No More Cold Calling
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
Try a “No Toys at the Table” policy for sales reps. When did it become the norm to answer the phone during dinner or to check email while having a conversation? We’re so wired for 24/7 connectivity that we have developed FOMO —fear of missing out. The unfortunate result: While we stay up-to-date on what’s happening online, we’re not paying attention to the people right in front of us.
Steven Rosen
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
That could crush your sales organization. Let’s face it, being a sales executive has become increasingly more difficult. Chances are next year’s sales objective is going up and your budget is being reduced. You are facing challenges of do more with less, increased competition, pricing pressures, staff turnover, and increased expectations from customers.
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The Sales Heretic
JULY 29, 2015
As a sales trainer and keynote speaker, I am, of course, a member of the National Speakers Association. Which means that last week I was in Washington, D.C. for the 2015 NSA Annual Convention. More than 1700 of the world’s top professional speakers and trainers gathered for four days to learn from each other. The [.].
Sales and Marketing Management
APRIL 12, 2015
'Issue Date: 2015-04-13. Author: Paige Musto, Director of Communications, Act-On Software. Teaser: Reckoning with mobile’s influence is no easy task, but it’s far from impossible – if you know what to prioritize and which minor adjustments to make to your existing marketing programs. Here are 10 ways you might get started in your mobile marketing efforts.
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The Pipeline
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
By Tibor Shanto – tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca . A Review of The Challenger Customer: Selling to the Hidden Influencer Who Can Multiply Your Results. by Brent Adamson, Matthew Dixon, Pat Spenner, Nick Toman. What often differentiates great sales people from the also-rans is their understanding that their success in delivering revenue and retiring quota, is the result of a dynamic alignment and balance between selling and buying.
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The Sales Hunter
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
It’s not my nature to be negative, but sometimes the best ways to point things out is by expressing it in a negative manner. Here are 10 mistakes salespeople make (hopefully you will see why you can’t afford to make even one of them!) 1. Failing to gain a relationship with others beyond just […].
Pointclear
JULY 9, 2015
We recently asked top industry experts the following question: As we enter the second half of 2015, have companies made the adjustments necessary to utilize lead scoring or is the status quo killing results? Why did we ask? Because it has become clear that marketing automation is making it easier than ever to generate poor quality leads. And sales is sick of it.
Increase Sales
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
What makes for good salespeople? Some might respond with top sales skills. Others may suggest a great sales process. While there may be some who believe outstanding marketing is behind good salespeople. All of these may contribute to creating a sales force that is both efficient and effective; however I think the main talent, attribute, skill, call it what you will is something that is far more illusive and harder to identify.
HeavyHitter Sales
MAY 30, 2015
In the late sixth century, Pope Gregory described the seven deadly sins from the least serious to the most, as superbia , invidia , ira , avaritia , tristia , gula , and luxuria. Translated from Latin, they are pride, envy, anger, avarice, sadness, gluttony, and lust. What do you think are the seven deadly sins of salespeople? Here’s my list, in order of least to most severe. Chattering.
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SBI
JUNE 23, 2015
Most principles used in B2B selling today have been in place since the late nineteenth century and coincide with the rise of large mass manufacturing firms. National Cash Register, Westinghouse Electric and others created large, organized sales forces and with them, standardized sales and sales management techniques. It was innovation in technology that drove innovation in sales.
No More Cold Calling
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Don’t alienate your social networks by asking for referrals the wrong way. Are your reps just clicking buttons to invite people to connect on LinkedIn? Or worse yet, to ask for referrals? The “standard” invite has become pretty standard. But it’s not enough for salespeople, whose job is to build relationships. Where’s the “hello?” Where’s the conversation?
Steven Rosen
AUGUST 31, 2015
I love sales managers. They are great people who are dedicated to helping salespeople succeed and drive sales performance/sales in organizations. One thing that drives me crazy is when I work with a sales managers who are reluctant to fire reps who are not performing and will never be good at sales because they a good at admin and responsive to their manager.
The Sales Heretic
MAY 26, 2015
© Alexskopje | Dreamstime.com I am not a motivational speaker. While I am occasionally described as one—and I do speak at conferences, annual meetings and other events—the fact is that I’m not. For the simple reason that I can’t “motivate” anyone. And neither can you. Whether you’re talking about a prospect, a member of your sales team, a [.].
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Sales and Marketing Management
AUGUST 2, 2015
Issue Date: 2015-08-03. Author: Gregg Schwartz. Teaser: Finding great managerial talent is always a tricky and uncertain proposition, but your team will often be better served if you look beyond the top sales performers. Finding great managerial talent is always a tricky and uncertain proposition, but your team will often be better served if you look beyond the top sales performers.
The Pipeline
JANUARY 19, 2015
'By Tibor Shanto - tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca . When you initially approach an unsuspecting prospect, how you present what you sell will go a long way in determining the outcome. Yet when you ask sales people to tell you what they sell, a large majority and their managers get it wrong. They will usually tell me things like: I sell hardware – software – any kindaware.
Sales Training Connection
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
'Listening isn’t a spectator sport. You have to get in the game. You must convert from thinking about listening as something that is passive – to something that is active. Here are seven best practices to help salespeople do a better job at active listening: Make sure you understand what the customer is saying before you move on to the next topic – try summarizing.
The Sales Hunter
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Does your level of sales drive your motivation or does your motivation drive your sales? Yes, it is a chicken or egg type of question. In my mind they drive each other, but in the end I want to close as many sales as possible, so it means my motivation needs to be at […].
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego
Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.
Pointclear
MAY 5, 2015
This year I've been talking a lot about Nurturing. It's a critical component in the sales and marketing process; yet, most companies aren't implementing it effectively—that is, if they are at all. I feel so strongly that nurturing needs to be a focus, I asked a panel of 11 experts to weigh in on the best lead nurturing programs (and processes) and what to expect in the coming year.
Increase Sales
NOVEMBER 14, 2015
First glance at this headline many mid-size to small business owners to even sales managers probably internally believe “heck yes, my salespeople are expensive.” Possibly some may even have a second thought about how to reduce that cost. Cost is the word that determines if those in leadership roles have either a scarcity mentality or an abundance mentality.
Fill the Funnel
MAY 19, 2015
Beware the rise of the instant expert, typically self-proclaimed. It used to be that when we listened to someone with a microphone and a video camera, we trusted what they were saying. We believed in their research, their integrity and their reputation. We were disappointed some times, but it was a rare exception. When we read something that was published in a book we attributed expertise and some deeper level of understanding on the topic.
SBI
APRIL 22, 2015
This post is part of a series of Executive Interviews of top sales and marketing solutions company executives. We ask the same questions of every executive so readers can learn about their unique positioning and their vision for the industry. . This week I interview Greg Sherrill, CEO and Co-Founder of Channel Rocket. Nancy: What does Channel Rocket do?
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!
No More Cold Calling
JANUARY 20, 2015
'LinkedIn’s Koka Sexton shares four no-sweat solutions for increasing sales productivity. You’ve got your head down, drafting a proposal or implementing a complex solution with a client. You’re firing on all cylinders, while still trying to make time for sleep and maybe even a little exercise. Business is booming, and the adrenaline is coursing through your veins.
Steven Rosen
AUGUST 10, 2015
Welcome to Steven’s Top 10. I will be publishing a new top 10 list every week. Feel free to add additional points to the list and if you have any lists you are interested in please let me know. Of course my focus is on sales, sales leadership, executives and business. Your firm is growing and needs a competent, energetic sales manager to increase revenue and direct sales operations on the frontline.
The Sales Heretic
MARCH 11, 2015
'Our words can either help or hinder our sales efforts. The right words can ease our buyer’s fears, stoke their excitement, and move them to action. The wrong words can annoy prospects, insult them, and even scare them off. Some of the most dangerous words, though, are words we’re not even aware we’re using. They’re [.].
Sales and Marketing Management
JULY 30, 2015
Issue Date: 2015-07-31. Author: Jamie Thomas, Vice President Talent Acquisition for Combined Insurance. Teaser: Building a successful sales career is challenging, but it can also be interesting and satisfying. To help determine if you have what it takes to build a career in sales, here are seven best practices that are the foundation of most every successful salesperson.
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.
The Pipeline
OCTOBER 29, 2015
The Pipeline Guest Post – Jason Rueger. For small businesses, every contract and sale counts. That’s why you want to make sure you never miss a sales call. If you do, you may lose the customer, develop a reputation for being unavailable, or both. Here are some tips for your business that will ensure you never again miss an important sales call.
Sales Training Connection
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
'Sales Coaching. Asking questions is an underpinning of successful selling. The notion – ask, listen, and then talk is a powerful principle in the science of successful selling. Asking questions is also an underpinning of successful interactions between salespeople and their sales managers. Consider this …. Effective coaching is not so much about teaching people, as it is about helping them to learn – that’s why top coaches ask more than tell.
The Sales Hunter
JUNE 30, 2015
1. Don’t think social media is going to replace traditional prospecting methods. View social media as another tool to help you prospect. Most of all, never allow yourself to take the quality time you devote to prospecting and spend it doing social media. Biggest mistake you can make is thinking all you need to do […].
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