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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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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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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Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

Revenue

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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Speaker: Kevin Burke

AI is reshaping marketing and sales, empowering professionals to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. This webinar will provide a practical introduction to AI, focusing on its current applications, transformative potential, and strategies for successful implementation in your organization. Using real-world examples and actionable insights, we’ll examine how businesses are leveraging AI to increase efficiency, enhance personalization, and drive measurable results.

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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: Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners

This new, thought-provoking webinar will explore how even incremental efforts and investments in your data can have a tremendous impact on your direct mail and multi-channel marketing campaign results! Industry expert Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners, will share real-life case studies and best practices from client direct mail and digital campaigns where data modeling strategies pinpointed audience members, increasing their propensity to respond – and buy.

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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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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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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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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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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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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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Speaker: Jam Khan, SVP, Product Marketing at ZoomInfo & guest speaker Amy Hawthorne, Principal Analyst from Forrester

Buying signals extend well beyond intent. They give go-to-market teams the chance to know everything about their customers. With buying signals, they can reach more customers and win more deals. Join Jam Khan, SVP, Product Marketing of ZoomInfo and guest speaker Amy Hawthorne, Principal Analyst from Forrester for this new webinar where you'll find out how marketing teams operate more efficiently and sales teams close more business when they act on buying signals, not just intent!

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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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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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The Center for Sales Strategy

JUNE 5, 2023

A great coach can impact the outcome of a game more than any player. This is why we revere great coaches like Belichek, Walsh, and Landry. Their greatness stems from their ability to transfer knowledge beyond themselves by inspiring their players to become more than the sum of their parts! As the sales leader in your organization, you are the coach of a high-performance sports team.

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