inside Sales

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Here are some examples: Subject Line #1: “John, quick question about your manufacturing process…”. If you have, then you are already getting more prospects to lock onto your email, and that will mean more prospects will read them. The second part of a compelling subject line is to make the rest of it intriguing to your prospect.

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Zoominfo

MAY 8, 2019

Bypass gatekeepers. Secretaries, administrative assistants, and phone operators are often referred to as gatekeepers in the world of sales. Of course, it’s not impossible to gain access to top sales prospects by first speaking to a gatekeeper. Spend less time searching and more time selling.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JUNE 3, 2022

Here’s a quick example from a new client I’m working with now: At the end of speaking with current accounts, the habit of the sales team is to ask: “If you need anything, please give me a call…”. Someone once said, “First we form habits, and then they form us.”. And in sales, this is especially true.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 30, 2021

You might have a lot of natural talent, have a lot of good ideas, have a good sense of color, but if you don’t know, for example, the proper use of perspective, then your paintings will always be somewhat “off.”. They may make sense to you—but to others? Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 16, 2021

In sales, this means leading by example. If you take over a call they are struggling with or start a call they think will be difficult (and you record it), then you will be able to provide them with an example of the right way to handle that situation. And they’ll learn how to do it right going forward.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 22, 2021

Example: I’m working with a coaching/consulting organization right now that has many related companies in their portfolio. Mindset determines the actions you take, how you deal with adversity, how much you use good selling skills (and how much you invest in them), and how you adapt to the changing conditions around you. And a lot more!

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 3, 2020

Example: Your prospect says that it costs too much. Another example of isolating the price objection: Prospect says, “It costs too much.”. I can’t tell you how many recordings I listen to each week where sales reps are still struggling to deal with objections because they insist on trying to overcome them. It’s a lot of work.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

It’s packed with useful, no-nonsense examples that will really resonate. It’s called, The Advanced Formula for Total Success , by Dr. Robert Anthony. If you haven’t read it—or haven’t read it lately—than this will be one of the most important books you’ll ever read. Believe, me, it’ll be the best money you’ll spend this year.

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

And leaders lead by example. Most managers are way too busy in meetings, or reporting, or just plain hiding out to be really effective. Remember one thing—as the manager, you are the leader. Want to motivate your team, make your numbers, and create real value for yourself? Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 11, 2020

Here is a quick example: A common objection in sales is the, “I have to show this to my (boss, manager, partner, etc.).” If you’d like a sample of what you’re learn—and a proven and effective way to deal with gatekeepers—then view a sample her e. How does your sales team handle this? Check it out here. Who Should Attend?

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 31, 2020

If a prospect is looking to move forward “as soon as possible,” for example, it means that budget is in place. For example, if your prospect isn’t looking to make a decision until the next quarter or two, this changes the way you pitch your product or service. And that is: Timeline for making a decision to move forward.

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 5, 2022

For example, when I ask people what their financial goal is, they often tell me, “To earn more money than I made last year.” Getting screened out by the gatekeeper. I’m going to lay it out here as it applies to a financial goal but recognize that this method applies to successfully reaching ANY goal. So, if you earn $1.50

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

To add insult to injury, executive-level assistants are trained to be gatekeepers. Work with a B2B data provider like ZoomInfo to access the contact information you need to bypass gatekeepers, increase connect rates, and close more deals. Leverage trigger events. Identify occurrences (e.g.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 30, 2022

For example, what does your team say when they are told to “Just email me something”? While all things are important, my suggestion was to focus on the one metric that drives all the others: How the rep is performing while on the call. What I stressed is using recordings to measure how well a rep handles each part of the phone call.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 11, 2019

Here’s an example of a training tip that you’ll learn, and that I used, to handle a frustrating objection I used to get all the time: “The price is outside of our budget.”. Enroll yourself or your team in next week’s 7-week online training program. See it here. Then enroll yourself or your team in next week’s training! Who Should Attend?

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MTD Sales Training

JULY 9, 2019

5) Make friends with gatekeeper or secretary. Oftentimes, people on our sales courses ask for techniques to get ‘through’ the gatekeeper, or ‘overcome’ them. Try calling after normal hours, or delay an email to be sent at a very early hour, so they will see it first when they log on in the morning. We don’t subscribe to that view.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 2, 2022

For example: If you hear irritation or a rushed attitude, simply preface your next statement with, “I’m sure you’re busy, so I’ll be brief…”. If they ask you how you are doing, always, start with, “Thanks for asking! Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

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Zoominfo

APRIL 19, 2018

To add insult to injury, executive-level assistants are trained to be gatekeepers. Keep reading if you’re ready to bypass gatekeepers and set more meetings with the C-Level. Work with a B2B data provider like ZoomInfo to access the contact information you need to bypass gatekeepers, increase connect rates, and close more deals.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2020

If so, you know how tough it can be to connect with busy executives, To add insult to injury, executive-level assistants are trained to be gatekeepers. Work with a B2B data provider like ZoomInfo to access the contact information you need to bypass gatekeepers, increase connect rates, and close more deals. Leverage trigger events.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

They’re off-the-charts busy, bombarded with sales messages, and gatekeepers keep them well insulated. For example: “I was struck by one of the comments in the Q3 analyst update. The phone is also a terrific way to get past the gatekeepers. Gatekeepers are a different story.

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 29, 2020

Recently, I had a concrete example of just how motivating measuring results can be when I downloaded a fitness app called Pacer. For example, during the walk I’d always take, I’d look for ways to make it longer—either take the next street, or walk all the greenway, or, finally, make two full loops instead of one!

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MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

7) Plan for what to say if you meet a gatekeeper. A gatekeeper’s role is to ensure the decision-maker’s time isn’t wasted on calls of little or no value. Effectively, you’re trying to sell to the gatekeeper as well as the decision-maker, so plan what you will say if this person acting as a buffer is encountered.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 25, 2022

There are many ways to script out effective rebuttals to these objections: You can buy one of my books that already have multiple examples of what to say ( see some here ); you can hire me to write a customized script playbook for your team; or you can work with me one-on-one (like Rino did) to develop your rebuttals.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 9, 2020

When a new prospect calls my office, for example, and inquires about inside sales training, the first thing I ask is, “When are you looking to begin training?”. D) Clear buying motives have already been established? Timeline is so important, in fact, that it is often the first question many pros ask of a prospect.

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