Mr. Inside Sales

OCTOBER 25, 2019

call to prospects whom you’ve already pitched? Is it something like: “I’m just calling to follow up on our proposal….”. Why not lead your prospect into the sale by referring back to the benefits he or she is going to get by working with you? Try this: “{Prospect}, great speaking with you again. You get the idea.

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Mr. Inside Sales

OCTOBER 30, 2023

If you want more “treats” than “tricks” when dealing with prospects, then be bold and call back sooner than you are now. I don’t know why sales reps always default to: “I’ll call you again in a month…” Or 60 days or 90 days, etc, but why would you want to miss all the sales this prospect will place in the meantime?

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 17, 2024

What’s the number one blow off prospects use these days? Not only is it hard to get prospects back on the phone, when you do, you usually lead off with the ineffective opening line of: “Did you have a chance to review that email I sent you?” And then when a prospect blows you off with, “Can you email that to me?”

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 3, 2020

Want to make dealing with objections easier? Then remember to always use the powerful technique of isolating the objection instead of answering it…. 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.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Created by OpenAI, the free artificial intelligence (AI) content tool is capable of having human-like conversations, answering complicated questions like “what is quantum physics,” and passing parts of licensing exams for lawyers and doctors , along with the final exam for a prestigious MBA program. Just write a follow up prompt like so.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Now is the perfect time to follow up with your clients, prospects, and Referral Sources. When I attended this year’s Dreamforce conference , I heard numerous speakers and presenters echo the same valuable message I’ve been stressing for years—the importance of following up. Or just say “Happy Holidays.”

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 16, 2020

You probably get this objection, or some version of it, every day now. Anyway, how do you handle this objection when you’re prospecting? Here are some practical tips and a word-for-word way to handle this current objection: First: Take your “salesman hat” off. Let your prospect or client vent. Sound familiar?

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 21, 2022

He was making one crucial error that was leading to him not getting very far with prospects. I want to share with you what this common prospecting error is and how to immediately fix it. I told the rep the problem was that he wasn’t making any connection in the beginning and wasn’t allowing his prospect to engage with him at all.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 23, 2021

If your sales pipeline is colder than a Siberian spigot in January, it’s time to rethink your sales prospecting techniques. Here’s the thing though, reps need actionable techniques and tips to make their prospecting systematic, smooth, and, of course, profitable. What are Prospecting Techniques? How did you find those prospects?

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 14, 2023

To follow up on the blog post from two weeks ago (about the one quick fix to get your VMs returned ), here is the second quick fix: Stop trying to trick your prospect! So do your prospects. Your prospects can see through you and your message will be deleted quickly. Search my blog if you missed them.) Believe me.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 5, 2021

With nearly half of B2B reps missing quota , it follows that they are failing to deliver value to their prospects. In fact, I recommend you share the definition with your prospects as a means of creating a clear path forward. The challenge for many sellers is defining Objectives. Productivity.

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 7, 2020

This week, I listened to a closing call from one of their reps, and here is how the prospect opened the call: Prospect: “Let me just tell you upfront that we’re looking at a lot of different options right now of which yours is just one…”. Here’s what I teach: Prospects have all the answers. Take what a prospect gives you.

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SendBuzz

MAY 2, 2023

Nowadays, the majority of marketers and salespeople believe it is safe to infer that a prospect is indifferent if their email does not receive a response. Instead of using follow-up emails to encourage a prospect to purchase their product or service, they instead move on to new prospects. A second Backlinko.io

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Be honest: Do you dutifully send an email and then ask when you can follow up when you get this blow off objection? Script #1: Make sure and have an email already prepared while you’re prospecting. Script #1: Make sure and have an email already prepared while you’re prospecting. Blow you off with another objection.

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PandaDoc

MAY 8, 2024

million small businesses , which constitutes up to 99.9% Which approach and tools should you implement to make the most of this potential? A robust SMB sales strategy is underpinned by adopting smart solutions like document management software and sales automation tools. In the U.S. alone there are about 33.2 What are SMB sales?

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The Spiff Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Sales objections are a common occurrence during a typical sales cycle. Therefore, learning how to effectively handle objections is crucial to hitting goals, crushing sales quotas , and developing a successful sales career. This blog post will discuss the most common sales objections and provide actionable tips on how to combat them.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 14, 2024

I can’t believe this company is asking me to actually show up to an office!” We provide the exact talk tracks, templates, and proven tools your team will be motivated to apply, all structured around an award winning comprehensive inside sales approach that gives your team the confidence to succeed in every selling situation they face today.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 10, 2024

In the competitive landscape of B2B sales, effectively qualifying prospects is paramount. There, we looked at key indicators to assess before passing prospects to sales. Now, we’ll go further and explore strategies and best practices for improving prospect qualification. And, if so, is the prospect worth your time and effort?

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

A few months ago, both AT&T, and then Google Fiber, dug up our street and lawns and bushes to install fiber Internet cable. Then a Google rep showed up out of the blue, canvassing the neighborhood. Then they showed up because my neighbor switched to them. And then nothing from them. Google Fiber did things differently.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Learn what sales prospecting is, and how business development professionals can go to market using outreach strategies that deliver business results. What is Sales Prospecting? The ultimate goal is to guide your prospects through the sales funnel until they eventually make a purchase. How to Prospect: Step by Step.

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 22, 2019

Instead of ad-libbing, they have learned, internalized, and use best practice responses to the objections and stalls they get over and over again. Should I lose your number or put you on a 6-month follow up call?” (Say For companies registering up 5 or more reps, your average investment is less than $399 per rep!

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 2, 2024

What this tells the hiring manager is that you’re likely to “talk past the close” when on the phone with a prospect! Unfortunately, many sales reps just show up, are not prepared, and haven’t done any research on the company they’re interviewing for. Mistake Number Two: Talking past the close. Too many sales reps like to talk.

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Chorus.ai

MARCH 10, 2021

Research shows that 92% of all salespeople give up on a lead after four rejections, while 44% give up after only one. That adds up to an awful lot of follow-up. The key to conquering follow-up is not just blind perseverance and motivation. A demo they can peruse on their own clock?

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 4, 2023

You can sign up to receive one on my author’s site. Click here and scroll to the middle and sign up for free. To attain Wisdom, remove things every day.”—Lao Lao Tzu If you enjoy quotes like these, I send a new one out every Wednesday. Have a great week! Need More Proven Responses to the Selling Situations You Face Every Day?

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 30, 2023

Problem: Salespeople talk too much when they finally get a prospect on the phone. They talk over their prospects and generally learn very little about what it takes to close a sale. with your voice lifting up at the end of the word. Then hit MUTE again and listen as your prospect reveals more. Like you’re really curious.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Follow The Science. Bob has developed a prospecting app that is based on science and driven by numbers. Over the years we have shared close views on the fundamentals of prospecting. We’ll share fundamentals supported by an executable process, skills, and usable tools that lead to results greater than the parts alone.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 30, 2021

Wouldn’t it be convenient to have a list of 5 questions you could use to get your prospect talking, to get them to open up about how they’re feeling and what you might need to concentrate on? You could do two: one for prospecting and one for the close. Ever feel stalled during a close? Happy Selling! Get Access Today.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 9, 2023

Goethe If you do, then you can receive one each Wednesday by signing up here. Sign up today. .” –-Jimmy Buffet “Nothing is worth more than this day.”—Goethe Scroll to the middle of the page). Hundreds of other sales reps are already enjoying an amusing or enlightening quote in the middle of their week—you should, too!

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

People are quick to point out the number of new sales tools created by advances in technology; however, all of this is just noise. It’s up to you to determine how you want to hear the noise. This is where prospecting has to come in. Truths 11-20: Your Prospecting Plan. Prospecting is an omni-channel activity.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Sales automation tools streamline repetitive tasks so you can focus on selling. We’ll keep it simple, Sales Automation in the process of leveraging software and artificial intelligence (AI) along with other digital tools to automate time-consuming sales tasks that normally take significant time away from selling activities.

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LeadFuze

JULY 18, 2023

Learning how to handle objections in sales calls is a crucial skill for any sales professional. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the art of handling sales objections effectively. Additionally, we’ll discuss how anticipating and preparing for potential objections can make all the difference in your sales process.

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Chorus.ai

DECEMBER 4, 2019

So, you followed our tips for the perfect cold-calling approach. You nailed your sales call, dispelling your prospect’s early misgivings, and they sounded enthusiastic about taking things forward. It’s a road paved with rejection, with 92% of all salespeople giving up on a lead after four rejections , while 44% give up after only one.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 11, 2023

The leads are trash, and I actually agree with some of my prospect’s objections!” “I Here’s how: When you lose a sale or suffer a difficult call (could be a prospecting call), you hang up and find your attitude is a bit negative, simply say to yourself: “Okay. Have you ever observed your self-talk after you lose a sale?

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 13, 2021

But when you’ve done a presentation and then don’t hear back from a prospect, it can often mean the kiss of death. While it seems counter intuitive, I’d rather know up front if I’m wasting my time or if this is a real prospect. Speaking about prospects hiding behind emails, etc., What to do? That’s right. Relentlessly.

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

We’ve all been there – you call your prospect back at the appointed time for your presentation and they tell you any of the following: This isn’t a good time, OR. And, since many sales reps don’t qualify thoroughly enough, most of the leads they stuff into their pipeline are made up of 6’s and 7’s. How long will this take?”

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Mr. Inside Sales

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

At first, it seemed almost rude to utter it… But let me ask you: out of ten prospects you pitch to, how many end up actually buying? Yep, two out of ten prospects you speak with turn into buyers. It took me years to believe this. And this means that you spend hours each day pitching to people who are never going to buy!

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 2, 2018

Common Sales Objections. Your product doesn't work with our current set-up.". Every prospect you speak to has sales objections, or reasons they’re hesitant to buy your product. Every prospect you speak to has sales objections, or reasons they’re hesitant to buy your product. What Is Objection Handling?

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