Your Sales Management Guru

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Sales Management and the Impact of Social Media. While in the process of writing a future magazine column on the future of sales and social media I interviewed three people and posed several questions in order to get their view points. Ken Thoreson.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Twitter Facebook. 7 Sales Prospecting Ideas That Work. Here’s a list of 7 sales prospecting ideas you can use right now: 1.

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The Pipeline

MAY 4, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Prospecting With E-Mail. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Communication Strategy , Proactive , Prospecting , Sales 2.0 , Sales Tool , Sell Better , Success , Video , e-mail , execution. Last week we looked at means of leveraging voice mail in prospecting.

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The Pipeline

JUNE 3, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s 5 Ways to Boost Your Email Prospecting Response Rate. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Guest Post , Proactivity , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , Sales Technique , Sales Tip , e-mail , execution. Go ahead, do it, its good for you and your sales!

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Twitter Facebook. It’s Time To Kill Social Media. Are my prospects a tightly defined group or is it wide and dispersed? Client List.

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Sales 2.0

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

I interviewed sales manager, sales person, sales trainer and all around smart guy Jorge Soto. I asked Jorge about how he uses Sales 2.0 Jorge: It’s interesting because I never considered it Social Selling when I started to use social media tools to sell. You are running a sales/biz dev effort now.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 29, 2014

Here’s why your social media strategy is falling flat—and how to bring it back to life. So when and where is the best time to make a sales pitch? Save it for when your prospects genuinely like and trust you, because strangers on social media couldn’t care less. Sales is still about people buying from people.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 27, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Twitter Facebook. 5 Sales Training Tips for Sales Managers AND Salespeople. Feedback is good, as I tell sales managers frequently.

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LevelEleven

MAY 9, 2018

This article is the third installment in The Sales Person’s Guide to Social Media blog series. For more social selling tips and tricks, read our articles covering Twitter & LinkedIn ! What’s more, according to a 2017 report by HubSpot , salespeople have more success connecting with prospects on Facebook than on LinkedIn.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 5, 2017

In this growing sales landscape, we’ll outline the various processes and key strategies for prospecting -- the phase of selling that often consumes the most time and energy (and is the most crucial to get right). What Is Prospecting? What's the difference between leads and prospects? Sales Prospecting Techniques.

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

A Brit writes to me on social media and wants to discuss referral selling. An Aussie reaches out to confirm his understanding of American prospecting practices. Another Brit sees a post on Twitter and writes to ask if he can use my article for his presentation. The Joy of Social Media. Connect with No More Cold Calling.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 19, 2015

From Social Media to Actually Social Now I learn there’s a scientific term for affinity networks: “incidental similarities.” Unfortunately, social selling is usually misunderstood as navigating the sales process using only tools like Twitter, Linkedin, or Facebook. Want prospects to like you?

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 19, 2014

If you’re asking strangers on social media for referrals, you’re like the guy at a networking event who shoves his card in people’s face and asks for theirs in return. Selling by referral is the most personal prospecting strategy that exists. It’s driven by relationships and trust, not social media connections.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Sales prospecting tips. Warm up leads on social media first. Do prospecting in chunks. Calling prospects takes a good degree of courage, talent -- and yes, some luck. So if you want to get great results even when luck isn’t on your side, follow these 16 sales call prospecting tips. Be confident.

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The Pipeline

MAY 27, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s 10 Fail-proof Tasks to Help Turn Your Prospects into Buyers. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Coaching , Guest Post , Proactivity , Sales Success , Sales Technique , execution. Prospecting is a term that’s been around for a long time. Go ahead, do it , click here now!

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Twitter Facebook. 6 Great Sales Questions to Ask Prospects. What are some great sales questions to ask prospects? Client List.

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Keith Rosen

APRIL 15, 2020

Here are eight paradoxes that will widen your peripheral view around how the top sales gurus think around selling, cold calling and prospecting for new business to win more sales in a volatile, uncertain marketplace. A champion mindset that wins more sales. The Eight Paradoxes of Prospecting. Another paradox!).

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 6, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Twitter Facebook. January is “Prospecting for Sales Month” Jan 06, 2012. No, this means actively calling on prospects.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 12, 2020

That’s because inbound sales transforms selling to match today’s empowered buyer -- so sales reps can sell the way people buy. What is inbound sales? Inbound sales is a personalized, helpful, modern sales methodology. Here's how to understand the difference between inbound and outbound sales.

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InsideSales.com

JUNE 15, 2020

The rapid changes that sales go through means reps have needed to develop hacks and techniques for prospecting. But what are those sales prospecting methods? In this article, XANT will give you a guide on sales prospecting methods you can utilize to maximize their benefits. Why is Prospecting Important?

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 19, 2018

Contrary to what most people believe, prospecting is not a numbers game. A common lazy salesperson’s practice is asking an employee at a prospective company to send you the contact information of the key decision-maker. 50-500 employees: At this size, look for specialized roles, such as Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, etc.

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criteria for success

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In this episode, I talk to Alexandra about diversity in sales. And, she answers questions about: How to organize a diverse sales team. Building relationships beyond selling with clients and prospects. Women in sales, their roles and developing their success. The Ultimate Hiring Guide for Sales Managers.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Twitter Facebook. Why You Should Prospect During the Holidays. Yes, you can do sales prospecting during the holidays. Client List.

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LeadFuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Complete Guide to Prospecting for Sales Using Proven Outreach Techniques. Need Help Automating Your Sales Prospecting Process? What is Sales Prospecting? What are the best ways to prospect in sales? What does Sales Prospecting means? Prospecting is the first step in sales.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Retail Sales Trends. Twitter Facebook. Voicemail as a Prospecting Strategy? Most salespeople leave short sales pitches. Client List.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 3, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Twitter Facebook. 5 Secrets to Get Better Prospecting Leads. There are 5 secrets used by top-performing salespeople to get better prospecting leads.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 30, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Twitter Facebook. 4 Easy Steps to Better Prospecting. Identify the prospect. Too many salespeople make prospecting too complicated.

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criteria for success

JULY 6, 2020

In today's episode, I talk to Amber about prospecting and balance. Supporting your sales team. CFS Resource Recommendations: Time Management. The Ultimate Guide to Sales Management. Sales Management Planning. The Ultimate Guide to Storytelling in Sales. Follow us on Twitter! CFSPlayBook.

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LevelEleven

APRIL 12, 2018

This article is the first installment in The Sales Person’s Guide to Social Media blog series. Once upon a time, social media was just a casual place to chat with friends. Today, 75% of B2B buyers and 84% of C-level executives use social media when making a purchase decision. Don’t treat it like Twitter or Facebook.

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

DON’T Cold Call on Social Media. Social media is a great tool for researching prospects and Referral Sources, and for positioning yourself as a thought leader. But it is not the place for a sales pitch. If you’re sending sales offerings to strangers on social media, you’re pretty much cold calling.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 31, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Twitter Facebook. 4 Things to Do Right Now to Get Better Sales Prospects. We all need better sales prospects. Client List.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Author: Matthew Sunshine If you’re a sales manager, you know this to be true: Having that tough conversation with a salesperson who isn’t meeting goals is never fun. As a sales manager, see whether this sounds familiar: You sit down with an underperforming salesperson and open with a statement like, “You’re not hitting your numbers.”

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Hyper-Connected Selling

JUNE 21, 2017

A version of this article originally appeared on the Salesforce Sales Blog. When you think “sales manager”, do you think of Alec Baldwin in Glengarry, Glenross or Ben Affleck in Boiler Room. Be Your Own Sales Manager. The best sales manager you are ever going to have is yourself.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Note the ways you can make your staff, customers, prospects, and other business associates aware of each of your strengths. You may need to rethink the media and promotional offers that currently make up your marketing program. Promote Your Website & Social Media Pages In Traditional Media And Within Each Other.

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 12, 2021

2 Predictable Prospecting. Predictable Prospecting brings in some of the top minds in lead gen, social selling, and sales process. You’ll be sure to hear the importance of prospecting as well as dynamite for the rest of your sales process, even if you listen to a few episodes. 3 The Sales Podcasts.

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The Pipeline

JULY 29, 2011

It’s usually marketing’s job to create campaigns and messaging, and set social media and web strategy. If you don’t have your inbound web strategy in place, outbound sales will have to work harder to find prospects and nurture them. Ask your prospects what you can do to help them learn your products and how they can help.

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The Pipeline

MARCH 17, 2011

Stored in "Did You Just Say.?" , Appointments , Attitude , Cold calling , Prospecting , Tongue in cheek , execution. In working with a rep who has avoided prospecting activities lately, during our most recent meeting I asked what he accomplished last week and what his plan was over the next two weeks. Sales 2.0 , Tibor Shanto.

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