The Sales Heretic

JUNE 11, 2012

Twitter—like other social media sites—has enormous potential as a sales tool. The micro-blogging service gives you a direct, unfiltered communication channel with both prospects and existing customers. It’s unlimited PR in 140 characters or less. To maximize Twitter’s effectiveness, however, you need a following.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 27, 2024

The platform supports the integration of these insights directly into CRM and marketing automation systems, ensuring that marketing efforts are aligned with sales strategies for improved lead conversion rates. With Pocus, sales and marketing teams can confidently build pipeline and consistently close more revenue.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 21, 2025

Sales is no longer about dialing faster or pitching harder. Today, it all comes down to using smarter sales coaching techniques. Using AI sales tools can help teams level up by analyzing real sales conversations, identifying what works and what doesnt. Sales teams need every advantage they can get.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 11, 2021

B2B sales tools are meant to automate day-to-day processes, increase efficiency in all aspects of the sales process, and simplify various aspects of a sales rep's day to save valuable time — time that can be spent focusing on prospects and deals. B2B Sales Tools. Why use B2B sales tools?

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Vengreso

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In an era where efficiency and productivity are paramount, AI sales assistant software emerges as a game-changer for businesses eager to streamline their sales processes and maximize output. At the core of AI sales assistant software lies its capacity to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

“ Getting the right information into the hands of the right sellers at the right time, place and format , to move a sales opportunity forward.” That is Sales Enablement as defined by IDC (International Data Corporation). Because as the Sales Enablement leader, it’s incumbent upon you to make it happen. What is a Sales Playbook?

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SBI Growth

MAY 15, 2013

"Should we hire an external Sales Manager or promote from within?". Open Sales Management positions are bad for sales organizations. Having the wrong Sales Manager (SM) is worse. This post helps you decide between hiring an internal or external Sales Manager. For example, is it all direct sales? It depends.

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Vengreso

OCTOBER 22, 2024

But before we begin, ask yourself: Are you using the right tools to measure your sales team’s success? Discover the surprising method top leaders use to identify the most effective sales tools, and how it saved a business a quarter million dollars. It’s time to rethink your sales tool strategy.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 13, 2018

Social media has completely transformed the way people interact with each other—including the way sales professionals interact with customers and prospects. Social selling is one of the hottest trends in the business world, yet many sales professionals remain skeptical of its effectiveness. As a sales person, we must be visible.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In a recent episode, John Golden sat down with Todd Schuchart , a certified goofball and expert in life insurance sales and lead generation. Todd, who leads Razor Ridge Leads , shared his innovative approach to sales, emphasizing that “everybody can sell.” This natural approach can be more effective and less stressful.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 5, 2021

In sales the go to is often sports, and one can understand why. It start with how sellers think about time; which is why in sales, time is value not money. But the reality of sales is that each day, quarter, and year you have more to juggle and no more time to do it in. This again puts a focus on the tools you use and how.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Author: Matt Suggs More than ever before, buyers can scan hundreds of reviews and articles about a product online, forming opinions before they even interact with a sales representative for the first time. Modern sellers must evolve their sales approach, reinventing their pitch to include information that can’t be found on the internet.

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 26, 2024

In a recent episode of the Sales Pop Online Sellers Magazine, host John Golden sat down with Gail Kasper , a master sales trainer, author, television host, producer, and humanitarian. The system emphasizes the importance of building momentum in sales conversations and maintaining consistency, much like the behavior of cockatoos.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 7, 2020

With stay-at-home mandates causing what many reference as the “groundhog day” effect, your sales team is the perfect audience for incorporating surprise rewards as part of a sales incentive program to keep remote teams engaged and company morale high. How to start applying this to your sales team. Defining the unexpected reward.

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Score More Sales

APRIL 4, 2013

We are, as a business community, being BOMBARDED with sales tools. Once we have the tools, we still need to craft interesting and compelling content in the form of sales messages to our prospective customers and existing clients. What is our end goal? What are we trying to accomplish? This is where we see a big issue.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 12, 2019

While companies have traditionally considered CRM programs as sales tools , the CRM program and the customer experience today is one and the same. Beyond Sales and Marketing. CRM programs go above and beyond marketing and sales. Connect all channels. A CRM program’s value goes beyond sales. That’s a mistake.

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Pipeliner

JUNE 28, 2021

We have put together all the tools to expand sales, and we’ll tell you what to work on to take your company to the next level. Sales Tools: 5 Points Of Automation. Some of the most effective tools for increasing revenue are setting up a CRM and automating business processes. Sales Tools: Content Marketing.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

More recently, companies have started to integrate swag into their sales sequences, driving healthy growth for the entire industry. These items end up in the trash, hardly a worthy investment of your firm’s marketing and sales budgets. . Like any marketing or sales tool, promotional products are an investment.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 17, 2025

Entering this 2025, to embrace a virtual sales program, like our own FlyMSG Sales Pro Plan , could be pivotal for achieving unprecedented business success. The Rise of Virtual Sales Programs As we enter 2025, the landscape of sales training programs is undergoing a revolutionary transformation.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 6, 2019

Author: Lewis Robinson Sales meetings have become so normalized that people forget how powerful they are toward the growth of an organization. Sales meetings today have become just another item on the to-do list. Here are five things you can bring up in this week’s sales meeting. A more refined approach to sales enablement.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 31, 2020

Learn how to take action in my free Sales Experts Channel presentation—“ How to Recession-Proof Your Sales in 9 Killer Steps ”—on Tuesday, April 14, at 1:00 Pacific, 2:00 Mountain, 3:00 Central, 4:00 Eastern, and other time zones around the world. Register here , even if you can’t attend live. You’ll receive the recording.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 17, 2020

Even when everything is going as planned, winning at sales is easier said than done. Whether you have experience doing remote work as a sales professional or were thrust into this position for the first time, there are a variety of sales tools you can use to stabilize your situation and continue to perform at a high level.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Author: Todd Handy Before we start, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page regarding the term “direct sales.” Often, the differentiator may come down to the sales rep, whose product knowledge, experience and ability to solve the customer’s problem end up being the deciding factor in turning a prospect into a customer.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Sales is not a destination; sales is a journey of continual learning. The discussion continues about whether sales is an art or a science. People are quick to point out the number of new sales tools created by advances in technology; however, all of this is just noise. Truths 21-30: The Art of the Sales Call.

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Sales 2.0

MARCH 15, 2023

This is the fourth in a series of interviews I am conducting with subject matter experts and practitioners in the sales profession. I am examining where we are today with AI in sales and where we are going. AI as a sales assistant The most exciting application of AI will be as a sales assistant.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

But, oof, I don‘t need to tell you how challenging life in sales can be. Whether you win or lose, it doesn't stop the sales targets from rolling in each month. That‘s why I’ve contacted some sales pros and AI experts to learn how they or their clients use AI for sales lead generation. Long and skinny? But don’t be fooled!

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Lead411

JANUARY 23, 2025

Step 4: Engage on the Right Channels You dont need to be everywherejust where your audience hangs out. Remember, its all about knowing your audience, creating value-packed content, optimizing your website, engaging on the right channels, and refining your strategy. read more Top 5 Best A.I.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Author: Zameer Baber and Garrett Kephart As organizations consider how their operations need to change in a post-COVID world, many are rethinking how their B2B sales teams will operate as many may no longer want – or are able – to travel to meet their clients. While this may be the case in B2C sales, B2B transactions are very different.

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Mixmax

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Discover the 6 best B2B sales tools every rep needs to boost productivity and close more deals, from lead generation to buyer signals and multi-channel engagement.

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Your sales team needs marketing and engagement features to help keep leads and customers engaged. From CRM and sales software to marketing and engagement tools, Nutshell Suites are built to streamline all of your teams sales, marketing, and engagement efforts. Dive into Nutshell Suites below.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 30, 2012

Yes, the radio’s still here—after threats that TV and the Internet would create yet another relic in the communication channel. Sure makes sales an optimistic venture, if you ask me.). One option is not to read the newspaper, watch the news, or listen to the radio. Think walkie-talkies and Morse code.).

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

As a busy sales rep, you don’t have a ton of time to spend perusing blog posts. But, what if we told you a quick reading break might actually increase your sales productivity? Here are 25 of our favorite sales blogs. Top 25 Sales Blogs for all Sales Professionals. 1. Factor8: Your Inside Sales Advisor.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

I’m David Sill , Head of Sales Enablement at DiscoverOrg. Today we’re going to be discussing emotional intelligence; more specifically, four things that you can try to marshal your emotions towards greater sales success. We have this knee-jerk tendency to think, What if I don’t get this sale? What do I mean?

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 6, 2018

80/20 Rule in Sales. Also known as the Pareto Principle, the 80/20 Rule is a formula stating 80% of sales are made by 20% of sales reps. The 80/20 rule in sales, sometimes called the Pareto Principle, has been around forever. The 80/20 rule in sales, sometimes called the Pareto Principle, has been around forever.

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Score More Sales

MAY 10, 2013

They say time flies when you are having fun – especially in sales. We included it because I’m crazy about LinkedIn as a sales tool, and because LinkedIn and I go way back – nine years, in fact. I’m glad that it was figured out along the way, because LinkedIn is my go-to-tool. Expand Your Pipeline.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 26, 2020

Yet, in the midst of all this, I laughed when a close member of my extended family wrote: “In more positive news, handbasket sales are soaring.”. That’s why I’m presenting How to Recession-Proof Your Sales in 9 Killer Steps. It’s on the Sales Experts Channel on Tuesday, April 14, at 1:00 Pacific. Always free.

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Salesmate

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Another quarter ends with the same disappointing sales results. It is undoubtedly disheartening when you fail to achieve your sales quota at the end of the month or quarter, isn’t it? Like these players, even you’ll have to play the game of sales differently by trying various hacks and strategies. Clement Stone.

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