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Book Review: The Gamification Revolution

SBI Growth

A few weeks ago I got an email from a client telling me “ You have to read this book.” The book, The Gamification Revolution , by Zichermann and Linder, discusses how to leverage game mechanics to beat the competition. The concept of gamification is catching on in B2B sales and marketing. The book could be cut in half.

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Which is Worse - Crappy Salespeople or Crappy Sales Managers?

Understanding the Sales Force

In his book, The Art of the Start, Guy Kawasaki said, "Don't Worry, Be Crappy.". That advice suggested that companies just get their early versions of software and tech products out there and they could make them better later. How are early versions of technology different from crappy salespeople and crappy sales managers?

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The Ultimate Guide to Sales Management

Hubspot Sales

Although factors like your product line, buyer personas, and brand awareness are important, sales managers are also critical to the success of any business as they have the potential to unlock huge returns that impact the business's bottom line. Onboarding and training new hires is another sales management responsibilities.

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The Pipeline ? Mobile Apps for the Mobile Sales Force

The Pipeline

One profession that stands to benefit most from these apps is sales. We at Software Advice typically focus on sales force automation software , but we decided to broaden our focuse and see what is available on mobile devices to match the needs of a mobile sales force. A Random Walk Up Sales Street.

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Message to Management: Their Failures Are Your Failures

No More Cold Calling

Guest blogger Donal Daly explains how sales managers can become sales leaders. Then your sales force needs the right tools for success. You need a system that management can use to coach behaviors, not criticize outcomes. Just as importantly, you need sales leaders , not just sales managers.

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Growth software: What is it and why your team needs it

Nutshell

Think of CRM and marketing automation software as two rockets tied together, pointed in opposite directions. The purpose of growth software is to close that gap and get sales and marketing teams operating as an organized unit. What is growth software? What are the benefits of growth software?

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Sales Hacker Recommends: 97 Best Sales Books for Peak Performance (2020 Update)

Sales Hacker

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.