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What is Wrong with the Telephone in Sales

Score More Sales

I said, “let’s talk – by telephone” She responded by saying, What’s wrong with Skype or a Google Hangout? . It is underutilized among many sellers who think no one will pick up or will listen to their message. Yes, I like Skype and I like Google Hangouts, don’t get me wrong.

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A Lack Of Transformational Leadership

The Pipeline

Transformation has taken centre stage again, how would you grade these leaders, should we follow them again? I remember when clients started giving reps iPads, loaded them up with collateral, and turned to market and announced, “We are Digital!” Get In The Game. So why did it take a force of nature to move the dial?

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5 Essential Tips For Sales Managers For Running Better Sales Meetings

MTD Sales Training

Many sales meetings fail because of the following reasons: – administrative matters receive more time than sales matters. If you want to avoid these pitfalls, make sure you follow these essential tips for running better sales meetings: Always have a purpose for a meeting, not just because it’s a certain day.

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Creative Virtual Strategies to Engage with Clients

Sales and Marketing Management

It has been a major theme of the pandemic to get in front of clients in a face-to-face way, leading a rise in usage of video chat services like Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Skype, among others. While the topic of conversation is key when working with clients, half of all successful communication is in the follow up.

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3 Things That Kill Prospecting Calls

The Pipeline

Whether you have a live one or the most complacent prospect on the line, we are up against the clock. We’re an unscheduled, unwelcomed interruption, and there are only so many seconds till you hear – wait for it – click … followed by a dial tone. ” (live, phone, web, Skype…) Nothing Else!

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Accelerating Software Sales in a No-Touch World with Virtual PoCs and Demos

Sales and Marketing Management

Overcoming the in-person aspect is possible with technology like Zoom and Skype, but merely using them is not enough. This type of insight can allow sales to follow up and offer useful assistance to make sure the prospect keeps exploring and learning about the solution’s value. Smile and be personable.

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Around the World in 80 Minutes: No Passport Required

No More Cold Calling

We talk on Skype the next morning, and he introduces me to an entrepreneur who wants to learn about referrals. Social media reminds us to catch up, learn what’s happening in people’s lives, find opportunities to start new conversations, and strengthen our relationships offline. We’re interested in each other.