Steven Rosen

MARCH 2, 2023

5 Ways to Stay Inspired Paul Smith is the Sales Director of a leading technology company. He has been in the industry for the last ten years and has been a star in various sales and marketing roles. His recent promotion finds him managing managers. His leadership style has always been one of pace-setting and leading by example. Having just gone through a sales force downsizing, Paul has adopted an inspirational leadership style.

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Sales 2.0

MARCH 1, 2023

This is the third in a series of interviews I am conducting with subject matter experts and practitioners in the sales profession. I am examining where we are today with AI in sales and where we are going. This interview is with Amelia Taylor. Amelia is the lead evangelist for Regie.ai. Regie helps sales, marketing, and success teams write engaging content faster using AI.

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Today's article is different from most of my other articles because there is no opening analogy, very little data, and a complete lack of humor. It's such a serious article I was ready to delete it before I clicked the publish button. If you don't like the subject, the content or the writing, it's OK. This needed to be written.

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SBI Growth

MARCH 1, 2023

Organizations face sales productivity concerns, with pressure mounting due to buyer uncertainty in a sideways market, a renewed focus on earnings over growth, and owners and shareholders hungry for good news. Almost daily, we hear reports of layoffs, especially in technology companies, and an emergence of a new crop of commercial talent heading to new organizations.

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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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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 2, 2023

Tired of leaving tons of voicemails and not hearing back from anyone? Incorporate these proven techniques and give yourself the best chance of hearing back from prospects: #1: Use the “I need a little help, please…” technique. Everyone wants to be helpful, and by leading with this statement, you’ll at least peak someone’s interest, and get them to listen a little bit longer. #2: Next, make sure and let them know you’ll be brief when they call you back.

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Selling Energy

MARCH 2, 2023

One of the best ways to grow an efficiency business is to partner with non-competitive vendors or service providers. There’s a trick to doing so, though. Most “salespeople” look for a non-competitive vendor who could send them leads. Sales professionals, on the other hand, find non-competitive vendors for whom they can create new business. Why? Because it’s not enough to assure a potential vendor partner that you’re not going to reduce their current business volume if they were to send you leads

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Membrain

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

I read a fascinating article by Kelly Fairchild. She talked about “salesmanship.” It got me to thinking about, “What is salesmanship?” Based on the conversations I have with sellers and my social feeds, people seem to think salesmanship has to do with the following: Hitting quota, making commission Beating the competition Pitching products/solutions Prospecting, getting meetings Executing messaging sequences and outreaches across all channels to get meetings Persuading people to buy our products

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Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 1, 2023

While we can’t cover every aspect of selling in three simple steps, these are the critical ones. These 3 steps are the glue that holds the selling process together and they are repeatedly deployed throughout the sales cycle. Whenever I think of salespeople who I have interacted with as a customer , the really good ones all share these qualities. My insurance guy, Bruce, comes to mind.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 2, 2023

Marketing can be a tricky (and slightly fickle) arena to navigate. Get it right, though, and your brand could happily ride the advertising trends wave to success. Here are four digital marketing trends every brand should know. The post 4 Trends Every Digital Marketer Needs to Know appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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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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Anthony Cole Training

MARCH 3, 2023

These last few weeks, I've shared 4 key things that have helped us grow and serve others in the last 30 years, hoping they will be helpful to others on their journey. Today I share the final key takeaway, #1: Faith.

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Steven Rosen

MARCH 1, 2023

Executive Coaching Pumps You Up! Sales leaders need to remember that they too, must regularly upgrade their leadership skills. There are two critical areas that will help you pump up your leadership quotient. The most effective ways are by networking with a peer who faces similar challenges and by enrolling in an executive coaching program. As a former sales executive, I always understood the importance of investing in my own development and the advantages of networking, and yet I always found

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Nimble - Sales

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Last month, our Nimble CEO Jon Ferrara, hosted a webinar with DLA Ignite founder Tim Hughes. Tim is recognized as a leading pioneer and innovator of Social Selling, and Jon is a SaaS entrepreneur and a CRM pioneer. When two recognized industry leaders and experts come together to share their knowledge and information, it’s something […] The post Nimble Webinar: 3 Things You Need For Digital Sales Success in 2023 appeared first on Nimble Blog.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

To reach your target audience and build your brand, it's essential to have good-quality videos. Here are simple strategies for getting more views and engagement. The post Video Marketing Tips, Tricks and Tactics To Get More Views And Engagement appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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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.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 3, 2023

I’ve been writing a series looking, ultimately, at pipeline management. I’ve written about Win Rates, Pipeline Integrity. In this post, I’ll cover two more aspects of pipeline management, Average Deal Size and Average Sales Cycle. To understand our qualified pipelines, we have to know our win rates, average deal size, and sales cycle.

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Crunchbase

MARCH 1, 2023

The Crunchbase 2023 Influential Women in Sales List is a submission-based list. Full methodology details are available at the end of this article. They’re taking the reins at their companies and driving explosive growth. They’re launching sales podcasts, YouTube channels and startups of their own. They’re creating safe spaces to empower female professionals and championing diversity in sales, both inside and outside their organizations.

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Membrain

MARCH 1, 2023

If you’ve been reading my blog for long, you won’t be surprised to hear me say that sales training alone won’t fix your sales problems or transform your sales team. Or that you can’t do it in a single training event–or even several training events.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Learn the hard truths about seeking the truth and discover five effective methods to get the honest customer feedback you need to succeed. The post Build Trust with Clients Through Genuine Review Requests appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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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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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 1, 2023

Yeah, yeah, I’m on my soapbox again, talking about AI. Lest, anyone think I’m not a fan of AI, nothing could be more incorrect. For years, I’ve been studying AI. In 2002, I cofounded a company that offered an AI tool focused on a couple of problem areas–manufacturing process control and prescriptive maintenance. The company was sold to a major software company, and has the tool has been updated and expanded since then, but still focusing on those two specific domains.

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The Sales Readiness Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In just a matter of a few months, ChatGPT has created a global frenzy. Ask it a question, and ChatGPT answers mimicking human conversation. Its capabilities are amazing and show how Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from a futuristic concept into real-world applications that are changing how we live and work today.

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Grant Cardone

MARCH 3, 2023

Previously, I have shared with you all my perfect sales cycle as well as my most profitable tips to be a great salesperson. But I have a confession to make… Those two things alone will not make you world-class like my sales department. The reason my guys are lethal closers is because of a not-so-well-kept […] The post My World-Class Guide to SALES ROLEPLAY — Drills, Scripts, and More appeared first on GCTV.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The trend toward hiring fractional executives is proving to be an effective solution for some companies. Here's what to know about fractional CMOs. The post 5 Key Differences Between a Fractional CMO and a Full-Time CMO appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the news, you’ve seen the buzz about ChatGPT. The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by OpenAI was released in December 2022 and racked up more than a million users in the first five days. Since then, rivals Google and Microsoft have poured billions (with a B) of dollars into generative AI tools, with mixed results.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 3, 2023

Before credit cards were invented in 1958, people paid for goods and services with cash and checks. Due to technological advancements, credit cards became more sophisticated and secure, with the chip replacing the magnetic stripe. And now, with the rise of NFC (near-field communication) payments, people do not even need to take out their credit card to make a purchase.

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Grant Cardone

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Spend 3 days with Grant learning how to build your Real Estate Portfolio in 2023 and beyond Spend 3 days with Grant learning how to build your Real Estate Portfolio in 2023 and beyond The post Secure Your Spot at the REAL ESTATE SUMMIT in March appeared first on GCTV. The post Secure Your Spot at the REAL ESTATE SUMMIT in March appeared first on Grant Cardone - 10X Your Business and Life.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The trend toward hiring fractional executives is proving to be an effective solution for some companies. Here's what to know about fractional CMOs. The post 5 Key Differences Between a Fractional CMO and a Full-Time CMO appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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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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Predictable Revenue

MARCH 1, 2023

Jake Biskar joins the Monthly Meta Podcast to discuss the importance of clean data when prospecting and tips for better email outreach. The post The Importance of Clean Data When Prospecting appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Force Management

MARCH 2, 2023

This month on Revenue Builders, our guests reminded us of the power of the mind. In leadership and life, the power of your mindset is clear - it affects your outlook, motivation and most importantly those around you. We look for a great mindset in those we partner with and who we hire. These are four stories that convey the transformative power of the mindset, from entrepreneurship to service.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

An inspirational leader is someone who can motivate their team members. They can get things done by making others feel like part of the team. They can rally the team and keep them motivated and focused on the goal. They are not afraid to take charge and lead their team. Here are some key characteristics of an inspiring leader.

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