Zoominfo

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Lead-to-account matching and routing software addresses this problem head-on, automating key processes to help sales teams work smarter and faster. Heres how lead-to-account matching and routing software benefits businesses: Time Savings : Sales teams can focus on selling rather than administrative tasks.

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Sales 2.0

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

I agree with Zvi Band the author of the book Success is in your Sphere that “relationships are our most important asset”. From everything I’ve seen, if you want to outperform in sales in the long run, you need to build your own network of people that know, like and trust you. Here’s how the framework breaks down. Consistent Execution.

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Sales 2.0

MARCH 31, 2025

Often when were talking about about sales, we seem to be saying the salesperson is in charge of when deals move forward and ultimately when they close. You can influence when a sale happens, but you cannot overcome the inherent dynamics of how that customer wants to buy. Sales is a tough gig and its not getting any easier.

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

As some of you know, today, September 5 th , my new book, The Owner’s Manual to Life: Simple Strategies to Worry Less and Enjoy Life More has been released! In this book, I’ve collected 100 of my favorite quotes and I write a brief, two-page essay on how to get the most from the wisdom the quotes contain. You can order your copy here.

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Sales 2.0

AUGUST 22, 2022

I’ve been reviewing some key books in sales and marketing to refresh my knowledge of some of the fundamentals to building world-class “revenue engines”. The second book I’m covering is No Forms. As you can probably guess from the title of the book, Latané is very much in the “no gating” camp.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 9, 2020

million per sales manager. I wrote that 15 years ago in my first book, NO MORE COLD CALLING: The Breakthrough System That Will Leave Your Competition in the Dust. But I don’t think any sales manager listened, because more than half of reps are still missing quota. I blame the sales manager for having the wrong priorities.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 9, 2020

You’re the ultimate sales technology—and this is the ultimate sales conversations book. If there ever was a time for real, authentic sales conversations, it’s now. Do you know how to have that kind of sales conversations? I wrote my second book— Pick Up the Damn Phone!: The phone works. Do your salespeople?

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

If virtual sales training was ever needed, this was the time. The importance of eye contact in sales (even virtual sales) can’t be overstated. Early on in the pandemic, there was a learning curve as we all adjusted to virtual sales meetings. Virtual sales is not going away, so I’d better up my game.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 26, 2024

I remember it like it was yesterday — I was just starting out in SaaS sales, and I had identified a promising account I wanted to target. Sales requires a lot of skills you can only acquire from experience, but there’s one critical attribute you should start to hone on day one: persistence. How to Use AI for Sales Follow-Ups 1.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 27, 2024

This month, in celebration of 28 years of referral selling, both my books are on Kindle for $1.99 Technology is a great tool, but nothing beats a personal conversation. So, this book discusses how and when to rely on technology, and when to step away from the computer and make a human connection. each until July 4, 2024.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Three months into my new role as a sales development representative (SDR), I hit a milestone: 10 booked sales meetings in a single month. Ive been in sales development for over a year and a half, working at companies that ranged from AI-powered revenue tools to go-to-market strategy firms. It wasnt luck.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 3, 2025

In the latest episode of the expert interview series, John Golden engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Mitchell Levy , a global credibility expert, two-time TEDx speaker, and author of over 60 books. John identifies his target audience as salespeople and sales leaders, focusing on sales leaders for the exercise.

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Pipeliner

APRIL 6, 2025

In a talk with John Golden, sales expert Geoffrey M. Reid talked about something importantwhy schools should teach real sales skills. Reid wrote a book called The Revenue Catalyst: Mastering the Art of Sales. In this talk, he explains why sales should be taught like other school subjects, such as math or marketing.

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

By booking Mike Brooks, Mr. Inside Sales, you will ensure that your inside sales team returns to their offices not only pumped up, but also equipped with proven sales skills they can use to instantly perform better! Creating best practice, script playbooks that will make everyone on your sales team more effective.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 4, 2023

CEOs, Sales Leaders, Sales Managers and HR Directors are under water when it comes to sales selection. After reading Malcom Gladwell's book, Talking to Strangers , I can finally explain why the success rate is so low. They get it right about 50% of the time and that includes salespeople who stay but underperform.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 12, 2025

Buyers face the same challenge every day, making simplicity a superpower in sales. Lets take a look at the basics of SNAP and how you can start using it in your sales cycle. SNAP selling is a sales methodology created by sales strategist Jill Konrath , based on her book, which covers the process extensively.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Salesforce AppExchange is a marketplace that makes it easy for busy IT and go-to-market professionals to find and leverage cloud computing and software solutions that work with Salesforce s industry-leading CRM tools and services. Integration: Tools that integrate smoothly with existing Salesforce workflows, minimizing disruption.

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Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 22, 2024

I look at the books piled on my desk, over a dozen–half finished. Two books I’m writing, almost finished. We read all the latest books and articles on innovation (or start them). We leverage tools to help us generate new ideas and approaches. I intended—still intend do—complete all those things.

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Anne Miller

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As his website says, he helps “ skyrocket your course/ coaching/ memberships/ consulting sales in the first 30 days by building custom-made high-converting marketing funnels. Bogdan’s simple plunge metaphor helps close the sale, because the prospect “sees” his commitment choices in a fresh way that makes going all in the sensible option.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 12, 2025

Sales leaders need to make sure that every interaction counts and that means understanding which accounts are the best fit, when to reach out, and how to solve customer challenges. 70% reduction in data inaccuracy , saving time and effort for reps 1,100+ hours saved from manual data enrichment, allowing sales reps to focus on closing deals.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 8, 2024

In the competitive arena of B2B sales, mastering the art of prospecting is key to ensuring a healthy sales pipeline, daily demos booked, and hitting your sales quota. Fortunately for you, we’ve sifted through the clutter and done all the legwork to bring you the top 10 sales prospecting tools.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 8, 2025

In this blog post, Ill break down what gap selling is, why its the secret sauce for successful sales, and how you can use it to connect with prospects on a deeper level. Now, Keenan covers lots of gems in his book I cant share all of them, but I can highlight the ones that really matter, check out some of his must-know info below: 1.

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 23, 2023

What are your plans to make this your best year in sales ever? Here are three things I did all those years ago that changed my sales career, and my life, forever: #1) For the first ninety days in 2024, make a commitment to listening to at least ONE call a day. 3) Invest in, study, and use the scripts in this book.

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The Pipeline

JUNE 23, 2020

There are a lot of prospecting and cold calling books out there, most trying to cash in on trends and fears. Done right, as Art outlines in the book, cold calling, sorry Smart Calling, is still one of the most direct and cost-effective ways to directly engage with your prospects. When I pick a sales book, I want actionable insights.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The success of any account-based marketing (ABM) or account-based experience (ABX) depends on the efficient flow of accurate account data across sales and marketing teams. Integration with external partners and cloud solutions further enhances data accessibility, making ZoomInfo a critical tool for modern revenue operations.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Best Demo Days & Times: Here’s What the Numbers Say If you sell software, you know how persuasive product demos can be as a sales tool. When your solution can literally change the trajectory of an entire business, seeing is most definitely believing — if you can seize that chance and actually book a demo.

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Alice Heiman

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This year, I set a goal to read at least two books a month. I find I get more books finished these days if I listen rather than read. These are the books I’ve read or re-read recently that are changing the way I plan for 2024 and they are influencing my clients as well. One for fun and one for business. I was right and wrong.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

We surveyed over 11,000 revenue professionals to uncover exactly how GTM teams use ZoomInfo to expand markets, accelerate sales cycles, and drive revenue. By using real-time data and signals, sales teams are identifying high-potential accounts they would have otherwise missed. The results? Real-time insights power precision targeting.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 30, 2024

Then, the game changed when I leveled up my sales email writing game with curiosity-provoking subject lines, strong body text, and compelling closing statements. Read on to hear my tactics for ending a sales email.e From there, initiating conversations and strengthening relationships with business buyers and influencers got easier.

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Sales 2.0

JULY 8, 2022

Meanwhile most high tech companies accept this level of productivity in their sales departments. It can be a critical step in filling your sales pipeline with great opportunities. Sometimes that need is something your product can address and hence a sales opportunity is created. Do you know how you help?

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 1, 2020

Read more about the importance of following up (and other important referral sales topics) in this month’s No More Cold Calling blog posts: The Sales Fortune Is in the Follow-Up. Read “ The Sales Fortune Is in the Follow-Up.”). The Ultimate Sales App—No Smartphone Required. Salespeople love their sales apps.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 31, 2020

Ram Charan , author of 25 books and consultant to CEOs, said that many years ago, but it’s even more relevant now. Learn the nine “Killer Steps” to increase sales in an economic downturn, retain your loyal customers, and attract new business without increasing your cost of sales. You’ll receive the recording. How do you do that?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Its about knowing exactly who you want to talk to and pre-booking those meetings. Your time at the event should be spent executing on the meetings youve already booked and having productive conversations not figuring out which booth to visit next. Reach Out Early and Book Meetings Dont wait until the event to make contact.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 21, 2025

The conversation delved into the evolving landscape of book publishing, highlighting the advantages of self-publishing and the unique model offered by Scribe Media compared to traditional publishing. This model contrasts sharply with traditional publishing, where authors often relinquish significant rights and control over their books.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

With over 30 years of experience, Jones has penned multiple books, including his latest work, “Focused as a Bee: Six Buzzworthy Strategies to Thrive in a Distracting World.” Jones Loflin agrees, noting that the genesis of his book stemmed from his personal experiences with beekeeping alongside his daughter, which began in 2019.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 30, 2021

Use the following questions to help open your prospect up and to get them to reveal where they really stand, and what you need to do to move closer to the sale: #1 “I can tell that’s important to you; why does it mean so much?”. #2 If you’re a manager, this is a great exercise for a sales meeting. Get Access Today.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JUNE 30, 2024

If you’re looking forward to an extended holiday and want to know the best way to spend it, then I’ve got a suggestion: Why not spend some of it learning and getting better at your craft of sales? Better than the other sales reps competing with you? ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! So invest in yourself now!

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