Your Sales Management Guru

JUNE 1, 2015

. Trade Shows Don’t Work. I have heard that phrase and similar comments from people about why they don’t include trade shows in their marketing programs, when in reality the reason many organizations do not gain a payback from their trade show investment is “they” don’t work the trade show.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Which means things shaking up in the B2B world — holiday emails are being blasted, sales deals are being closed, and 2021 recruitment strategies are finishing up. And to get there, you have to ramp up your visibility and engagement with your best sales, marketing, and recruiting teams. Read more: Cold Call Sales Voicemail Scripts.

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Your Sales Management Guru

JUNE 22, 2015

Trade Shows Can Work-new idea ! NOTE: Several weeks ago I wrote a blog on “ Why Trade Shows Don’t Work” , shortly after a good friend, Todd Schnick, wrote me a note to discuss how he makes trade shows work! But if your trade show strategy is built on walk-up traffic, you are better off saving your money.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 20, 2020

Or worse, could you lose your sales job altogether? You could be vulnerable if you’re not sharpening your sales skills and honing the tactics that will help you succeed in 2020. Forrester analyst Andy Hoar didn’t mince words when he spoke at the 2015 Forrester Sales Enablement Forum. Adapt to the Digital Business Environment.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 13, 2024

Photo by Tammydz via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How to Use Your Company Car to Increase Sales Now How to Use Your Company Car to Increase Sales Now Are limiting thoughts driving less traffic to your business? Our collaborative blog offers insights on How to use your company car to increase sales now. _

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Smooth Sale

JANUARY 26, 2022

Upon beginning my entrepreneurship, I thought all I needed was my sales knowledge o do well, but I was in for the alarming truth. Finally, we are ready for value-driven business marketing and growing sales. Trade Shows. A business trade show is one of the best ways to market your company.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

It’s no small investment to send salespeople to trade shows: Airfare, hotels, meals, transportation, and swag are just a few expenses – in addition to a lot of time. We have trade show prospecting down to a science. Members of DiscoverOrg’s sales and marketing teams attend about 30 events per year.

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SBI

JULY 26, 2018

In this series, we ask Sales Tech Executives to describe how their solution can change a sales organization in a significant way. We call it Sales Tech Game Changers. Nancy: What are the top 3 ways your solution changes the game for a sales organization? Custom-branded professional sales presentations look terrific!

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Pointclear

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Social media and inbound sales are like the icing on the cake, she said. How valuable are trade shows? Click to start video at this point — Ever wonder how much value B2B companies derive from trade shows and events? We talked about this issue and about the sustainable relevance of direct mail and cold calling.

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Smooth Sale

JUNE 8, 2023

Steps to Increase Visibility: Hire someone to greet people upon entering the trade show floor. Review All Strategies to Maximize the Best Sales Tips: Reach Out To Potential Customers Initial contacts are more likely to develop into professional relationships when we personalize the communication upfront.

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Alice Heiman

MARCH 27, 2019

Many conferences, trade shows, and other events start with a meal, usually breakfast. Get Connected: Many conferences and trade shows now have an app with a list of attendees, speakers, and sponsors. Developing relationships with speakers can provide you with resources and potential referral opportunities.

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Vengreso

JULY 17, 2020

Sales leaders and sales teams have been forced to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and budgets, including working from home mandates and remote selling. But, what does the future of sales look like? Hang is a global speaker on sales, leadership, and a passionate advocate for women in the workplace.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 14, 2018

Industry trade shows and professional events are an excellent way to learn new skills, network with others, and revive your creativity. Today we teach you everything there is to know about B2B event preparation—so you can get the most out of your next trade show or industry event. Let’s get into it! 5. Branch out.

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Score More Sales

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Midsized companies who have not invested in resources to enhance and improve your online brand are leaving money on the table. Here are three reasons you should work to improve your digital presence right now: Your Sales Reps Want Meetings with Executives. This gives you MORE sales opportunities than if you did not optimize.

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Score More Sales

MARCH 18, 2014

Today, I''m pleased to share the amazing topper donated by Jonathan Farrington of Top Sales World. We have always had to communicate with potential buyers, ask for referrals, work trade shows, and advertise / market for new business. Sellers and sales organizations, like most everyone, often see change as hard.

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Mereo

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

1) Make Your Teams Experts on the Buyer Journey Understanding how your buyers approach purchases can boost your chances of closing a sale and even create repeat buyers. One way to do this is by creating a trade show experience for your sellers at your RKO.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Now, B2B companies must implement digital marketing into their sales funnels. For example, 68% of millennials would rather make a B2B purchase via a website than through a sales representative. For example, the teams and communications that support trade shows and brand marketing work separately.

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Pipeline

APRIL 1, 2024

In fact, most sales teams rely on long-term accounts and word-of-mouth to maintain revenue, which is not a sustainable approach. Create a Formal Sales Process The first step in elevating your lead generation process is to build a definite sales process. Lead evaluation: not every lead is worth pursuing.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 5, 2013

As a marketing leader, the CEO is going to measure your 2014 success in three ways: Leads – Number of Sales Qualified Leads delivered to Sales. Opportunities – Percent contribution by Marketing to the Sales Funnel. Wins – Percent contribution by Marketing to Sales Revenue. The new buyer isn’t hanging out at trade shows.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Author: Anand Srinivasan The traditional approach to marketing involves brand building, advertising, participating in trade shows, launching mailers, and so on. Launching from the ground up is cheaper, but could also take a lot more time and resources to get it right. Upstream marketing relies heavily on the resources at hand.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 6, 2019

The country’s biggest trade show for the incentive travel, meetings and events industry returns to Las Vegas for its ninth year Sept. For more information, contact Bulova Corporate Sales via email at corporatesales@bulova.com or visit BulovaCorporateSales.com. Hanover Outdoor Furniture has over 700 options to choose from.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? Usually considered a sub-objective of a Demand Generation strategy, Lead generation refers to the process of attracting and converting prospects into paying customers, or at the very least getting them into the sales funnel. What is a Lead?

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Score More Sales

JUNE 3, 2014

Last week I had the pleasure of spending a day with Ken Krogue, co-founder of InsideSales.com , inside sales pioneer, and Forbes columnist It was great. A CSO Insights study found that companies who had put CRM into their sales process only increased revenues by 17%. In inside sales, leading indicators are effort and results.

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Pointclear

JUNE 6, 2013

Online content in the sales and marketing industries is dynamic and constantly changing. B2B Trade Show Marketing Circa 2013: Everything is the Same, Everything is Different. Live webinars have been a staple marketing tactic for B2B since the decline in trade show marketing. Via BtoBMagazine. Via ClickZ.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Though many salespeople despise prospecting, it’s an important part of sales. Unfortunately, the majority of reps use ineffective and outdated sales prospecting techniques, instead of the effective practices that could actually lead to a higher volume of better qualified leads (and make them more partial to prospecting).

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Crunchbase

MARCH 12, 2020

As a startup looks to scale its growth, sourcing new sales opportunities is one of the key places in which it must invest to ensure future success and steady growth. However, this strategy on its own can’t sustain a sales program forever. How does a sales team choose who to target? Ways to Source New Sales Opportunities.

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Smooth Sale

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

These displays capture customers’ attention, stimulate impulse buying, and increase sales. This increased visibility can improve brand recall, boosting your long-term sales. POP displays hold immense potential for boosting your business’s sales and enhancing customer engagement. Celebrate Success!

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Vengreso

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

That is how I think of sales and marketing alignment in the modern business environment. Traditionally known as the cats and dogs of the business world, sales and marketing are no longer two separate entities. Sales Has Always Been Hard. My other alternatives were to get resourceful and find another way. Click To Tweet.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 23, 2012

Sales people are tasked with some of the biggest challenges in the working world. A great sales person sells things, but also combines an air of expertise with a genuine feeling of concern for the client. In a market that is increasingly concerned with “inbound” techniques , the traditional sales call is more powerful than ever.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 26, 2012

I hear from sales and marketing leaders on a regular basis that they need more leads. The most common marketing efforts to drive leads include paid search, SEO, social media, outbound email, teleprospecting and trade shows. SBI's research shows that leads from blogs convert better by: Over 20X vs. Direct Mail leads.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 14, 2021

Register for Back in The Black Sales TV—first episode on January 19. The Gatekeeper Died: Why That’s a Good Thing” is the topic for my new, monthly, live Sales TV Show on the Sales Experts Channel. Why am I doing a monthly Sales TV Show? Consider the opposite sales approach. Always free.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Fourth quarter always poses a dilemma for Sales VP’s. You will see how sales leaders accomplished the following: What initiatives should you focus on? An Iconic Sales Leader. Jim has been in sales for 25 years. 16 of these years in sales leadership. Do we need a dedicated internal resource. How Jim Does It.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Some are created by nice marketing folks, others by sales, some at trade shows, probably a few on your site, some are inbound, many are outbound, and frankly some are nowhere bound, but there is nothing but hope and blue skies at the point they are created. The sales version of the glass half full routine.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 6, 2021

You've established the various stages of your sales process. The concept that underlies all those points is known as sales effectiveness. Here, we'll go over what that means, how to most aptly measure it, some steps you can take to improve yours, and some of the best resources available to get the most out of your sales process.

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Pointclear

JANUARY 26, 2012

These are the five essential channels you can rely on for generating a steady stream of inquiries that you can then convert to qualified leads, and have a prayer of closing enough sales to meet your revenue quota. Your website The source of your cheapest and most qualified sales leads is right at your fingertips: your company website.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Rather, it identifies the specific factors that will impact the way a product is received, such as target audience, marketing plan, and sales strategy. . Basic marketing and sales strategies no longer make the cut when it comes to modern go-to-market motions. When I say it’s a plan, it’s not just a broad outline. What’s Broke?

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Sales Hacker Training

JANUARY 31, 2021

But if you need to send one sales follow up email after the next, you’re like the rest of us. Sales Follow-Up Email Templates. Follow-up sales email after a meeting. This sales followup email is to be practical, respectful and to the point. Generic sales follow up email sample after a touchpoint.

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