Understanding the Sales Force
MARCH 14, 2023
As a Nor'Easter barreled across Central Massachusetts today, a few interesting storm-related happenings were analogous to some sales-related occurrences.
Sales 2.0
MARCH 15, 2023
This is the fourth in a series of interviews I am conducting with subject matter experts and practitioners in the sales profession. I am examining where we are today with AI in sales and where we are going. This interview is with David Kreiger. David is the President of SalesRoads , an award-winning B2B sales outsourcing firm providing appointment setting and lead generation services.
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Mr. Inside Sales
MARCH 17, 2023
So many sales reps are anxious when they speak with a prospect. It seems they are afraid and think things like: “Will they like my product or service?” “Am I speaking with the right person?” “Do they have the budget or is my solution too much for them?” And on and on… As such, many reps don’t ask the “tough” questions, like: “What kind of budget do you have set aside for this?
Selling Energy
MARCH 13, 2023
I’m glad that I came across Chet Holmes’ The Ultimate Sales Machine recently. He not only believed in focusing your efforts but streamlining them until you’re efficient and unstoppable. As a whole, the book is a callback to a notable quote from Bruce Lee : “I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.
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SocialSellinator
MARCH 17, 2023
Social media is an integral part of our lives, so it’s only natural that brands are using it to their advantage. Using social media to promote your business is one of the most effective ways to extend your reach, and form meaningful relationships with prospects and customers.
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Crunchbase
MARCH 13, 2023
The current tumultuous economic climate has led to a deluge of layoffs in the technology industry. A huge wave of companies have cut headcount to deal with the headwinds of inflation and shrinking customer budgets. Industry leaders such as Adobe , Microsoft , Google , PayPal and Shopify are making big layoffs, with a large swath of cuts focused on their revenue teams.
The Spiff Blog
MARCH 16, 2023
Welcome to the second installment of our Sell Like a Girl Series. Last week we explored gender bias in sales. Today, we’re continuing the conversation by celebrating a group of incredible women from a variety of sales organizations who have made their mark in the world of sales. As we hear from this group of high-performing women, we want to remind our readers that this is not just a celebration of their accomplishments, but also a recognition of the obstacles they have overcome.
Smooth Sale
MARCH 14, 2023
Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: The Easiest Ways to Increase Your Profits Now As a business owner, increasing earnings is always on your mind. While it may seem daunting, several easy ways to improve your profits exist. Below, our collaborative blog offers some of the easiest ways to fine-tune what you have in place, what may be missing, and how to improve your results. __ Increase Your Profits Now Pexels – CCO Licence Raise Prices While it may seem counteri
Janek Performance Group
MARCH 14, 2023
Congratulations on your new role as a salesperson! Before you jump into the deep end, it’s essential to understand what it takes to be successful in this role. This guide will provide you with strategies and tips to maximize your success in your first month as a salesperson and beyond. As a salesperson, your primary goal is to drive sales and increase profits for your company.
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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.
Bernadette McClelland
MARCH 17, 2023
7 Traits We Can Adopt From Our Irish Friends IRISH BY NAME: IRISH BY NATURE There is something very romantic about the Irish. Beside the Atlantic Ocean, between Ballyvaughan and Doolin, north of the Cliffs of Moher and south of Galway Bay, is a little village called Fanore Beg. And the ‘house on the hill’ in this charming village by the sea, albeit now renovated, is the same family home from where three siblings set sail many years ago.
Sales and Marketing Management
MARCH 13, 2023
Mending the fractured sales/finance relationship needs to be a priority at the top level. It needs to start from the top down. The post Is the Clash Between Your Sales and Finance Teams Killing Your Revenue Growth? appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
Anthony Cole Training
MARCH 17, 2023
What your salespeople must ‘have’ to be successful at uncovering value. From a sales strategy and process perspective, positioning value not only requires a great VALUE PROPOSITION but also supporting Will to Sell, Sales DNA, and Sales Competencies. Using data from just one of our dozens of community bank clients, this is what we found out about top 25% of the team vs the bottom 25% of the team.
SBI Growth
MARCH 15, 2023
As a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), you are responsible for the growth of your company’s revenue, and this is no small task. The obstacles you face every day can be daunting, but if you succeed in leading the revenue function of your company, you will have a tremendous impact on its growth. And if you fail, the pain that failure causes can trickle down to customers and prospects.
Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course
Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.
Bernadette McClelland
MARCH 17, 2023
7 Traits We Can Adopt From Our Irish Friends IRISH BY NAME: IRISH BY NATURE There is something very romantic about the Irish. Beside the Atlantic Ocean, between Ballyvaughan and Doolin, north of the Cliffs of Moher and south of Galway Bay, is a little village called Fanore Beg. And the ‘house on the hill’ in this charming village by the sea, albeit now renovated, is the same family home from where three siblings set sail many years ago.
Sales and Marketing Management
MARCH 15, 2023
Customer Success teams hold priceless information for marketing. And marketing can amplify the work of the Customer Success team. In the era of doing more with less, this is a collaboration that will yield real results. The post 5 Reasons Why the Customer Success Team Should Be Marketing’s New Bestie appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
Alice Heiman
MARCH 15, 2023
Most CEOs have a hard time running one successful company. Veronica Buitron runs two! Her secrets boil down to simple, hard won lessons. First, you need a process for everything to be successful and to scale. Second, you need to trust and empower your teams. Every CEO can learn from her episode. How does she do it all? Run two companies and raise her kids, @vrbuitron answers that on #SalesTalkForCEOs #Sales #CEOs #B2B #GirlsWhoCode #womenintech #womenshistorymonth Click to tweet Watch the podcas
SalesProInsider
MARCH 16, 2023
Think about the last time that you read a non-business book or watched a new release movie. You probably made the decision to read or watch based on a book jacket cover, a movie trailer, or a friend’s recommendation. We make these decisions and invest hours of our time based on pointed, direct information. Yet when we get into situations where we’re selling our services, we overcomplicate, overwhelm, and create uncertainty for our prospects.
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.
Membrain
MARCH 12, 2023
In the latest episode of the Art and Science of Complex Sales podcast, Paul Fuller sits down with Morne Smit , certified leverage sales coach and Founder at Emerse.
Sales and Marketing Management
MARCH 16, 2023
A meeting is a snapshot of culture. If meetings are inclusive, it is likely that the culture is inclusive. In cultures where diversity and inclusion thrive, it is likely that a wide variety of perspectives are represented in the meeting, people feel psychologically safe sharing their perspectives and those perspectives are welcomed and heard. The post 3 Non-Obvious Meeting Strategies to Drive Inclusion appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
Force Management
MARCH 16, 2023
For the modern sales organization, certain technologies are universal in the age of Sales 2.0. We rely on CRMs and continuous learning platforms to increase the efficiency of our sales force and drive organizational outcomes. The recent economic downturn has most sales organizations looking for ways to achieve even greater cost efficiency and support revenue-driving activities.
Tenbound
MARCH 13, 2023
by Nicolas De Kouchkovsky After releasing the latest version of my SalesTech landscape, I want to discuss the market dynamics and share my findings: part 1 looks at prospect/customer engagement: Sales engagement is the first category that came out of modern SalesTech stacks. When it emerged, it provoked a gold rush, stimulating the birth of a myriad of email solution providers.
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Membrain
MARCH 15, 2023
Configure, Price, and Quote (CPQ) software can be a critical tool for increasing efficiency on a complex B2B sales team. But, like any software solution, whether it actually improves the effectiveness of your sales team (or not) depends on how it’s used. Here’s what leaders of complex B2B sales need to know about CPQ to make the best of it–and avoid the worst pitfalls.
Sales and Marketing Management
MARCH 14, 2023
Asking for the order is stating your product is the right fit for your customer’s unique purpose, and you would appreciate their business. So why do sales reps so often miss this vital step? The post Ask for the Order appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
Allego
MARCH 14, 2023
Welcome to The Adapter’s Advantage : Breakthrough Moments that Lead to Success. Joe Sabatino has over 30 years of performance experience as an actor, comedian, television writer, and producer. In this episode, he shares his time-tested methodologies to engage an audience, eliminate nervousness, and understand audience psychology, as well as lessons from his time playing professional football in Italy.
Predictable Revenue
MARCH 14, 2023
Joey Williams joins Collin Stewart on the Predictable Revenue podcast to discuss prospecting with purpose and how to improve your sales development process. The post Prospecting with Purpose: Navigating Challenges and Building Relationships appeared first on Predictable Revenue.
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
Membrain
MARCH 12, 2023
In the latest episode of the Art and Science of Complex Sales podcast, Paul Fuller sits down with Morne Smit , certified leverage sales coach and Founder at Emerse.
Nimble - Sales
MARCH 13, 2023
Our Nimble Development Team is kicking the New Year off strong with the release of our brand new Vertical Industry Deals Templates! Much like our Workflows Templates, our new Deals Pipeline Templates were designed to help automatically tailor Nimble Deals to the unique needs of many common vertical industries including Insurance, Real Estate, Automobile, Business Consulting, […] The post Automatically Customize Your Deal Pipelines with Nimble’s New Vertical Industry Templates appear
The Sales Readiness Blog
MARCH 14, 2023
Last weekend a strange man knocked at my front door. It turns out it was a painter named Steve with a unique specialty: painting your home address on the curb in front of your house. Steve wasn’t looking for my business, in fact, he reminded me, he had already painted my address on the curb a few years ago. No, Steve was looking for referrals.
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