SBI Growth

JUNE 7, 2023

The most successful sales organizations are driven from the top down. And that includes CEOs, especially during critical growth periods.

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Steven Rosen

JUNE 5, 2023

How BOLD Sales Leaders Are Needed in a Changing Economy Welcome to the new era of sales leadership, where the winds of change are blowing stronger than ever. The post-COVID landscape has reshaped the business world, thrusting sales leaders into uncharted territory. The need for BOLD Sales Leaders has never been more apparent, from the widespread adoption of remote work and unprecedented supply chain challenges to surging prices and The Great Resignation.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JUNE 6, 2023

As we continue to navigate 2023, it becomes crucial for sales professionals and organizations to stay ahead of the curve by embracing emerging trends that can enhance their sales strategies and drive sustainable growth. In this article, we explore five key trends that are revolutionizing the B2B sales landscape, providing valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate and thrive in this competitive environment.

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Marc Wayshak

JUNE 7, 2023

Have you ever been in a selling situation where you just felt like your mental game wasn’t there ? Or the prospect pushes back and you don’t know what to say? Or you just get nervous? Mindset is a critical differentiator in sales. After all, you need the right sales mindset to ensure that you’re in the right place mentally before you can use the right sales techniques and tactics.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 7, 2023

Every step of your sales process is a struggle in its own right, so by the time you reach the negotiation stage, it can feel like you've run a marathon — but you still have a ways to go. Landing on agreeable terms that sufficiently suit your interests is a finicky, often frustrating process that can go south on a dime. Winding up on the wrong side of a slanted deal or losing out on a potential agreement entirely are possibilities in every negotiation — and you need to know how to steer clear of

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Understanding the Sales Force

JUNE 8, 2023

Yesterday, Andy Miller and I delivered onboarding training to a group of new partners at Objective Management Group (OMG). Andy reached the slide that said "Lunch" at the end of the day, and I spent most of the morning displaying only slide #2 which could have been covered in 10 minutes. The spontaneous, robust discussion that broke out was not planned, but most importantly, it was not discouraged.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JUNE 8, 2023

Thanks to everyone for the positive feedback on my new upcoming book: The Owner’s Manual to Life: In case you missed that day in school when they handed it out. Several readers wanted a sample, so here is Quote #68 (out of 100): Quote #68 “Seek ways to be of service.” One concept that always changes my interactions with people is when I shift from an attitude of “What’s in it for me?

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Janek Performance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

“Why didn’t you tell me about this sooner?” the prospect says with slight frustration. You’re perplexed, knowing you diligently followed up with phone calls, emails, and LinkedIn messages for the past six months to secure this appointment. If you’ve ever experienced this bewildering scenario, you’re not alone. Communication breakdowns can leave sales reps scratching their heads, questioning where things went wrong.

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Pipeliner

JUNE 8, 2023

How Empathy and Diversity Can Revolutionize Sales Leadership Sale is a complex field, and when it comes to women in sales leadership , it becomes even more challenging. In this episode of Expert Insight Interview, Kelly and John explore the challenges faced by women in sales, the role of sales leadership, and the traits that female sales leaders bring to the table.

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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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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 8, 2023

Can you solve your sales problems before they happen? It was a weekly meeting of sales team leaders. Our goal was to identify urgent problems and decide how to fix them. We all had different points of view about lead generation , and conversations often got heated. Everyone was concerned with how the proposed solutions would impact themselves and their teams.

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Anthony Cole Training

JUNE 8, 2023

I am an admirer of all the brave men and women who serve in the armed forces. Their service and their sacrifice make them the best our nation has to offer. Lately, I have had the extreme honor to meet a few Navy Seals. Those meetings have propelled me to learn as much as I can about how they think and how they build the discipline that is necessary to do what they do.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JUNE 8, 2023

Yesterday, Andy Miller and I delivered onboarding training to a group of new partners at Objective Management Group (OMG). Andy reached the slide that said “Lunch” at the end of the day, and I spent most of the morning displaying only slide #2 which could have been covered in 10 minutes. The spontaneous, robust discussion that broke out was not planned, but most importantly, it was not discouraged.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 5, 2023

Everyone's talking about fractional executives. Here's a look at the pros and cons and how to make the most of fractional executive hires. The post How Fractional Executives Meet Revenue Targets During Recessions appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Membrain

JUNE 7, 2023

I love to play golf. What’s fun with golf is that it’s a difficult sport, both technically and mentally, and when you’re doing it, you really get into the flow. You can’t be thinking about anything other than your next shot.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 6, 2023

As long as humans are entering data into marketing forms, email signup lists, and CRM systems, duplicate data will never truly go away. And as the volume of data collection and processing continues to increase , the potential for duplicate data to cause havoc will only grow. How much damage can it do? According to Gartner , poor-quality data costs companies some $13 million per year.

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Partners in Excellence

JUNE 6, 2023

The brilliant Matt Heinz provoked me with his post about productivity. As I often do, I went to the dictionary. Some of what I found: When we talk about workplace productivity, we are referring largely to how much work is accomplished in a particular work environment, over a particular period of time. When a business is fully operational and functioning at capacity, productivity should, in theory, be maximized.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 5, 2023

Welcome to "The Pipeline" — a new weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders. In a B2B Sales role, you'll hear variations of "People buy based on emotion and then use logic to rationalize the decision" hundreds of times or more across your career — and for good reason. This is one of those rare adages that continues to ring true in modern sales.

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Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions

Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!

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Membrain

JUNE 4, 2023

In the latest episode of the Art and Science of Complex Sales podcast, Paul Fuller interviews Matt Ferguson , the founder of MDF Coaching & Consulting. Matt shares his personal journey, we explore key takeaways that can empower professionals to excel in their roles.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 8, 2023

Four areas to evolve demand generation and create amazing brand experiences that meet the new B2B buyer across every digital touchpoint. The post Winning Over the New Buyer In a Transformed Landscape appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Partners in Excellence

JUNE 5, 2023

“Tough times demand tougher selling!” That seems to be a mantra many people discuss about selling in a difficult economy. And tougher selling is, sometimes, interpreted of higher activity levels, more outreaches, higher volumes, more and more frequent touches. Some of it focuses on more aggressive messaging. Some of it focuses on strengthening value propositions, finding ways to increase the value customers might realize through a change effort.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 9, 2023

If you’re looking to get into sales, not having a college degree can feel like a huge barrier to your career. But what if I told you that a degree isn't always required for a sales job? “Even though disciplines like medical sales may need a degree, there are many other sales jobs that don't require one,” says Doug Brown, CEO of Sales Strategies. In this guide, we’ll explore how you can get into sales without a degree.

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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Force Management

JUNE 8, 2023

We’ve talked a lot in blogs and other content about the importance of negotiating early and often. Negotiation isn’t an event that happens with procurement at the end of a deal, but a process of establishing and validating the value of your solution throughout the life of a deal. How does that process change in today’s environment, where buyers are hyper-focused on cost and sales teams are struggling with reduced pipeline?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 6, 2023

Web store automation automation is no longer only for companies in the B2C market. Many B2B companies are implementing these changes to improve conversion rates. The post 4 Ways To Easily Automate Your Web Store appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Grant Cardone

JUNE 9, 2023

The biggest mistake small businesses make is that they stay small… Despite the controversy around it, TikTok is currently the fastest way to go viral in the marketplace. BUT HOW DO YOU STAND OUT AS A SMALL BUSINESS AMONG MAJOR BRANDS AND TIKTOK INFLUENCERS? You become one yourself! And I can show you how. But […] The post Go from Small Business to Industry Leader with… TIKTOK appeared first on GCTV.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 8, 2023

AI email assistants are here to help you manage your emails and drastically reduce time spent in the inbox. Can I get a hallelujah? Emails are essential in business, but we can all agree that email management is a time suck. Plus, with 347.3 billion emails sent daily , it’s fair to say that not all are important. Emails take up a lot of unnecessary time.

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Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten

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The Sales Readiness Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

For many sales managers focusing on short-term day-to-day results, it is often challenging to think like a leader and focus on achieving a long-term vision. But that is exactly what a sales manager must do to maximize their team's performance. With the right vision, your team can transcend expectations and reach new heights of sales excellence.

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SalesProInsider

JUNE 8, 2023

I object! It’s the climax of many TV courtroom dramas, and it’s often the turning point of the story. It surfaces the truth or redirects the focus to information that is helpful or relevant. Wouldn’t it be nice if during our prospective client conversations, they were also that open with their concerns, perceived challenges, discomfort, or misunderstandings?

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JUNE 7, 2023

The future of sales forecasting with AI is set to transform how businesses approach sales strategies. The power of AI will help businesses achieve more accurate, personalized, and timely insights into customer behavior and market trends.

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