Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Closing an enterprise sale in a niche market follows the same sales funnel as any other deal, but a bit more fine tuned. It represents the culmination of ‘art’ and process, where the enterprise sales process is modified to better reflect the client’s unique and specific needs. What Is Enterprise Level Sales? Self Sales.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 12, 2021

Do your sales reps know who they’re supposed to be targeting? Recent research indicates that at smaller sales organizations, the inability to identify decision-makers is still a major deal killer. Involving decision-makers is a major part of successful sales. Not involving the decision-maker. Equally as important?

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 3, 2017

Well, it may take a bit of effort, but most sales people know this better than they pretend, they just have to change a few approaches. While most sales people nod knowingly when you say this, they fail to follow through on actually reviewing and understanding why the opportunity ended the way it did. What Are We Looking For?

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The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 22, 2012

I know it may seem odd to ignore something your customer says, but when they request a discount, this tactic is worth trying (at least initially). When they make a comment about the price being too high, simply ignore it and re-direct the conversation back to the customer’s needs and pain. ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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The Accidental Negotiator

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Mistakes That We Make When Negotiating No matter if you’re planning on selling you house, trying to get rid of excess merchandise, or even just searching for new clients, there’s a good chance you’ll end up making your next sales negotiation more challenging than it needs to be by falling into common cognitive traps.

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Adaptive Business Services

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

I had zero experience with anything even remotely like this. How I would price it was a big question mark. Was there ever even a willing market that would invest in this course at any price? My total sales, total sales, were under $200. I had absolutely no idea of how to market it. . I was not and could not.

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Go for No!

JUNE 20, 2023

The training program consisted of picking things up from the other employees and the owner, Ron (who was incredibly soft-spoken and dressed like a substitute math teacher instead of a record store owner which I always found odd) teaching me how to ring sales on the register. I eagerly told the customer that yes, we did take checks.

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Nutshell

AUGUST 28, 2023

Creating a structured sales process is one of the most effective ways to boost your sales teams’ efficiency and results. With a formal sales process in place, your sales team has a framework to follow, and it’s much easier to stay on the same page, track results, and onboard new team members.

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The Accidental Negotiator

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Image Credit: McKay Savage Not all of our negotiations are sales negotiations , but it sure seems like a lot of them are. It turns out that this information is available to us and we can put it to good use in our next sales negotiation. What persuasion strategies can you use in your next negotiation? So what is framing in negotiation?

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Zoominfo

JUNE 22, 2022

As daunting as cold calling may be, it still has a place in today’s sales pipelines. In the age of COVID and increased remote work, sales development representatives (SDRs) and account executives (AEs) are finding that cold calling can be an effective means of reaching prospects — when handled correctly. Is B2B Cold Calling Dead?

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The Pipeline

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Where the seller was able to engage in a proper manner, meaning not waiting around to be found by someone with preconceived ideas and price points, but engaged as two peers around a common opportunity. Where the seller takes the initiative rather than the buyer, the odds are much more even.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 8, 2020

This is because objections are typically viewed as a hindrance to the sales process and can sometimes throw an otherwise confident sales professional into a frenzy. Or that you never seem to respond in a way that helps move the sale forward after a customer raises an objection? You immediately get defensive.

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Partners in Excellence

JULY 18, 2023

When things get tough, for instance the economy, or even you may be behind in your numbers, narrow your focus even more. The majority of customers in our ICP may not even recognize the need to change, that there may be a better way to do things, that they may be missing an opportunity. Tilt the odds in your favor.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 1, 2020

The term can cover everything from haggling at a flea market to hashing out a fair price for a new car to finding common ground for billion-dollar deals. The process is a pillar of all things business, and sales efforts are no exception. This point is a mantra that applies to any kind of negotiation, including sales.

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Braveheart Sales

JUNE 29, 2021

I recently gave a presentation on strategic pricing. Her question: “How can we sell value when we can’t even talk to decision-makers?”. RFPs and other bidding environments are buying tactics often specifically designed to separate value from price. You will have to decide if you can live with that low price. Should you?

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Crunchbase

MAY 26, 2022

So how do you overcome sales objections? In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know to overcome sales objections, share tips on how you can respond to prospects, build a solid sales objection strategy, and close more deals. Building your sales objection strategy. Listen to your prospects. Image Source.

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The Accidental Negotiator

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

To improve your odds of being able to meet a realistic but ambitious target, you will need to determine your best alternative to a negotiated agreement , or BATNA. If you are engaged in a price negotiation, this might be a particular number. When we enter into a sales negotiation, we often rely on what has worked for us in the past.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 1, 2022

As interest rates rise by 75 basis points for the first time in almost 30 years, experienced sales reps and newcomers alike are facing the prospect of selling during a recession. Sales is tough enough as it is, and prolonged economic uncertainties make the job even harder. Budgets are reduced or eliminated.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 5, 2023

There’s a simple reason behind automating sales processes — less time spent on low-value-added activities results in more time spent on actual selling. That goes for the rest of your sales team stuck following established steps — how much of that time could they have spent doing something more productive than administering routine tasks?

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Anthony Iannarino

APRIL 4, 2019

There are no rules in sales, and you have to know them all, which is to say context matters. These enlightened purchasing types often reject the lowest priced offerings because their experience suggests that the “vendor” will cause them to incur higher prices. Get my first book: The Only Sale Guide You'll Ever Need.

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Allego

MAY 31, 2019

According to a McKinsey report on drug launches , more than half of new medical devices and nearly two-thirds of new drugs fail to hit their sales targets. In this two-part article, we’ll see how modern learning tools and techniques can help your organization overcome these risks and increase the odds of a successful product launch. .

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SBI

MAY 30, 2018

I wanted to illustrate the reasons prospects don’t always make the right decision based on first-hand experience – what I’ve seen personally over the past two decades of Sales. #10 They were pitching a discounted price of $99 on a list of companies you could use for prospecting purposes. The normal price is $295.

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Anthony Iannarino

APRIL 21, 2020

Both you and your prospective client have something at risk as you enter into the sales conversation. The framework below is from The Lost Art of Closing: Winning the 10 Commitments That Drive Sales. No more pushy sales tactics. The Lost Art of Closing shows you how to proactively lead your customer and close your sales.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 26, 2023

You are greeted with a pitch from a pushy sales rep. Odds are, if you don’t want what they’re selling, you’ll hang up immediately. Even if you do, the pushiness is a turnoff and you might buy the product elsewhere or through a different sales rep. Call scripts ensure you and your fellow sales reps cover the key points.

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Anthony Iannarino

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Negative friction is the conflict that occurs under the surface, with the resistance quietly hidden from sight, often by people who have already decided to do something different even though it conflicts with the strategies and decisions the company’s leaders have already taken. What does this look like in real life?

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The Accidental Negotiator

OCTOBER 7, 2022

When we enter into a sales negotiation, we often rely on what has worked for us in the past. We don’t spend a lot of time thinking about what new negotiation styles or negotiating techniques we could bring to this negotiation because we assume that one sales negotiation is going to be like all of the others.

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Anthony Iannarino

MAY 29, 2020

Of all the things salespeople worry about, a competitor who competes on price tends to be very high on the list. The less experienced the salesperson, the more likely they are to believe that the lower price is a threat to their ability to compete and win their dream client’s business. Win customers away from your competition.

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The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Sales Roulette – Are You A Player? Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , EDGE Sales Process , Impact Questions , Interactive Selling , Metrics , Next Steps , Proactive , Sales Cycle , Sales Process , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , execution. January 2008.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 3, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PRICING. Mark’s Insights on PRICING. Sales Articles. Selling a Price Increase. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Sales Call Best Practices. phone sales tips.

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Anthony Iannarino

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

This week, we’re talking about all the ways you can prepare for a Q4 — yes, even in 2020. And one thing you can do for a more fulfilling fall this year: find actually-worthwhile professional development opportunities, even from the comfort of your couch. The Recognition of Value. The Second Time Around.

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Showpad

MAY 3, 2019

What’s more, you work hard to ensure these products are priced right to effectively compete with other businesses with similar offerings. Research tells us that experiences play a large (and growing) role in the purchase decisions of B2B buyers , even more than other factors like product and price. Sales and Marketing Alignment.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 21, 2023

When it comes to sales prospecting , it's more important than ever that you write concise, effective communication. Even if you do get your prospect’s attention, you can’t expect them to read your long, fluffy emails filled with the buzzwords of the day when they have many other emails to open. No one wants to read a sales email.

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The Pipeline

JUNE 13, 2016

Every tribe has its myths, collective beliefs, and things they claim to believe, things they avoid or adhere to, for sales the concept of Feature/Benefit is a go to favourite. Become one of the thousands of sales professionals receiving my latest updates on sales execution, tools, tips and more. Back to the drawing board.

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Zoominfo

MAY 18, 2022

Job titles are a key part of an employee’s currency on the labor market and can affect how someone’s career progresses, how much money they make, and even their status among peers and customers. For example, if a sales rep now holds the title VP of sales, they’ll have to articulate what made them ready for such a dramatic leap.

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Smooth Sale

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Are you aware there are plenty of ways to make money on the side, even after retirement? It is helpful to create a listing for your product, set a price, and then sell it to potential buyers. 4) Do Odd Jobs. Another option for making money while semi-retired is to do odd jobs for people in your community.

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The Accidental Negotiator

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this case, negotiators often view the other side’s good-faith proposals with suspicion or even disappointment. To improve your odds of meeting your realistic but ambitious target, you will need to determine your best alternative to a negotiated agreement (BATNA). In a price negotiation, this could be a particular number.

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Negotiation Salary Hiring Lead Rank 52

Sales Hacker

JANUARY 23, 2018

Mistakes during your sales conversations cost you deals. That means you can’t afford to slip up during sales conversations. has analyzed sales conversations with machine learning and AI for nearly two years. We’ve analyzed over one million B2B sales call recordings to tease out what’s working and what’s not, based on hard data.

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