Sales 2.0

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

Startups are super exciting but they can turn a “rockstar sales person” into a “loser”. Most startups make their first sales through the founders. In fact when you boil it down they make their first sales through social selling. This is often when the founders call in a “sales professional”. Startup sales reality.

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Emissary

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Most technology revenue teams include a sales enablement function, but its mission has been evolving over the last several years. Recently, enablement has flexed to provide better support for sales in the face of the post-pandemic business environment and increasingly demanding technology buyers. Train Early, Often, and in Small Doses.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Sales organizations need to engage the next generation of rainmakers. They don’t have to learn how to use it. ” and makes the case for why younger reps can be great at inside sales. So what does this mean for sales organizations and sales managers ? They implicitly embrace the idea of sharing.

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Janek Performance Group

JUNE 8, 2022

There once was an international sales conference for the world’s top sales performers. The highlight of the sales conference was an evening yacht ride to Success Island. The high-performing sales professionals already on the yacht yelled, “You got this. How do you drown? You can do it. Jump for it.”

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Highspot

APRIL 16, 2020

Canceled meetings and postponed events mean that sales teams everywhere are relying on marketing and enablement more than ever to help them hit quota targets. Marketing and enablement professionals alike are asking the same question: how do I remotely support my quota-carrying teams ? Elevate Digital Customer Experiences.

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Gong.io

MAY 18, 2018

A brilliant sales presentation has a lot going for it. If you’ve followed us at Gong.io, you know we publish data from analyzing sales conversations with our AI-powered platform to figure out what works (and what doesn’t) in sales. studied 67,149 recordings of sales presentations from our database of over 1,000,000 sales calls.

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Keith Rosen

JULY 12, 2014

Do you really know the difference between your superstars and your underperformers? Enhanced Video Transcript: This is a video clip from a keynote Keith Rosen delivered in March of 2014 to an audience of approximately 700 sales managers from around the world. How do you assess the talent on your team? I look at the results.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 5, 2022

Andy Paul is a bestselling author, sales leader, speaker, and global sales advisor focused on human-first selling. Through his bestselling books and industry-leading sales podcasts, he has reached millions of sellers who know that process, methodology and technology don’t win deals; people do. It was my very first sales job.

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Janek Performance Group

MAY 17, 2022

If you are in sales, you are likely on LinkedIn. Today, there are plenty of LinkedIn gurus, who have “cracked the code” and want to help average sales reps transform into six and seven-figure superstars. In this article we will outline tried and true best practices that sales reps can follow to increase their LinkedIn results.

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Gong.io

JANUARY 25, 2019

Making a great hire comes down to the interview questions you ask your sales candidates. And so many sales leaders get them wrong. Or they ask “creative questions” they’ve heard some tech company uses (cough…Google…cough): “If you were the size of a nickel and trapped in a blender, how would you get out?”.

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Braveheart Sales

AUGUST 5, 2020

I’ve frequently pointed out, both verbally and in my writing, the need to pivot sales during this crazy time. For example, up until when the pandemic hit it was extremely difficult to attract sales talent. There were more sales positions than qualified people to fill them. Well, in the blink of an eye, that all changed.

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Allego

AUGUST 16, 2018

In a world where sales training professionals possess unlimited resources and total control over hiring, onboarding becomes a relic of the past. In this world, whenever an organization needs new reps, training and enablement professionals simply scan the globe to recruit veteran superstars with photographic memories.

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Allego

AUGUST 16, 2018

In a world where sales training professionals possess unlimited resources and total control over hiring, onboarding becomes a relic of the past. In this world, whenever an organization needs new reps, training and enablement professionals simply scan the globe to recruit veteran superstars with photographic memories.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 9, 2022

There’s a statistic floating around the internet that says the average inside sales rep only spends 33% of their time actively selling. I’m not sure if I agree with that figure but time management is an undervalued skill among sales reps. In sales, it’s easy to “look busy” and even easier to “pretend” we are doing work.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 21, 2022

If he were in sales, what type of salesperson would Tom Brady be? In this article, we will explore that hypothetical question and see how you compare to the Tom Brady of sales. in football would transition well to a sales career. In sales, it is easy to get distracted by things outside of our control.

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Sales Hacker

JULY 11, 2019

Based on the answer to these questions, you have 3 choices for how to proceed. 3 Options if Your Sales Job Doesn’t Work Out. Quit your sales job, and find a job/career that’s a better fit. Go for it, and try to get better at sales. Option 1: Quit Your Sales Job. When should you quit a sales job?

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SalesLoft

MARCH 14, 2019

It just keeps growing and becoming more amazing, thanks in large part to all of our attendees! The SalesLoft team is already planning for 2020 when we will move the #1 sales engagement conference to San Francisco. Sales superstars don’t either. How you react when things get real is everything. Be resourceful.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 23, 2018

Sales Call Tips. Start Sales Calls with a Bang. Just like sports, the use of science to develop elite performers also applies in sales. On the other hand, the use of science in sales focuses on two areas: the seller and the buyer. 15 Expert Phone Sales Tips. 15 Expert Phone Sales Tips. Use Awesome Labels.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 23, 2018

Want to become a prospecting superstar? LinkedIn Sales Navigator is a fantastic resource. Whether you’re new to Sales Navigator or a veteran of the tool, these tips will help you take your social selling game to the next level. Integrate Sales Navigator with your CRM. Set up the sync now. Apply the TeamLink Filter.

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PandaDoc

MAY 8, 2018

Most sales professionals wish they could spend more of their time pitching to prospects, but the reality is that outbound sales start with lead generation – the tedious and ongoing process of identifying, qualifying, and booking sales appointments with qualified leads. How does appointment scheduling work?

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LeadFuze

JULY 13, 2021

Worrying about how to handle sales rejection? For now, let’s first talk about what sales rejection is. . What is a Sales Rejection? No matter how thick your skin is, if you’re not prepared for the inevitability of sales rejection, then it will be hard to overcome. 3 Reasons for Sales Rejection.

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Sales Training Connection

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Doubles tennis and sales teams. Regardless of what is being said, as the article points out one thing is certain – “it happens after almost every point in professional doubles tennis matches, as predictably as the ritualistic high-fiving and fist-bumping the players cannot seem to live without. Whether the point is won or lost.

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Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

But they’re not stopping there; they’re also leveraging sales AI to boost their bottom line. What exactly is sales AI? How does it work? How does it work? And how can you incorporate this technology into your sales process? . What is sales AI? Will sales AI replace sales reps?

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Gong.io

MAY 18, 2018

A brilliant sales presentation has a lot going for it. If you’ve followed us at Gong.io, you know we publish data from analyzing sales conversations with our AI-powered platform to figure out what works (and what doesn’t) in sales. studied 67,149 recordings of sales presentations from our database of over 1,000,000 sales calls.

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Gong.io

MAY 18, 2018

A brilliant sales presentation has a lot going for it. If you’ve followed us at Gong.io, you know we publish data from analyzing sales conversations with our AI-powered platform to figure out what works (and what doesn’t) in sales. studied 67,149 recordings of sales presentations from our database of over 1,000,000 sales calls.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 3, 2018

The explosive growth of technology has rapidly changed -- and will continue to change -- the sales game. Many of the brute force activities that have set sales leaders apart in the past are being taken over by technology. So, how do you build skills that will propel you to success in the new sales world?

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Showpad

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Showpad just hosted the world’s largest sales enablement conference. This post will recap TRANSFORM 2020 keynotes, breakouts and sessions and give you some new ideas about sales enablement you can put into practice right now. On the other hand, sales could also be ineffectively prepped and unable to articulate unique value.

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Crunchbase

MAY 14, 2020

This blog post was originally “The 25 Sales Leaders You should Get to Know in 2020.” We realize, after speaking with several sales leaders, that this methodology excluded some of the most impactful sales leaders, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds. VP of Sales at Mixpanel. Jordan Arogeti. Meka Asonye.

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LeadFuze

JANUARY 1, 2022

Top qualities of sales people think and act differently than your average rep. They’ve found that there are certain top sales qualities and traits that guarantee success, and they work to cultivate those in themselves. Need Help Automating Your Sales Prospecting Process? Need Help Automating Your Sales Prospecting Process?

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 19, 2019

But did you realize you could build an iconic personal brand strong enough to catapult your sales career ? Keep reading to get smart tips for building your personal brand and using it to help you reach your sales goals. Taylor Swift does something 99% of professionals never think about. Your Quick Guide to Personal Branding.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 13, 2023

Even so, my sales book collection is mounting, thanks to the privilege of hosting Vengreso’s Modern Selling Podcast. Because I interview some of the world’s top influencers and authors, I knew I had to come up with a resource list of the best sales books for 2023. I’ll be the first to admit it! So, there you have it!

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Mindtickle

MAY 19, 2022

If sales people hope to stay competitive in the industry, they need to stay on top of the latest and greatest tech tools in the game. Specializing in solving startup growth challenges and streamlining business practices to uncover insights and drive growth, Jacki has plenty of sales wisdom to impart with listeners.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 23, 2020

A typical result of investing in employee’s skill sets and education is that the employee will become more productive and loyal to the company that invested in them. The US is currently enjoying the lowest unemployment rates since the 1950’s. In terms of Supply and Demand, there is currently a greater need for talent than jobs.

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SalesLoft

JUNE 19, 2018

Incorporating peer-to-peer training within a sales organization is a great way to utilize the resources and knowledge within a team to help improve productivity and share best practices. Here are five advantages of implementing peer-to-peer learning within your sales organization. Learn Across Generations. Workplaces are diverse.

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The Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

At Noon Eastern Time on February 22 , I'll be participating in a very exciting roundtable discussion about the future of professional selling. Change is continuous and will become more rapid as we move forward over time. How will they survive? It's something I've been talking about for awhile now, and even have passion for.

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Jonathan Farrington

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Becoming a Sales Superstar: The Challenge of Change. The main objective of the post is to challenge something my good chum and learned colleague Paul McCord wrote last week, which he titled “In 2012 the New Normal in Sales Is.” ” and “ Thinking of Buying Sales Training? Adams, Ph.D.

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Your Sales Management Guru

MARCH 24, 2015

The 10 Traits Buyers Seek in Sales Superstars. Most sales training courses emphasize the importance of addressing the customer’s needs. Most sales training courses emphasize the importance of addressing the customer’s needs. Those discussions are critical for making sales. Do more than push products.

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