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Don’t Make This Mistake When Prospecting

Mr. Inside Sales

I watched a sales rep making cold calls the other day. 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. Plus, what was missing was a value statement of what might be in it for the prospect.

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Free Resources to Help You Sell More

Mr. Inside Sales

If you are new to receiving these sales tips, or even if you have been subscribed for a while, I want to give you something that will help you sell more. It’s not often that we get something for free, but I’m going to give you some resources, some inside sales techniques that will help you sell more with less resistance.

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Is Sales Really Just a Numbers Game?

Mr. Inside Sales

First the no part: Sales is much, much more than just “rolling the numbers,” as they used to say. Skill level of the sales rep is the most important thing; however, there are other variables like the type of lead—inbound versus outbound; the territory; existing client or new prospect; the marketing and/or branding of the company, etc.,

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3 Ways to Overcome Call Reluctance

Mr. Inside Sales

Speaking in public used to be the biggest fear someone could face (even before dying), but I think that for salespeople it’s making outbound calls. No one likes to be rejected, and the resistance you get from gatekeepers, receptionists, decision makers, etc., can quickly result in call reluctance. 3: Take the pressure off yourself.

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How to Measure Sales Fitness

Sales and Marketing Management

Think of someone who disrupts an executive’s day by getting past the gatekeeper explaining he/she knows that person and is following up ‘our previous discussions’ – yeah right! During this first meeting is generally when the salesperson and the prospect discover common interests and determine if the business can be moved forward.

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15 best cold calling books to take your sales team to new levels

Close.io

Most successful sales reps have a wealth of experience with cold calling. They are used to consistent action: qualifying prospects , sending cold emails , booking meetings, maybe following up a couple of times, and finally closing the deal. Who should read this : For inside sales professionals that do a lot outbound prospecting.

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Cold Calling Is Alive! How to Cold Call, Connect, Convert, and Crush on the Phone

Cience

Crafting Your Outbound Cold Calling Strategy. Gatekeeper. Cold Calling Tips From Sales Pros. In B2B outbound marketing, cold calling is a prospecting technique used to start business conversations with decision-makers over the phone. How To Get Phone Numbers For Cold Calling. How To Warm Up Cold Leads. Conclusion.