Wed.May 10, 2023

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4 Types of Stakeholders Who Will Sabotage Your Deal (& How to Counter Them)

Hubspot Sales

The more people involved in a buying decision, the less likely you are to close. Getting multiple stakeholders to arrive at a consensus is hard enough on its own, and bringing an additional decision-maker into the fold means adding a potential detractor to the mix. As you’ve probably seen first-hand, there’s normally at least one blocker in every company — and they can do a lot to sabotage your sales efforts.

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Grow Revenue During a Recession by Being Counter-Intuitive

Understanding the Sales Force

All the requirements have been met. We have already seen these factors occur across the board: Low QoQ GDP. High interest rates. Massive layoffs. Inflation. Stock Market down. Cost-cutting. We are now seeing these events in sales organizations: Missed forecasts. Closing delays. Failure to hit quotas. Order cancellations. We know what doesn't work in a recession.

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How Important Are Personal Rights in the Sales Profession?

Membrain

I recently read a rant on LinkedIn about rights versus responsibility. The author was complaining that we’ve gone too far in the workplace toward emphasizing personal rights, and forgotten that people have responsibilities as well.

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Grow Revenue During a Recession by Being Counter-Intuitive

Understanding the Sales Force

All the requirements have been met. We have already seen these factors occur across the board: Low QoQ GDP. High interest rates. Massive layoffs. Inflation. Stock Market down. Cost-cutting. We are now seeing these events in sales organizations: Missed forecasts. Closing delays. Failure to hit quotas. Order cancellations. We know what doesn’t work in a recession.

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Buyer & Customer Engagement: A Digital Exhaust Methodology

Unlock growth through customer-centric campaigns that deeply understand buyer journeys from awareness to post-purchase. This eBook shows how aligning marketing, sales, and customer service via an "outside-in" approach resonates with audiences, fosters trust, and drives loyalty - outperforming "inside-out" product-focused tactics. Gain a competitive edge through customer insights!

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Quarterback or Navigator: Best Analogy for Financial Advisors?

SalesProInsider

Since moving from Wisconsin to southern Florida, I have had the privilege of watching many rockets launch from my patio. As I searched the sky at 4:30 a.m., it struck me that I never know what part of the sky to watch because each time they head off in different directions. And while we are enthralled with the launch, those rockets have a destination to reach!

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6 Ways to Communicate Impact in Sales

RAIN Group

You’ve worked on building rapport with your prospect and you’ve uncovered their aspirations and afflictions. The question then becomes, "So what?" If your afflictions don't get solved, so what? What won’t happen? Will they get worse? How will they affect the bottom line of your company, division, or department? How will they affect your life?

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What Are Our Customers Really Buying?

Partners in Excellence

Many lifetimes ago, I was the Executive Assistant (today we call it Chief of Staff) for one of the top executives at IBM. One morning I was meeting with him, he had just returned from a trip, calling on customers and meeting with people in the branch offices in Boston. George was a little frustrated about his visit, particularly with a meeting with a sales team.

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The Role of Talent Assessments in Identifying Sales Superstars

The Center for Sales Strategy

Wouldn’t it be lovely if each sales candidate that you interviewed came holding a sign? “I’m Coachable.” “I’m a Hard Worker.” “I’m disorganized.” “You can’t trust me!” Think of the time savings if everyone summed up their best strengths and their worst weaknesses for you and handed them over before an interview. You could come prepared with questions to find out how those strengths work for them (or trip them up) and if/how they work around those weaknesses.

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Are You Ready to Grow Your Business and Build A Remarkable Team?

Smooth Sale

Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Are You Ready to Grow Your Business and Build A Remarkable Team? It is nearly inevitable that without outstanding team efforts, businesses wouldn’t exist and thrive like they used to. Strange but true! Our guest blog content asks and answers, Are You Ready to Grow Your Business And Build A Remarkable Team? Every tiny contribution from every individual is significant because, as the team grows, the responsibilities increase, and the business finds ways to

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How B2B Buying Has Changed – And How Sales Teams Must Adapt

A dramatic shift has occurred in the B2B landscape. Buying has transformed radically in the last half-decade, causing growth rates to plummet, customer acquisition costs to skyrocket, and churn rates to surge. For SaaS companies relying on traditional sales strategies to grow revenue, these trends will only become worse, as they now falter in the face of modern purchasing paradigms.

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Data-Driven GTM: How To Thrive in a Slow Economy With Tito Bohrt

Sales Hacker

Join to hear Tito uncover the techniques, tactics, and methods that bootstrapped $100M+ companies used to build incredible businesses. Guest: Tito Bohrt – CEO & Sales Mad Scientist at AltiSales You’ll learn: Data driven methods to understand what’s working How to build predictable close rate from Outbound deals How to build predictability in your sequences and call scripts The post Data-Driven GTM: How To Thrive in a Slow Economy With Tito Bohrt appeared first on Sales Hacker.

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Pole-Vaulting Over the Moat

Selling Energy

Recently someone asked me, “How do you pole-vault over the moat to get in touch with new prospects?” It’s a good question. Whether you’re pursuing new leads or trying to get in touch with a decision maker, there are barriers to getting through that haven’t existed before. As a consequence, your prospecting tactics have to change.

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Dream BIGGER, Then Do MORE

Grant Cardone

DREAM BIGGER then DO MORE! The bigger I can think, the more action I need to take. You have to not only follow your dreams…. But you also need to follow through with them. Be Great, Grant Cardone Disclaimer: This content is intended to be used for educational and informational purposes only. Individual results may […] The post Dream BIGGER, Then Do MORE appeared first on GCTV.

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Nutshell Announces VisitorIQ

Nutshell

Imagine this: you know people are visiting your company’s website, but you don’t know who they are unless they fill out a form. If only there was a tool you could use to see who’s making their way to your site so you could focus your efforts on people who are already interested in your products and services. Enter Nutshell’s most recent product update, VisitorIQ.

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Sales & Marketing Alignment: How to Synergize for Success

Speaker: Carlos Hidalgo, Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Exhaust, Author, International Keynote & TEDx Speaker

Recent research shows that only 50% of B2B organizations state that they have good alignment between their marketing and sales teams. This lack of alignment tremendously impacts the ability to meet business goals, and is a limiting factor for building and maintaining customer relationships. While many B2B organizations continue to struggle with aligning their marketing and sales teams, they can take practical steps to unify both teams and simplify their overall approach.

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Email spamming: Escaping the spam folder trap

Apptivo

1. What is Email Spamming? 2. Why do emails go to spam instead of inbox? 3. How to avoid emails going to spam? 4. Preventing Spam Made Easy with Apptivo 5. Final Words “No matter how hard you polish a turd, it will never shine,” as the old adage says. This is especially true for those of who have spent hours crafting the ideal email only to have it buried in the spam bin. 15.8% of all emails go unread or are intercepted by spam filters, making mass emailing challenging.

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Transforming Marketing With Content Automation and AI

Pipeliner

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses must constantly adapt to stay competitive. One way they achieve this is by leveraging cutting-edge technologies like content automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline their day-to-day operations and enhance their online presence. This article explores how these tools revolutionize marketing strategies, from personalizing content for better customer engagement to providing valuable data-driven insights.

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How to use AI to write a MEDDIC email to the Economic Buyer

MEDDIC

In this article, I will share a practical case study of using AI to write a MEDDIC email to the Economic Buyer. The case I describe below is a real case in which I have changed the name of the clients/prospects. In other words, the specifics of the industry, the KPIs and the metrics are actual, but the prospect’s name is not. Here’s the case: I learned through a friend that NASDAQ Inc., a prospect headquartered in NY, was looking into a sales training program.

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8 Effective Sales Presentation Examples to Boost Your Close Rate

Close

Powerful sales decks keep prospects in the pipeline and moving towards the close. Get inspired by these winning sales presentation examples today.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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7 Best Mighty Networks Alternatives for Creators (2023)

Sell Courses Online

Mighty Networks is one of the most popular platforms for hosting online communities.

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How to Improve Your Cold Outreach Strategy

Janek Performance Group

What’s the secret to getting everything you want in sales? Ask. If you don’t ask, you rarely receive. Traditional salespeople see sales as a numbers game and ask everyone and anyone. That’s a lot of asking. Modern sales professionals understand selling is more than a numbers game. They don’t chase every prospect. They only ask the best prospects. In this article we explore how cold outreach has changed and the best way to approach cold outreach without looking desperate and achieving your desire