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. This blog post will discuss the most common sales objections and provide actionable tips on how to combat them.

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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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Highspot

MARCH 18, 2024

Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI) sales tools – a breakthrough development in the world of sales. In this article, we’ll share everything you need to know about using AI sales tools. We’ll look at what these tools are, why they matter, how to use them, and what to ask when evaluating vendors. What Are AI Sales Tools?

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Pipeliner

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In this last article in our series on choosing a CRM solution, let’s take up evaluating the CRM vendor—the risk you’re taking, and the vendor vision. They want to make sure that the vendor is going to be around, and not go out of business in a year. Company longevity is certainly another indication of vendor reliability.

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 22, 2019

Instead of ad-libbing, they have learned, internalized, and use best practice responses to the objections and stalls they get over and over again. When you are in the market again, could I be one of the vendors/suppliers/sources you go to for a quote?”. We do order, we just don’t need any now”]. Response #6. Upcoming Schedule.

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SBI

MAY 20, 2020

The Top Sales Tools of 2020. I don’t advocate for spending on shiny objects, but those of you who haven’t opened your eyes beyond the narrow squint of CRM… you’re missing out. Nancy Nardin Founder, Smart Selling Tools. Now is a great time to invest in technology for sales.

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BuzzBoard

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Truth is, more and more B2B marketers and reps are turning to free, generic AI content generation tools available online, as they are prolific… but businesses get what they pay for! Even so, this is not necessarily true all the time, in every way, with any AI copywriting tool. Another red flag will be privacy and security concerns.

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Sales Evangelist

MARCH 13, 2024

Should you accept this objection or use sales techniques to help them change their minds? In this short and sweet episode of the Sales Evangelist Podcast, host Donald Kelly shares four steps for handling objections with you. They may have had a bad experience with a different vendor and see your product as the same as theirs.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 2, 2018

Common Sales Objections. We're already working with another vendor.". 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. It's too expensive.".

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Tired of getting blown off with the objection: “We’re all set,” when prospecting? Or maybe you get one of these variations of the “We are all set” objection like: “We are okay with our present system.”. Response One: “That’s great, and I’d just like to see if we could get on your vendor list for the next time you’re in the market.

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Pipeliner

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In this last article in our series on choosing a CRM solution, let’s take up evaluating the CRM vendor—the risk you’re taking, and the vendor vision. They want to make sure that the vendor is going to be around, and not go out of business in a year. Company longevity is certainly another indication of vendor reliability.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JUNE 17, 2022

Jeffrey Gitomer tells a great story about how he once bet a client his entire training fee on whether there were more than eight objections their sales team got on a regular basis. 4: Going to use their old vendor. #5: 7: #8: Turns out, this company’s “complicated sale” had just six objections they got 90% of the time.

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SalesLoft

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at how sales prospecting tools can save time, build a robust prospect list, help you reach critical decision-makers, and close deals more efficiently than you are doing. And that’s one of the important features of sales prospecting tools. What is sales prospecting? Let’s start with some definitions.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 8, 2022

). For those of you who are prospecting, this objection, “We’re happy with who we’re using,” is something you most likely encounter often. In fact, because you already have someone, this is the perfect time to compare prices and services with other vendors. The question is: what do you say to it? Let me ask you this….”.

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SalesLoft

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Sales enablement, and sales enablement tools, help them do just that. Sales enablement tool types A wide range of tools are used in sales enablement. Content management Sales content management tools are your sales team’s content library. Sales training and coaching tools include Mindtickle, Brainshark, and Salesloft.

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Zoominfo

JULY 2, 2020

For those who aren’t familiar, marketing automation tools are exactly what they sound like—tools that automate certain marketing practices. Before you even draft your first email, it’s important to identify the specific goals and objectives you’re looking to achieve with your new automation platform. Find the right tool.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

If you are the incumbent, the best way to avoid a client to change vendors, is to continuously introduce change in how your product helps the client achieve their objectives. It has been shown that opportunities have a greater likelihood to fall apart long before the talk of vendor or selection begins. Join Now!

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BuzzBoard

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Implementing complex solutions that don’t serve your primary objectives can result in confusion, decreased productivity, and a frustrating user experience for your team. Features should be viewed as tools that serve these greater purposes, rather than shiny distractions. Plus, obsession with features can lead to overcomplication.

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SalesHandy

APRIL 20, 2021

But there will be times where you and your team will face tricky sales objections questions, putting you in a tough spot. While it’s great for leads to clear their concerns before committing to a purchase, you’re on the hook to give them quick resolutions to these sales objections. Why Do Prospects Have Sales Objections?

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 2, 2020

Accuracy: Generally speaking, the closer a vendor is to the data source — the more accurate the data will be. If a vendor did nothing to maintain the accuracy of their data, they would have very few customers. The vendor should be able (and willing) to provide specifics. If you have questions or concerns, ask.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 22, 2020

An original promise of SaaS was that it would take the pain away from internal IT personnel and transfer it instead to the technology vendor, which specializes in the thankless job of establishing the optimal hosting environment and maintaining the software for many clients at once. Managing the technology, however, is just the first hurdle.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Streamline Recruits by Getting on Approved Vendor Lists. But if you can find ways to conserve time and resources for your organization, you get on approved vendor lists to save time and resources. Check out our guide, “4 Ways to Get on the Approved Vendor List for IT Staffing,” to land on approved vendor lists for IT professionals.

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SalesLoft

OCTOBER 6, 2022

How Sales Tools Increase Revenue. Sales tools are the technologies sales professionals use to carry out and streamline their activities so they can close more deals. Research shows that the average seller uses around six different tools. Avoid the Trap of Too Many Sales Tools. Sales Engagement Tools.

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criteria for success

MARCH 11, 2020

Handling objections at the close is a common hurdle salespeople must overcome when finalizing a deal. Different buyer personas may also pose final objections to confirm they're making the right decision by purchasing your product or service. Objections are Opportunities. Objections are Opportunities. Handling Objections.

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The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Tools & Rules. Or whether you can do something they already have a vendor for, but cheaper. Or whether you can do something they already have a vendor for, but cheaper. Outcomes to objectives you have helped similar companies achieve. By delivering the right stimulus to get to the core of the prospect’s opportunity.

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SBI

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Transforming Sales: Evolved Selling with Content & Interactive Tools. And finally, interactive sales tools. To truly transform your sales approach from an ineffective product pitch to a value-based sales interaction, you need to implement next-generation tools like ROI and TCO calculators.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

An original promise of SaaS was that it would take the pain away from internal IT personnel and transfer it instead to the technology vendor, which specializes in the thankless job of establishing the optimal hosting environment and maintaining the software for many clients at once. Business objectives can be complex and often political.

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Mindtickle

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The objectives, success factors and KPIs for sales enablement are still being defined and may continue to evolve. That’s where the right vendor can empower a business to shape its sales enablement strategy in a way that meets its long-term objectives. Tools are an enabler but they’re not the end-game.

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Mindtickle

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The objectives, success factors and KPIs for sales enablement are still being defined and may continue to evolve. That’s where the right vendor can empower a business to shape its sales enablement strategy in a way that meets its long-term objectives. Tools are an enabler but they’re not the end-game.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

These are not bad, but are usually product or vendor centric. One way to deal with this, as I have stated in the past, is to leave the product in the car, and go in with the goal of understanding their objectives, gaps and hurdles in their way to achieving those objectives. Some believe they do this but they do not.

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 4, 2020

It’s no wonder that the most liked blog post I’ve put out over the last two years deals with a proven way to overcome the rejection and the objections you get while cold calling. There are many variations of the “ We are all set ” objection. Again, “We’re all set” is not an objection, it’s just a blow off. Let me ask you…”.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 22, 2020

Let me ask you this: When things settle down and you get back into the office, and back to doing business again, what does your ideal vendor look like?”. Response: “Right?! I know just what you mean. I know just what you mean. Here’s the good news: we’re on hold here, too. Get Access Today.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In 2011, Scott Brinker compiled the first of many marketing technology “Supergraphics,” illustrating the rapid growth of companies supplying digital marketing tools. “Organizations are facing the decision of which tools to purchase, and how much to spend on those tools.” What is a Marketing Technology Stack?

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Zoominfo

JULY 5, 2022

A modern routing strategy that’s built for revenue growth includes three main elements: Integrated account-based selling tools The ability to route any object (e.g. That engagement time becomes even smaller when you add competing vendors going after the same buyers. The higher the possibility, the higher the lead score.

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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. How quickly will the company see ROI?

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Highspot

MAY 2, 2023

New sales hires gain the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to be successful in their new role. Accelerate quota and revenue attainment – New hires can start meeting their sales quotas quickly with the right skills to handle objections, nurture prospects, and close deals.

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SBI Growth

MARCH 9, 2013

You are assessing potential vendors. Typically, each stakeholder has a couple key objectives in a sales consulting project. You missed the number last year. You have decided to hire a sales consulting firm to help you make the number. One critical step is a detailed evaluation of your short list through a reference check.

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