Nutshell

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Your role as a sales manager or director comes with multiple responsibilities, from developing and overseeing sales strategies to coaching and managing sales reps. Generating insightful sales reports is a critical component of your role and can involve some heavy lifting. That’s where sales report templates come in handy. Creating and presenting detailed sales reports that colleagues and management can easily understand can prove time-consuming.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By viewing emotions as signals, you gain the power to respond instead of react. This shift can transform your experience in sales, turning each emotional signal into an opportunity for growth and improvement. The post Reframing Stress and Emotions as Signals, Not Threats appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Take a quick look at the forecasted end-of-year close dates in your CRM system. What dates do most of your sales team’s opportunities show? Do you see a lot of December 31 st close dates? Chances are your sellers don’t understand how high performers close business and enjoy a more stress-free holiday. Whether it’s a more basic deal qualification tool like BANT , or a bit more sophisticated as with MEDDPICC, sellers are mistakenly taught to chase deal-close clarity in a sequence.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In our continuing conversation with Paul White, author of "The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace," we discuss why praise is such a powerful motivator. Words of affirmation is the top language of appreciation for nearly half of all workers. White explains why praising colleagues is not as simple or intuitive as it may seem, and why words of affirmation can't just flow from managers to subordinates.

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Are you struggling with slow quoting cycles, complex product configurations, and disconnected data in your manufacturing/distribution business? This article will help. Learn how industrial companies are revolutionizing sales processes with an integrated platform that includes quoting, inventory, and service, providing real-time data and offline access for field teams.

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Grant Cardone

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As part of their AG spotlight month, the Indigenous Peoples AG showcases their two co-chairs, two Indigenous women in engineering. The post Affinity Group Spotlight: SWE’s Indigenous Women You Should Know appeared first on Grant Cardone - 10X Your Business and Life.

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Grant Cardone

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Applebee’s and IHOP prove that combination restaurants are making a comeback. The two restaurant chains are opening a location where they share the same roof to boost sales… But will this extravagant concept be a success? The Combination Applebee’s IHOP Starting in early 2025, Texans will be able to order pancakes and ribs during the […] The post Applebee’s And IHOP Are Opening A Restaurant… Together?

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RAIN Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

TL;DR? Download the complimentary guide and take it to read later. In today's competitive sales landscape, having a well-structured sales playbook can be the difference between good and great performance. Research underscores the critical importance of effective sales enablement including sales training, and, by extension, sales playbooks, in setting the stage for transforming your sales organization.

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Grant Cardone

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

With the holidays around the corner, everyone is thinking about their upcoming Black Friday spending. While we might feel compelled to find the perfect gift for everyone, many people spend more than they initially intended. Here are some ways to keep your finances in check this holiday season. What To Watch Out For During Black […] The post Are You ACTUALLY Saving During Black Friday Spending?

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Membrain

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I recently attended a training with Jason Jordan (co-author of Cracking the Sales Management Code ), his Pipeline Management Training. I was happy to experience training that takes us back to what really matters. While a great deal has changed in this industry over the past decade, the foundations that underpin good sales practice have not.

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Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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Grant Cardone

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The company that got America hooked on coffee is planning a major comeback. Starbucks’ newest CEO is going after complicated menus and long wait times in his new plan to turn around the business… But will it be enough to win back customers? Changing Starbucks’ Menu While it hasn’t been an easy year for many […] The post Can Changing Starbucks Menu Save The Company?

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SocialSellinator

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Master LinkedIn advertising best practices to boost visibility, engage your audience, and achieve measurable results effectively.

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Grant Cardone

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It’s official: Shoppers are over the hype of luxury brands. Due to rising prices and subpar quality concerns, consumers are turning away from highly coveted brands… Will the luxury goods industry recover? Why Are Luxury Brands Struggling? Consumers are beginning to feel so stretched thin by the prices of luxury brands that they’re starting to […] The post Why Shoppers Are Sick Of Luxury Brands appeared first on GCTV.

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SalesFuel

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Have you ever tried role-playing sales? Sellers may shy away from this practice. They may think it’s ineffective. Or they may feel uncomfortable with acting out scenarios. But they’re missing an opportunity to improve their engagements with others. Here’s why sellers should give it a try. Research reveals role-playing in sales is effective Various stats support role-playing’s effectiveness.

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Grant Cardone

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Sophia is a SWENext Influencer who is passionate about showcasing STEM to young girls. Learn how she is advancing innovation in her community, including through an after-school 3D printing program! The post SWENext Influencers: Meet Sophia Z. appeared first on Grant Cardone - 10X Your Business and Life.

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SalesFuel

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Challenge: Crafting an effective annual ad campaign to keep drawing in customers Diane Kapinos, an account executive for WMAR , has been selling media for nearly 15 years but only started using AdMall in 2021. Even though she’s newer to the platform, she knew certain tools would provide useful insights into creating an annual ad campaign for a local outdoor furniture store.

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Mixmax

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Closing deals doesn’t have to be tricky. Discover practical sales closing techniques, like the assumptive and soft close, to connect with buyers and seal the deal.

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Outside Sales Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Anna is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, dancer, and dance teacher who is passionate about all things health, wellness, and movement. She has years of experience working with field salespeople, and she offers personalized 1:1 Health Coaching Programs to help salespeople and business leaders reconnect with their own inner wisdom and achieve their goals while finding more balance and freedom in their lives.

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Account-based marketing (ABM) is a key strategy for driving sustainable growth. Today, many B2B companies use ABM teams or technologies to make sales. But getting a program off the ground successfully doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Watch this webinar with Rachael Foster, Director of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo, and Dan Dolph, Manager of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo.

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Connext Digital

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This holiday season our team wants brands to shine bright in the crowded email and digital marketing scene. Before you deck the halls with holiday campaigns, you need one essential ingredient: clean data. Clean data is the backbone of successful marketing efforts, especially during the holidays when competition is fierce, and consumer behaviors shift.

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Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

What responsibilities do leaders have to foster employee learning? Well, obviously they should find out what skills employees lack or could improve upon, and arrange learning experiences in those areas. But, less obviously, leaders can promote learning just by the quality of the relationships they have with employees. A research study from Tilburg University in the Netherlands demonstrates that employees who maintain a close and trusting bond with their leader are more likely to take part in lea

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Brian Scudamore is a man who believes in human connection before technology, so it’s no wonder he founded a company that has a heavy dose of both. In 1989, he founded 1-800-GOT-JUNK? as a way to cover college tuition. Since then, the company has turned into a trash-hauling juggernaut with over 200 locations across three countries that brought in $600M in revenue in 2022 — but it wasn't always smooth sailing for Scudamore.

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Mereo

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed how companies define and leverage their ideal client profiles (ICPs). With AI-powered tools, businesses can now analyze a vast amount of data from firmographics, websites, LinkedIn, job postings, reviews and more — creating ICPs with unparalleled precision. However, the complexity of AI models can often make them feel like a “black box,” leaving leadership teams skeptical about using them as a basis for go-to-market (GTM) decisions.

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What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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Sales Evangelist

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Following up scares you just as much as cold calling does. But just like cold calling, circling back with a prospect is an important sales technique that can help improve your closing rate. My follow-up tips will help you move through the sales pipeline three times faster and close deals more efficiently. 1. Give Them the Agenda Just like in basketball, if your prospect doesn't know the rules, they won’t play along in the sales cycle.

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SugarCRM

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Chassis Cab, a leading DAF Truck dealership in East Anglia, has been serving customers since 1982 with a strong reputation for quality and service. As a family-owned business, they’ve expanded to four locations, each equipped with workshops and parts departments. However, as the business grew, they realized that their traditional systems were holding them back from reaching their full potential.

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Sales Evangelist

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

How can you build rapport without coming across as wanting something in return? Prospects can easily sense if you’re not genuinely trying to connect with them and are only interested in their money. If you’re struggling with this sales method, listen to my guest, Ante Mihaljević, a sales and communication expert, share his refreshing take on building rapport with prospects.

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LinkedFusion

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

When it comes to LinkedIn, it’s all about showcasing what you bring to the table. Skill endorsements are a game-changer—they show off your expertise, attract potential employers, and boost your LinkedIn profile to the next level. Not only do endorsements validate your skills, but endorsing others can help you build stronger connections across your network.

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How will generative AI transform sales? It’s a question that promises to drive billions of dollars in revenue opportunities over the next five to 10 years. And if you’re not leveraging AI solutions in your go-to-market motions, you’re already behind. In this eBook, we’ll cover: How today’s top sales leaders are incorporating AI into their go-to-market motions.

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Nutshell

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It’s your virgin venture into the world of customer profile creation, and you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by all the data collecting and analyzing that lies ahead. Anyone who has been in this position before would easily forgive you for feeling that way, especially if you don’t have a trusty customer profile template on hand to guide you through the process.

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LinkedFusion

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

When it comes to LinkedIn, its all about showcasing what you bring to the table. Skill endorsements are a game-changerthey show off your expertise, attract potential employers, and boost your LinkedIn profile to the next level. Not only do endorsements validate your skills, but endorsing others can help you build stronger connections across your network.

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Smooth Sale

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Photo By Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Best Steps to Help Your Team Function Better Today One critical step to remember when running a successful business is ensuring your team functions better. It is essential to run your company in the best possible way, and planning and preparing for this is vital to achieving greater long-term success.

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