Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Then Google REALLY started marketing! This week ask yourself: Are you following AT&T’s marketing efforts? Then they sent out another one, this time in a neat, glossy package. Then a Google rep showed up out of the blue, canvassing the neighborhood. I wasn’t home, but he pitched my wife and said he’d come back. Or Google Fibers?

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Zoominfo

APRIL 20, 2020

Sales and marketing teams, specifically, have abandoned chasing (demand gen) waterfalls or examining funnels. Instead, go-to-market teams are tirelessly doing anything and everything they can to hit their numbers today. Market segmentation needs to be beyond reproach and sales metrics need to be measurable and projectible.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 9, 2018

In most cases, their lead generation process depends on marketing to round up online leads. Yet, nearly 80 percent say they don’t always get past the gatekeeper. Why can’t they get past the gatekeeper? Breeze Past the Gatekeeper with Referral Sales. Reps view gatekeepers like trolls guarding the bridge.

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Sales Evangelist

AUGUST 6, 2021

Sometimes all it takes to get past the gatekeeper is to build a solid relationship with them. Make connections with the gatekeeper: Ask them what the best method is is to talk with them. Many salespeople know the gatekeeper is essential, yet we treat them as if they aren’t. Don’t be afraid to interact with the gatekeeper.

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Sales Evangelist

AUGUST 6, 2021

Sometimes all it takes to get past the gatekeeper is to build a solid relationship with them. Make connections with the gatekeeper: Ask them what the best method is is to talk with them. Many salespeople know the gatekeeper is essential, yet we treat them as if they aren’t. Don’t be afraid to interact with the gatekeeper.

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Gatekeeper Decision Maker Nonprofit Hiring 40

Sales Evangelist

AUGUST 6, 2021

Sometimes all it takes to get past the gatekeeper is to build a solid relationship with them. Make connections with the gatekeeper: Ask them what the best method is is to talk with them. Many salespeople know the gatekeeper is essential, yet we treat them as if they aren’t. Don’t be afraid to interact with the gatekeeper.

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Gatekeeper Decision Maker Nonprofit Hiring 40

Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 30, 2023

They may get some leads out and set up some “demos or presentations,” but because they didn’t discover whether a prospect was truly a buyer and in the market at that time, their close rate is a disappointing 2 sales out of 10 full presentations…. Compare that with your own close rate or your team’s closing percentages.

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Sales 2.0

APRIL 23, 2020

If you don’t sell to the enterprise market, it’s very likely your competitors will. When one of your competitors succeeds in getting business in the market that has 60% of the cash to spend in your type of solutions, what will that do for their business and yours? It’s the “80/20, Pareto rule” again. Areas of change.

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Zoominfo

JULY 18, 2022

They often maintain a small army of people to deal with all these demands, which means that the best way to approach a CFO is getting in touch with and gaining the confidence of these gatekeepers. Research the Gatekeeper The final research piece is the gatekeeper of the CFO’s calendar. How Do I Get a CFO’s Attention?

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 2, 2023

In fact, this is also felt in the accounting department, the marketing department, and everywhere else. Getting screened out by the gatekeeper. Most companies are under immediate pressure already to begin accomplishing their new goals and sales targets. You can probably feel it in your company, too. Identifying decision makers.

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Sales Gravy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Hall of fame-nominated marketer and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke discovered that he could get past traditional gatekeepers and reach those elusive executives by thinking outside the box and using personalized approaches that he calls "contact campaigns".

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Finally, work with your marketing and IT teams to ensure that your email is deliverable. Confirm that your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records are properly set up within your sales or marketing automation tools. How do you best apply prospecting skills through intermediators or gatekeepers? Familiar names pique interest.

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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. Qualify and prioritize leads quicker.

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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. When you mentioned your company’s expansion into emerging markets, it seems you were very successful in capturing market share in Asia-Pacific. The phone is also a terrific way to get past the gatekeepers.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Response #2: “I didn’t expect you to be interested; heck, our marketing department hasn’t yet figured out a way to get our prospects to call us back—and that’s why they hired me! Now over 200 powerful and effective scripts to help you easily get past the gatekeeper, set appointments, overcome objections and close more money!

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 25, 2021

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., are just a few of the other factors that influence sales.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

APRIL 12, 2017

The last thing you want is to spin cycles on bad data until your sales and marketing teams wear out. Many data providers claim to have the “most accurate” or “most actionable” business intelligence on the market. 50% fewer encounters with gatekeepers. Setting up the A/B data test. 300% more meetings booked. Implications.

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Alice Heiman

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Sales teams can no longer be gatekeepers of the buyer’s journey. 3:13] If you’ve got a marketing organization that’s compensated on one thing and a sales organization that’s compensated and there’s no overlap, you’re not going to have marketing and sales alignment. [6:27]

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 25, 2023

One marketing platform or sales enablement app? Despite the fact that most companies have marketing automation solutions, targeted outreach by SDRs, and intense social media strategies, B2B salespeople are still struggling to win and retain customers. Referrals help you stand out in a sea of B2B sellers. One IT provider from another?

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Or rather, change them back —from digital marketing to relationship building. Seller access is a newly popular term for an old problem—the struggle to bypass gatekeepers and get meetings with high-level decision makers. There is an answer to seller access. What’s old is new again. Referrals are as old as time. Think about it.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 8, 2022

This objection—like all others—is a perfect one to script an effective response to, and here is one of my favorites: Objection: “We’re happy with who we’re using” (Or any variation like, “We’re all set”): Response: “That’s perfectly OK; I didn’t expect you to be in the market today.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Response One: “That’s great, and I’d just like to see if we could get on your vendor list for the next time you’re in the market. Response Four: “I understand; I didn’t expect to catch you in the market right now. And let me ask you—the next time you are in the market for this, how many companies are you going to reach out to?”.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 20, 2020

Sales and marketing teams, specifically, have abandoned chasing (demand gen) waterfalls or examining funnels. Instead, go-to-market teams are tirelessly doing anything and everything they can to hit their numbers today. Market segmentation needs to be beyond reproach and sales metrics need to be measurable and projectable.

Pipeline 100

Pipeline Marketing Top of Funnel Hiring 100

No More Cold Calling

APRIL 15, 2021

Despite the fact that most companies have marketing automation solutions, targeted outreach by SDRs, and intense social media strategies, account execs are still missing quota en masse. Reps cold call, send cold emails, do cold outreach on social media, and rely on marketing to nurture prospects and send them qualified leads.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 8, 2020

Over the course of seven pre-recorded webinar sessions, you and your team will learn: The New Rules of Prospecting How to Overcome Call Reluctance How to Breeze Past Gatekeepers Qualifying Fundamentals Email & Voicemail Best Practices How to Give Winning Demos and Presentations Overcoming Objections Time Management And Much, Much More….

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Capitalize on your inbound marketing. Learn how to communicate with gatekeepers. It's the archetype of a company with the needs, interests, budget, market position, and scale — among other factors — required to be interested in a solution like yours. Capitalize on your inbound marketing efforts. What is B2B prospecting?

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 22, 2021

One of the companies does it the best, and it’s no secret why: They aggressively market across all appropriate and available opportunities; They have the largest staff of inside sales appointment setters (while the majority of the other companies don’t have any!) Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 30, 2014

For more ideas to make 2015 your best sales year ever, check out what you might have missed from No More Cold Calling this month: 4 Ways to Get Past the Gatekeeper (No Tricks Required) Gatekeepers are valuable to the executives whose time and energy they protect, but not to you, at least not until you’ve developed a relationship with them.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 2, 2021

The Gatekeeper. The gatekeeper is usually an executive assistant or associate of the decision-maker. In some instances, it is beneficial to work with the gatekeeper to build trust with them and have them vouch for you with the decision-maker. Enter gatekeeper marketing. Build trust with gatekeepers.

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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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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 29, 2020

Also, here’s what you might have missed from No More Cold Calling this month: Learn How to Get the Gatekeeper on Your Side. Why is getting past the gatekeeper and finding qualified leads so challenging for salespeople? The dreaded gatekeeper. Read “ Learn How to Get the Gatekeeper on Your Side.”). Let me know.

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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. Think Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), etc. Have you ever tried to set up a meeting with a senior-level contact?

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 13, 2021

They believe a call isn’t cold because it’s a marketing-qualified lead, because the prospect downloaded a whitepaper, or because they have a mutual connection on LinkedIn. When you receive a referral introduction, you breeze past gatekeepers and walk right into meetings with your prospects. Then, ask for an introduction.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 17, 2020

You’re still in the market, and if we changed our offer just a bit, you’d be open to discussing it. I should let you reach back to me if and when there is further interest. You liked our offer and would have gone with it, but something just changed internally. I should stay in touch and reach back in a few months.

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Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Helpful Recruiting Terms for Job Seekers to Familiarize Back in the job-hunting market? Still, understanding five of these crucial recruiting terms allows you to navigate the job market effectively and master the sometimes confusing hiring language.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 29, 2018

For today’s blog post, we put together a comprehensive list of the best articles about corporate events and event marketing. We tried to tackle every aspect of event marketing. Keep reading for our favorite event marketing blog posts! Events are a great tool to have in your marketing arsenal. Check them out below!

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 21, 2022

If you could wave a magic wand and change two things about your online marketing, what would they be?”. The responses he got were generally negative, along the lines of, “Look, I’m in the middle of something right now and can’t talk to you…”. As you read this article, can you identify what the mistake in this approach is?

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