The Spiff Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Sales objections are a common occurrence during a typical sales cycle. Therefore, learning how to effectively handle objections is crucial to hitting goals, crushing sales quotas , and developing a successful sales career. Whether you’re new to sales or a seasoned professional, today’s post is for you.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 5, 2021

In sales the go to is often sports, and one can understand why. It start with how sellers think about time; which is why in sales, time is value not money. The challenge for many sellers is defining Objectives. All measurable, all quantifiable and can be improved with skills and the right tools. By Tibor Shanto.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 29, 2016

If you read this blog regularly (and why wouldn’t you), you know that I put a lot of emphasis on understanding and selling to a prospect’s Objectives, a much better area of focus than pains or needs. One of the positive elements of Objectives is that they are generally long term, and they continuously evolve. Well maybe.

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The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

In the past I, have highlighted how many sellers are limiting if not sabotaging their opportunities while telephone prospecting. While those without a recognized need, will just object to the call, leave those looking for need or selling solutions rejected and dejected. Just look at your past pipeline opportunities.

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BuzzBoard

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Let’s breakdown, how as an entrepreneur or sales chief, you can integrate AI tools into your workflows to future-proof your business. Align Your Aspirations with the Capabilities of AI Integrating AI tools into your workflow demands more than enthusiasm; it requires a strategic approach that begins with identifying the right tools.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

You understand their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats where they could use a helping hand to optimize strategies, improve performance, and achieve their objectives more effectively. Taking the digital pulse of local business has never been easier, and it’s free with BuzzBoard’s small business digital audit tool!

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BuzzBoard

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the modern digital selling environment, content is inextricably linked to sales success. And the key for enabling seller effectiveness lies in reimagining what a content creation solution for sales teams looks like. Even so, this is not necessarily true all the time, in every way, with any AI copywriting tool.

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SBI

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Top Sales Tools of 2020 and the Digital Sales Revolution. Today, I’m announcing the solution providers I’ve selected for the final cut of the Top Sales Tools of 2020 list. I include more than 20 solutions that can make a huge impact on sales. December 8, 2020. Let’s take a look back over time.

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The Pipeline

JUNE 1, 2017

What they are really trying to avoid is the rejection part of the call, “The Objection” That’s why alternate means of engagement have such a great appeal for the masses (washed or unwashed, you decide), whatever your view of social selling, there is no direct rejection. The net effect is the same, no engagement, no prospect.

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Lead411

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Unlocking Commercial Real Estate Leads: Strategies & Essential Tools Here are the Top 5 Most Essential Tools for Unlocking Commerical Real Estate Leads Lead411 Zoominfo Cognism SalesFuel Google News Getting high-quality leads is essential for success in the ever-changing commercial real estate market.

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Nutshell

MARCH 1, 2024

While you should always focus on your business’s competencies and objectives first, keeping an eye on your competitors provides you with ideas on how to improve your marketing approach. Competitor monitoring tools give you the power to track your competition’s wins and losses, giving you a competitive advantage within the market.

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Gong.io

OCTOBER 19, 2021

For a long time, sales leaders thought that the way to give sales teams a leg up was to help them target the right buyers in the right ways. Sales Enablement is about to become your priority (if it isn’t already). Let’s start by answering this simple question: “What is Sales Enablement?”. So, what is Sales Enablement?

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Gong.io

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Ask any sales leader what they want, and you’ll get an answer along these lines. You can’t tell a sales rep to “increase sales” and expect them to know what to do. A good place to start is to set the right sales objectives. We’ll also look at examples of sales objectives that you can set for your sales team.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 2, 2018

Common Sales Objections. Every prospect you speak to has sales objections, or reasons they’re hesitant to buy your product. Why are sales objections unavoidable? To be successful, reps must learn how to both discover and resolve these objections. What Is Objection Handling? I hate you.".

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Mr. Inside Sales

JUNE 11, 2021

Sales people like to talk; if you don’t believe me, just listen to a recording of one of your reps (or of yourself!). And when your ears are closed, you learn nothing about your prospect’s buying motives, their possible objections, or whether or not they are buying into your pitch. Why do sales reps talk so much? Rewrite it.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Strategies for Overcoming Objections When Selling Digital Marketing Services to Small Businesses In the realm of digital marketing, acquiring clients often necessitates surpassing objections, particularly when accommodating the distinctive requisites of small businesses. Starting off, it’s critical to foresee objections.

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Lead411

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Commercial Real Estate leads: Ideas & Lead Generation Tools Here are the Top 5 Most Essential Tools for Unlocking Commercial Real Estate Leads Lead411 Zoominfo Cognism SalesFuel SharpLaunch Google News Frequently Asked Questions Getting high-quality leads is essential for success in the ever-changing commercial real estate market.

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

I hear a lot of sales reps’ recordings, and when it comes to dealing with objections, you’d be surprised by the mistakes I hear! One of the biggest mistakes I hear is reps not even hearing their prospects out, and instead rushing in to answer what turns out not to be the real objection.

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Crunchbase

MAY 26, 2022

So how do you overcome sales objections? In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know to overcome sales objections, share tips on how you can respond to prospects, build a solid sales objection strategy, and close more deals. Building your sales objection strategy. Image Source.

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LeadFuze

JULY 18, 2023

Learning how to handle objections in sales calls is a crucial skill for any sales professional. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the art of handling sales objections effectively. We will also highlight the importance of building trust with prospects through effective objection handling.

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The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Despite advancements in tools, methodologies, and other attempts, sales as a profession continues to struggle. Doesn’t matter the tools, the technique or anything that take the conversation away from the why of it all. To be clear, they have (or should have) clear objectives. By Tibor Shanto.

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SBI Growth

MAY 28, 2013

Marketing managers enthusiastically produce PowerPoint decks to showcase their contribution to the sales pipeline. The decks show a healthy growth curve of leads being generated for Sales. But does the sales leader share this enthusiasm? Most sales leaders are concerned with lost selling time from bad leads.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 15, 2024

Thoughtfully calculated, well-executed prospecting is central to virtually every successful sales engagement. It sets a tone — giving you the momentum and perspective you need to lock in on viable sales opportunities and ensure the rest of your sales process goes as smoothly as possible.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 1, 2013

This time of year, Sales Ops leaders are often faced with a pressing question. Today’s post is about a simple approach to improve efficiency with current sales resources. Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014 : A Sales Strategy You Can Execute." Reduce your cost of sales.

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Steven Rosen

JULY 24, 2023

How do you unleash the power of your sales leadership team? In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of sales, success is dependent on the capabilities of the sales leadership team. I believe that investing in the development of this critical team is the best use of resources for any VP of Sales.

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Vengreso

MAY 28, 2020

Think about this scenario: Your organization is ready to invest (or renew) hundreds of thousands of dollars (or perhaps millions) in your sales technology stack and tools for your team, but the executives and the finance department want you to calculate the ROI to justify the expense of each tool. The result?

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The Pipeline

JUNE 17, 2021

I am proposing that you make it safe to miss a sales target. I have some research that makes this a great debate to have in your sales team right now. Setting sales goals where even a 70% level of achievement would be great. How would you know if your sales teams are Psychologically safe or not? Hear me out.

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Nutshell

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Keyword research tools help simplify that process for you. This post will break down the best keyword research tools as well as the basics of keyword research for your business. You can go through the following sections to learn more: Table of Contents What is a keyword research tool? With this tool, you can access up to 1.25

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SalesLoft

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

There’s so much quality information online — in blog posts and ebooks, on social media and review sites — sellers have a shortened opportunity to impact buying decisions. That means sales reps must make the most of every chance they get to interact with a prospect. Sales enablement, and sales enablement tools, help them do just that.

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Apptivo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Sales have a primary role in businesses in building brand awareness and increasing the customer retention rate. Sales teams act as a bridge between the customers and the business. For this purpose, companies invest a huge amount in optimizing the performance of the sales teams. What is lead in sales?

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Mindtickle

JANUARY 12, 2023

In 2022, only 26% of sales reps reached 90% or more of their quota. That’s not a very successful win rate, especially when you consider the immense amount of money many sales organizations invest in tools that are meant to improve sales productivity. What is sales productivity?

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Allego

JUNE 20, 2019

Oh, and be ready to improvise in case the other actors see an opportunity to take the scene in a different direction.”. Yet when it comes to preparing sales reps for customer objections, that’s exactly what many managers tacitly say: “I know we didn’t practice responses, so just be confident and get ready to think on your feet.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 2, 2020

The term "sales data analysis" can sound a bit overwhelming — all three words, individually, can be imposing in their own right. Sales" is a difficult line of work to master. Some sales data analyses are difficult, exhausting, and far from effortless — but in this day and age, it doesn't have to be that way. Let's jump in.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 17, 2024

In B2B sales and marketing, companies employ various strategies to drive growth and expand their client base. Here, we’ll explore the role of BDRs, the pros and cons, and best practices to utilize them effectively: The Role of BDRs Typically, BDR is an entry-level position in larger, more complex sales organizations.

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Emissary

AUGUST 16, 2022

Sales enablement functions can serve organizations in multiple ways, from helping to craft the content sales teams need at each point in the funnel to training and coaching individuals. Depending on your objectives, there are some excellent tools and services to help you get there. 1 – Highspot . 2 – Seismic

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Mindtickle

JANUARY 28, 2020

Running a sales organization is no small task. Sales coaching is the best way to bring your entire sales team up to the level of your top-performing reps—and do it consistently. What is Sales Coaching? Sales coaching is the ongoing, one-on-one mentorship of each rep on a sales team. Build confidence.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Social media marketing is one of the most effective tools at your disposal. Local businesses often face unique hurdles, and social media is turning out to be a potent tool to overcome these obstacles. The sphere of social media marketing for local businesses is brimming with opportunities.

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