Zoominfo

MARCH 26, 2019

Sales reps often refer to receptionists, assistants, and phone operators as gatekeepers—and for good reason. Essentially, gatekeepers hold the key to B2B sales success. If you can’t convince a gatekeeper you’re important, you can kiss that sale goodbye. How To Get Past The Gatekeeper 1. Keep reading!

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 21, 2022

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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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Prospecting is one of the most fundamental sales skills. All sales organizations need new business. However, as the sales environment shifts, sellers must update how they prospect. Last July, we hosted the webinar, Mastering the Art of Prospecting: Key Strategies for Success. Familiar names pique interest.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Daily, sales reps (mostly SDRs) face the daunting task of turning cold calls into warm calls. Sales reps look to increase conversion rates by upping their cold call game. Along with actionable intelligence, guidelines for cold calls allow both sales managers and SDRs to tailor their sales processes. Reason for Calling.

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Sales Gravy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Ever wondered how you can get the attention of that elusive prospect you've been chasing? On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, Fanatical Prospecting author Jeb Blount and Stu discuss creative ways to get meetings with anyone. Get more meeting with effective Prospecting Sequences. You know the one. You know the one.

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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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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. Then hit MUTE again and listen as your prospect reveals more. ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! Like you’re really curious.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 26, 2022

It's hard to overstate the importance of B2B prospecting in the context of most B2B sales processes. It's the jumping-off point for every closable deal — and doing it effectively can be the difference between maintaining a steady stream of productive opportunities and your sales process never getting off the ground.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Effective sales prospecting is a multistep process that requires systematic prospect discovery, qualification, and outreach. In this post, you’ll learn the 19 best sales prospecting tools to help you engage with your ideal prospects. What Is a Sales Prospecting Tool? Engage with your prospects.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 2, 2023

Most companies are under immediate pressure already to begin accomplishing their new goals and sales targets. In fact, this is also felt in the accounting department, the marketing department, and everywhere else. As you speak with your clients and prospects this week, realize that they are all feeling the same stress as well.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 25, 2021

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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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 9, 2018

Find out how to unclog your sales pipeline. Big problem—the kind of problem that will keep a sales leader up at night, or worse, get a sales leader canned. Big problem—the kind of problem that will keep a sales leader up at night, or worse, get a sales leader canned. Why can’t they get past the gatekeeper?

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PandaDoc

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Sales prospecting acts as the first stage in the sales process. B2B sales organizations may often find that this process is highly time-consuming and requires significant investments in manual labor. And poorly managed prospecting lists will result in seller fatigue. B2B sales prospecting in a nutshell.

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Zoominfo

MAY 8, 2019

True sales productivity boils down to two things: numbers and time. More specifically, how can you increase your numbers (calls, email, sales, deal size) during the time you spend working each day? If you’re ready to learn how high-quality sales data can make a huge impact on your success as a sales rep, keep reading!

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 15, 2021

Every sales leader says their #1 prospecting challenge is getting leads in the pipe. 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. None of us stands out during prospecting.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 25, 2023

One marketing platform or sales enablement app? Stand Out to Meet Quota None of this would matter if sales reps were meeting or exceeding quota, if their pipelines were qualified and their projections accurate, and if they had only committed and loyal clients. But that’s not happening in most sales organizations.

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Anthony Iannarino

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Most days, I am greeted by a LinkedIn message or email spam from a sales trainer, sales consultant, a salesperson who offers lead generation services, or someone who helps people who write books acquire clients. If everyone is a prospect, no one is a prospect. It’s lazy prospecting and the misuse of the sales tools.

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Tenbound

JANUARY 3, 2024

Predictable Prospecting: How to Radically Increase Your B2B Sales Pipeline By Marylou Tyler & Jeremey Donovan Part 1: TARGET Chapter 1: Internalizing Your Competitive Position Conduct a Six-Factor analysis of your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. sales leaders) 2- Gatekeepers: (e.g.,

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 13, 2021

There are two parts to the sales process: Part One: Getting meetings with decision makers. You get an introduction to your prospect, and you get a meeting with the decision maker. The biggest challenge for sales teams is seller access , according to Gartner’s recent report, The Chief Sales Officer’s Leadership Vision for 2021.

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John Barrows

MARCH 5, 2020

What’s going to happen to SDRs and prospecting teams in the future? The sales development function is always changing. We spoke to Josh Roth to hear how he thinks prospecting teams and the role of an SDR is going to change. Morgan: You mentioned marketing. You really need to create in sales development.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 17, 2020

Instead, be understanding, be professional, and give your prospect options…. You’re still in the market, and if we changed our offer just a bit, you’d be open to discussing it. ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! The post Use This Email for Missed Sales appeared first on Mr. Inside Sales. Happy selling!

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Why the sudden interest in referral sales? The events of 2020 changed the customer buying journey, so we must change our prospecting tactics. Or rather, change them back —from digital marketing to relationship building. You can ask: During the sales process when you’ve added value. A sudden decline in seller access.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

I still get requests from clients, as well as readers, about how to handle getting blown off when they call a prospect back. Here are three proven scripts you can use the next time your prospect tells you “I looked it over and I’m not interested…. Download it now and be a better sales professional by this afternoon!

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eGrabber

JANUARY 11, 2024

For many businesses, generating strong sales leads is a top priority, but a vexing one. B2B marketers, according to HubSpot , face a common foe: 61% struggle with lead generation. You need clues about the people and businesses that will buy your products and services, but how to get sales leads is a constant problem.

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Adaptive Business Services

JUNE 8, 2022

Set aside time each day to prospect – Not doing so is the most common reason behind the commission roller coaster. Gatekeepers – State your name and company. Get the gatekeeper’s name. You are not internet marketers hoping for a 1% return based on thousands of touches so … don’t act like one. More calls.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

A winning B2B sales value proposition tells a story about a real problem – and puts real monetary value on the solution. The best way to create the kind of value proposition your prospect is looking for is by addressing a need. In B2B sales, value is the financial benefit you get from a solution beyond the price you pay for it.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 8, 2022

For those of you who are prospecting, this objection, “We’re happy with who we’re using,” is something you most likely encounter often. Remember: throughout your sales process, you get the same seven to ten objections, stalls, and put-offs over and over again. ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! Get Access Today.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Tired of getting blown off with the objection: “We’re all set,” when prospecting? 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. We’re fine for right now.”.

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John Barrows

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Ryan’s strength is turning prospecting into a math game so you can reverse engineer the activities you need to generate the outcome you need. It’s time to make sales simpler… In This Podcast You’ll Learn: Cold Call Connect Rates. Making Prospecting a Science. Making Prospecting a Science.

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Zoominfo

JULY 18, 2022

One of the primary rules of sales is to talk to someone who has the power to make a buying decision. 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. How Do I Get a CFO’s Attention?

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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. But what is the key to c-suite sales? Think Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), etc. Use the SNAP Method.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Daily, sales reps (mostly SDRs) face the daunting task of turning cold calls into warm calls. Sales reps look to increase conversion rates by upping their cold call game. Along with actionable intelligence, guidelines for cold calls allow both sales managers and SDRs to tailor their sales processes.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Author: Mike Schultz, President, RAIN Group Breaking through and setting sales meetings with C-suite buyers is tough. They’re off-the-charts busy, bombarded with sales messages, and gatekeepers keep them well insulated. Yet, many sellers are successful in breaking through and setting initial sales meetings with the C-suite.

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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.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 29, 2020

I’m not looking forward to stepping out of my sales comfort zone this year, but I must. Sure, I can learn it, but it’s not in my sales comfort zone, and it’s not exciting for me. What excites me is working with prospects and clients on referral selling and experiencing together the dramatic results they achieve. Let me know.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 19, 2018

To add insult to injury, executive-level assistants are trained to be gatekeepers. Thankfully, B2B sales expert Jill Konrath has solved this problem in her book SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Today’s Frazzled Customers. . Stay relevant to what your prospects do, need, and hope to achieve.

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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. In addition, what is also important about timeline is that if the prospect you’re speaking to isn’t in the market at this moment, it means you can relax behind your pitch. Everybody is onboard. Is there urgency or not?

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