The Digital Sales Institute

MARCH 12, 2024

A guide to closing sales with ABC, or “Always Be Closing,” is a learning journey for salespeople looking to improve their sales performance, or “Return on Sales Effort (ROSE). Closing sales is about consistently moving customers towards a desired action or outcome. Points to consider to close more sales.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Regardless of what some might tell you, there are elements of sales that are quite organic, and as a result there are lessons we can take from nature. One is that not all things that lead to real value start smoothly or simply, but as the process unfolds, the end result can be both a thing of beauty and value.

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Apptivo

MARCH 9, 2023

3 Ways sales automation can help your reps sell more! Bye-bye manual tasks, hello sales automation! Reap more with automation Automation, which was once bound to factory floors, has now become a part of everyday life. Omar Periu said- “Sales success comes after you stretch yourself past your limits on a daily basis.”

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Vendor Neutral

JUNE 2, 2021

The 20 Best Sales Podcasts for 2021. Insight, Advice, and Guidance into Sales, Leadership, and Life. We recently reached out via LinkedIn to ask what sales podcasts helped people do just that throughout 2020 and into 2021. Best Sales Podcasts - The Results Are In…. The Sales Management. Simplified.

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 29, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned insurance agent or just starting out, knowing how to get life insurance leads is crucial for your success. The process of acquiring life insurance leads can seem daunting amidst the competitive market landscape. This post will provide insights on how to generate effective life insurance leads.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 18, 2015

Now imagine a sales world where you only meet with clients who want to meet with you —a world where you never have to cold call, send prospecting letters, pester strangers on social media, or entice clients with special offers. You’ll discover how to get more referrals—and seal more deals—all while working less.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 8, 2015

Don’t let technology wreck your sales pipeline. The dinner table debate between me (a Boomer) and my son-in-law (a Gen Xer) went like this… Boomer: It’s amazing how companies develop products that people didn’t know they needed. Too many people are overweight, and they need reminders to walk 10,000 steps a day.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The Sales Hacker Success Summit will be here before you know it! WHAT : Five exciting days of advanced sales training and tips from some of the biggest names in Sales. Sales Hacker Success Summit: Level Up for 2020. Is it a real holiday? Monday, December 9: Modern Sales. Author of 4 Bestselling Sales Books.

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Sales Hacker Training

AUGUST 10, 2021

In this episode of the Sales Hacker podcast, we have Keith Daw , VP of GSD and Trainer at McDonell Consulting Group , where he ‘Gets Stuff Done’ and teaches the Sandler Training methodology. If you missed episode 172, check it out here: How to Build Out Your Upmarket Strategy with Ryan Staley. Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast.

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HeavyHitter Sales

JUNE 10, 2013

Over the past few months I’ve been working with some very interesting companies to help them improve the persuasiveness of their corporate sales presentations. Here’s one of my favorite articles that demonstrates the application of Sales Linguistics  to sales presentations. As a result, nothing unique is communicated.

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DocSend

MAY 8, 2018

So is copywriting the answer when it comes to the crunch at the end of the sales funnel? Imagine that you could instantly earn new sales, for free , and all because of one overlooked tactic— wouldn’t you do it? We don’t want to wait, we want results now. It’s basically like cheating at life. Value propositions.

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Pipeliner

JUNE 8, 2018

Consider two sales scenarios of interest to modern-day Phaedrai: XYZ Company bought a 40-seat software license from CorporateSoft, an ERP software developer. Consider two sales scenarios of interest to modern-day Phaedrai: XYZ Company bought a 40-seat software license from CorporateSoft, an ERP software developer. A curious metaphor.

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LeadFuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Open ended questions for sales. Open ended questions for sales are a great way to gain knowledge about the customer and their needs, as well as giving them an opportunity to share what they want from your product. Open ended questions for sales are a great way to get people talking and feeling comfortable. Discovery Questions.

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SBI

APRIL 3, 2012

It doesn’t matter how many grand or dazzling features a CRM solution has, or even if it is a budgetary no-brainer. It doesn’t matter how many grand or dazzling features a CRM solution has, or even if it is a budgetary no-brainer. Comparing features is one of the easiest methods of differentiating between one solution and another.

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Showpad

AUGUST 31, 2018

Your sales kickoff (SKO) is not just another sales meeting; it’s a time to gather all your reps at the start of the year to review the past 12 months and motivate them as the next 12 ramp up. Follow these tips to guarantee your sales reps stay focused and on track and carry that with them post-SKO. So what should your goals be?

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The Shameless Sales Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2011

About a year ago I took a training on how to kill people. But the simple fact is, this was a training on how to kill an attacker, when the chips are down, it's him or me, and there is no other option. But I was wrong… How to stop an attacker isn't about the kick or the punch. I had a gun pulled on me once.

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HeavyHitter Sales

JULY 4, 2008

Heavy Hitter Sales Blog. Closing Techniques Using Sales Linguistics. Top 7 Critical Sales Trends for 2012. Why Year End Deals Dont Close: THE CESSPOOL! IT Sales Strategy: Software, SaaS & Hardware Sales. Best New Sales Book of 2011. If Sigmund Freud Was Your Sales Manager. Sales Career Advice.

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OnePageCRM

JANUARY 4, 2017

There are few things in life which are represented realistically on screen, sales is no exception. There are few things in life which are represented realistically on screen, sales is no exception. Even Jordan Belfort (the real-life Wolf) admits as much. new pen”.’. Bruce Gifford.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 2, 2020

And for leveling up your sales skills, nothing beats a good sales book. So what are the best sales books for helping you reach peak performance? Have been recommended by sales professionals. Here’s how you can find the sales books that are most relevant to you. Sales Models and Fundamentals.

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SalesLoft

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In case you couldn’t tell from the thousands of articles talking about it, the hype around AI is real. Where are the real stories of account executives and account managers who are actually using the AI-based tools their companies are touting? So you could see past the hype and into real outcomes.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 16, 2018

In this inaugural episode of the Sales Hacker podcast, we talk with Kiva Kolstein , Chief Revenue Officer at AlphaSense. . In Today’s Episode: How to map your career from individual contributor to manager. How to know if a company is a good fit for you and your skills. How a cohesive leadership team should function.

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Highspot

JANUARY 28, 2024

This underscores the influence of sales collateral, ranging from traditional brochures to dynamic digital content like blogs and videos, in steering potential customers through their buying journey. This guide shares the importance of sales collateral, who is responsible, and how to use it to seal the deal.

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LeadFuze

JANUARY 9, 2024

As online shopping becomes more ingrained in our daily lives, understanding how to harness this e-commerce opportunity can make a significant difference. This article will guide you through innovative strategies that boost sales by personalizing customer experiences and streamlining your supply chain. Should ecommerce have a hyphen?

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 27, 2020

This video training was originally presented at the 2019 Sales Hacker Success Summit. In it, Founder of Startup Hypeman, Rajiv Nathan, shows you how to do sales presentations that don’t suck. Why use sales presentations? How to create one by leveraging the entertainer’s effect. Why use sales presentations? (08:03).

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 13, 2018

Below are seven subject lines you should avoid and how to make them better. 9 Terrible Sales Email Subject Lines to Stop Using Today. How can [company name] help you?”. Touching Base Email Subject Line. Are you struggling with [challenge]?”. Any luck with [goal]?”. Mutual connection] said we should talk”. Hoping to help with X".

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 10, 2018

Using the two channels results in an up to a 35% lift over a single channel—IWCO. Direct mail offers additional real estate in which to deliver your marketing message. The following six suggested campaigns illustrate how you can combine both direct mail and email to strategically accomplish key marcom goals.

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Nutshell

MAY 20, 2024

We’ve all written our fair share of email subject lines, but how good were they really? Optimizing your sales email subject lines will improve open rates, click-through rates, and the overall effectiveness of your email marketing strategy—leading to more and better customers. You want engagement metrics that really shine.

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Nutshell

MAY 20, 2024

We’ve all written our fair share of email subject lines, but how good were they really? Optimizing your sales email subject lines will improve open rates, click-through rates, and the overall effectiveness of your email marketing strategy—leading to more and better customers. You want engagement metrics that really shine.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Understanding how to hire a salesperson for a startup is critical — it’s one of the first and most significant investments you’ll make. When I first dipped my toes into the startup scene, I was tasked with assembling a sales team from scratch. Let’s dive in on how to get started. How soon is too soon? How far in advance?

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Nutshell

MAY 13, 2019

Throughout my time at the agency, the biggest and most consistently missed opportunity I saw—no matter how large or small the company—was cooperation and collaboration between sales and marketing teams. There’s no such thing a “magic bullet”; it’s really about making better use of the resources you already have.

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