Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

A recent study by the Relational Capital Group revealed that 89% of senior leaders believe that relationships are the most important factor in their success year over year. However, the study also revealed that only 24% of these leaders actually do anything intentionally to promote building those relationships.

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Sales 2.0

MAY 14, 2020

And I’ve done this many (many) times in my sales career and used many (many) hours of time on this. And I know many senior sales people that have spent lots of time on this too. Sales people should sell. Apparently, a lot of sales people think researching this kind of contact data is the price of doing business too.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 10, 2020

One study released prior to the pandemic indicated that 63% of companies had remote workers; that figure has only skyrocketed this year. The use of Zoom and other face-to-face applications to carry out sales calls instead of doing them in person is the new normal. Encouraging the Team Through Changing Sales Climates.

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 12, 2020

In today's blog post, we discuss the technique of going for the "No" early in the sales process. It may seem counterintuitive, but countless studies have shown that humans desire what they can't have.

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Melanie Musson works as an insurance and finance writer at Clearsurance.com in Belgrade, Montana. She is passionate about assisting people in finding the right insurance for their business and personal lives. She teaches people about how insurance can help them protect their financial stability. He is CSMO at Pipeliner CRM.

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Gong.io

DECEMBER 19, 2019

There’s no shortage of sales tips online. In fact, Google returns 1,370,000,000 results when you search “sales tips”. Some of those results are Gong’s articles, and what sets them apart is our focus on data-backed sales tips. So when we share an article that includes the “7 best data-backed sales tips,” we mean business.

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Understanding the Sales Force

APRIL 15, 2013

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Two articles caught my attention today. The first, 10 Traits of Successful Salespeople , was typical of the misinformation that often passes for must-read information: The data came from commission-only insurance salespeoplein just one company so it has limited application in other industries.

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Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

JANUARY 13, 2021

Sales is a profession of intense highs and thumping lows. One week you’re on top of the world because you closed a big sale; the next, you’re doing a post-mortem on the collapse of that important deal you thought you had cinched. For the most part, there’s not a lot you can do to even out these ups and downs.

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Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 13, 2014

I was first introduced to goal setting in sales when I was an insurance agent with National Life of Vermont. I never did write 100 lives but, based on the sales activity reporting I did every week, I should have. I failed in the life insurance business. Towards the end of my career, I contracted with a sales trainer, Tom.

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SalesFuel

APRIL 3, 2024

A study by tinuiti says that most consumers will maintain their spending on home repair, maintenance and improvement in 2024. A study by tinuiti found that 37% of consumers rarely seek out new providers when they need services. It also says that your client should be focusing on search and social ads when targeting these consumers.

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Velocify

AUGUST 16, 2012

Today we’re sharing a gold mine of valuable insight on what makes for a higher quality lead in insurance, mortgage and education. We’ve mined data from millions of leads and identified characteristics that lead to improved sales conversion. Capture key data : Update lead forms to gather key data earlier in the sales cycle.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Sales is a crucible, burning away excuses and bad habits. Go back to the phones and meet sales goals by providing prospects with solutions. Staying on fire requires constant honing of skills, studying the competition, and doing the hard work. High CIO and CISO Turnover: What it Means for IT Sales. Didn’t hit your quota?

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Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 28, 2014

From Tuesday through Friday, I spent time with him, his sales team and other partners in the firm. This thought/concept is very important for sales managers and sales people alike to grasp and think about EVERY day. They also exhibit commitment to being masterful in their expertise in insurance. Sales Force Grader.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 8, 2017

This can be accomplished and, more importantly, scalable through live chat sales and customer care. According to Business Insider, Insurance Sales could save 60 percent, Financial Services could cut costs by 46 percent, and Sales and Customer Service could save 36 percent and 29 percent, respectively ( Source ).

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Allego

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Sales enablement conferences and other events offer the ideal opportunity to build your career skills, learn about new technologies and new approaches to sales enablement , and network with professionals. So, ask your boss for the budget now, and attend a sales enablement conference next year. See you out there!

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Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

MAY 10, 2022

The big difference between the successful and the unsuccessful is what a landmark psychological study calls “explanatory styles.” The study we’re referring to was conducted by University of Pennsylvania psychologist Martin Seligman. Did I cause a given setback to happen, or was it created by external circumstances?

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The disconnect between marketing and sales is an age-old story. Research shows that 90 percent of sales and marketing professionals believe their strategy, processes, content, and culture are not aligned. This has major consequences for both the marketing team and their sales counterparts. “If Let’s dive in. Let’s dive in.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Many of the managers, sales coaches and consultants who responded to a query we posted while researching this story said purposeful work is the only way to drive engagement. Also, every sale is compensated the same even though some carriers may provide HealthMarkets a higher commission than others. “I

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Score More Sales

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! He is known as the father of positive psychology.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 24, 2020

Health and safety topics also saw massive increases in consumption in our comparison, including: Health Insurance (up 1,238%) Telehealth (up 336%) Workplace Safety (up 270%). We’ve already recapped how some companies have gone lengths to support their employees during the pandemic. And the data backs this up. Risk Management with Vendors.

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Allego

DECEMBER 21, 2021

With over thirty years of experience, Kent is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst® from the Center for Fiduciary Studies, a Global Financial Steward® and a Certified Behavioral Finance Analyst. Their motto is “Helping you Create, Manage, Protect & Distribute Wealth.”. About The Adapter’s Advantage.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 8, 2017

In the competitive world of sales, everyone is seeking the magic bullet that will accelerate revenue. But there’s a simpler way to increase market share: Make your sales organization more optimistic. Martin Seligman’s work with insurance company Metropolitan Life is one of the more famous case studies.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 17, 2020

Follow this quick list of 5 tips to insure you not only make a great impression, but that you also easily place yourself above your competition. When considering where to film, make sure you’re not too backlit that your face will be dark, and if you’re in a dark study or den, then turn the lights on or open your blinds.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 23, 2019

The most recent index study is a joint effort of The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), Incentive Research Foundation (IRF), and Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP). Comparing the results from 2015/2016 with 2017/2018, CSR is actually up two points across all regions.

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Anthony Cole Training

MARCH 10, 2014

Over the last 5 years, when conducting keynote sessions or workshops, presidents and senior sales executives overwhelmingly want to know – How do I motivate my sales people and keep them motivated? Your sales people don’t give a rat’s a** about shareholder value and year over year growth of the division or the department.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

sales processes and their methodologies is crucial to mastering the art of closing deals. Whether you're new to sales or a seasoned salesperson, you know that sales strategies vary depending on the deal you're trying to close. Because of the intricacies involved in this process, enterprise deals are referred to as complex sales.

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The Spiff Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you’ve worked in sales, revenue operations, or finance for any amount of time, I don’t have to tell you how important sales compensation is. You already know the right sales compensation plan can motivate your team, improve their performance, and boost overall job satisfaction. Current Sales Compensation Benchmarks.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 29, 2021

According to a study by the Kauffman Foundation , 60% of aspiring entrepreneurs cited finding mentors who can provide guidance as a challenge. Another study from the Kauffman Group found that finding customers was the most common challenge cited by entrepreneurs — with roughly 72% of respondents reporting having struggled with the process.

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Salesmate

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Amidst the ferociously competitive market in the insurance sector, you need a way to stay on top of your game. Insurance agents deal with multiple tasks and clients every day. First, let’s look at what Insurance CRM is and the challenges insurance agents face to understand CRM’s need in business. What is Insurance CRM?

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 11, 2023

Your sales team plays an essential role in driving revenue and reaching goals that stretch across the organization. So should you be worried about churn in your sales department? Sales teams have higher-than-average turnover rates than other business units. Why do sales teams experience high turnover? In short, yes.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

If you’re an introvert , you may feel like if you could force yourself to be more extroverted, sales and marketing would be a breeze. Sales were about "closing deals.". And if you can help people with your marketing and sales, not only will it feel more comfortable — you'll win more business. Image Source.

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Allego

MARCH 31, 2022

Tripadvisor found that out when its sales and marketing teams were significantly out of alignment. The company also sells advertising, listing placements, subscription services, and travel insurance in partnership with Alianz Global. On the sales side, sellers couldn’t find collateral in the content management system.

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Understanding the Sales Force

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan One of the findings in the most recent Sales Performance Optimization Study , from CSO Insights, revealed that the win rate for deals has reached an all-time low. Is sales process having an impact? Does that surprise you? Does this represent a change in buyer behavior?

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Pointclear

DECEMBER 17, 2013

My colleague Bernice Grossman and I recently conducted a new study indicating that B2B marketers now have the opportunity to target prospects more efficiently than ever before. A “prospectability” score custom-modeled by OneSource to match target accounts with specific sales efforts. We welcome your feedback and suggestions.

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InsightSquared

MAY 15, 2019

It’s one of my favorite questions to ask a fellow professional in sales operations. Insurance sales rep. Sales Operations is Still Developing. Sales operations as a profession is growing, yet it is a comparatively new function in businesses. I didn’t hear of sales ops until years after entering the workforce.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In this guide, I’ll take you through the top 5 strategies for leveraging TikTok for B2B sales — backed by research-based stats and live examples. Why use TikTok for B2B sales? The top 5 TikTok strategies for B2B sales 1. Related: The Power of Social Selling (+ 7 Rules for Storytelling in Sales) Why? TikTok users are 1.7x

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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

I asked my question because I believe being really interested in selling is a necessary but not a sufficient condition to be successful in SALES. One can be interested in selling but for the wrong reasons, which then becomes a hindrance for sales success. To answer even your first question:” Are you interested in Sales?”

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