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Will You Take The Road Less Travelled or the Path of Least Resistance?

Bernadette McClelland

So, I did some research and gave some thought to the numbers: Consider the following: The Rain Group shared their studies on what buyers want most from sellers, yet are surprisingly, not receiving. With that thought in mind… Be Brave, Bold and Brilliant (with some sage wisdom thrown in for good measure).

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What Are You Willing To Learn To Grow?

The Pipeline

Digital natives will naturally see things differently than digital immigrants , especially when it comes to sales tools. Remember all those sages who predicted that the population of professional sellers would decline by 25%. If you look at the studies, the “why” has not changed in millennia. This highlights the challenge.

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Zipline vs. Reflexis vs. Playerlync vs. Workjam vs. Bigtincan—Which Is the Best Tool for Retail Training and Operations?

Bigtincan

In this article, we will compare several learning tools that are often used in retail operations and will offer alternatives to the traditional “long-form” method of training. . The days of the “sage on the stage” who lectures down at a class of students are long over. . The boredom of long-form training. What is Zipline?

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Social Selling: Definition, Ideas, Strategies, and Tools

LeadFuze

We will talk more about all the tools you need to get started in social selling. Lewi Watkins, Global Social Selling Lead at Sage. A new study by Salesforce shows that the best salespeople are not always good at using technology, but they find ways to make it work for them. People comparing tools/services etc.A

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Imprisoned by PowerPoint: A Foolproof Escape Plan in Five Steps

Sales and Marketing Management

Why start a meeting with study hall? What makes a tool useful is the way you use it. And the key word here is “tool”; the PowerPoint document is not the presentation. Step 5: Don’t Be the Sage on the Stage. For most of us, eliminating PowerPoint (or Keynote, its Apple cousin) isn’t the answer.

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7 Common Virtual Networking Mistakes to Avoid

Hubspot Sales

Health and Retirement Study, individuals who self-identify as being isolated are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses or experience depression than those who identify as well-connected. According to research from the U.S. Technology presents its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to accessibility.

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36 Virtual vs. Face-to-Face Communication [Stats to Know in 2022]

Hubspot Sales

However, the pandemic forced us to embrace these tools and find new ways of communicating and collaborating through them. Below are some statistics: A study involving 103 employees and 1400 observations showed that having the camera off during virtual meetings can reduce fatigue ( Science Daily ). of women compared to 5.5%