No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Are prospects postponing decisions? It Takes 3 Things for Women in Sales to Be Bulldogs. When Amy referred to herself as a “bulldog,” the idea conjured up images of a pushy, arrogant, aggressive, in-your-face salesperson—the kind none of us wants to be. Like most successful women in sales, Amy is tenacious. Find Out How.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 2, 2019

Hiding behind technology doesn’t drive sales—THIS WILL. The Sales Leadership Gap for Small Biz. But very few came from sales. In fact, they think sales is a four-letter word. The Sales Avoidance Phenomenon. These are all important considerations for a small business, but without sales, there is no business.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 31, 2023

In this insightful episode, Colin Campbell of Sales Hacker engages Lauren Bailey from Sales Bar, Factor Eight, and Girls Club in a thoughtful discussion on the dynamics of the sales industry. They delve into the underrepresentation of women in sales and the initiatives aimed at bridging the gender gap.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 9, 2022

That's why leaders need to leverage effective sales training techniques to set reps on the right course and facilitate their professional growth. When we reached out to Sunny Sandhu — Director of Sales Development at Guru — for his insight, he stressed the importance of covering the "why" behind a topic. Start with "why.".

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 23, 2019

Sales leaders acknowledge that referrals are their fastest revenue driver and solve their two biggest issues: getting qualified leads in the pipe and scoring meetings with decision-makers. While all salespeople love to receive referrals, most are uncomfortable asking for them, and many sales leaders don’t believe referrals can scale.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 21, 2021

Sales isn't always intuitive, so from time to time, you're bound to need a little guidance to set you straight — expert advice, everyday hacks, and different strategies to help you step up your game a bit. Morgan J Ingram is one of the foremost thought leaders in sales development. But where does that come from? Janice Mars.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 16, 2024

We spend 100’s of millions on SKO speakers, books, and training–all focused on doing the things that drive business, sales and marketing performance. For example, as sales people, we know–without a doubt that: We’ve got to prospect and fill our funnels. I sometime refer to “muscle memory.”

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Score More Sales

JANUARY 27, 2014

Need some sales inspiration? A new twist on an old sales idea you’d like to do again? A quick sales jump-start this week? Here are the first 50 of a list of 101 ways to “snap out of it” and score more sales: read a recommended sales book. bookmark a sales blog and read regularly.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 12, 2019

The B2B sales arena has a few social celebs of its own. In today’s post, we’ve compiled a list of the top sales influencers on our radar. Leading off our list is sales consultant and coach, Jeb Blount. Jeb carries his sales wisdom over to all his social media channels and spreads his expertise to the masses.

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Mindtickle

JUNE 21, 2023

In the world of sales, effective communication is the cornerstone of success. Whether you’re a seasoned sales pro or just starting your journey, understanding and speaking the language of sales is essential to connect with prospects, build relationships, and close deals.

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Braveheart Sales

JANUARY 7, 2020

Have you spent money on sales training without seeing rewards? Many sales training organizations focus on tactics and strategies only. And establishing a sequential flow to any sales conversation is critical. These all make complete sense within the framework of a sales workshop or a sales kick-off.

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Julie Hanson

JANUARY 15, 2021

In sales, you have only one shot to deliver the right message. In order to win the virtual sale, you too must also stay perfectly on pitch – using the right delivery to convey the right message to the right prospect. 25 tips for a perfect virtual sales call. 25 tips for a perfect virtual sales call.

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Mindtickle

JANUARY 25, 2024

Any organization aiming to grow revenue must make sales engagement a priority. When buyers are engaged, they’re more likely to advance through the sales funnel – and make a purchase. In order to engage buyers, sales reps must deliver the right information at the right time. The right sales collateral is essential.

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Sales Hacker Training

MAY 31, 2023

In this insightful episode, Colin Campbell of Sales Hacker engages Lauren Bailey from Sales Bar, Factor Eight, and Girls Club in a thoughtful discussion on the dynamics of the sales industry. They delve into the underrepresentation of women in sales and the initiatives aimed at bridging the gender gap.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Industry Retention 52

Customer Centric Selling

JUNE 7, 2014

Sales Tips and Techniques: Where Should You Be Spending Your Prospecting Time? By Gary Walker, EVP of Channel Sales & Operations, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company. However, in light of the above statistic, where do you think you should be spending your valuable prospecting time?

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Bernadette McClelland

JANUARY 20, 2018

It’s a question I’ve asked a couple of times in workshops and online, and it’s a question that was triggered by a few ‘posts’ I read, stating that. And as would have it on social, there was a plethora of responses, from which I randomly collected this bakers dozen: 1. Make your key objective to help the customer, not to close a sale.

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Alice Heiman

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Account-based selling or marketing are both big buzz words in the sales industry. It’s not a new concept, but new technology, data, and tools are bringing this selling method to the forefront for many sales leaders and company owners. . People talk about it as if it’s some recently discovered prospecting strategy.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 14, 2019

I would work with small-to-medium companies to craft their sales strategy. As I reflected on my career in sales and sales management, I realized my best business had come from referrals. I did my “feet on the street” research and interviewed sales leaders and salespeople. Prospects trust us. But I had to ask.).

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Product Management University

APRIL 14, 2021

Business outcomes vs product features: how do your sales demos stack up? In many cases, the product silos that exist within product management become transparent to buyers during the sales cycle, creating the perception you’ve got a bunch of fragmented products instead of integrated solutions.

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Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

Sales negotiations can be tense and anxiety-ridden. Sales negotiation is a skill that can be learned which is great news, because let’s be honest, not all of us are born sellers. There are certain strategies that many successful salespeople use to move the sales process forward and close more deals.

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Mindtickle

JULY 31, 2023

In the highly competitive financial services industry, effective sales training is a game-changer. Sales reps are crucial in promoting and selling financial products and services to a diverse customer base. Let’s consider some stats.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 8, 2020

As a sales leader, you've probably wondered what impacts your prospects and potential customers. Without rich content to complement their buyer’s journey, prospects and leads most likely won’t stick around to make a purchase. By creating and equipping your sales team with sales collateral content and materials.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Author: Matt Kamp For B2B sales teams, referrals are worth their weight in gold. When customers or other companies refer people to you, your company is viewed as more trustworthy in front of those leads, and because of that trust, you can expect a faster – and more successful – sales cycle. That’s a huge jump.

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Janek Performance Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Are you a CEO, VP of Sales, or Chief Revenue Officer feeling pressured because your company missed its numbers last quarter? If your company needs to find new sales this quarter, this article is for you. It explores the current sales environment and what companies can do to increase their win rates in the next 90 days.

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The Digital Sales Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Free sales training can be a step in the right direction for those of you who may be new or newer to sales. Selling is changing rapidly and having a longer term career as a salesperson now depends on having a far wider of value added sales skills than even five years ago.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JANUARY 3, 2018

Somewhere between the stuffy boardroom of a local Best Western , and a weekend of company-sanctioned debauchery in the woods is the perfect Sales Kickoff (SKO). How to create a great sales kickoff: Identify specific goals and a focus of the SKO. improve our sales team’s knowledge of our product and space; and 3.) Operations.

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SalesProInsider

MAY 22, 2019

At first you had low hanging fruit with people who already knew you or were directly referred to you by someone who did. This referral or existing prospect was pre-sold. Now that you’re meeting prospects who are more removed from you, that’s when selling is needed. Selling isn’t forcing anyone to do something against their will.

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Nutshell

MARCH 15, 2024

Qualifying leads before sending them through to your sales team lets you learn more about your prospects and build deeper connections with them, which often results in more deals. Lead nurturing is the process of building relationships with prospects who aren’t quite ready to purchase your product or service.

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Anthony Cole Training

AUGUST 20, 2012

This may not have happened to you but I have talked to sales managers where 'this' has happened. You are meeting with a potential sales candidate and: You know almost immediately that this candidate is the wrong one for the position you are looking to fill. Close the sale or close for an appointment on the phone.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 9, 2018

What’s a sales plan? A sales plan lays out your objectives, high-level tactics, target audience, and potential obstacles. It’s like a traditional business plan but focuses specifically on your sales strategy. A business plan lays out your goals -- a sales plan describes exactly how you’ll make those happen.

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Ever felt like you’re on a treadmill, running after sales targets but never quite catching up? Sales training : two words that hold the potential to change your game entirely. This post is your metaphorical guide through different types of sales training programs available and their benefits.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

AUGUST 16, 2017

Here’s how to start a conversation (and book a meeting) with almost any prospect in your database or CRM using the “Foot-in-the-Door” email. This simple, 5-step cold email technique works especially well for sales development reps who regularly email: CEOs. IMPORTANT: Be upfront about your intentions with your prospects.

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The Pipeline

APRIL 29, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s 3 Lead Generation Myths That Will Clog Your Sales Funnel & Keep You From Closing More Sales. Stored in Attitude , Communication , Funnel management , Guest Post , Lead Management , Prospecting , Referrlas , Sales 2.0 , Sales Technique , execution. January 2008.

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Aum is an ancient Sanskrit symbol that refers to a low humming sound. That got me thinking about sales managers and their assets – people. As a sales VP or manager, people are your only asset. Looking at the return (pipeline or sales results) is not enough. Hire better sales people - email Tony to have a discussion.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Local Events in Selling to Small Businesses For those of you in the sales department of a digital marketing agency, selling to small businesses may seem intimidating. Participation in these events offers a chance to build relationships and gain insight into your prospective clients’ needs and challenges.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 22, 2019

While it’s great to see a motivated sales team working hard day in and day out, it’s important for them to take a step back and regroup every once in a while. Sales professionals thrive when given the opportunity to learn, develop new skills, and interact with one another. How to Create a Great Sales Kickoff.

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Nutshell

JULY 5, 2019

And that’s why they hold so much weight with leads and prospects. It’s like getting somebody to do your prospecting —for free. It allows prospects to test out your service. And because a referrer is likely to recommend your product to prospects who are more likely to sign up (because they want their reward!)

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