Alice Heiman

JANUARY 6, 2023

I read at least one book a month and this past year so many important books on selling were published. Dr. Dover leads this movement by starting with a simple question: If sales teams have more and more tools at their disposal to increase sales, why is the data pointing in the opposite direction?

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Lead411

JULY 25, 2023

5 Top B2B Sales Books for 2023 Keeping up with the newest sales tactics is always a point of emphasis for any successful sales team. This bombardment of stimuli has changed the way we communicate and market content both online and off. So why is marketing it so hard? Many SaaS companies struggle with marketing.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

These roles equipped me with excellent resources for managing my “book of business” in my assigned industry and territory. Conversely, I also worked with some companies whose business development strategies and tools were so weak that you won’t find them on my LinkedIn profile or resume. My favorite AI tool for this: ChatSpot.

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The Pipeline

MARCH 20, 2014

Effective tracking tools pave the way for great sales, so when considering what tools to use for your business, you shouldn’t accept anything less than exceptional. Let’s look at three of the best tracking tools available. Automatic Address Book. The Automatic Address Book from Insightly is one of those tools.

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Sandler Training

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Mike Montague interviews Tim Priebe, Founder of T&S Online Marketing, on How to Succeed at Using Books as a Sales Tool. The post How to Succeed at Using Books as a Sales Tool [PODCAST] appeared first on Sandler Training.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 28, 2021

Enter conversational marketing — the new paradigm to tackling your business deals and converting prospects in minutes. What is conversational marketing? Conversational marketing is the strategy of leveraging 1:1 engagement between you and your customer in the form of real-time conversations. Problem #2: Pushy marketing.

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eGrabber

AUGUST 4, 2021

Most of the sales & marketing professionals say that sales prospecting is the most challenging stage in their sales process. 1 Sales Prospecting Tool to Book More Demos & Increase Sales Get your Free Trial Today! All the marketing dollars that you spent goes in vain. 1 Sales Prospecting Tool for B2B Businesses.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 10, 2022

March marks Women’s History Month, and to celebrate and uplift the voices of women, our employees compiled a list of their favorite books written by women. Rich with intimate anecdotes that will resonate widely, complete with family photos, ‘Crying in H Mart’ is a book to cherish, share, and reread.”—

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Pointclear

OCTOBER 24, 2017

In 2015, I wrote this blog for Sales & Marketing Magazine: Dead is Dead (in Sales & Marketing). It seemed like, suddenly, a lot of things were dying: cold calling was dead; telephone prospecting was dead; outbound marketing was dead … many said that even marketing was dead. Maybe I was just sensitive.

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Smooth Sale

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

image credit Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Influencer Marketing Can Be the Differentiator for Business Growth In recent years, influencers’ reach and impact on consumers have become a marketing juggernaut, benefiting brands and influencers. Our collaborative blog offers insights into the benefits of influencer marketing.

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MarketJoy

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In today’s competitive B2B landscape, the divide between sales and marketing teams drains revenue potential. Research shows that companies lose more than 10% of their annual revenue due to misaligned sales and marketing efforts, yet this challenge persists industry-wide. Creating a Unified Revenue Engine The solution?

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Lead411

DECEMBER 2, 2023

5 Top B2B Sales Books for 2024 Keeping up with the newest sales tactics is always a point of emphasis for any successful sales team. This bombardment of stimuli has changed the way we communicate and market content both online and off. So why is marketing it so hard? Many SaaS companies struggle with marketing.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 4, 2020

Author: Nick Lisette Email remains one of the best marketing tools at our fingertips, and yet it’s also one of the most underutilized. If you’ve been dabbling in email marketing or using email for sales purposes, it’s no surprise you’re ending up disappointed by the results. It’s annoying your intended audience.

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Allego

JANUARY 4, 2022

This post appeared originally on Sales & Marketing Management. But there’s another avenue for professional development you can put to use without having to schedule another meeting on your calendar—books! Nancy Nardin is the founder of Smart Selling Tools. Selling to Big Companies by Jill Konrath. About the Author.

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Sales 2.0

JUNE 8, 2014

Next time you join a new company or change your sales role in your company, you’re going to want to have a copy of Jill Konrath’s new book: Agile Selling. This book shows you how to deal with that situation and come through in great shape. This new book is about an unusual topic for a sales book.

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SBI

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Top Sales Tools of 2020 and the Digital Sales Revolution. Today, I’m announcing the solution providers I’ve selected for the final cut of the Top Sales Tools of 2020 list. Congratulations go to the hardworking people at the following companies: Access Mobility (Video Marketing Center) Allego Bigtincan Brainshark Chorus.ai

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Vengreso

JANUARY 18, 2022

Leveraging technology, social selling, and sales prospecting tools has ushered in a new era for anyone wishing to pursue a career as a sales rep. However, with so many sales prospecting tools out there, how do you know which ones are worth your time and money? Now let’s dive into sales prospecting tools.

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Pipeliner

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Writing a book about your business is a great way to introduce yourself to the world. In this Expert Insight Interview, Michelle Vandepas discusses how to write a book and what it can do for your business. This Expert Insight Interview discusses: Book Benefits. Book Benefits. Writing a book requires a strategy.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 23, 2022

In this post, you’ll learn the 19 best sales prospecting tools to help you engage with your ideal prospects. From software that leverages your partner ecosystem to prospect databases, every tool on this list can help you fill your sales pipeline. What Is a Sales Prospecting Tool? The Benefits of Sales Prospecting Tools.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 3, 2024

That put a sour taste in my mouth regarding using that AI tool for my small business. While I’m still not overly impressed with ChatGPT’s ability to write (or, should I say, generate ) content, I’ve come to think it’s a handy research tool. This round-the-clock support is driven mainly by AI-powered chatbots and self-service tools.

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MarketJoy

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Outbound marketing has been the backbone of businesses for centuries, serving as a key driver for generating leads, closing sales, and boosting revenue. While the mediums and tools have changed, the fundamental principle has stayed the same: reaching out to potential customers rather than waiting for them to make the first move.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 20, 2016

It seems prospecting is back in style, we’re talking proactive, resource and process based methodical approach to professionally engaging with potential buyers, by leveraging all the tools and techniques available to them. That’s what makes the book a must read for anyone looking to succeed in prospecting. Click here for more.

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Partners in Excellence

JULY 8, 2020

A reader asked me, “Dave, when are you publishing a book on complex B2B selling? ” I thought about it a moment, I hadn’t thought of doing a book on the topic. Don’t get me wrong, there are many very good books available, some written by close friends. I’d really like to see something from you.”

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 8, 2020

Author: Paul Nolan “What happens when new and fast-improving technologies create opportunities to unleash untapped sources of revenue, some of them long trapped by market inefficiencies?”. That question kicks off the new book “Pivot to the Future” by three thought leaders from the consulting giant Accenture.

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Tenbound

JANUARY 3, 2024

Chapter 2: Developing an Ideal Account Profile The Ideal Account Profile (IAP) includes the identification of the most desirable prospect companies to contact based on market segmentation. LinkedIn Groups and Quora) Language: leverage the generation of key terms used in search engine optimization and search engine marketing.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 10, 2019

Author: Lonny Kocina A well-executed marketing plan is like a GPS. Done right, your marketing should result in more leads, higher sales and a stronger brand. Thankfully marketing your business can be simple, if you have a system in place that everyone on your team wants to use because it makes their jobs less stressful.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 26, 2018

A little bit of humor can go a long way– even in the marketing world. Today’s marketing professionals must juggle a number of high-priority tasks throughout the day, and often, they find themselves under a significant amount of stress. In these cases, a few lighthearted jokes can ease the tension of the day-to-day marketing job.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Author: Jim Ewel This should be the golden age of marketing. We have more tools at our disposal to implement and measure marketing, and, until the pandemic hit, advertising budgets were at record levels. The traditional marketing plan is broken. The traditional marketing organization is broken. How do we fix this?

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Ask any go-to-market leader about the obstacles they’re facing, and the chances are pretty good they’ll mention sales and marketing alignment. Research from LinkedIn reveals that, for the vast majority of sales and marketing professionals, better alignment is their single largest area of opportunity. It’s easy to see why.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 2, 2020

As a lifelong learner, I turn to books whenever I want to expand my thinking or improve my performance. And for leveling up your sales skills, nothing beats a good sales book. So what are the best sales books for helping you reach peak performance? Books that made the cut: Are on my own bookshelf. The Decision Book.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 23, 2021

That's why the entrepreneur resources and tools below are essential to running a company and keeping your sanity. 29 Resources and Tools for Entrepreneurs. Pricing: Free Tools ($0/month), Growth Suite (starting at $1,343/month). HubSpot Growth Platform is a full stack of marketing, sales, and customer service software.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 30, 2019

So, in an effort to demystify the term, we recently took to our blog to discuss marketing creativity —what it is, what it isn’t, and how to achieve it. We also thought it would be helpful to provide our readers with examples of truly creative marketing. Three Incredible Examples of Creative B2B Marketing Initiatives.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 4, 2020

Author: Nick Lisette Email remains one of the best marketing tools at our fingertips, and yet it’s also one of the most underutilized. If you’ve been dabbling in email marketing or using email for sales purposes, it’s no surprise you’re ending up disappointed by the results. It’s annoying your intended audience.

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Pointclear

OCTOBER 27, 2011

I recently read Paul Gillin and Eric Schwartzman’s book: “Social Marketing to the Business Customer” I liked the book (so much so that I wrote an Amazon recommendation) for a number of reasons. The book is broken down into three sections: Tools, Technology, Tactics. Traditional marketing is push.

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Lead411

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Commercial Real Estate leads: Ideas & Lead Generation Tools Here are the Top 5 Most Essential Tools for Unlocking Commercial Real Estate Leads Lead411 Zoominfo Cognism SalesFuel SharpLaunch Google News Frequently Asked Questions Getting high-quality leads is essential for success in the ever-changing commercial real estate market.

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PandaDoc

MAY 8, 2024

Thousands of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are joining the market every week. Which approach and tools should you implement to make the most of this potential? A robust SMB sales strategy is underpinned by adopting smart solutions like document management software and sales automation tools. In the U.S. What are SMB sales?

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 25, 2020

But what does it mean to actually be productive when it comes to marketing? Obstacles to Marketing Productivity. Either way, there are a host of obstacles to marketing time management that can impede productivity. Lack Of Strategy And Alignment: Sales and marketing alignment is imperative for efficient time use.

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