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20 Questions that Turn Cold Prospects Into Loyal Customers

Keith Rosen

Proposal submitted, follow up done but no response from the prospect. Since 55% of selling time is wasted on unproductive prospecting, here are 20 questions that prevent prospects from going MIA, increase sales and keep you focused on the right opportunities to prevent sales frostbite. “I sent the proposal.

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How Virtual Training Helps Maintain Momentum in the Face of Travel Restrictions

Allego

Training via Zoom, Skype or other live video may not be enough. Use video to share prospect stories, bounce ideas off of colleagues, and brainstorm asynchronously across space and time. Corporate travel restrictions mean less contact with prospects, with the industry, and with the market. Go Virtual. Connect Via Video.

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A 10-Step Plan for Global Account-Based Sales Development

DiscoverOrg Sales

It could be a target prospect account you’re already researching, or a current client you’d like to expand. In this example, taken from my book, my client is a fast-growing firm that provides multiple services to the pharma industry. Define parameters for sales prospecting. Who owns the global campaign? Format and delivery.

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How To Start A Sales Conversation That Captures The Interest

Salesmate

Try to make your sales conversations compelling to capture the interest of a prospect. In just a few seconds, the potential prospects decide whether they should stay on the call or focus on something more productive. All they end up doing is disturb the prospects because they fail to provide value. How to do that?

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[TEMPLATE] How to Start a Conversation Using the “Foot-in-the-Door” Email

DiscoverOrg Sales

Here’s how to start a conversation (and book a meeting) with almost any prospect in your database or CRM using the “Foot-in-the-Door” email. Industry influencers. IMPORTANT: Be upfront about your intentions with your prospects. Download the free ebook: The Superhero Life of Your Prospecting Email. Marketing VPs.

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How to create an effective cold email that actually works

Salesmate

Yes, you have a few seconds to impress your prospects. Besides, in the case of cold emails, the difficulty level is even higher as they are sent to potential prospects who have no prior relationship with you. Apart from you, there are many more sales reps from different companies vying to get your prospect’s attention.

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Maintaining Sales Productivity and Employee Health in the Face of Coronavirus

Allego

Less travel means less contact with prospects, with the industry, and with the market. As companies begin to cancel trips to events and tradeshows, reps have fewer opportunities to connect with prospects and peers. Prospecting. One of the biggest challenges is not being able to get face-to-face with prospects.

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