No More Cold Calling

APRIL 1, 2016

To express my gratitude and celebrate this milestone, I am offering my No More Cold Calling book for 99 cents from the Kindle store for one day only: April 14, 2016. Then they write and tell me their sales organizations have been transformed, with a close rate of well more than 50 percent. But sales reps have work to do as well.

Referrals 120

Referrals Cold Calling Sales Qualified Lead Social Media 120

Understanding the Sales Force

JUNE 20, 2023

Last week, I wrote about how the criteria you use to choose your all-time favorite songs is essentially the same as the criteria your prospects use to choose between you and a competitor. Today, I am continuing the music analogy, but this time, as it relates to motivational tools. Let me explain and then I’ll pivot to selling.

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Motivation Pipeline Hiring How To 156

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

SalesLoft offers a suite of sales engagement tools to help reps form better connections with their prospects, analyze their sales process, and much more. Their sales blog features advice from industry experts, background information about important sales events, and shines a light on important sales research.

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Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Rank Webinar Metrics 206

Hubspot Sales

MAY 3, 2021

LinkedIn's some 722 million members make for a massive pool of data that could provide sales organizations with invaluable guidance about potential opportunities and ideal prospects. LinkedIn Sales Insights is tailored toward Sales Operations and Sales Managers to plan sales and go-to-market strategies.

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LinkedIn Buyer Persona Microsoft Analytics 135

No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 31, 2017

Never” is a bold statement, but savvy sales leaders will nod their heads in agreement. Closing is the easy part of account based sales development. It’s prospecting that’s hard. Then why do so many account based sales reps overlook critical sales activities that occur earlier in the sales process?

Referrals 149

Referrals Cold Calling Account Video 149

The Pipeline

OCTOBER 31, 2016

If you know the specifics of your sales cycle, average length of cycle, critical points, number of interactions (phone, live, web, e-mails, etc.), You can map out your sale, manage it and lead the sales process not just go along for the ride. then you have the data on which you can build knowledge and success.

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Sage Sales Cycle Referrals Closing 120

Partners in Excellence

APRIL 1, 2016

Is Your Prospecting Call Relevant? A group focused on discussing and expanding on my new book, Sales Managers Survival Guide (release late May), 2. Discussion on critical thinking, particularly applied to sales. If You Take Away Your Products, What’s Left? It would be the “free” version.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Before they make contact, prospects have usually checked us out, compared pricing, read a white paper or two, listened to a webinar, and/or viewed a demo. Some take this to mean that our prospects and clients don’t really need us anymore—that the automation of selling has made B2B sales reps irrelevant. Moreover, the U.S.

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B2B Hiring Social Media Pharmaceuticals 120

Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Account Manager. Sales Engineer. Sales Manager. Director of Sales. VP of Sales. Common Sales Job Types. Sales development rep (SDR). Once an SDR has determined the lead is qualified, they pass the opportunity to a sales rep. Outside sales does offer some advantages.

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Hiring Salary Engineering Compensation 145

Pointclear

DECEMBER 8, 2016

One of the best responses to this question that I have seen is from a somewhat dated (2015) article in Eyes On Sales in which the author asks: “How many callbacks do you get if you DON'T leave a voicemail?”. The following is from my favorite author (“New Sales. and “Sales Management. Simplified.”

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Account Based Marketing B2B Call-back Marketing 100

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

SalesLoft offers a suite of sales engagement tools to help reps form better connections with their prospects, analyze their sales process, and much more. Their sales blog features advice from industry experts, background information about important sales events, and shines a light on important sales research.

Top of Funnel 170

Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Rank Webinar Metrics 170

No More Cold Calling

JULY 21, 2016

Outside of rare business booms, sales reps always encounter these top two challenges: Getting meetings with decision-makers at the level that counts. Radio silence from prospects who don’t return messages. Balancing client work with prospecting. Sales processes that get longer and longer with more buyers.

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Referrals Strategy Scale Decision Maker 120

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 20, 2017

After all, you’re combining the strengths of a great rep with the insights, wisdom, and experience of their manager. Plus, sales is constantly evolving. Buyers are much more sophisticated than they used to be -- and what worked in 1996 definitely won’t fly in 2016. That’s a winning combo. 3) Empathetic.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Although some technology has proven to be more useful than others, one piece of sales technology that’s here to stay is customer relationship management (CRM) software. It tracks and manages all interactions and communication your reps have with prospects and customers. Be reminded to follow up with prospects.

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System CRM Benefit Scale 116

Bernadette McClelland

JANUARY 15, 2017

Prospects and customers either answered the phone (or pager) or their PA did. It was expected that you build a relationship and schmooze prospects with lunches, networking events, in-house days and free giveaways, whereas today so many more people are involved in the decision making process. Contact was relatively simple.

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Telemarketing Lead Rank Margin Retail 150

Janek Performance Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Since its acquisition by Microsoft in 2016, it has evolved into the go-to-platform for sales professionals. Salespeople can connect with prospects, research customers, and get notified of job changes and company updates. Updated data is critical for sales success. Think about this from your prospect’s point of view.

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Social Selling LinkedIn Guidelines Ideal Customer Profile 117

Hyper-Connected Selling

DECEMBER 13, 2016

While my friends and family were often taking days off to calmly wind down the year, I’d usually be neck-deep in spreadsheets and napkins full of sales projections. As I continue to work with sales professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs, I’ve found just how important this planning is for success. What went well?

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Networking Ideal Customer Profile How To LinkedIn 45

Hubspot Sales

MAY 30, 2023

Generative AI can help sales teams sell by gathering intelligence and creating outputs that save time and personalize prospect communications. Seventy percent of companies using AI report that adoption has increased their marketing and sales revenue, while 28% say it’s decreased costs. Prospect outreach (16%).

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Lead Rank Hubspot Microsoft Lead Scoring 124

Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 27, 2014

This is my prognostication, these will be the critical issues facing sales and marketing professionals in 2016. As a brand new sales person in 1980, we called those sales contests. I remember participating in a “Prospecting Scavenger Hunt” in 1985. Value Creation/Value Delivery. It was pretty cool.

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Fashion Face-to-face Social Media Analytics 104

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

In 2016 Randy was on track to grow the business from $4M to $6M with a big deal that could take it close to $7M. However, the growth accelerated substantially in 2016. The sales leader starts hiring new people… and with that, the downward spiral continues. A formidable feat celebrated with a new round of funding.

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Scale Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead Hiring 101

Nutshell

JANUARY 21, 2019

As a sales manager, you know your team’s strengths and weaknesses better than anyone. That being said, an effective sales manager doesn’t rely on intuition alone when deciding how to increase productivity. They analyze metrics over time in order to learn how to best support their team and fine-tune their sales process.

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Lead Rank Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Forecasting 82

Gong.io

MARCH 16, 2018

at Topo Summit in 2016 and immediately thought it was great,” Jeff says. “It He adds, “Our team’s philosophy is that we’d rather invest in a small, productive team than a massive sales org that is all over the place. Conversation intelligence has also saved Jeff’s team from being too technical on sales calls.

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Scale Discount SalesForce Coaching 88

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 30, 2018

She’s a sales leader with an accomplished background at several tech startups. She has won various awards such as Top Sales Leader, TAG One in a Millenial Awards 2016 and Power 30 Under 30 winner 2016. Trish Bertuzzi founded The Bridge Group to help B2B technology companies build world-class Inside Sales teams.

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Top of Funnel Hiring Scale Lead Rank 111

Crunchbase

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Starting a career in tech sales. While I eventually made it out of the hood and went to college—even becoming a Division 1 football player at the University of Idaho before I graduated in 2016—I still tripped and fell over myself professionally on the road to where I am today.

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Industry Hiring Intent Promotion 126

InsideSales.com

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Unless these sales leaders understand what this digital buying process is, along with the buying patterns and behaviors of prospects , they run the risk of clients removing them from their list of considerations. . Celebrating success in competitive sales. Such was the claim in a 2016 TechCrunch article. Probably not.

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Data Hiring Analytics Top of Funnel 86

Sales Hacker

MAY 24, 2023

He also shares how company culture impacts productivity and morale, primarily within sales teams. Tito and host Colin Campbell also touch upon the concept of a sales champion and how to find the ideal champion within a prospect’s organization. Tito shares what those conversations with prospects look like.

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Decision Maker How To Retention Referrals 104

The Brooks Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Your sales team may be full of superstars but there’s a limit to how much information they can retain in one sitting. Keep this list of “don’ts” in mind when you’re planning your 2016 sales kickoff meeting. NOTE: Our sales training tools are designed to make your life easier. The 10 Most Common Sales Management Mistakes.

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Your Sales Management Guru

OCTOBER 24, 2016

With that economic domino effect affecting us all as 2016 begins to wind down, ending the year on a high note will be more challenging than ever. Remember that clients and prospects are seeking help and you’re in a position to both reassure and assist them. Never let a week slip by between meetings with prospects.

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Compensation Vendor Pipeline Sales Management 40

MJ Hoffman

APRIL 22, 2019

She’s noticed she enjoys a high success rate when she talks to prospects 90 days before their contract renewal. While a tactic or technique may have been very effective in 2010, 2012, or even 2016, technology, industries, jobs, and people change. Unfortunately, many start to believe there’s only one “recipe” for a good customer.

Buyer Persona 69

Buyer Persona Hubspot Account Guarantee 69

Sales Hacker

AUGUST 4, 2020

The platform allows sales reps to deliver consistent, relevant, and responsible communication for each prospect, every time, enabling personalization at scale, previously unthinkable. But science to me is just as important in your journey to become a great sales professional, and science is discipline. Why did we lose it?

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Outsourcing Services Hiring Lead Rank How To 123

ROI4Sales

APRIL 17, 2017

Seller MUST: have a knowledgeable sales force that can be responsive to a buyer’s inquiries, engage with the prospective buyer, and be an “expert” who can guide the buyer through the buying process. #2: Can they review metrics to see which processes their best sales reps are following? 4] 2016 Training Industry Report. [5]

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Training Hiring Journal Education 71

Your Sales Management Guru

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

During the last 6 months we have surveyed hundreds of partners, the number one topic that came up was: prospecting, or building pipeline values so let’s focus on that! I have listed a few slices to chew on in 2016: Prospective clients have done their homework as to their issues and potential solutions via the internet or other relationships.

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Hiring Networking Benefit Pipeline 40

The Brooks Group

DECEMBER 28, 2015

We’ve rounded up the 7 most popular articles of the year in hopes that they will inspire you to tackle your biggest sales challenges in 2016 and make it your best year yet. 5 Things High Performing Sales Managers Should Be Doing. 17 Point Checklist to Measure Your Team’s Sales Prospecting Effectiveness.

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Journal Territories Groups Coaching 40

SalesLoft

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Some salespeople treat sales conversations like a game of Texas Hold ‘Em — analyzing the deck, not showing their cards too early, and playing it close to the vest. And while this may be a good tactic during the buying process , it’s going to repel prospects on the event floor at Dreamforce.

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Conversion Conference Software Software 52

Customer Centric Selling

DECEMBER 20, 2016

I’ve outlined below a series of steps , a process , that you can follow to begin gathering the information you need to develop your own 2017 Territory Sales Plan. If you were thinking you were going to rely on what you didn’t close in 2016, you are a little late to the party. Discounting: What has it cost you in 2016?

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Revenue Territories InsideView How To 40

ROI4Sales

AUGUST 19, 2016

Your sales manager is always telling you, “Sell to the C Suite.” Remember these five simple suggestions for sales success. Join Michael and Patricia in a brand new webinar called: Millennials: Bridging the Generation Gap – Tuesday September 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST – Register here. This is your chance.

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Prospecting Webinar Metrics Hiring Decision Maker 40

The Brooks Group

OCTOBER 28, 2015

It’s the 4th quarter, and there are 2 things on every sales leader’s mind. Building pipeline so that their team is on track for a good 2016. Identify bite-sized prospecting efforts that can occur in between calls and meetings without a big time commitment. NOTE: Our sales training tools are designed to make your life easier.

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