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In Solution Selling Even a Caveman Can Calculate a Return on Investment”

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A posting over at LinkedIn Group asked if the members were witnessing a lack of return on investment (ROI) in solution selling. solution-selling. This failure has also been transferred to many who are engaged in solution selling. Speaking of ROI, have you consider the ROI for your CRM solution.

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Sellers and Marketers Overcoming the Status Quo

SBI

Last week, on the heels of Dreamforce, I traveled to Las Vegas to attend CEB’s annual Sales and Marketing Summit in Las Vegas. The fundamental premise of The Challenger Sale, published in 2011, is that most customer loyalty is a function of how you sell, not what you sell. The Solution Selling approach is more about questioning.

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My boss laughed when I said I’d get the appointment with the CEO.

SBI

Although a lot has changed in the world of sales and marketing since 1926, much has remained constant (if not all too often over-looked). Today, story telling is but one tried-and-true technique that sellers and marketers can use to be interesting and induce action. Register now for the free webinar.

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Content-Marketing Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Drive Sales

SBI

Marketers prove their allegiance to the new ruler because of its power as a market-awareness and lead generation tool. Content marketing, as the practice is called, is a semi-automated mechanism that gives organizations the ability to extend their sales-reach—to keep in touch (i.e. Content-marketing is lead development.

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Marketing, Sales, and the Power of the OOCH

SBI

The subjects of both books are decidedly applicable to the field of Sales and Marketing. I’m sure that there are many ways that ooching can come into play in our marketing and sales strategies. Selling in today’s world involves more than relaying value to your buyer. Nancy can be reached at 916-596-3035.

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Social Selling and Big Data at the Upcoming Sales & Marketing 2.0 Conference #S20C

SBI

Social Selling and Big Data at the Upcoming Sales & Marketing 2.0 will host the Sales & Marketing 2.0 A close examination of the agenda indeed reveals that the two day event will be packed with presentations and discussions about many elements of the big-data/social-selling eco-system. Sales & Marketing.

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Top 10 Sales Methodologies: How to Choose the Right One (And Ensure It’s Adopted)

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This sales methodology also works well in highly competitive markets. Marketing has to help prep your team by playing an active role in training your sellers on the market, buyer personas, pain points, and insights. If you don’t have a strong marketing capability, your message will likely be inconsistent and confusing.