The Center for Sales Strategy

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Successful leaders coach. Period. It’s a skill that is absolutely necessary to succeed in sales and sales leadership. Sellers who don’t receive coaching and feedback get off track, pursuing the wrong leads, prioritizing the wrong activities, and focusing on the wrong goals. In contrast, sellers who receive good coaching tend to stay on track, finding and connecting with strong prospects, focusing on potential, and realized key accounts, meeting and exceeding their goals.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Growth is often at the forefront of any value-creation strategy for many companies. While CEOs may successfully drive rapid growth over extended periods, eventually, an organization's very foundations must evolve to support more ambitious growth targets. For organizations that find themselves being outpaced by competitors and facing slowing revenue growth, it might be time for a go-to-market (GTM) revamp.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Whether you're just launching your small venture or you are looking to grow an established business, mastering the basics of marketing can be transformative. Here are the three most essential tools and tactics for building a strong small business marketing strategy. The post Marketing Essentials for Small Business Owners appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This is a special Wednesday edition of The GTM Newsletter by GTMnow – read by over 52,000 revenue professionals weekly to stay up-to-date on go-to-market and scale their companies and careers. GTMnow is the media brand of GTMfund – sharing go-to-market advice from the top 1% of revenue operators including the 350 executives behind the fund, news, and our viewpoints from working with hundreds of portfolio companies.

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Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego

Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.

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Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 2, 2024

O Meetings are critical to achieving our performance goals! It is through these meeting, whether F2F, virtual, phone, that we engage our customers, helping them navigate their buying/problem solving process. So it stands to reason, that more meetings would drive higher levels of performance. To increase our attainment, we just need to conduct more meetings.

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Grant Cardone

OCTOBER 2, 2024

One of the longest-operating department stores in the country, Kmart, is shutting down its last full-size store, marking the end of an era. So Long Kmart Having first opened in 1899, Kmart changed the way consumers interact with large retailers. With more than 2,000 stores at its peak, the store was a household name and […] The post Lights Out: Kmart Closes It’s Last Location For Good appeared first on GCTV.

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Adaptive Business Services

OCTOBER 2, 2024

A number of new updates (all that I have been expecting) have been released to Nimble CRM’s message sequencing and I am now comfortable with discussing these. First off, certain elements of the sequence creation user interface have been modified. The result is that they are much easier to interpret and, as a bonus, much more colorful:) The biggest updates are in the way that message sequences can now integrate with other Nimble features … Message Sequences and Workflows There are two new w

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SalesFuel

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In today’s competitive market, time is everything. The faster you can close a deal, the sooner you’ll be on to the next opportunity. But speed without strategy won’t get you very far. If you're aiming to win new accounts faster, it takes more than just a quick pitch. You need data, insights, and a plan that speaks directly to your potential clients' needs.

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Tenbound

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Your customers keep asking… do you integrate directly with … ? Now you can say YES. In today’s fast-paced business environment, seamless software integration is key to ensuring efficient workflows and data management. While tools like Zapier have simplified the process for many, they often lack the flexibility and depth that direct integrations provide.

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Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions

Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!

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SalesFuel

OCTOBER 2, 2024

A strong stakeholder mapping strategy can boost sales by providing insights into key decision-makers. Identifying who’s who in the prospect’s team and their needs sets you up to deliver value to all. And as buying groups grow, this skill is increasingly important for success. Stakeholder mapping: What is it? Stakeholder mapping involves identifying each person involved in a prospect’s buying process.

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Tenbound

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Company’s Profile: Why Upgrading to a Premium Profile is a Smart Investment In today’s competitive B2B landscape, visibility is everything. If potential customers can’t find you or see what sets your company apart, you risk missing out on valuable business opportunities. That’s why optimizing your online presence, especially in B2B directories, is crucial.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Direct sales is a popular business approach that allows companies to sell products directly to consumers without the need for intermediaries. This method can provide several advantages, including higher profit margins, better customer relationships, and greater control over the brand. Let’s go over the ins and outs of direct sales, what makes it different from multi-level marketing (MLM), what to include in an effective direct sales model, and how PandaDoc can support your direct sales strategy

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Sustainability expert Andy Bhattacharyya , the founder of Amplify 40, shared his profound insights on transforming business models to embrace sustainability in a recent episode with John Golden. John and Andy delved into integrating sustainability into business practices, the economic imperatives for doing so, and the challenges and strategies companies face in implementing sustainable practices.

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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Pipeline

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Imagine that I said this to you. With the right sales reporting, your CRM can double your sales revenue in less than 30 days. This claim sounds too good to be true. Can sales CRM reporting produce these results in your business? Discover how CRM reports can significantly boost your sales revenue. In this sales CRM reporting guide, we’ll delve into the importance of sales reporting and forecasting, the key insights it provides, and actionable steps to leverage this data for maximum impact.

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SalesFuel

OCTOBER 2, 2024

27% of U.S. consumers have already started their 2024 holiday shopping ! Have you already put your client’s email marketing ideas for this season into action? Here’s how to make a holiday email game plan you can put into action immediately. Holiday Email Marketing Ideas to Boost Sales Activity-Driven Product Recommendations Consumers enjoy getting email ads because email’s ads are more likely to be personalized and/or relevant than other media types.

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SocialSellinator

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Master Google Ad Preferences Manager to customize, manage, and turn off personalized ads for a better browsing experience. Learn how now!

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LinkedFusion

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Target Specific Audiences : Use LinkedIn ad types like dynamic ads and sponsored content to target ads to specific industries or jobs. Personalized Ads : Dynamic ads are personalized ads that automatically use LinkedIn profile data for tailored engagement. Ad Formats : Explore different LinkedIn ad formats , including native ads and lead gen forms , to find what works best for your audience on LinkedIn.

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Speaker: Jeff Tarran, COO, Gunderson Direct & Margaret Pepe, Executive Director of Product Management, U.S. Postal Service

Learn the secrets to direct mail success for growth marketers! Industry veterans Jeff Tarran and Margaret Pepe are here to delve into how direct mail has completely evolved in recent years, and has rightfully earned a seat at the table alongside the email and digital marketing plans of SMBs, enterprise companies, and agencies as they look into strategy for 2024 and beyond.

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SocialSellinator

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Discover how much does social media management cost in 2024. Learn about factors, pricing models, and get tips for budgeting effectively.

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Mindtickle

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Discovery calls are a critical part of the sales cycle. They allow you to build rapport with prospects, learn more about their challenges and priorities, and determine whether you have the right solution to address their problems. When a sales discovery call goes well, you can guide a qualified prospect further down the funnel. But the deal may be doomed when a discovery call goes off the rails.

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SocialSellinator

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Discover the perfect SMM packages for your business needs! Learn about different types, benefits, and how to choose the right one.

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Smooth Sale

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Photo by Coffebeanworks via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Generational Attention: The Impact of Offline Ads Across Age Groups Although our world is becoming more digitized, offline advertising remains a powerful method for reaching diverse age groups. Each group has its unique preferences and behaviors when it comes to engaging with offline ads.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.

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SocialSellinator

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Explore the magic of apple video marketing—discover storytelling, innovation, and strategies that captivate and engage audiences.

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LinkedFusion

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Target Specific Audiences : Use LinkedIn ad types like dynamic ads and sponsored content to target ads to specific industries or jobs. Personalized Ads : Dynamic ads are personalized ads that automatically use LinkedIn profile data for tailored engagement. Ad Formats : Explore different LinkedIn ad formats , including native ads and lead gen forms , to find what works best for your audience on LinkedIn.

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LinkedFusion

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Engagement Drives Visibility : In 2024, the LinkedIn algorithm prioritizes engagement, favoring posts that spark comments and shares. 2024 Algorithm Changes : The LinkedIn algorithm doesn’t prioritize outbound links, focusing instead on content that keeps users engaged on the platform. Content Relevance is Key : The LinkedIn algorithm ranks posts higher when they are relevant to your audience and encourage meaningful interactions.

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