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NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Many sales reps and sales managers commented and shared about the previous post on How Salespeople Goof Up on LinkedIn so we were compelled to share more ideas to help sellers do better. First, I wanted to share that our blog is up for an AWARD – as one of the top Sales Blogs at Top Sales World.

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APRIL 5, 2014

Remote professional selling, or Inside Sales, is tough – lots of activity and not always a lot of revenue to show for it. Suddenly your first deal closes – or your first deal after a slump – or enough deals to get you to the next level in your comp plan – and wow, is sales great! We all have them. Increase Opportunities.

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MARCH 26, 2014

Finding the right prospective buyers and then actually having conversations with them are the top two challenges most sellers are facing now. look to see other companies my contacts in my client companies are associated with through their LinkedIn profile. The post Reaching Prospects appeared first on Score More Sales.

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DECEMBER 22, 2014

Athletes and broadcasters lit up Twitter with some great tweets. What if you customized a LinkedIn note or InMail that causes them to be curious and more interested in your services and they respond today to your note? Lori speaks, writes, trains, and consults with inside sales teams in mid-sized companies.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Sometimes I accept a connect request on LinkedIn with people I don’t know but others in my network do. Unlike some on LinkedIn, I don’t connect to just anyone , and know most of the people I’m connected to or have talked with them since we connected. Often it begins, “Thanks SO much for connecting!”

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OCTOBER 21, 2013

Networks are important for sales professionals. You need to create a network that has clients, prospective clients, referral partners, other partners, past and present colleagues, and vendors. Here are a few ideas on how: Create a group within LinkedIn where you can create content that helps your market niche. Close More Deals.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 4, 2020

With so many teams now focusing on inside sales, using strategies such as social selling to connect and win over customers are more important than ever. When we consider all of the social media platforms available to support sales efforts, LinkedIn remains the top social platform to help salespeople connect with prospects.

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Closer's Coffee

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Look at any job description for an inside salesperson and there is something very important missing. Inside sales representatives work with customers to find what they want, create solutions and ensure a smooth sales process. Inside sales reps are friendly, well-spoken and ready to close the deal.”.

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MAY 20, 2013

Even if my prospective buyer does not answer, I am building trust because I did what I said I’d do. If I find you on Twitter or LinkedIn, and share an article, story, or relevant insight that can be of help to you, I grow some level of trust that way too. ” I set a next action in my CRM system (you use one, right?).

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MAY 26, 2014

Two different sellers told me in the last week that they are not using LinkedIn as much as I had encouraged them to do because it doesn’t work for them and takes too much time. Both of these individuals have been doing the same old prospecting strategies for a number of years and both really would rather not change.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

One way you can be more successful in remote selling – that is, selling when you are not in front of your prospective buyer in person, is to have more impact with your messaging. Think Twitter – and find ways to whittle down what you WERE saying into less words. email lori@scoremoresales.com | View My LinkedIn Profile.

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Nutshell

AUGUST 24, 2018

Inside sales refers to any form of selling that isn’t done face-to-face. Unlike outside sales (or field sales ) reps, inside sales reps connect with potential customers remotely through phone, email , and web conferencing. Among B2B companies, the use of inside sales reps has exploded in popularity.

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Pointclear

JANUARY 11, 2011

Comment on The Bridge Group's ten predictions for inside sales in 2011. No longer will the Inside Sales Rep be a “jack of all trades” Roles will be clearly defined and measured based on specific desired outcomes. Data will become an integral component for predicting the likelihood of Inside Sales success.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 25, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Twitter Facebook. Debunking the Myth of “Inside Sales” Jan 26, 2012. When somebody tells me they do inside sales, I want to choke.

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SBI

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Inside sales reps who engage prospects with a personalized pitch see better open rates, have longer conversations, and book more meetings. But migrating from a traditional cold calling model to one that requires a high-level of customization can be challenging, even for the most sophisticated inside sales environments.

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JULY 7, 2014

Do you have a strategic prospecting plan or will you just “wing it” again, like you often do? You need to start planning during your prior work day for upcoming prospecting you’ll be doing on the next business day. Download the “Strategic Prospecting Plan” here. Increase Opportunities.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 12, 2019

In today’s post, we’ve compiled a list of the top sales influencers on our radar. Twitter Followers: 124k. Leading off our list is sales consultant and coach, Jeb Blount. For those unfamiliar, Jeb is the CEO of Sales Gravy, a sales training organization known by many as THE sales acceleration company.

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SalesHandy

JULY 15, 2018

To get that inspiration, direction, and motivation we follow mentors on social media like Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn influencers. And when it comes to expert advice & motivation, LinkedIn is the best place with over 400 million professionals sharing their stories & lessons. He is the founder of Close.io Jeb Blount.

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SBI

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Whether or not you’ll be attending, you’ll want to keep up on the latest and to help you with that mission, we’re naming the top 20 Twitter handles to follow at Dreamforce. Sales is all about pursuit: pursuit of the right prospects, pursuit of the right message, pursuit of the right applications. ActonSoftware.

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Sales 2.0

JUNE 29, 2014

If you’ve read my stuff before, you’ll know I have one basic prospecting framework I’ve been harking on about for the last 4-5 years. It’s a framework aimed at getting you access, setting up those oh-so-important initial sales meetings. These Twitter handles are pre-populated in Sweetspot for your use.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Gary got his start by building one of the first ecommerce wine sites, WineLibrary, but has since made himself a household name by becoming a serial entrepreneur and early investor in companies like Twitter, Tumblr and Venmo. Curious how this translates to LinkedIn [link] — David Dulany (@DKDINSF) February 5, 2021. David Dulany.

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SalesHandy

JULY 15, 2018

To get that inspiration, direction, and motivation we follow mentors on social media like Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn influencers. And when it comes to expert advice & motivation, LinkedIn is the best place with over 400 million professionals sharing their stories & lessons. He is the founder of Close.io Jeb Blount.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015

What 5 sales prospecting lessons can we take away from the big event? How can you do the same through your LinkedIn page or company blog? In sales prospecting, some of what seem to be the easiest opportunities never come to closure and a long shot opportunity ends up turning into a deal. Now it has come and gone.

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OCTOBER 15, 2014

One of the best first steps you can put into place (aside from hiring an expert to help you put a full plan in place to get your sales and marketing ready for 2015) is to focus on listening. Listen for Prospective Buyers. Listen for prospective buyers who are asking about which products / brands are best in your industry niche.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 3, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Twitter Facebook. 5 Secrets to Get Better Prospecting Leads. There are 5 secrets used by top-performing salespeople to get better prospecting leads.

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SalesHandy

JULY 5, 2021

This drives down the conversions on these channels, and makes it difficult for lead generation and sales functions to keep up. Social selling isn’t a completely new concept in B2B sales – it’s been around since social platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter exist. 7 Steps to adopt social selling in B2B sales.

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JULY 31, 2014

It often is based on specific companies you are following who fit your profile for best target companies as prospects. Do you want to learn about your prospective customer’s world? I found that they are very active on Twitter, so they are now in a list we have of companies of interest. Next, put a plan into place.

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JULY 22, 2014

Learn about the company your prospective buyer works for. Create a list of prospective customers and track what they are talking about on LinkedIn, Twitter, and on their website. If I have prospects and customers in the banking industry, I’m going to track banks by name and if I have a geographic territory, by location.

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APRIL 2, 2014

Blogging, therefore becomes answering customer and prospect questions – something that you are doing anyway. I really like Twitter and I know that we gain new clients regularly from the combination of the use of LinkedIn, Twitter, and our blog. Content (other content, such as video, audio and webinars).

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JUNE 2, 2014

In Ken Krogue’s full day session on Business Development – inside sales tips, strategies, tools, and methodology, this acronym was one of the highlights of his session because it brings everything you need in sales together. Ken has identified over 27 types of inside sales campaigns. Ready for it?

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 12, 2021

2 Predictable Prospecting. Predictable Prospecting brings in some of the top minds in lead gen, social selling, and sales process. You’ll be sure to hear the importance of prospecting as well as dynamite for the rest of your sales process, even if you listen to a few episodes. 3 The Sales Podcasts.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 12, 2020

But for a sales rep, conducting online meetings are essential for building rapport with your prospects or sales colleagues. Below, let's review how to build rapport with your prospects and sales colleagues in virtual meetings. Tips for Meeting with Prospects. Ensure your video is on.

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Vengreso

JULY 17, 2020

In the post-quarantine world, remote sales professionals won’t be working from home all the time, but neither will outside sales teams be in the field as they used to. For example, in the last few years, a salesperson relied on trade shows for prospecting and lead generation. How will #sales look in 2021? On Twitter.

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Pointclear

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Time is vitally important to the success of a salesperson—time to research prospects, time to hone the sales pitch, and time to communicate with potential clients. Click to start video at this point —Nowadays there’s a huge push for social selling, with sales reps turning to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for leads.

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Crunchbase

MAY 14, 2020

Newly added sales leaders you should follow (in alphabetical order by last name): 1. Crunchbase , LinkedIn , Twitter. Why Jordan should be on your radar: It’s probably a good idea to get used to seeing Jordan Arogeti on these sales leaders lists. VP of Sales at Mixpanel. Crunchbase , LinkedIn. Meka Asonye.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

When you are working predominantly with inside sales reps and their immediate sales leaders, it is easy to only think about being in the office and not ever going out at all. If you are an individual contributor in an inside sales role, is there one big event each year you could somehow get to? Close More Deals.

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

You are a sales professional, a sales leader, or a company executive looking for a creative way to say thank you to a: staff member. In the sales profession this is a GREAT thing. Now I see the light and don’t want to give anyone sugared treats – especially prospects or clients. So what to give?

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