Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Over the past year, we’ve had tons of founders ask where they should be prioritizing their marketing dollars and resources considering the wild economic year that 2023 has unfolded as. The annual Gartner 2023 CMO Spend and Strategy Survey was conducted in March and April 2023. Thanks for reading The GTM Newsletter!

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Zoominfo

MARCH 15, 2023

While things may feel unsettled, the good news is that there are clear priorities for B2B marketers to focus on in 2023. To be a strategic revenue partner in 2023, B2B marketers need to prioritize sales and marketing alignment, increase efficiencies, and scale consistently. What they are doing.

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Close

JANUARY 18, 2023

54 of the best sales prospecting tools (free & paid) for you to use in 2022. Sales tips and practical examples included.

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Allego

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Here are 8 recommendations from their research to help you develop your sales enablement strategy for 2023. 8 Sales Enablement Recommendations for 2023. The Forrester Wave TM : Sales Content Solutions, Q4 2022 report shows how sales content solutions have become a tool for boosting buyer engagement and sales performance.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 6, 2023

In this post, we highlight the top 10 for 2023: 1. Social Commerce Will Give Prospects New Shopping Options Take one scroll through Instagram and TikTok and you're guaranteed to come across one item you can buy. ecommerce tools fall into the following categories: Online store hosting: Build an online store from scratch.

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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. In fact, they didn’t even need to talk to prospects, because they had great tech tools. But the most powerful tool in your sales toolbox is still you!

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Lead411

JUNE 22, 2023

15 Best Sales Lead Databases for 2023 In the digital age, the best sales lead databases have become indispensable tools for businesses aiming to drive sales and achieve growth. Provides detailed insights into prospects’ job titles, company affiliations, and connections. Cons: Limited to LinkedIn’s user base.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Boo, you were ghosted by a prospect you thought for sure would convert. According to HubSpot’s 2024 State of Sales Report , 23% of sales pros find cold emailing the best way to reach prospects. It's no wonder, then, that many folks turn to tools like HubSpot AI to streamline their cold outreach processes. Long and skinny?

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Zoominfo

MAY 31, 2023

With increased investments in intent data, targeting capabilities, buying committee concepts, and integrated ABM technology tools, creating a solid ABM engine is more accessible than ever. It’s Time to Revolutionize Your Account-Based Marketing Strategy In 2023, efficiency and automation are the name of the game. The good news?

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 5, 2023

Explore different salary stats (as of 2023) that different sales positions provide and what skills these roles require. When it comes to selling and sales calls, more than 50% of prospects want to see how your product works on the first call. 90% of companies use more than one sales software tool to simplify prospecting.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 5, 2023

Here, I spoke with Mike about how the software buyer's journey has changed, according to new data from G2's 2022 Buyer's Behavior Report — plus, how your sales strategy should pivot in 2023 to meet new buyers' expectations. How to Shift Your Sales Strategy to Match the New Buyer's Journey in 2023. Let's dive in.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 15, 2023

According to the HubSpot Sales Trends 2023 Global Report, setting and meeting sales quotas this year will be harder than ever. Bonus: The State of Lead Routing in 2023 Traditional vs dynamic lead routing: What’s the difference? Bonus: 50 Best Lead Generation Tools in 2023 (Ranked & Rated) 2. Here’s how.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 6, 2021

Share the same goals and tools between sales and marketing teams. With these insights, you get a full 360 view of current, prospecting, and available customers. AI is appearing in automation, business intelligence, APIs, and more in the form of tools like conversational user interfaces (UI). Embrace artificial intelligence.

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SocialSellinator

APRIL 24, 2023

Social media marketing is a powerful tool for insurance agencies looking to reach and engage their target customers. From increasing brand visibility to creating more meaningful relationships with prospects, the advantages of using social media strategies are limitless.

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Sales 2.0

MAY 1, 2023

“Best in Breed” vs “all in one” The sales tool market will likely follow the same pattern that has played out in the marketing tech market. The key problem with the “best of breed” approach is integrating all the tools, so they communicate to each other. Do we need more tools in certain areas and fewer in others? Do you agree?

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 9, 2022

I thought I’d give you, my readers, a gift: Click Here to download a sample chapter from my bestselling book, Power Phone Scripts , on “ Better, Smarter Prospecting Techniques That Really Work !”. Please note that we will be taking the next two weeks off, so your next issue of this blog will arrive to you on January 3, 2023.

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BuzzBoard

JANUARY 3, 2024

2023 was the year that saw human ingenuity intertwine with artificial intelligence anew, reshaping our world at a pace never witnessed before. As an integral part of the AI ecosystem, it feels fitting to reflect on the transformative journey that was 2023 through the lens of AI advancements.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

My clients have set their budgets for 2023, and they need the sales force to accomplish those numbers. If you’re truly ready to add experienced talent to your team to make your 2023 revenue numbers, then reach out today. Qualifying prospects. They know the kind of talent I’m looking for, and they always deliver.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 5, 2023

And B2C salespeople report discovering new prospects most effectively through Facebook. Marketers say it offers the highest ROI and best selling tools. Best Social Selling Features The top social selling features among social media marketers are Instagram Shops , Facebook Shops , then Instagram Live Shopping tools.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 1, 2023

What if you could see opportunities arise with your prospects before they go public? Many go-to-market professionals already use intent data to spot prospects that are interested in their products or services. ZoomInfo covers over 4,500 topics, ranging from sales enablement tools to M&A to private equity.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 13, 2025

According to a 2023 survey of over 450 sales leaders, 91% of their teams missed quota that year. But mid- to low-level buyers have the tools to evaluate offerings on their own in fact, 96% of prospects do their own research before talking to a human sales rep. Why are revenue targets so hard to hit? Misaligned sales activities.

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Tenbound

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Tenbound, GTM Research & Advisory, announced the winners of this year’s BEAST Awards for excellence in Sales Technology, at The Tenbound Sales Tech Conference 2023! The post Tenbound Announces BEAST Award Winners 2023 appeared first on Tenbound. We are proud to be associated with all the nominees and winners!”

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 9, 2023

Salespeople have a tough job juggling in-person interactions, phone conversations, and email communication with multiple prospects and customers. Since generative AI tools are becoming more popular and salespeople perform many demanding tasks, AI-generated sales emails and messages might become a new norm. Let's dive in.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 29, 2021

Maybe, you lost a deal because you forgot to follow up with a prospect. AI adoption in sales has been forecasted to grow 139% between 2020 and 2023. Predictive intelligence adoption in sales is forecasted to grow 118% between 2020 and 2023. Every aspect of a sales process is prone to human error when carried out manually.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

With Attention you’ll be able to: Generate coaching scorecards after every call “Ask Attention anything” – ask questions across all of your customer calls Send follow-up emails to prospects or internal stakeholders on a deal Automatically alert key stakeholders of relevant deal info (churn risk, solutions needs, etc.) to 2 years).

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 31, 2020

An (admittedly) oversimplified explanation of GPT-3 is as follows: a language processing tool that can do everything from creating poetry, writing code, or answering questions about the world. Let’s examine 3 data-centered predictions from the perspective of a prospective buyer , aspiring vendor, and B2B, at-large.

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Apptivo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Key Considerations in Choosing the Ideal Sales Tools Software 4. Top 10 Tools to Boost Sales Productivity The Sales sector in businesses is ever-shifting with the newest trends and tactics that raise new challenges annually. To tackle these challenges, sales professionals need the right tools.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 18, 2023

It's a conversational bot that can pull sales reports, create new contacts, draft prospecting emails, and more — requiring minimal manual effort for the salesperson. Currently, 52% of sales professionals say AI tools are very to somewhat important in their day-to-day role. AI can take the guesswork out of sales.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 7, 2023

According to HubSpot's very own State of AI survey data, 71% of sales professionals say AI/automation tools have impacted how they plan to sell in 2023, and 60% say these tools are important to their overall sales strategy. AI makes prospecting efforts more effective. Automating manual tasks allows more time for selling.

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

CRM tools help companies nurture their leads and stay in touch with current customers to cultivate relationships. Want to learn how CRM tools can help grow your small business? This blog post is for you and will discuss the following: What are CRM tools used for? Let’s look at these three types of CRM tools: 1.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Regardless of fluctuating feelings around AI (data from HubSpot’s recent research on AI in sales revealed that 9% of sales professionals believe automation tools can make prospecting efforts more effective), the majority of sales professionals feel quite strongly about AI’s positive impact on their productivity and performance.

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LinkedFusion

AUGUST 29, 2023

Kennected is a cloud-based LinkedIn automation tool that helps users in LinkedIn outreach. One notable quality of Kennected’s tool is how simple it is to use; according to numerous reviews, you can set it up and begin using it in only a few minutes. Use the features of the tool to optimize your outreach efforts.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 27, 2022

This article explores the 2023 sales landscape and how sales leaders can position their teams for greater success. AI tools allow companies to build deeper relationships with their customers, drive incremental sales, and improve brand loyalty. For example, suppose a recently hired sales rep is with a prospect in the field.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 23, 2023

Here, we'll explore how salespeople are harnessing the power of AI in their day-to-day work with insights from our 2023 State of AI Report. Writing prospecting messages. Now, salespeople can leverage AI tools to write the perfect prospecting messages — ones that are personalized, compelling, and highly relevant.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Now, analysts predict that Sweden will become the first cashless nation in the world by 2023. The prospect of being able to make multiple interest-free payments over time can encourage shoppers to buy more, which results in more revenue for vendors. Image Source. HubSpot is a great example of this. No need for paper checks.

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Allego

JANUARY 6, 2023

2023—It’s a new year with new sales goals and expectations. Provide targeted coaching: Use an AI-powered conversation intelligence tool to analyze sales calls and offer coaching advice. Consolidate your sales technology stack: As technologies converge, sales teams need fewer tools. >> You can’t help but feel hopeful.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 30, 2023

Then, we’ll give you a tour of the top generative AI tools for sales teams with highlights and pricing. How Generative AI Can Help Teams Sell Faster Generative AI Tools for Sales Teams Generative AI in Sales Today First, let’s cover what generative AI is. 74% of sales pros use some form of AI/automation tool. Research (16%).

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