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The Surprising Self-Sabotage Among Sales Professionals – and How to Overcome It

Sales and Marketing Management

Low self-esteem is a significant issue that sales professionals and leaders need to recognize and address. Here are some steps that managers can help team members take to build confidence. The post The Surprising Self-Sabotage Among Sales Professionals – and How to Overcome It appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Sales Training Programs that Last: Five Key Success Factors

SBI Growth

Sales organizations continue to invest in customized sales training but are often challenged when it comes to demonstrating that the training had a lasting impact on how their sales team sells. According to ATD Research, sales organizations invested an average of $2,326 per salesperson annually on sales training. Interestingly, a survey by TrainingIndustry.com found that 43.5% of participants felt that sales skills training “needed improvement.

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Building a High-Performance Sales Team

Anthony Cole Training

When asked, most sales managers say that one of their greatest challenges is their ability to motivate salespeople. If a sales manager can figure out what makes their salespeople “tick,” they can help them hit their goal numbers. Motivation seems like hard work because nearly every salesperson values different things. However, there are several steps a sales manager can take to establish a motivating environment for salespeople in order to build a high-performance sales team.

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The Biblical Sales Force Part 2 – On Boarding and Coaching Salespeople

Understanding the Sales Force

As I wrote in September, I’m reading the Bible from beginning to end for the first time. I created an analogy for my first article when I wrote about scaling, hiring and firing salespeople , based on what I read in Genesis. Today’s article is about on boarding and coaching salespeople, an analogy I created from what I read so far in Exodus.

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego

Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.

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SKO Advice for Leaders from John Kaplan and John McMahon

Force Management

Force Management Co-Founder John Kaplan and five-time CRO John McMahon recently had an in-depth discussion on the Revenue Builders Podcast about sales kickoffs. Combining their years of experience, they hashed out what works and what doesn't when it comes to planning and leading a kickoff event as a revenue leader. Listen to the full podcast conversation here.

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7-Steps to Achieve Sales Team Excellence

Understanding the Sales Force

The Boston Red Sox had a mediocre team in 2024. They had too many left-handed hitters, not enough starting pitching, an undependable bullpen, and by far, the worst defense in the MLB. Sure, they won half their games, but they lost the other half – many of them games they should have won. Most sales teams win fewer than half their “games,” and while defense can’t be blamed, pitching can!

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3 Ways GenAI Shapes and Empowers B2B Enterprise Sales and Marketing

Sales and Marketing Management

It’s time to pivot, embrace GenAI’s strengths, learn about its limitations, and let it play a collaborative role in sales and marketing efforts moving forward. The post 3 Ways GenAI Shapes and Empowers B2B Enterprise Sales and Marketing appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Headway Selling: What's Next When Value Selling Isn't Working

SBI Growth

Buying friction disrupts the customer lifecycle and grinds deals to a halt. Buyers are continuously reconciling how their environment and needs are changing as they evaluate suppliers and their solutions, and at the same time dealing with the complexity of internal coordination and changing buying processes.

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The Business Advantage of Producing Quality Products

Smooth Sale

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: The Business Advantage of Producing Quality Products Making high-quality products is not just a matter of pride in today’s competitive market but also a strategic need. Because today’s consumers are well-informed, picky, and have many options, quality has become crucial for companies hoping to succeed.

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How to Optimize Call Monitoring: Automate QA and Elevate Customer Experience

Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions

Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!

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From Search to Sale: Aligning Your SEO Strategy with Your Sales Funnel

The Center for Sales Strategy

In marketing, businesses often struggle to align their SEO efforts and sales objectives, leading to missed opportunities. However, by integrating SEO strategies with the sales funnel through a thoughtful content strategy, companies can attract high-quality leads and improve conversion rates. This alignment enhances online visibility and streamlines the sales process.

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Chicken Big Mac Flies Into American McDonald’s

Grant Cardone

To gain a new edge in the never-ending fast food wars, McDonald’s is introducing a new version of a fan favorite item: the Chicken Big Mac. But what does this new menu item actually reveal about the company? Why The Chicken Big Mac? Starting October 10th, the chicken Big Mac will be available in McDonald’s […] The post Chicken Big Mac Flies Into American McDonald’s appeared first on GCTV.

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Are Your Employee Problems Linked To Poor Goal Setting

SalesFuel

As you review employee progress toward year-end goals, you may encounter surprises. Employees who you thought were on track may not deliver. Before you decide that you have big employee problems, step back and consider how you started the year. Proper Goal Setting Your employees may lack motivation due to a goal-setting problem. McKinsey analysts checked out what 1,000 employees said about what motivates them to do their best work.

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SBI Research Featured in Harvard Business Review: The Hidden Costs of CRO Turnover

SBI Growth

We’re excited to share the findings of our latest research, which was just published in Harvard Business Review: The Hidden Costs of CRO Turnover. I n the article, co-authored with my colleagues Bryan Kurey and Dave Lingebach, we examine the high costs of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) turnover and its significant impact on company performance. The data is clear: replacing your CRO can often hurt growth more than it helps.

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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How To Overcome Shyness Before An Event

Smooth Sale

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: How To Overcome Shyness Before An Event While socializing comes naturally for some, it can be quite the struggle for others, leading to discomfort, trouble communicating, and the desire to isolate. Shyness is a typical, common personality trait for many, but it can make it hard for people to connect with others and achieve their goals.

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Recruiting for a High-Performing Sales Team: Roles and Key Competencies

The Center for Sales Strategy

Let’s cut to the chase—there’s no magic formula to building a successful sales team. Unless, of course, you consider “hiring the right people” a kind of magic. The foundation of any high-performing sales structure starts with one thing: talent. You can have the latest CRM, a killer product, and the best marketing team behind you, but you're spinning your wheels without the right people in the right roles.

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American Eagle Accuses Amazon Of Selling Knock-offs

Grant Cardone

American Eagle filed a lawsuit against Amazon alleging the online marketplace is using AE’s trademark to sell knockoffs. Here’s what you need to know about the case. American Eagle VS Amazon The retailer American Eagle is suing Amazon for using the trademark of AE’s Aerie line to promote third-party knockoffs, or dupes, of the brand’s […] The post American Eagle Accuses Amazon Of Selling Knock-offs appeared first on GCTV.

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Podcast: Driving Success through Customer Value with Mark Boundy

Membrain

Join us for a conversation with Mark Boundy , Chief Clarity Officer and founder of Boundy Consulting LLC. From his humble beginnings in retail sales to his influential role at WL Gore Associates, Mark has honed a profound understanding of customer perceived value.

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The Resurgence of Direct Mail as a Growth Marketing Strategy

Speaker: Jeff Tarran, COO, Gunderson Direct & Margaret Pepe, Executive Director of Product Management, U.S. Postal Service

Learn the secrets to direct mail success for growth marketers! Industry veterans Jeff Tarran and Margaret Pepe are here to delve into how direct mail has completely evolved in recent years, and has rightfully earned a seat at the table alongside the email and digital marketing plans of SMBs, enterprise companies, and agencies as they look into strategy for 2024 and beyond.

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GTM 116: The Future of SEO and AI’s Impact, with a $100M+ Product-Led SEO Framework with Eli Schwartz

Sales Hacker

Eli Schwartz is an SEO expert and consultant with over a decade of experience driving successful SEO and growth programs for both B2B and B2C companies. He has worked with major brands like Shutterstock, Gusto, WordPress, Quora, Mixpanel, and Zendesk to build and execute global SEO strategies that dramatically increase their visibility at scale. Previously, Eli led the SEO team at SurveyMonkey, growing organic search from nearly zero to one of the largest growth channels at the company.

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How to Improve Productivity in Your IT Department

Smooth Sale

Photo by This_is_Engineering via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: How to Improve Productivity in Your IT Department Your IT department is not just a support function but a crucial element in your company’s success. In a digital world, the efforts and expertise of your tech wizards keep things running smoothly, preventing significant issues and setbacks.

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How to Master Social Listening in Sales

The Center for Sales Strategy

Social listening is a powerful tool that can provide crucial insights to help guide decision-making. Most businesses know this and may already have some social listening tactics. But does your current social listening strategy drive sales? Keep reading as we explore how social listening is linked to sales and offer some tips to help you grow your sales by improving your social listening.

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Domino’s Saves Company With Emergency Pizza Promotion

Grant Cardone

Even the biggest pizza chain in the nation has hard times. But Domino’s was able to maneuver out of its difficulty thanks to its Emergency Pizza promotion. How did Domino’s emergency pizza bring the company back from a disastrous sales slump? Break In Case Of Domino’s Pizza Emergency A few years ago, Domino’s was reeling […] The post Domino’s Saves Company With Emergency Pizza Promotion appeared first on GCTV.

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The New GTM Playbook: 18 Ways to Future-Proof Your Sales Team

Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.

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AdMall’s Business Category Reports Help to Close $20,000 Amusement Park Advertising Package

SalesFuel

Challenge: Attracting new clients without a comprehensive amusement park advertising package Callie Hughes, a 10-year media sales rep from WJCL , approached a local theme park looking to improve their current amusement park advertising package. “The owner I currently work with knew she could grow the business by branching off from the franchise and the previous owners,” said Hughes.

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Unlocking Synergy Between Sales and Accounting

Adaptive Business Services

Proper communication and teamwork are the cornerstones of an efficient working environment. Studies show that 73% of employees perform better when collaborating with their colleagues, and business leaders observe 30% higher productivity in collaborative work environments. This harmony can help an organization maintain a competitive advantage in a fast-paced business landscape.

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7 Easy Ways to an Automated Business

Smooth Sale

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: 7 Easy Ways to an Automated Business An automated business can save money and time. Time is more valuable, and with more of it, you can dedicate it to more critical jobs or even see more of your family. But how do you automate a business? Our collaborative blog offers 7 easy ways to an automated business to help you succeed.

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7 of the Most Effective Ways to Build Credibility With Prospects, According to Sales Leaders

Hubspot Sales

Sales is, in large part, the art of developing trust in a tight window — making credibility one of the most valuable assets you can have when engaging with prospects. With that said, cultivating and projecting credibility can be extremely tricky in a sales engagement. To help you out on that front, we connected with some sales leaders for the strategies they leverage to establish themselves as credible, consultative resources for prospects.

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Supercharge Your Sales: 5 Steps to Effortless Selling

Sales teams often lose precious time hunting for updated sales materials, while marketing struggles to keep these assets accessible and current. It's not just about managing; it's about seamlessly finding, presenting, and sharing critical sales content. All of this takes place within an intuitive, unified platform. Dive into Showell's groundbreaking content management realm.

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What’s REALLY Influencing Grocery Inflation?

Grant Cardone

Since the pandemic, inflation in grocery stores has skyrocketed, leaving customers with giant bills for their shopping… And these consumers are not happy. While many attribute the price increases to corporate greed, the reality is now as simple as executives lining their pockets. So the question remains… What exactly boosted grocery inflation so much?

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Powerful Ad Tips to Impress the Intended Audience

SalesFuel

Is your client’s intended audience not feeling properly represented in your client’s ads? According to a study by iHeartMedia , 44% of U.S. consumers feel ignored by brands. Here’s what you need to know. Don’t Let Your Client’s Intended Audience Feel Overlooked Many Marketers Don’t Truly Understand All Of Their Target Audience According to iHeartMedia there’s a “disconnect between the average marketer’s life and that of the average consumer.

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7 CEOs: 7 Lessons in Virtual Executive Presence!

Julie Hanson

7 CEOs in the spotlight for 7 Lessons in Virtual Executive Presence. Ever heard the phrase "Show, don't tell"? It's a mantra I've lived by in my years of presentation and demo skills training. When I set out to demonstrate the power of applying the unique skills I developed as a screen actor for conveying Virtual Executive Presence on camera, I knew that seeing it in action (or inaction) would be far more impactful for you than any lecture from me!