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Avoid this “Ghost” of Christmas Future

Mr. Inside Sales

One guy—mid 40’s, tall and lanky—started walking towards the Starbucks, and when he entered the store, I recognized him from many years before when we were both struggling inside sales reps trying to sell investments over the phone. After I got my coffee, and he got his, he came up to me and said, “You’re Mike Brooks, right?” “Yes”

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10 Inside Sales Ideas From Ken Krogue

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Last week I had the pleasure of spending a day with Ken Krogue, co-founder of InsideSales.com , inside sales pioneer, and Forbes columnist It was great. A specialization model in inside sales yields a 7 point higher close rate – do you have specialists? In inside sales, leading indicators are effort and results.

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Avoid this “Ghost” of Christmas Future

Mr. Inside Sales

When he entered the store, I recognized him from many years before when we were both struggling inside sales reps trying to sell investments over the phone. He asked me what I was up to these days, and I told him I had become a consultant in inside sales, and that I was off to work with a new client. His name was John.

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5 Must-Follow B2B Sales Influencers

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For nearly 20 years, Trish and The Bridge Group have helped over 320+ companies build, expand and optimize their Inside Sales practices including building pipeline, generating revenue and redefining the image of the profession. In fact, her latest book, The Sales Development Playbook , was an Amazon #1 bestseller!

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Inside Sales Managers: 4 Ways to Motivate Your Team

Green Lead's B2B

That's what having impossible sales goals are like. Give them opportunities to improve their skills - Whether it's training or seminars, or bringing speakers to them, if you give your sales reps a chance to improve their skills, they're going to be more motivated. Believe me, it works!

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Avoid this “Ghost” of Christmas Future

Mr. Inside Sales

When he entered the store, I recognized him from many years before when we were both struggling inside sales reps trying to sell investments over the phone. He asked me what I was up to these days, and I told him I had become a consultant in inside sales, and that I was off to work with a new client. His name was John.

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Avoid this “Ghost” of Christmas Future

Mr. Inside Sales

When he entered the store, I recognized him from many years before when we were both struggling inside sales reps trying to sell investments over the phone. He asked me what I was up to these days, and I told him I had become a consultant in inside sales, and that I was off to work with a new client. His name was Brad.