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Why Sales People Don’t Ask for Referrals

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Mike, who is a B2B sales guy asked me a great question: “WHY DON’T MORE SALES REPS PRACTICE ASKING FOR REFERRALS AFTER THE SALE…. The referral from this level would be very powerful. This makes asking for referrals an activity that is less “fun” for some to do. Does your marketing department oversee this?

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How Sales and Marketing Can Collaborate (+Expert Tips)

Hubspot Sales

Marketing and sales teams rely heavily on one another to drive business. After all, it’s the marketing department that generates leads, and the sales team that converts those leads to paying customers. Table of Contents How can Sales and Marketing collaborate? Case studies. Training webinars.

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Should Marketing Have a Sales Quota?

SBI Growth

Marketing, do you have a sales quota tied to Lead Generation ? Do you wait for it to come or will you lead on this issue? Surveyed over 4,500 sales managers. B2B companies are assigning their Marketing teams with lead quotas tied directly to a percentage of the corporate sales goal. If not, you will soon.

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Top Lead Generation Statistics for 2018

Zoominfo

As new companies join the space, existing companies will find it increasingly difficult to generate new leads. As bleak as this sounds for marketers, we remain hopeful. We’ll go out on a limb and say that, as a marketing practice, lead generation will never go extinct. That won’t change.

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Top B2B Lead Generation Statistics for 2021

Zoominfo

As new companies join the space, existing companies will find it increasingly difficult to generate new leads. As bleak as this sounds for marketers, we remain hopeful. We’ll go out on a limb and say that, as a marketing practice, lead generation will never go extinct. That won’t change. Ready to learn more?

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Inside Sales Power Tip 115 – Be Social

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In past posts I’ve talked about how your social footprint is your 365 day per year, 24×7 online trade show where your buyers and potential referral partners can learn about you on their own schedule. First and foremost, work to build a robust profile in the right places where your target market and partners go. Gain Insight.

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How to Manage a Sales Pipeline for a Consulting Firm

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Consulting firms need a great sales pipeline to attract leads and close deals, as well as generate recurring revenue from clients and referrals. Read on to learn tips and best practices for managing an optimized sales pipeline for consulting firms. Ready to build your ideal sales pipeline?