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Boost Your Biz: 5 Effective Ways to Shine Online

The Center for Sales Strategy

If you’ve ever thought, "I need more meetings on my calendar," this blog is for you. We all know that increasing your online visibility is a game-changer. But how do you do it without turning into a social media zombie? Fear not, my friends! Here are five effective ways to boost your online profile and exposure, making those new business appointments roll in like never before.

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OOO Reply Rates: The Best & Worst Times of Year for Email Outreach

Zoominfo

Is that prospect ghosting you, or are they just on vacation? It’s a maddening feeling that every sales professional has to deal with a few times each year. According to our new analysis of millions of emails, it’s not just in your head. We analyzed out-of-office (OOO) reply rates to outbound sales emails and explored seasonal trends — with some predictable spikes and a few surprises.

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Preoccupation/Self-Absorption

Partners in Excellence

We are constantly preoccupied. We have “to-do” lists filling our heads. We endless tasks and project that have to get done. Others have expectations on us. Whether it’s our managers, people we work with, customers, our families. Sometimes, we create it ourselves. I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve been so preoccupied with something that I’ve lost track of time, I’ve been late to meetings, I’ve missed other things that are important.

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Denim Is Back. Levi’s jeans Are Falling Behind.

Grant Cardone

Fashion’s love affair with denim has come back in full swing and has taken over our wardrobes and social media feeds. You’d think that with this boom Levi’s jeans would be at the top of everyone’s shopping list… Well, it’s kind of complicated. Despite being synonymous with denim, Levi’s is struggling to capitalize on this […] The post Denim Is Back.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Mastering Marketing ROI: Simple Formulas and Examples

SocialSellinator

Learn how to calculate ROI in marketing with simple formulas and examples. Boost profitability and optimize campaigns with these expert tips.

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How to Begin Creating A Thriving Business 

Smooth Sale

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How to Begin Creating A Thriving Business Being a business owner can be a tough job sometimes. You likely have a lot on your to-do list and may feel pulled in several directions at once. Embrace the fact that there are steps you can take that will help you better succeed. Accordingly, you can stay in business for the long term.

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How Athletic Brewing Made Millions on… NONALCOHOLIC BEER?

Grant Cardone

Recently, a nonalcoholic beer company, Athletic Brewing, is making big money and keeping up with its boozy competition. After its latest fundraising effort, the brand is valued at over $800 million. In this article, we cover how they’re dominating the marketplace and their plans to keep growing… Athletic Brewing is Capitalizing on Growing Demand Brands […] The post How Athletic Brewing Made Millions on… NONALCOHOLIC BEER?

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How the Right Hire Improves Teamwork Dynamics

SalesFuel

Several years ago, Sheryl Sandberg, former Facebook COO, spoke at a commencement event about being accepted into Harvard’s MBA program. When she questioned her admission, one of the counselors stated that the strength of her personality made a huge difference. The counselors believed the teamwork dynamics of the class would be improved by Sandberg’s personality.

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Finding the Right Social Media Agency in Denver: Top Picks

SocialSellinator

Discover top Denver social media marketing agencies. Learn how to choose the best fit for your business to boost engagement and ROI.

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Relevance, Reach, Return: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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GTM 104: Winning with Systems and Relationships in Sales Leadership with Ralph Barsi

Sales Hacker

Ralph Barsi is the VP of Sales at Kahua , a leading construction management platform. Prior to Kahua, Ralph held executive roles at Tray.io and ServiceNow. While at ServiceNow, he built and led a team of 230 people across the globe, during thecompany’s growth from from $1 billion to over $4 billion in revenue. Prior to ServiceNow, Ralph was the VP of Field Operations at Achievers (acquired by Blackhawk Network) and the Manager of Sales Development at InsideView (acquired by DemandBase).

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Sales Talk for CEOs: Is a Chief Revenue Officer Right for Your Business? When to Consider a CRO (Ep129)

Alice Heiman

In the complex world of company leadership structures, the role of the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) has sparked debates on its necessity and timing. In this episode of “Sales Talk for CEOs,” Alice Heiman dives into the nuances of the CRO role, helping CEOs determine if and when it might be essential for their company. Deciphering the CRO Role: The emergence of the CRO role aims to bridge the gaps between sales, marketing, and customer success.

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The Adapter’s Advantage: Ben Purton on Enhancing Enablement to Provide a Personalized Onboarding Experience

Allego

Do you struggle to create enablement strategies that show value? Do you worry about your enablement role being cut because of that? Those are both very real and legitimate concerns. But you can do things to alleviate those challenges and worries, starting with creating personalized onboarding programs and adopting tools that allow you to measure success, prove value, and grow business.

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Key Qualities of Effective Sales Leaders

InsideCRO

In today’s rapidly evolving market, sales leadership plays a critical role in the success of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Selling the Power of Digital Marketing for Mid-Sized Companies

BuzzBoard

Highlighting the Effectiveness of Digital Marketing Strategies Tailored for Mid-Sized Companies Digital marketing strategies specifically tailored for mid-sized companies have proven to be highly effective. Sales representatives at digital marketing agencies can optimize these strategies and sell digital marketing not as a mere product, but as a scalable solution that meets the unique needs of mid-sized company clients.

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CLV Unveiled: How to Calculate and Maximize Customer Lifetime Value

SocialSellinator

Learn how to calculate and maximize Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) to boost retention, save costs, and drive business growth.

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Leveraging Local Influencers in Digital Marketing for Mid-Sized Companies

BuzzBoard

Understanding the Potential of Local Influencers In the ever-evolving arena of digital marketing for mid-sized businesses, tapping into local influencers has become a critical strategy. These community influencers often wield substantial influence within their niche, generating views, clicks, and shares that could be crucial for your clients’ campaigns.

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Sales pipeline vs. sales funnel: what’s the difference?

PandaDoc

Have you ever gotten trapped in a situation where you needed to explain elementary concepts, and when you tried to put them in simple terms — bam! — you hit a mental roadblock, realizing you didn’t get the essence of the “obvious?” When you’re speaking about your sales process and its steps with your sales team, which term do you use: “ Sales pipeline ” , or “ Sales funnel ” ?

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AI in Marketing & Sales: Today’s Tools, Tomorrow’s Potential

Speaker: Kevin Burke

AI is reshaping marketing and sales, empowering professionals to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. This webinar will provide a practical introduction to AI, focusing on its current applications, transformative potential, and strategies for successful implementation in your organization. Using real-world examples and actionable insights, we’ll examine how businesses are leveraging AI to increase efficiency, enhance personalization, and drive measurable results.

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Top AI Powered Video Roleplay Platform for 2024. What’s the best in 2024?

Awarathon

In 2024, AI video roleplay platforms will be essential for sales teams and will significantly enhance performance and efficiency by automating routine tasks and providing data-driven insights. These platforms enable personalized customer engagement through advanced analytics, ensuring interactions are highly relevant and effective. Furthermore, AI video roleplay platforms revolutionize sales training with immersive scenarios and real-time feedback, helping sales reps continuously improve their s

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9 Sales Training Books That Changed How I Sell

Klozers

Sales Training Books – Top Question from Google What are the best books to read about sales?? Here’s the short answer: Whilst there are tens of thousands of books on sales and selling, the best books to read about sales depends on your specific needs and experience level. Whilst I haven’t personally read every single.

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Perfect Sales Skills with Awarathon’s AI Video Roleplay Practice Platform

Awarathon

AI plays a pivotal role in modern sales by revolutionizing training through AI video roleplay practice platforms. This technology enables sales teams to simulate realistic client interactions, providing valuable practice opportunities in a controlled environment. Platforms like Awarathon leverage AI technology to mimic diverse scenarios. The platform also generates detailed reports, empowering sales reps to continuously refine their techniques.

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How Modern CRMs Are Removing Tech Challenges in Manufacturing

SugarCRM

Over the past few years, employees across all industries have been forced to adapt and learn to use more technically complex solutions. Many enterprises adopt a remote-first workplace, but with a trend towards digitalization, they sometimes overcomplicate their tech stacks and make it more difficult for employees to keep up with each system, application, and integration.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.