Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan In the past decade Boston's sports teams have won a number of championships. I was on cloud nine the day after the big wins, but speechless, depressed and generally miserable for weeks after the big losses - especially the 1986 World Series loss to the Mets and the 2003 Playoff loss to the Yankees.

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Zoominfo

MAY 19, 2020

Good sales and marketing teams target specific people for specific reasons and with specific messages. The CAN-SPAM Act, enacted in 2003, establishes requirements for commercial messages , gives recipients the right to have you stop emailing them, and spells out penalties for violations. But is Spam Legal? The CAN-SPAM Act.

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Score More Sales

OCTOBER 19, 2012

In fact, this month marks my 9th year as a LinkedIn member – October, 2003. If you are a seller wanting to grow your sales, visit the blog over the next few weeks as we have extra LinkedIn conversations, interviews, and links to research which will help you grow as a seller. Great explanation on Sales Benchmark Index blog here.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

I started blogging with a Typepad account in October of 2003. LinkedIn was new in 2003 and I put my profile on LinkedIn in October. That’s how I met best-selling sales author and speaker Jill Konrath – by blogging about her first book, and then reaching out to let her know that I did. Know the why of your online presence.

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Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

MAY 12, 2021

Referrals aren’t a function of a specific mile marker in the sales process. Sales and marketing professors at Western Carolina University and Georgia State University surveyed 406 customers of a B2B service to see under what conditions they were most open to giving referrals. Journal of Business Research, 56 (2003) 257–263.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In a world where women make up roughly half of the population, it’s only natural that we’d see a similar distribution in sales, too. What’s more, studies show that despite women consistently hitting or even surpassing their sales quotas, they only earn 82% as much as their male counterparts. Think of the traditional sales stereotypes.

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MAY 10, 2013

They say time flies when you are having fun – especially in sales. We included it because I’m crazy about LinkedIn as a sales tool, and because LinkedIn and I go way back – nine years, in fact. I opened my LinkedIn account on October 3, 2003. Have you looked into LinkedIn Sales Navigator?

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Mindtickle

JULY 29, 2020

The world was already moving away from classroom training toward a more ‘blended’ approach — a mix of face-to-face instruction with technology-mediated activities — becoming the preferred model for sales training among today’s organizations. According to Training Magazine’s 2018 Training Industry Report , 69.3% the year before.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 18, 2017

Author: John Bennett, Sales & Business Development Leader with Peak 10 Sales success is about much more than converting prospects to customers. Here are nine sales and business development lessons I learned from a 22-year career in umpiring. A lot of variables impact the sales cycle. Embrace self-criticism.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 3, 2018

Author: Tim Houlihan Dispensing with sales manager myths. What’s your sales manager mythology? In a recent conversation with a sales vice president, he noted that leadership is not about being engaged, it’s about the willingness to take risks. He was talking about his sales managers. the sales manager?—?to

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Jeff Shore

DECEMBER 19, 2018

What is amazing, is that any sales professional can do these same things. buyersmind #sales Tweet This. 23:16] Meeting basic human needs is what sales is all about. [3:22] 23:16] Meeting basic human needs is what sales is all about. We’re not creating these needs, that would be sadistic. Price: $22.45. (62

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Increase Sales

AUGUST 27, 2014

Doing the math is essential in sales. In 2003, McKinsey released some valuable information regarding pricing and discounting. Their research revealed that a 1% increase in price increased profitability by 8% while a 1% increase in sales volume increased profitability by only 3%. Impact on Long Term Profitability.

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Jeff Shore

JUNE 26, 2018

Remember the 2003 romantic comedy “How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days” starring Mathew McConaughey and Kate Hudson? The key sales lesson in the movie is our need to recognize what we unknowingly do that drives people away. Here are the top 7 things I see company leaders doing that drive their sales leaders away. By Amy O’Connor.

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Score More Sales

JANUARY 24, 2013

If we are not connected, and I don’t know of you otherwise, chances are I won’t want to put you in my valuable network which I have been building on LinkedIn since 2003. Subscribe to the award-winning blog and the “Sales Ideas In A Minute ” newsletter for sales strategies, tactics, and tips in selling.

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Jeff Shore

JUNE 13, 2018

When a sales professional first starts in this business of sales, there are lots of things you don’t know. It doesn’t happen overnight but once you learn this skill, you’ll be on the road to sales success. Buyersmind #Sales. 4;07] Sales Tip of the Day – Paint a picture of the future. Tweet This. Jeff C West.

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

I was an early adopter of LinkedIn (October, 2003) – connecting with people I knew in real life, and it is still the strategy I use today. In using LinkedIn since 2003, I have *NEVER* done that – most likely because I am in sales and can pick up the phone and call anyone I want to connect with.

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Membrain

OCTOBER 22, 2017

I can still remember the powerful inspiration I gained from my first reading of Hugh Macfarlane’s “The Leaky Funnel” – the 2003 book that first drew the B2B sales and marketing community’s attention to the concept of the buyer’s journey.

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Alice Heiman

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

My next guest on Sales Talk For CEOs is Brent Adamson and he’s got some revolutionary ideas about B2B enterprise selling. Stick around to learn what your sales teams need to do to overcome this crisis of confidence. HBR Articles: End of Sales and Marketing: [link]. Sensemaking for Sales: [link].

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Nutshell

MAY 9, 2019

I’m willing to bet you’re already confused, and images of Tina Fey in the 2003 SNL skit are dancing through your head. When something works, it works for a reason, and this same concept applies to sales. Just like the surprisingly edgy comeback of mom jeans, here are some old school sales tactics that are due for a revival.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 31, 2012

By now, HR and Sales leaders have solidified their common 2013 goals. For more details on how to grade talent, refer to Topgrading for Sales.) Harvard Business Review published Let’s Hear it for B Players in 2003. These B players lack the skills and charisma of top sales performers - and they know it. Time for Topgrading.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 12, 2023

The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA18) The Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulations 2003 (PECR) Because non-compliance penalties can be costly , it’s important to become familiar with the components of each law and what they mean for your business.

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Steven Rosen

AUGUST 26, 2015

Sales is a team sport and like in any sport, a sales team without a great coach is a team that will never win, regardless of the talent and skill of its individual members. Effective sales coaching is about helping your sales people get better at what they do. Winners who want even more out of life.” – Chicago Tribune.

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SBI Growth

JULY 13, 2013

You will learn if you possess the relevant skills of an “A” player sales leader. Dave was promoted to be Acme’s VP of Sales for the Americas. He did it as a District Sales Manager. From 2003-2011, Dave was on a rocket ship. Dave became VP of Sales for the Americas. The EVP of WW Sales was disappointed.

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Zoominfo

MAY 19, 2020

Good sales and marketing teams target specific people for specific reasons and with specific messages. Free Trial The CAN-SPAM Act The CAN-SPAM Act, enacted in 2003, establishes requirements for commercial messages , gives recipients the right to have you stop emailing them, and spells out penalties for violations.

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Guidelines ACT Campaigns Pharmaceuticals 182

Fill the Funnel

APRIL 28, 2014

Skype has been around since 2003. It provides even more value now than it did in 2003. Marketing Sales News Social Selling Tool tips Training Web Tools audio Conference eBook Skype Slides Video YouTube' It is worth exploring how it might prove beneficial to you and your colleagues. In tech years that seems like 50 years ago.

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Mindtickle

JULY 29, 2020

The world was already moving away from classroom training toward a more ‘blended’ approach — a mix of face-to-face instruction with technology-mediated activities — becoming the preferred model for sales training among today’s organizations. According to Training Magazine’s 2018 Training Industry Report , 69.3% the year before.

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SalesforLife

MAY 13, 2019

The stats are in and it’s clear that B2B buyers have changed the way they do business in this rapid change but have you or your sales team adapted to this constant change? In the early 2000s I worked at Dun & Bradstreet, selling sales and marketing databases. My evolution since 2000 looked like this.

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SBI

AUGUST 5, 2021

Remote Selling has become an important focus for every sales organization. Digital sales technologies, by default, are what enables remote selling. Q: What are your customers doing to adapt to - or leverage - the trend towards distributed sales teams and remote selling? Their experiences are more relatable and credible.

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Sales Result

APRIL 13, 2017

Sales Result has been in business since 2003, so it comes as no surprise that we’ve established some lunch and dinner favorites by now. Our team ranges from foodies to less-experimental eaters, but despite our preferences we’ve found some great restaurants that have something for everyone to enjoy!

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Mereo

APRIL 7, 2021

When Drew came on as coach in 2003, like a good leader, he identified a need first and foremost for healing the program that had faced some past obstacles and failures. What does basketball have to do with sales? Not surprisingly with this commitment, heart and community, the team has realized success all the same — time after time.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

If you’re in sales, and this is your first year on the job, you should make it a priority to read the following 12 books. Best Books for New Sales Reps. The 25 Sales Habits of Highly Successful People. The Sales Acceleration Formula. Secrets of Closing the Sale. The Sales Bible: The Ultimate Sales Resource.

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HeavyHitter Sales

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

As Senior Vice President of sales for AuditBoard, the 3rd fastest growing technology company in North America as ranked on Deloitte Technology’s Fast 500, my focus is on revenue growth because it is one of the most important financial metrics in determining the market valuation of a company.   Steve W.

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Allego

JULY 10, 2023

Then, the AC on my beloved 2003 Toyota Highlander died. I did the test drive by myself, and only after I was confident that I wanted to buy the RAV did I talk with a sales rep. Further, virtual sales processes companies implemented because of health and safety concerns are now expected for nearly all purchases. Forrester 2.

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Customer Centric Selling

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Sales Tips: Want Better Results? By Gary Walker, EVP of Channel Sales & Operations, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company. He''s one of the best coaches in college football, having won three BCS championships with Alabama in 2009, 2011 and 2012, and another with LSU in 2003. Avoid "Commission Breath".

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Pointclear

AUGUST 8, 2011

Jim Lenskold is President of Lenskold Group and author of Marketing ROI, The Path to Campaign, Customer and Corporate Profitability (McGraw Hill, 2003). The ability to report and forecast metrics improves when full-featured marketing automation integrated with CRM or sales automation is in place.

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Janek Performance Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Since its launch in 2003, LinkedIn has grown to over 774 million users worldwide. Since its acquisition by Microsoft in 2016, it has evolved into the go-to-platform for sales professionals. Updated data is critical for sales success. The Premature Sales Pitch.

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AUGUST 24, 2011

Sales Tips and Strategies to Grow Revenues. Start to Grow Sales – Just Start – See Revenues Climb. I’ve followed Seth for many years – in fact I read his essay In Praise of the Purple Cow in Fast Company Magazine in January of 2003. I like to say that “Sales is a Verb.” Consulting. you should too…. Categories.

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