Sales Evangelist

JULY 30, 2021

Every salesperson is familiar with the frustration that comes with being blocked by a gatekeeper, which could be a physical person or even just a system or automation that prevents you from interacting with the decision-maker of your target organization. In today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, Donald is going to do just that.

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Sales Evangelist

JULY 30, 2021

Every salesperson is familiar with the frustration that comes with being blocked by a gatekeeper, which could be a physical person or even just a system or automation that prevents you from interacting with the decision-maker of your target organization. In today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, Donald is going to do just that.

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Gatekeeper Decision Maker Face-to-face Direct Mail 40

Sales Evangelist

JULY 30, 2021

Every salesperson is familiar with the frustration that comes with being blocked by a gatekeeper, which could be a physical person or even just a system or automation that prevents you from interacting with the decision-maker of your target organization. In today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, Donald is going to do just that.

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Gatekeeper Decision Maker Face-to-face Direct Mail 40

No More Cold Calling

JULY 29, 2021

Unless you address the broken links in your prospecting system, your sales reps will continue to struggle with closing the deal. They’re not closing sales because your prospecting system is broken. The Only Fail-Proof Prospecting System. Bypass the gatekeeper and score meetings with decision-makers every time.

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Closing Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Lead Scoring 409

Sales 2.0

APRIL 23, 2020

A shock to the system like this crisis is often what it takes for people to make big changes. Change is not easy but it is often necessary. Adapting your products/services to the specialized needs of large accounts. Adapting your sales collateral/marketing pieces to the specialized needs of large accounts.

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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.

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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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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Of course, you may need some flexibility as things come up, but your cadence should do the following: Build a repeatable approach Measure effectiveness Flexibility to adjust as needed Your goal is to build an effective system. This will impede your progress building the best system. As with prospects, present value to the gatekeeper.

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 13, 2021

And don’t forget: The beautiful thing about this system is you create the cards and then forget about them! Visit this link to try this service for free, and then do what other sales reps are too lazy to do: Send a card, every month, and you’ll reach the buyers you’re looking for.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Why would you bother with a sales system that gets such dismal results? Message to cold callers: Pestering strangers is NOT the way to prospect. Whether you’re sending direct mail, knocking on doors to make an in-person sales call, sending unsolicited email, or prospecting on social media —your leads are cold, and your outreach is uninvited.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

To add insult to injury, executive-level assistants are trained to be gatekeepers. 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. To gain access to the C-suite, sometimes you need to pay to play. Leverage trigger events.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Or maybe you get one of these variations of the “We are all set” objection like: “We are okay with our present system.”. Getting screened out by the gatekeeper. Tired of getting blown off with the objection: “We’re all set,” when prospecting? We’ve already got a company that handles that.”. We’re fine for right now.”.

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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. 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. Leverage trigger events.

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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

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Here’s a hint: Any sales tactics, activities, or systems that help you build relationships with clients and prospects are worth the time and effort. Gatekeepers can smell phoniness a mile away. When you receive referral introductions from people your prospects know and trust, their gatekeepers will happily patch you through.

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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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Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Applicant Tracking System (ATS) An Applicant Tracking System is the first gatekeeper you will likely encounter on the job hunt. Recognizing recruiting terms can clarify job postings, interviews, and professional networking conversations. The following five terms are ones that every job seeker should know.

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Sales 2.0

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Your own company has decision-makers, gatekeepers and users. Work the system. One of my favorite sales frameworks, in Miller Heiman’s Strategic Selling , shows sales people how to navigate the politics of a target account to make a big sale. Try applying this same kind of framework to your own company. Be an internal seller.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Learn how to communicate with gatekeepers. These kinds of systems can enhance almost every aspect of your org's sales process — and prospecting is no exception. Learn how to communicate with gatekeepers. Be self-assured without sacrificing politeness when talking with a gatekeeper. Personalize your outreach.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 26, 2018

Trying to teach reps how to close without addressing the broken links in your lead generation system is a lesson in futility. As a result, they breeze right past the gatekeeper. It’s like trying to treat an injured back with pain medication. Unless you address the actual cause, not just the symptom, that nagging pain won’t go away.

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Zoominfo

JULY 29, 2020

B2B companies receive countless sales calls, which are usually filtered through an operator or phone system. So unless you have your prospect’s direct contact info , you’re likely to have to deal with a gatekeeper receptionist. Challenges of B2B Cold Calling.

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Pipeliner

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Use the system that works for you and make sure that it’s consistent. Most salespeople are familiar with the term “ gatekeeper ,” and often, this is where the sales process gets stalled. Most salespeople are familiar with the term “ gatekeeper ,” and often, this is where the sales process gets stalled.

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Sales 2.0

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Your own company has decision-makers, gatekeepers and users. Work the system. One of my favorite sales frameworks, in Miller Heiman’s Strategic Selling , shows sales people how to navigate the politics of a target account to make a big sale. Try applying this same kind of framework to your own company. Be an internal seller.

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Gatekeeper How To Decision Maker Report 150

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. 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. Leverage trigger events.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 26, 2018

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! The latest sales technologies allow reps to do all of this with merged systems for CRM to produce the right prospects at the right time. No more, no less.

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 4, 2020

These include things like: “We are okay with our present system.”. If you happened to miss this post, then here is another opportunity to learn and begin using a proven way to deal with the common brush off: “We are all set.”. Enjoy and happy holidays! There are many variations of the “ We are all set ” objection. We’re fine for right now.”.

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Face-to-face Decision Maker Cold Calling Objections 191

LeadIQ

JULY 30, 2018

As sales reps began having success with the desk phone, executives realized hiring gatekeepers to filter out prospectors was an investment worth having. Hardware to purchase PBX systems and VOIP phones began reeking havoc on IT teams budgets everywhere. Auto gatekeeping technology made cold calling a desk phone even more difficult.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 26, 2020

These data points (some more crucial than others) are essential for any communication with your prospect: Name – contact and company Title – including department and management level Direct dial phone number – to avoid the switchboard gatekeeper Email – crucial for follow-ups!

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Getting past the gatekeeper to your decision-maker. Finally, there’s a time tested, proven, referral-sales system which enables you to blow past your sales forecasts and deliver sales you can bank on. Joanne Black’s No More Cold Calling® system is brilliant, bodacious, and it works!” How to Bypass the Gatekeeper.

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Pointclear

APRIL 3, 2014

So how do you get past their gatekeepers and into the conference room? She is a member of the National Speakers Association and author of NO MORE COLD CALLING™: The Breakthrough System That Will Leave Your Competition in the Dust and Pick Up the Damn Phone!: Relationships Still Rule in Sales. Executives are busy people.

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Anthony Cole Training

JANUARY 27, 2015

Getting past a gatekeeper – This is usually one of the toughest situations in the sales process. The gatekeepers have their job – to keep sales people away from their bosses – and you have your job – get to their bosses (aka. So, do you have all the leads you need to meet and exceed your personal income requirements? your contacts).

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Anthony Cole Training

JANUARY 27, 2015

Getting past a gatekeeper – This is usually one of the toughest situations in the sales process. The gatekeepers have their job – to keep sales people away from their bosses – and you have your job – get to their bosses (aka. So, do you have all the leads you need to meet and exceed your personal income requirements? your contacts).

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Hiring Gatekeeper SME Sports 120

Sales 2.0

OCTOBER 28, 2012

I jumped into the client’s CRM system to see what notes lay in there. One thing I found in the CRM system was the name of this account’s head of marketing. But that person was not the head of marketing – more of a gatekeeper. I thought there might be room to boost revenue by selling more to their strongest existing clients.

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Mr. Inside Sales

OCTOBER 19, 2019

And if you’d like help putting a proven system together to measure, monitor and correct that, then click here. Bottom line: It isn’t the activity around the sale that’s most important, but rather, it’s the activity during the sale that matters. Need More Proven Responses to the Selling Situations You Face Every Day? Who Should Attend?

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 10, 2020

During this stage, B2B reps may also have to communicate with gatekeepers to reach the individual who can make the final purchasing decision. After you make your initial outreach to the contact or gatekeeper, your goal is to establish a meeting or call to keep the conversation going. Systems Management.

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Ideal Customer Profile Face-to-face Gatekeeper Negotiation 142

No More Cold Calling

MARCH 16, 2017

When you and your sales reps adopt a disciplined referral system with metrics, skills, and accountability for results, your prospecting shifts dramatically. Bypass the gatekeeper. Referrals become the way you and your sales reps work. It’s your #1 outbound prospecting strategy. Ensure every lead is qualified. Outsmart the competition.

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MTD Sales Training

JULY 10, 2012

Then you went through all sort of pain getting past a tough gatekeeper screen just to reach the DM. Ok, with Google Maps, GPS cell phones and voice command directional navigation systems, it is not quite necessary to ask for directions any more. Cancelled appointments and no-shows will cost you a ton of money. and set the appointment.

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