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8 Pricing Mistakes That Can Seriously Stifle Sales

Hubspot Sales

Luckily, many are fairly easy to identify and remedy. According to a research paper from the Journal of Consumer Psychology on behavioral economics, prices that contain more syllables when spoken seem drastically higher to customers. Your market probably isn't stagnant. Overcomplicating Pricing Presentation. Not Updating Prices.

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Customer Meetings: How the Best Sales Reps Approach Them

Sales Hacker

This is where the good old journalism 101 comes into play. Understanding the company — its product and market — and the people behind the decision will help you prepare the right set of questions to ask in the meeting. So, let’s look at what you can do before your customer meeting to set yourself up for success. . Have a Game Plan.

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Hard for you to say you’re sorry?

Sales and Marketing Management

A study appearing in the February 2018 edition of the Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing was the first to prove its relevance in a B2B setting and provide a preliminary model for achieving the SRP with business customers (“The Service Recovery Paradox in B2B Relationships,” Hübner, et al).

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PowerViews with Paul Gillin: Social Media – Pick Your Spots & Focus

Pointclear

Today we discussed several of the latest marketing trends and the impact new technologies are making in the B2B business climate. Social media is becoming an integral part of the marketing mix for companies looking to grow their presence with both business and consumer clientele.

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Sales Hacker Recommends: 97 Best Sales Books for Peak Performance (2020 Update)

Sales Hacker

80/20 Sales and Marketing. Growth requires taking market share from your competitors, while they try to do the same to you. According to David Breshears , this book is “critical strategic and tactical advice for transitioning sales from a blue ocean to a highly competitive market.” Money: Master the Game. Extreme Ownership.

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The Best Sales Managers Don’t Chase Revenue: 6 Steps to Get Goal-Setting Right

Sales Hacker

A widely cited study published by the Journal of Applied Psychology found that lack of clear goals is a major cause of student attrition. Evaluate your addressable market and how the sales team can optimize their outbound prospecting. Take prompt remedial actions when necessary. Market penetration. Tech purchases.

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The Best Sales Managers Don’t Chase Revenue: 6 Steps to Get Goal-Setting Right

Sales Hacker

A widely cited study published by the Journal of Applied Psychology found that lack of clear goals is a major cause of student attrition. Evaluate your addressable market and how the sales team can optimize their outbound prospecting. Take prompt remedial actions when necessary. Market penetration. Tech purchases.