The Center for Sales Strategy
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
As B2B sales leaders and managers, your role in guiding your sales teams to success is more critical than ever. With the ever-evolving sales landscape, it's essential to stay ahead by focusing on key areas that can significantly improve your team's performance.
Understanding the Sales Force
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
If you are driving in your car, looking at your phone, fiddling with your radio, looking at people on the sidewalk, weaving in and out of traffic or speeding because you’re in a hurry, you are probably not a very good driver and bad things will happen. If you have a pile of files on your desk, a to-do list that is so long it must be scrolled to read, past-due proposals, and an empty pipeline, you are probably not very well organized, don’t manage your time very well, and likely behin
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Sales and Marketing Management
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
By tailoring incentive program strategies to the specific needs of an industry and using data to drive continuous improvement, businesses can build strong, sustainable growth. The post Choosing the Right Sales Incentive Program for 2025 appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
Membrain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
As humans, we tend to pride ourselves on our ability to think intelligently. We certainly imagine ourselves to be smarter than ants. But, according to research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), large groups of humans are actually worse at some cognitive tasks than large groups of ants.
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Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.
Partners in Excellence
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
I’ve been doing some work with a brilliant CRO. We’ve been reworking and implementing a revised selling/buying process. Their previous process was poorly defined, outdated, and people weren’t using it. As we are rolling this out, she is encountering resistance from her team: “My situations are all different! This is too rigid!
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Pipeliner
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Breaking Sales Myths with Todd Schuchart In this episode, John Golden sits down with Todd Schuchart , a life insurance sales expert and lead generation strategist, to challenge traditional sales stereotypes. Todd, the force behind Razor Ridge Leads , believes that anyone can sell regardless of personality type. Key Takeaways: Authenticity Wins Ditch the scripts and focus on real conversations.
Predictable Revenue
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Whether youre new to the role or looking to sharpen your edge, its all about finding ways to work more efficiently. The post Time, Habits, and Mistakes: The AEs Guide to Closing More Deals appeared first on Predictable Revenue.
SalesHood
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Creating compelling and relevant sales content is both an art and a science. AI-driven tools, real-time analytics and intelligent automation ensure content reaches the right people at the right time.
Pipeliner
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
If youre looking for new ways to increase your sales, you may be considering subscription-based products or services. Subscriptions help you earn long-term income from customers instead of relying on infrequent or sporadic purchases. You can learn from other business models requiring monthly payments, like car insurance for different types of drivers , to see what you could carry over to your business.
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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.
Sales and Marketing Management
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Sales enablement specialist is one of the fastest-growing job titles on LinkedIn. But what is sales enablement, exactly? And are companies maximizing their investment in sales enablement tools? Denis Olcay, vice president of marketing at Allego, explains why its a critical component of a go-to-market strategy, and why its much more than whats in your tech stack.
SBI Growth
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
The mandate for enablement teams has evolved dramatically. Once considered a catch-all team performing various misfit duties for sales, our research uncovered that modern enablement has grown to support essential functions across the commercial organization. Today's enablement professionals handle an array of responsibilities ranging from training sellers to leading cross-functional GTM initiatives.
Zoominfo
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The sales and marketing go-to-market frameworks weve relied on for decades staples like the funnel, the flywheel, and the buyers journey are fast becoming obsolete or are out the door already. We all know that buyers use traditional online resources like vendor websites, trade publications, social media, and forums to conduct research and minimize their engagement with sales teams.
Sales Hacker
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
SaaS pricing isn’t static – it’s a living strategy that grows with your company. In this article we dive into a playbook for pricing across different stages of company growth, inspired by Geoffrey Moore’s Crossing the Chasm. Each growth stage demands its own pricing approach, and getting it right can mean the difference between stagnation and explosive growth.
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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.
Sales and Marketing Management
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Buyers who say they don't have the budget are really saying they don't see enough value to justify your price. A sales rep's goal is to build such a compelling mountain of value that price reflects the tangible outcomes they will deliver. The post More Than Price appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
SBI Growth
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
As a sales leader, there is a time and place to be a manager, a coach, or both. Managers focus on operational tasks, ensuring the day-to-day activities run smoothly. A sales coach, on the other hand, works to develop the sellers and foster growth within the team. Each role is essential, but harnessing their full potential requires mastery in understanding when to step into each mindset.
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 episode challenges the stereotype that only certain personality types can excel in sales and offers valuable insights into modern sales strategies, particularly in the insurance industry.
Partners in Excellence
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
I’ve been struggling with a lot of the “stuff” I see in my feeds. And, from time to time, conversations I have. And reflections on the “state of selling/business.” As I’ve been reflecting on it, I’ve asked a couple of close friends/colleagues. Are they seeing similar things? How would they describe it? The descriptions were all over the place.
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October Prime Day is usually an early sign of how consumer spending trends ahead of the holidays. This one was no exception. Our October Prime Day Report breaks down what’s working: the products flying off the shelves, the categories winning big, big brands, and the search terms defining demand. All brought to you via Similarweb’s Shopper Intelligence platform.
Smooth Sale
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Follow the News Leaders to Realize How to Achieve More With the advances in social media and global connectivity, we are more in tune than ever with our world, including disruptions, disagreements, and advancements. While some news is challenging to read and hear, we learn how people on all sides of a disaster react and take steps to change the circumstances.
Sales Gravy
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Ask Jeb: How to Sell When Your Customer Has to Sell First Welcome to another Ask Jeb segment on the Sales Gravy Podcast! Im Jeb Blountbestselling author of Fanatical Prospecting, Objections, Sales EQ, and INKED. In each of these special episodes, we shine a spotlight on your questions, challenges, and roadblocksoffering real-world advice from sales pros who are in the trenches every single day.
Pipeliner
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
As the cruise line industry continues to evolve, executives are facing increasing pressure to stay ahead of the competition. With the rise of sales enablement technologies and changing consumer behaviors, it’s no longer a question of if, but when, cruise lines will adopt Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions. In this article, we’ll explore why CRM for the Cruise Industry is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for cruise lines looking to thrive in today’s fast-paced m
Force Management
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Last month on the Revenue Builders Podcast, we shared lessons for sales professionals at every level. From jobseeking to securing your first C-level role, these episodes have something to offer for everyone. Learn the latest on AI for usage-based pricing models, recruiting successful teams, managing board member expectations and leading teams to accurate forecasting.
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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.
Smooth Sale
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: How to Empower Your Communications Embracing the art of communication is critical for a successful career or business. Common sense tells us, if we dont know whats on the other persons mind, it will be challenging to address it properly; accordingly, it is likely that business will be lost.
Partners in Excellence
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
There is so much conversation about win rates. But in those conversations, there’s a lot of misunderstanding. What we measure, how we measure it, varies tremendously. Some measure win rate from very first contact. Some measure it from the moment of qualification. Some measure it on a $ basis some on a deal basis. Some attribute measure win rates within live deals, some look at past deals.
Membrain
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
In the fast-paced world of tech sales, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. As we step into 2025, sales strategies are being reshaped by shifting economic conditions, expanding buying committees, and the integration of new technologies. In the latest episode of our podcast, we dive deep into these changes with Matt Green , CRO and co-founder of Sales Assembly , to uncover the essential skills and strategies that sales professionals need to thrive in this evolving landscape.
Anthony Cole Training
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Like so many of you, I enjoy the work of the worlds best comedians. At Anthony Cole Training Group, we have often used athletes, singers, and actors as a source of learning and inspiration for salespeople. And today, I want to add to that list by talking about sales tips and tactics that can be learned from comedians.
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This guide is for leaders who recognize the importance of Salesforce but would rather trust a team of external experts to do the heavy lifting. Choosing the right managed services provider is a significant decision that impacts your business's efficiency and success. In this 10-minute read, you'll find 5 essential questions to ask any potential provider.
Smooth Sale
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Explore Possibilities with Peers for Potential Greater Growth Being sought after to explore business and career growth opportunities doesnt magically happen. It takes substantial time for overcoming upfront mishaps and detours to get to the point where people begin to admire your work. Moreover, there is much research including trial and error to quietly test to realize where we may fit in best.
Partners in Excellence
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
In the past few days, I’ve heard two fascinating things. At first, they seem very different, but when you think about them, the underlying issues are similar. The first was was a quote from Tom Mendoza on The Learn-It-All podcast, “Nothing great has ever been done by people that don’t want to do it!’ The second was in a conversation with Brent Adamson.
Allego
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
When you do something well, people start to tell you, You should write a book about that! Not many people act on that, but David Ashe, director of sales development at Allego, did. His new book, Get Your Team into G.E.A.R: A Tactical Approach to SDR Leadership , breaks down four essential components of successful SDR leadership: Gamification, Enablement, Accountability, and Reassurance.
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