SBI Growth

JANUARY 4, 2024

When Sales isn’t bringing in the numbers you’re hoping for, what is the first potential solution that comes to mind? Increase Sales headcount? Or do you take a closer look at Sales productivity and try to figure out how to raise the overall effectiveness of each Sales rep? Option two could be more bang for your buck if it’s done right. There are many ways to raise the productivity of your Sales reps, and this article focuses on sales velocity and its relationship with natural combinations of com

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Anthony Cole Training

JANUARY 5, 2024

Bank ATMs (Automatic Teller Machines) have been around for a while.According to Investopedia, Barclays Bank of London in 1967 was the first to have an ATM in use. I remember using my first ATM – Jeanie Machine – in Cincinnati in 1979. But the ‘ATMs’ I’m referring to have been around, well a long, long, long time.

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One of a Kind Sales

JANUARY 2, 2024

There is no lack of lists of supposedly “unbreakable” business etiquette rules. The role of etiquette is to help us have smooth, respectful interactions with others. Salespeople can be particularly challenged by this because, in reality, customs may change from industry to industry and from prospect to prospect.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 4, 2024

Happy New Year everyone! In today’s article, I introduce my first innovation of 2023, the Sales Goals Grid, but first, some context and the back story! Most people set New Year’s resolutions around this time of the year which, in general terms, is nothing more than an exercise in goal setting. Your goals for the new selling year should start with the things you want to have, places to you want to see, and things you want to do.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JANUARY 4, 2024

Are you tired of struggling to close deals and wondering why your sales process is not bringing in the results you desire? It's time to align your sales process to the buyer's journey. By understanding the stages your customers or clients go through before making a purchase, you can effectively tailor your sales approach to meet their needs and expectations.

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Membrain

JANUARY 3, 2024

Here at the start of the new year, we at Membrain are preparing to make it easier for sales managers to coach. Our new coaching cockpit will enable managers to see at a glance everything they need to know to be more effective and targeted in how they manage and coach their people.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 4, 2024

Having a bad sales month? We’ve all been there. Nobody is answering the phone and emails, and it seems like your prospects are falling off the face of the Earth. Two days until the end of the month; your quota is complete by 67%. You can’t seem to get into a groove, and frustration is becoming all too familiar of an emotion. It's official: You’re in a slump.

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Predictable Revenue

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collin Stewart engages with Lee Salz, best-selling author and sales management strategist at Sales Architects. The post The Anatomy of a Successful Sales Organization with Lee Salz appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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MEDDIC

JANUARY 4, 2024

Ken Olsen, the inventor of the non-commissioned salespeople, was an American engineer who co-founded Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in 1957. He was President until he was forced to resign in 1992 after the company had gone into precipitous decline. But before that, DEC was a major hardware maker for three decades, reaching $14B in revenue at its peak, most likely the equivalent of at least $500B today, given the much smaller number of tech players in the 80s than today.

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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.

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Bernadette McClelland

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The Power of Taking Time Out: How Personal Interactions Can 10x Your Business One thing I have personally come to realise in this crazy, noisy and fast-paced world we now live in, is that it is so easy to become laser-focused and one-eyed on our business, and it is often at the expense of personal connections and downtime! What I also know to be true based on my work a while back with the ‘About My Brain Institute’ is that one of the secrets to magnifying your business success defini

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 4, 2024

With the focus shifted to quality leads over quantity, revenue intelligence is a powerful tool that enables marketing teams to leverage data to get in front of the right people at the right time with the right message. The post How to Make Marketing Decisions that Drive Results appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 3, 2024

Understanding the right design and execution of Go-to-Market (GTM) levers in uncertain markets could help CEOs propel their revenue growth by making efficient use of existing resources. As an industry leader with clients and offices across the globe, careful use of such levers plays an integral role in Cisco’s value creation model.

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Force Management

JANUARY 4, 2024

2023 was a great year for the Revenue Builders Podcast. We enjoyed hosting conversations with some truly transformative leaders, from sales executives at "Unicorn" tech companies to founders of inspiring charitable organizations. Our hosts John Kaplan and John McMahon welcomed over 50 guests whose conversations covered topics like product-led growth, selling to champions and C-level decision-makers, growing your personal sales career and making great sales hires.

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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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The Center for Sales Strategy

JANUARY 3, 2024

Across markets and industries, one common hiring theme is consistency. It’s hard to find strong candidates. Big cities, rural communities, and everyone in between are struggling to find talented candidates or, sometimes, any candidates at all. We know the talent is out there. But where? Where can you find your next great seller?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

There are several benefits to creating a scholarship program. Here’s why your B2B company needs one. The post Cultivating Talent: A Guide to Starting a Scholarship Program for Your B2B Company appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Smooth Sale

JANUARY 2, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Six Effective Ways To Ignite Personal Motivation For Growth Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Personal must-dos and career projects can be overwhelming, requiring us to motivate ourselves to complete what is on the agenda. Accordingly, the motivation to do the necessary quickly dwindles for many, and success is a far-off to become an unachievable dream.

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Allego

JANUARY 3, 2024

A version of this article originally appeared on HRTechCube. Last year, businesses lost employees at a staggering rate. Between layoffs, voluntary resignations, and retirement, workforce sizes declined dramatically. When that happens—when any employee leaves, actually—organizations risk losing crucial institutional knowledge that informs business strategies and offers insight into customer behavior.

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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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The Center for Sales Strategy

JANUARY 2, 2024

One of the most difficult things for a seller is releasing an account they have not been able to sell. It is human nature to keep it, ‘just in case,’ and it is a manager’s responsibility to work with sellers to keep a short list of key and target accounts. There are many ways to accomplish this goal.

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Emissary

JANUARY 1, 2024

Emissary Knowledge is a revolutionary sales intelligence platform that provides unique, firsthand insights from experts and executives on technology purchasing behaviors in target accounts. The post Emissary Launches Innovative Sales Intelligence Platform appeared first on Human-Centric B2B Sales Intelligence Software | Emissary.

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Smooth Sale

JANUARY 3, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How To Motivate Your Employees Upfront decisions are necessary upon undertaking the idea of owning your own business. One significant issue is whether to hire employees. It is a challenging answer, as many possibilities exist for a workaround. Should the thought cross your mind or be in action, our collaborative blog offers insights on How to Motivate Your Employees.

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BuzzBoard

JANUARY 2, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital advertising, staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. One strategy that has proven to be a game-changer is hyper-personalization. In this article, we’ll explore the best examples of using hyper-personalization in the digital advertising realm. Whether you’re a seasoned sales professional or just stepping into the world of digital advertising, understanding how to implement and deploy hyper-personalizatio

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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The Sales Readiness Blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

Sales opportunities can easily lose momentum and stall, creating a bottleneck in the sales funnel and leading to lost deals. To overcome this common sales problem, sales professionals must utilize sales strategies that prioritize connecting with senior decision-makers, demonstrating value, and positioning themselves as trusted advisors. Let's dive into the three tactics to move your sales opportunity forward.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 2, 2024

Are you tired of complex sales processes that overwhelm both you and your potential customers? In this captivating podcast episode, we explore the art of selling with simplicity alongside sales veterans John Golden of Sales POP! Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM, and Bob Marsh , CEO and leader of two category-creating companies. We delve into the importance of authenticity, the changing role of salespeople, and how to guide customers toward informed decisions.

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Smooth Sale

JANUARY 3, 2024

Photo by James Frid Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How to Begin Your Own Food Truck Business In recent years, food trucks have revolutionized the culinary landscape, offering entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to share their gastronomic passions. These mobile eateries have become a staple in cities worldwide, catering to a diverse clientele with various tastes.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 5, 2024

As a small business owner myself, harnessing AI for inside salespeople has been rattling around in my mind since the launch of ChatGPT. It’s been pretty exciting to see the creativity that people all over the world are bringing to AI to improve their processes, create new services, and make being in business more fun and profitable. So here we are — a little over a year after OpenAI changed the landscape of what can be sped up or fully automated for anyone using the internet.

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Grant Cardone

JANUARY 4, 2024

Last year, Bed Bath and Beyond stocks were at an all-time low after the business closed all of its physical stores and started liquidating assets. The company is still around but what does the future hold for the once-beloved chain… And will the brand ever truly recover? What Made Bed Bath And Beyond Stocks Sink? […] The post Are Bed Bath And Beyond Stocks Worthless?

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SocialSellinator

JANUARY 3, 2024

Discover the best online marketing packages tailored to boost your business growth. Learn costs, benefits, and why SocialSellinator is the choice for success.

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Smooth Sale

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Pexels – CC0 License Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Creative Team-Building Encourages New Ideas The notion of a mandatory “team building day” can strike both excitement and hesitancy in the emotions of your staff members. Excitement, because a day away from the office or workplace (while still getting paid) is a novelty to appreciate.

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