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How to Get Past the Gatekeeper, According to Sales Reps

Hubspot Sales

Sales development representatives and gatekeepers. only to get stopped by a gatekeeper. Gatekeepers — who are typically executive assistants, receptionists, or office managers — are the people who stand between you and the decision-maker with whom you're hoping to make a sale. How to Get Past the Gatekeeper When Cold Calling.

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Your Lead Gen Is Broken (Here’s How to Fix It)

No More Cold Calling

Talk to any software vendor, and they can’t wait to show you their cool software. Problem is, buyers don’t actually buy software. They buy what software does for them—how it saves time, decreases costs, engages customers, tracks referrals, etc. They don’t want to see your demo. Can I Trust You?

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Truth Bomb: Salespeople All Look Alike to B2B Buyers

No More Cold Calling

Talk to any software vendor, and they can’t wait to show you their cool software. But buyers don’t actually buy software. They buy what the software does for them—how it saves time, decreases costs, engages customers, tracks referrals, etc. Our messages are mostly digital, and they all sound the same.

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Are You Telling the Truth About Asking for Referrals? [Q3 Referral Selling Roundup]

No More Cold Calling

Referrals are how most people prefer to do business, whether they’re looking for a good restaurant or a new software vendor. Dylis and Joanne discuss how to get introductions to the type of clients you love working with, avoiding gatekeepers, and why prospects don’t call you back. Why would they? Listen to the podcast.

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How to Build Trust and Generate Leads with a Referral Program

No More Cold Calling

Talk to any software vendor, and they can’t wait to show you their cool software. Problem is, buyers don’t actually buy software. They buy what your software does for them—how it saves time, decreases costs, engages customers, tracks referrals, etc. Our messages are mostly digital, and they all sound the same.

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Growth Begins with Data—and Your Competitors Already Know It

DiscoverOrg Sales

Sales reps aiming to displace the current provider were stuck dialing into dead-end corporate switchboard phone numbers, getting stonewalled by gatekeepers, never to reach their buyer’s voicemail box—let alone pitch their product to a decision-maker. The first good sales rep on site won exclusive mining rights.

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The Complete Guide to Remote Sales

Gong.io

Before you can reach a CEO or a C-level executive, you’ll likely have to get through a gatekeeper (typically assistants or office managers) first. Certain products like Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) are well-suited for remote selling. Use sales enablement software. Understanding deal risks. Demonstrating product features.