SBI Growth

DECEMBER 15, 2012

At this point in the year, you are prepping for SKO 2013. The New 2013 sales strategies are presented. Check out the Time Optimization Tool to see how much time you can save by restructuring your AE’s time. How do you Get your AEs to Stop Grumbling about 2013? Moving Towards World Class in 2013.

Compensation 244

Compensation Follow-up Up-Sell Maximizer 244

SBI Growth

AUGUST 10, 2012

To get an understanding of how prepared your sale force is for a launch, register for one of these sessions here to receive the Sales Enablement Gap Tool. If you don’t have these sales enablement tools to launch successfully, this is where you should focus your efforts. 2013 is around the corner. They don’t know how to do it.

Sales Enablement 267

Sales Enablement Tools Territories Campaigns 267

SBI Growth

AUGUST 15, 2012

Typically this is something like, 30 additional prospects X average deal size = lift of $X in sales. Finally, Brutus connects with marketing again to conduct a customer and prospect survey. Brutus can then build a financial model to determine the most efficient and effective way to cover the marketplace and make the number in 2013.

Infusion 244

Infusion Data Ideal Customer Profile Strategy 244

SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

This tool has been around for a few years now. You will have access to guides, templates and tools to help your BPM drive revenue. The organizations that have adopted early have seen 3 main benefits: They’re engaging with customers and prospects earlier in their buying process. Data Monitoring. Customer Evolution.

Tools 300

Tools Sales Tools Collateral Vendor 300

SBI

MAY 7, 2019

The Top Sales Tools of 2019 Guide. It was way back in 2010 when I published the first Guide to Sales Tools. As the number of solutions has grown, and as a way to feature top sales tools, I began publishing the Top Sales Tools of the Year Guides starting in 2013. Engage Prospects. Enable Salespeople.

Sales Tools 101

Sales Tools Top of Funnel Tools Funnel 101

A Sales Guy

JANUARY 14, 2013

If you run or lead a sales team, there are a bazillion things your 2013 sales strategy can and should contain. That being said, there are three general or macro things your 2013 sales strategy MUST have to be complete; a social selling strategy, a content marketing strategy and deliberate learning plan. Take a look at your 2013 plan.

Strategy 122

Strategy Social Media Social Selling Lead Generation 122

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Sales Rep fightin’ words : “I can do my own prospecting.” Sign up now and you’ll receive many useful tools. One of these tools is an LDR compensation evaluator. And receive valuable tools to use!). Be involved with the 2013 sales compensation planning. Or, “My potential slice of the pie just got smaller.”.

Compensation 267

Compensation Hiring Marketing Trade Show 267

The Sales Hunter

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Voicemail is a tool you can use in prospecting. Here are 10 Tips for Leaving a Good Prospecting Voicemail: 1. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” Blog Phone Sales Tips Professional Selling Skills Prospecting phone sales tips prospect prospecting sales prospecting voicemail'

Prospecting 256

Prospecting Call-back Selling Skills Motivation 256

Sales 2.0

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“Her” is a 2013 film about a lonely writer named Theodore Twombly, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix, who develops a romantic relationship with an AI on his phone named Samantha, (voiced by Scarlett Johansson). It was pretty challenging for Joaquin Phoenix in 2013. It’s not a rote, let me act like I care question.

Film 150

Film Lead Rank Intent ACT 150

A Sales Guy

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

We celebrated the hunter for his or her prospecting skills. Any sales organization that has not embraced a content marketing strategy for lead generation in 2013 is not doing its job and the leaders should be let go. Continuing to rely on sales people to do all of the prospecting and hunting is an antiquated and faulty sales strategy.

Sales Qualified Lead 112

Sales Qualified Lead Leads Marketing Qualified Lead Hiring 112

Sales 2.0

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

How would you do if you and your clients (and prospects) were on the Newlywed game? The Newlywed game was a classic game show (it ran from 1966 to 2013–I thought it ended in the 70’s but that’s the problem with watching too much Netflix). What tools and technologies are you going to use to get these projects done?

Vendor 307

Vendor Face-to-face Tools Prospecting 307

SBI

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Do you want to accomplish more in 2013? If you want 2013 to be better–in whatever way you define that to be–you will need to take charge of change. There are lots of sales tools to help you. There are lots of sales tools! We’ll each be recommending 6 sales tools for B2B sellers. Do you want to do more?

Webinar Metrics 125

Webinar Metrics Guarantee Referrals Sales Tools 125

Score More Sales

MARCH 26, 2013

Mid-sized companies need better tools to help understand what customers need and want. Instead of throwing a new tool on them, start with cross-functional meetings to discuss what you need and how it will work. Mid-sized companies also need better ways to help the sales team capitalize on potential and actual sales opportunities.

CRM 235

CRM Guidelines Compensation Outbound 235

SBI

DECEMBER 18, 2013

You can tell they truly enjoy the opportunity to recognize people, resources and tools that advance our industry in one way or another. In all, there were 16 categories that honored thought-leaders; books, blogs and articles; software tools; and useful resources. And Smart Selling Tools itself was nominated in several categories.

Quota 135

Quota CRM SAP Forecasting 135

The Sales Hunter

APRIL 1, 2013

He shared with me what made this new customer special was that his first conversation with the prospect was nearly 10 years earlier. I couldn’t help but ask him if he at any time thought about throwing in the towel on the prospect. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” Now, that had my attention.

Motivation 217

Motivation Prospecting Sales Sales Process 217

No More Cold Calling

APRIL 26, 2021

If you have a big-deal prospect or client, you’d better jump on a plane, catch a train, or take a road trip as soon as possible. I wrote that in 2013, back when virtual sales meetings weren’t the only option. For sellers, this makes access to prospective buyers the first chokepoint. How do you get access to your prime prospects?

Sales Meeting 287

Sales Meeting Meeting Referrals Face-to-face 287

Fill the Funnel

DECEMBER 3, 2012

This years Top Sales Books to Read in 2013. In fact, I am convinced that the most successful sales people in 2013 will begin to think as much as a marketer as they do a sales person. Please note that my Top Sales Books to Read in 2013 does not include any of the “classics” in sales. And win more orders in less time.

Face-to-face 132

Face-to-face Top of Funnel Call-back Sales 132

Score More Sales

JUNE 25, 2013

While we are talking about visuals – I recommend you create one column to track prospects and one column to keep track of conversations with potential referrers – those people who can refer multiple sales opportunities your way. As soon as a prospect asks a question and hears you hesitate or stumble to answer, they know you are not seasoned.

Prospecting 199

Prospecting Strategy Lead Rank Lead Scoring 199

Score More Sales

MAY 29, 2013

I also encourage you to post YOUR thoughts on any of these, and ultimately, what you do to reach prospects – what is your best tip? Don’t be afraid to let them know that you feel they could be a great prospective client / customer. Find triggers that affect your prospects, and tie them into your messaging.

Prospecting 272

Prospecting Decision Maker Lead Rank Lead Scoring 272

No More Cold Calling

APRIL 9, 2020

So, pick up the damn phone and have conversations with your clients and prospects—not just business conversations, but conversations with inquiry, empathy, and understanding. How People, Not Technology, Seal the Deal —in 2013, because I was alarmed by the unleashed dependence on technology by sales teams. The phone works.

Conversion 305

Conversion Face-to-face Social Media Referrals 305

Score More Sales

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Most of us in selling do not spend enough talk time with prospective buyers. The studies we have seen show that sellers spend, on average, 35% of their time actually selling – having conversations with prospective buyers. Ask anyone who has regular prospecting hours in their calendar because it really works.

Prospecting 191

Prospecting Lead Rank Lead Scoring Buyer 191

No More Cold Calling

JUNE 27, 2024

How People, Not Technology, Seal the Deal in 2013. Technology is a great tool, but nothing beats a personal conversation. If you regularly read my blog, you know about the PITA client—”pain in the ass” prospects who drain your team’s time, resources, and morale. Then came Pick Up the Damn Phone!: I still am.

Referrals 156

Referrals Cold Calling Social Media Sales Qualified Lead 156

SBI

DECEMBER 18, 2012

You still need to talk with the right prospects, at the right time, about the right things, so they can determine whether you have the right solution, in order to make a purchase decision. Sellers experience difficulty getting in front of prospects and keeping their attention through-out the sales cycle. And we have big plans for 2013.

Vendor 128

Vendor Sales Cycle Software Software 128

Keith Rosen

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Keith Rosen’s company, Profit Builders, was named one of Selling Power’s Top 20 Training Companies for 2013. Feedback from each company’s clients played a much greater role in this year’s selection process than in previous years. 5) strength of client satisfaction. .”

Company 119

Company Training Sales Coaching Coaching 119

Fill the Funnel

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Today’s web tool will save you time and typing by opening a batch of websites at once and it is free. This is a web tool that doesn’t need a tutorial, monthly fees or require dedicated training time. Entering a list of new prospects to learn about. Do you frequently open and view multiple websites all at one time?

Tools 115

Tools Scale Social Media Top of Funnel 115

The Sales Hunter

MARCH 21, 2013

I’ve heard sales people say, “I don’t have the time to research a prospect.” What you can learn about a prospect on Linkedin is invaluable! Google – As you know, Google has a wealth of information and my favorite tool that I use daily is the Google alerts. Their performance record.

Relationals 182

Relationals Prospecting Google Ideal Customer Profile 182

Fill the Funnel

JULY 2, 2013

Small business owners have learned the power of web tools. 1 Biggest change in how you do business today – use, or use more, online marketing tools. Which marketing tools are they using and how does it compare to five years ago: Email Marketing (53% growth). What is the next area you are going to automate with web tools?

Small Business 124

Small Business Small Business Tools Social Media 124

SBI

JULY 22, 2014

He skipped 2013, perhaps because the market was moving too fast because, as of the 2014 version, the map has grown to a staggering 950 companies. At Smart Selling Tools, we’ve been reporting on sales solutions for seven years. We’ve kept a dynamic Top 40 Sales Tools guide updated for two years. In 2012 it grew to around 350.

B2B 123

B2B Tools Top of Funnel Marketing 123

Partners in Excellence

DECEMBER 2, 2013

I was able to meet many clients, prospective clients, and colleagues that would have been difficult otherwise. They feel they have “permission” to inundate attendees with endless prospecting emails and calls. For me, one of the most important parts of this event is many people I want to see and meet with are there.

Lead Rank 84

Lead Rank Meeting Conference Vendor 84

SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

2013 is the year Social Selling became Mission Critical. At its core, Social Selling is a modern prospecting methodology that fills the funnel with opportunities. At its core, Social Selling is a modern prospecting methodology that fills the funnel with opportunities. Social Selling training budgets increased 48% in 2013.

Social Selling 321

Social Selling Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile Marketing 321

Fill the Funnel

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Digital Postcards by Storyquest is a fresh new tool that leverages all the hard work you have put into your LinkedIn Profile. Digital Postcards delivers information that your prospects and customers find useful. Watch the analytics and real-time tracking and learn how your customers and prospects respond. All Rights Reserved.

LinkedIn 115

LinkedIn Maximizer Tools Top of Funnel 115

DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 4, 2017

In fact, according to the CSO Insights 2016 Sales Enablement Optimization Study , the number of businesses with a dedicated enablement function has increased from 19% to 33% since 2013. Prospect research doesn’t generate revenue, and historically it accounts for half of all sales time.

Sales Enablement 295

Sales Enablement Collateral Decision Maker Study 295

Your Sales Management Guru

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Preparing for 2013. During the session I lead a panel discussion on “ Killer Strategies for Prospecting ” and I spoke separately on “ Leveraging Your Business by Partnering”. During the session I lead a panel discussion on “ Killer Strategies for Prospecting ” and I spoke separately on “ Leveraging Your Business by Partnering”.

Sales Management 71

Sales Management Top of Funnel Hiring Lead Rank 71

Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 5, 2014

Top 10 Indicators That You Have a Trustworthy Sales Prospect. Top 10 Kurlan Sales Articles of 2013. Top 15 Questions That Prospects Ask Themselves. 13 Most Important Tools for Coaching Salespeople. Top 10 Sales Leadership Tips From 2013. In no particular order they are: Top 10 Sales Competencies.

Hiring 252

Hiring Sales Management Decision Maker Cold Calling 252

Fill the Funnel

JANUARY 7, 2013

This experience has helped me recognize when duct tape is the tool of choice. It is typically a time with lots of NEW in the air – new quotas, new territories, new comp plan, new prospects and new optimism. This impact of this hesitation to deploy new tools has been camouflaged over the last few years due to a slow economy.

Tools 123

Tools InsideView Top of Funnel Marketing 123

No More Cold Calling

APRIL 30, 2020

How People, Not Technology, Seal the Deal —in 2013, because I was alarmed by the unleashed dependence on technology by sales teams. In fact, they didn’t even need to talk to prospects, because they had great tech tools. The #1 Way to Land Top Prospects Now. The #1 Way to Land Top Prospects Now.”). Yep, wimpy.

Referrals 279

Referrals Cold Calling Lead Generation Webinar Metrics 279

Score More Sales

AUGUST 26, 2013

This is definitely one of the top requests I hear when meeting with those prospecting for net-new business. It seems that no matter what data services your company subscribes to, it is still difficult to find those leads you know could become more probable prospective customers. I think you’ll like what Kyle says in the video.

Inside Sales 217

Inside Sales Lead Rank Lead Scoring Leads 217