Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Prospecting is one of the most fundamental sales skills. 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. Here, we examined the fundamental principles of modern prospecting.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 7, 2016

He’s Cold Calling on Social Media. Sales reps abuse social media to the extent that I typically delete more LinkedIn invitations than I accept. (No, The problem: Just because someone agrees to connect on social media does not make that person a qualified sales lead. Where’s the relationship? Where’s the return?

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Social Media Lead Generation Sales Qualified Lead Media 239

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Social media has become a bullhorn for top sales influencers, and these easy-to-use (not to mention, free) platforms are something you should absolutely be active on in order to stay current in your sales strategy and become a sales influencer yourself. She quite literally wrote the book on it.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 19, 2021

It serves as a validator for offering up contact information and a promotional space for other content, such as relevant articles, newsletters, and social media channels. Keep in mind that potential prospects may already be interested in your competitors — and your current customers could jump ship. An example of a landing page design.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

93% of B2B marketers use social media, and with good reason—it works ( source ). We haven’t been shy about touting the benefits of social media in B2B sales and marketing. We haven’t been shy about touting the benefits of social media in B2B sales and marketing. When it comes to social media, we say: less is more.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Understanding the Process of Prospecting for SMB Leads The process of prospecting for SMB leads can be a complex task, particularly for salespeople at digital marketing agencies who specialize in selling to small businesses. Prospecting commences with pinpointing the type of small business you envision as your prospects.

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MTD Sales Training

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Recent statistics released by the LinkedIn Ads group showed that nearly 50% of LinkedIn members are in a key decision maker role such as Manager, Director, Owner, Chief Officer or Vice President – once again proving that LinkedIn really is the biggest and best decision maker search engine in the world! Regards, Louise. Louise Denny.

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Crunchbase

APRIL 11, 2023

Prospecting is the process of researching and pursuing potential customers for your business. The most important part of prospecting isn’t simply finding names and emails — it’s the time and effort spent identifying potential customers and making sure that they’re actually a good fit. It’s also known as “cold outreach.”)

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Crunchbase

APRIL 11, 2023

Prospecting is the process of researching and pursuing potential customers for your business. The most important part of prospecting isn’t simply finding names and emails — it’s the time and effort spent identifying potential customers and making sure that they’re actually a good fit. It’s also known as “cold outreach.”)

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Ideal Customer Profile Closing Prospecting Intent Data 98

The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 12, 2012

Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Why “Social Media” Sucks for Prospecting. It’s time we kill social media, especially if you’re using social media as a sales tool or prospecting technique. Client List. Testimonials. FREE Resources.

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MTD Sales Training

DECEMBER 4, 2017

59% of active social media users rate LinkedIn as their number one platform of choice. So the real question then is how do you use LinkedIn to prospect and connect to potential leads? Join Groups And Participate In Discussion. Prospecting On LinkedIn. Did you know that… 1 new member joins LinkedIn every second.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 29, 2019

The best way to minimize extraneous time spent on simple tasks is to outsource that work to a third party -- in this case, a group scheduler. A group scheduler will enable you to mitigate unnecessary back-and-forth emails, and ultimately reduce friction in your workflow. HubSpot Meetings also offers the option for group meeting links.

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Sales Gravy

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The number one reason for an empty pipeline is the failure to prospect every day, every day, every day. A few weeks back, my 24-year-old son was delivering a telephone prospecting workshop to a group of sales development reps (SDRs) who were all about his age. Then turned to the group and asked, “Any more questions?”

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The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

An essential part of the sales process is getting to know your prospects and building relationships – and social media is the perfect avenue to help you accomplish this effectively. So how can you use social media to make sales and increase your bottom line? Determine the best way to connect with prospects.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

APRIL 9, 2012

Social media has changed the world. Social media has changed YOUR world. Whatever you’re doing online, whether it’s tweeting, LinkedIning, Facebooking, or YouTubing, Social Media has changed your way of communicating one-on-one, one-on-customer base, and one-to-the-world. Want help with your business social media strategies?

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SalesFuel

MARCH 26, 2024

The Rain Group published a few key findings on this topic. And in general, Rain Group analysts point out, the quota numbers are not easy to reach. The Rain Group found that top performers generally stay more focused than other sellers (73%). These sellers quickly determine the business problems facing their prospects.

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Alice Heiman

MAY 2, 2018

Today, for most sellers, that process should include using social media. So, let’s take a look at how to use social media throughout the sales process. . It seems that many sellers are using social media to prospect, but don’t find ways to intertwine social media throughout the entire process. Build Awareness.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 6, 2022

Prospect research is a challenge that's every bit as frustrating as it is essential — so to help you out, we've put together a list of 18 of the best places to research buyers before sales conversations. If you decide to leverage LinkedIn to guide or support your prospect research efforts, there are some key steps you should follow.

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eGrabber

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In the world of sales and marketing, prospecting lists are the backbone of any successful campaign. But what exactly is a prospecting list, and how can you build one that yields the best results? What is a Prospecting List? 50+ Ways to Build Prospecting Lists in no Time! Save these individuals to your prospecting list.

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SalesFuel

APRIL 11, 2024

Rich media provides yet another option for reaching clients and building relationships. Researching the media options. However, Media Matters There's a psychological principle known as the "yes bias" that suggests people tend to prefer agreeing rather than disagreeing. Hope to gain standing in the group.

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Increase Sales

JULY 8, 2013

Social media is now the primary marketing channel to reach those passive and reluctant skilled workers. This study revealed three other interesting facts regarding the use of social media by recruiters: 97.3% of the recruiters favored LinkedIn as their primary social media site in 2012. And isn’t that a great first step?

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Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Prospecting, seeking new opportunities and clients, is an integral part of sales. However, when it comes to prospecting, many salespeople experience fear. Here are some insights into the psychology of prospecting fear and actionable tips to overcome it: Prospecting is Not a Dirty Word. Instead, target specific prospects.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 26, 2023

In real estate, you have to understand that prospects aren't going to appear out of thin air. This is a concept known as real estate prospecting. And in the highly competitive world of real estate, prospecting can be challenging. Prospecting should be a fundamental part of your business strategy as a real estate professional.

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Connext Digital

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Social media has become an indispensable tool for consumers online in this day and age. It’s no surprise that all kinds of businesses have turned to social media to find and connect with their target market. The figures don’t lie either: consumers are 71% more likely to make a purchase based on social media referrals. .

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 27, 2018

That process has historically meant placing phone calls, making inquiries via networking groups, or conducting surveys, among other options. How can you avoid wasting both your and your prospects’ time and taking the risk of being permanently shut out? . Check Your Biases. Explore Existing Tools.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

LinkedIn provides access to an ocean of prospects and some valuable insight into what makes them tick — but connecting with them is a struggle in itself. Prospecting on the network is every bit as tricky as it is potentially productive, and if you want to do it effectively, you need to master the art of the LinkedIn sales message.

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RAIN Group

JULY 24, 2019

This RAIN Group article originally appeared on MarketingProfs. Sellers have a huge opportunity to take advantage of the vast amounts of information about their buyers that's available on social media. Here are a few ways you can use major social media sites for sales research. And yet, they don't.

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Pointclear

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Jeff is the authority on making social media sell, adjunct faculty at Loyola University business school, author of Off the Hook Marketing: How to make social media sell and a social sales training speaker. Here is a proven system to use LinkedIn for B2B sales leads and prospecting. Today's guest blogger is Jeff Molander.

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Vengreso

MARCH 12, 2021

B2B sales professionals are missing out if they’re not using social media, and especially, in their LinkedIn prospecting efforts. Therefore, modern sellers need the skills to find, engage and connect with prospects digitally. Read on to learn three LinkedIn tips for sales prospecting that you can teach your sellers today.

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Crunchbase

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Lead generation is pointless if it doesn’t result in a prospect and a conversion. Before we dive into how to drive conversions, let’s first unpack the difference between a lead and a prospect, and how to turn one into the other. Grow your revenue with all-in-one prospecting solutions powered by the leader in private-company data.

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Increase Sales

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Until recently junk mail and auto robot dial phone calls seemed to hold the top places for sales pitches, but now social media is leading the pack and is way ahead of all other types of marketing for small businesses. LinkedIn has become the go to place for B2B prospecting. For social media to be successful requires engagement.

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MTD Sales Training

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

59% of active social media users rate LinkedIn as their number one platform of choice – Performics. So the real question then is how do you use LinkedIn to prospect and connect to potential leads? Join Groups And Participate In Discussion. Prospecting On LinkedIn. Are you beginning to see the potential yet? You should be.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Random group texts offering to sell you real estate, cheap prescription drugs, or oceanfront property in Arizona. Unless you address the broken links in your prospecting system, your sales reps will continue to struggle with closing the deal. How do I sell effectively on social media? a phone message, or a video.

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InsideSales.com

APRIL 27, 2020

Social media mastery: Have you figured out how to use social media to grow your business or rally your supporters around an important cause? Find out how you can become a social media expert here! In this article: How to Become a Social Media Expert. The 7 Levels of Social Media Mastery. Level 1: Core.

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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. But what is B2B prospecting? What is B2B prospecting? B2B Prospecting Methods. Maintain a presence in LinkedIn groups. What is B2B prospecting? Research, research, and research some more.

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Pointclear

MARCH 27, 2014

Co-hosts Paul and Allan tee up the show by discussing several hot news items relevant to the B2B market - Here’s what they noshed on, on Episode #5: According to the latest CMO Survey, 85% of CMOs either have not shown any impact from social media spending or have only a qualitative sense of its effectiveness.

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Sales 2.0

OCTOBER 14, 2012

This post is about knowing about your prospect. Marketing types have actually formalized a methodology around knowing your prospect and call it “persona marketing”. Persona marketing ends up with marketing people having sheets of paper with fictional prospect characters on them. tools in general).

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