The Pipeline
OCTOBER 24, 2019
By Tibor Shanto. Over the years, I have found that some of my best prospect interviews have come as a result of something another prospect asked me. If you approach sales with the right attitude and outlook, you can help customers, make money, and get a free education. As a bonus, your prospects/customers will help you sell your next deal without them even knowing or caring.
Sales and Marketing Management
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Author: Giles House Whether it be too many emails or not enough snacks in the kitchen, everyone has a set of pet peeves in the workplace. Salespeople, as a profession, are certainly not immune. From manual CRM updates, to uninspired training programs or hard-to-find content, the more roadblocks to seamless sales, the more staff becomes demoralized. That, in turn, leads to greater sales rep churn.
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Close.io
OCTOBER 24, 2019
A high performing sales team is invaluable to a growing startup. Winning the most promising candidates is a cutthroat battle. It takes a lot more than a generous compensation package to get top candidates to accept your offer. You need to show them early on that they’re joining a company that values every member of their team. Here’s how a startup can successfully compete in the war for sales talent. 1.
Zoominfo
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Artificial intelligence may seem like a new edition to the business world– but it’s already transformed the way we sell B2B products and services. Early adopters of AI have achieved significant benefits – including increased efficiency, cost reduction, improved customer experience, revenue growth, and more. But, many businesses still question the effectiveness and practicality of AI.
Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick
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.
No More Cold Calling
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Have you ever been confused about your company’s vision? I have. I’m not surprised that communication is the #1 driver of exceptional leadership. It’s common sense. It’s also becoming a common problem, considering effective communication is in increasingly short supply. We see lack of communication in our companies, when we travel, when we shop, and at home.
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Sales 2.0
OCTOBER 22, 2019
You may know I’m a Brit. At the time of this post, the UK government is going through it’s 27th vote on Brexit. (Actually I don’t know how many votes there have been. It’s unlikely anyone could agree on the definition of “vote” ). I’m involved in helping companies sell more effectively. There is an issue in sales that is a lot like Brexit.
Zoominfo
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Salespeople are perpetually busy throughout the year, as they strive to find their next customer and hit their quotas. While it’s great to see a motivated sales team working hard day in and day out, it’s important for them to take a step back and regroup every once in a while. Sales professionals thrive when given the opportunity to learn, develop new skills, and interact with one another.
Anthony Cole Training
OCTOBER 25, 2019
In this article, we discuss the Zero Moment of Truth (ZMOT) and the notion that significant changes have swept over the sales landscape these past 20 years.
The Pipeline
OCTOBER 22, 2019
By Tibor Shanto. I enjoy doing podcasts about sales, and as with anything, some are better than others. The ones I seem to enjoy most are ones where the host is still actively involved in sales. The quality and tone of the discussion are always more challenging and meaningful. They speak from experience, rather than the second-hand view from the press booth, far from the field.
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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.
Hubspot Sales
OCTOBER 25, 2019
Let's talk about supplier management. You need a specific product or service to run your small business, so you reach out to your suppliers and tell them what you need. They provide it. You pay them for it. End of story. Sound too easy? It is. Yes, the process of procuring goods can be more complicated than the description above. There can be payment issues, supply shortages, miscommunications that lead to incorrect shipments and scheduling delays.
Zoominfo
OCTOBER 25, 2019
You may encounter the term corporate social responsibility (CSR) and question whether it’s just another industry buzzword. Is CSR nothing more than a PR gimmick designed to boost a company’s brand or public image? Or is it a realistic method for companies to integrate environmental and social issues into their business models? Let’s consider the statistics ( source ): More than half of millennials would defend a socially and ethically conscious company if people spoke badly about it. 71% of U.S.
Anthony Cole Training
OCTOBER 22, 2019
In our fourth installment of the 9 Sales Productivity Tools, we bring you the next tool in our series, Goal Setting. When we talk about goal setting, we start with personal goals and then help our clients convert those personal goals into business plans. Those business plans have goals for activities that need to be performed, as well as practice management objectives to be accomplished.
The Sales Hunter
OCTOBER 20, 2019
Did you know that you have some brilliant customers? The mindset of your mind dictates the mindset of your customer. When your mind is negative, it’s amazing how quickly your customer can have a negative reaction. Take time this week to positively think about your customers and the outcomes you can provide them. Copyright 2019, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter” Sales Motivation Blog.
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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.
Mr. Inside Sales
OCTOBER 25, 2019
How do you open your 2 nd or 3 rd. call to prospects whom you’ve already pitched? Is it something like: “I’m just calling to follow up on our proposal….”. OR. “I’m just calling to see what you thought about our bid?”. OR. “I was just seeing if you had time to speak with (your boss, partner, committee) yet?”. What do all of these openings have in common?
Zoominfo
OCTOBER 25, 2019
You may encounter the term corporate social responsibility (CSR) and question whether it’s just another industry buzzword. Is CSR nothing more than a PR gimmick designed to boost a company’s brand or public image? Or is it a realistic method for companies to integrate environmental and social issues into their business models? Let’s consider the statistics ( source ): More than half of millennials would defend a socially and ethically conscious company if people spoke badly about it. 71% of U.S.
Sales and Marketing Management
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Author: Tobias Goebel Customer loyalty programs are a critical marketing tool for many businesses, and it’s clear to see why: they reward return customers, provide touchpoints to drive sales, and help provide insight into customer experience and behavior. But, despite these benefits, many businesses implementing loyalty programs fall behind when it comes to communication, resulting in missed opportunities to increase customer loyalty and drive sales.
Understanding the Sales Force
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Quid pro quo is all the rage. The news networks are pointing to and from quid pro quo and arguing whether it was or wasn't implied. Regardless of which side of the political spectrum you're on, you've probably heard it plenty more than you need to.
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Mr. Inside Sales
OCTOBER 19, 2019
If you’re in inside sales management, then you know all about metrics. In fact, whenever I consult with new clients the owners and managers automatically begin showing me their call monitoring reports. They show me metrics on how many calls a rep is making, how much average time each rep spends on the phone, what their conversion rate is, and on and on.
Zoominfo
OCTOBER 20, 2019
Whether you’re a hiring manager, sales leader, or the CEO of a company, you know it can be difficult to identify and hire top sales talent. Although an intensive interview process can help you weed out unqualified applicants, you never really know how well a candidate is going to perform until a few weeks or even months into the job. Hiring the right people can directly impact your company’s overall success and revenue.
Connect2Sell
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Socrates was a scholar and teacher in ancient Greece. His method is the foundation of most Western systems of logic to this day. He believed that the power of the mind was more important than physical power and aimed to use ideas and dialogue to improve the well-being of society.
Grant Cardone
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Do it the Rocky Balboa way. Sylvester Stallone and I have much in common. We’re both Italian. We both found ourselves completely broke in our 20s. We’ve both found a way to dig ourselves out of that hole and do something with our life. Sylvester’s life mirrors that of his best-known role as the movie character Rocky. I think that movie is one of the most popular movies of all-time because so many people can relate to it—including me.
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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.
Membrain
OCTOBER 23, 2019
What if I told you that our organization never loses a sale? It’s true. We never do. We also don’t pursue opportunities.
Nimble - Sales
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Employers often wonder how to increase profit. Unfortunately, not many of them consider motivating the employees an important factor. However, your profit and success directly depend on the people on your team. The more efficiently they work, the higher the company’s performance. Employee engagement ideas for small companies are especially important.
Zoominfo
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Artificial intelligence may seem like a new edition to the business world– but it’s already transformed the way we sell B2B products and services. Early adopters of AI have achieved significant benefits – including increased efficiency, cost reduction, improved customer experience, revenue growth, and more. But, many businesses still question the effectiveness and practicality of AI.
Alice Heiman
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Account-based selling or marketing are both big buzz words in the sales industry. It’s not a new concept, but new technology, data, and tools are bringing this selling method to the forefront for many sales leaders and company owners. . My friend Joanne Black and I were discussing this resurgence , and we both agree that getting a referral is the best way to start a sale.
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Sales Hacker
OCTOBER 21, 2019
There are tons of roundup articles about top women sales leaders. Most of the time, somebody does a LinkedIn search for “sales leader,” chooses the top 15 profiles with the most followers, and calls it a day. That’s not really honest, is it? What about the amazing sales leaders who aren’t well-known already? And why let LinkedIn’s algorithm decide who is the best?
Zoominfo
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Salespeople are perpetually busy throughout the year, as they strive to find their next customer and hit their quotas. While it’s great to see a motivated sales team working hard day in and day out, it’s important for them to take a step back and regroup every once in a while. That means it’s time for a sales kickoff. Not all sales kickoffs are created equal though — some are incredibly valuable, while others are enjoyable but mostly frivolous and inessential.
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