No More Cold Calling

APRIL 15, 2021

Talk to any software vendor, and they can’t wait to show you their cool software. Problem is, buyers don’t actually buy software. They buy what software does for them—how it saves time, decreases costs, engages customers, tracks referrals, etc. How could we, when we’re all typing instead of talking to potential clients?

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 29, 2022

For instance: A while back, the PandaDoc team was in contact with Autodesk , a software provider company. Why solution selling works for today’s customers. Solution selling is far from dead. It works exceptionally well, even in this day and age. Identify the customer needs, then present a customized solution. Sales may be a “numbers game.”

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 7, 2024

Early on in my position as head of business development at Lead Prosper, a SaaS company, I found myself on the receiving end of a software demo for an industry-leading company. It allows you to showcase the look, feel, and functionalities of your software without having you interact with the product itself.

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Zoominfo

MAY 20, 2020

A business software called Common Business-Oriented Language, better known by its acronym, COBOL. A scoffed programming language is indirectly preventing some Americans from receiving unemployment or pandemic-related stimulus checks — and based on ZoomInfo’s data, the problem is deeply entrenched in state and federal agencies.

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MTD Sales Training

JUNE 25, 2019

For example, suppose you’re demonstrating a new software solution to a manufacturing company. The resulting demonstration would sound something like this: “Imagine that your production manger calls and tells you a software malfunction has delayed production of a key component for a major part you produce.

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Cincom Smart Selling

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Quote and proposal software has generated a lot of buzz. The most sophisticated quote and proposal software offerings provide AI-powered interfaces that communicate with customers and sales agents to fully configure and price highly complex products. The performance of these systems varies greatly.

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Sales 2.0

OCTOBER 9, 2020

You can use a software program (I use QuickTime on the Mac) to record you moving your mouse around and you can record your voice giving instructions at the same time. Train Your team. Your team does need training. Although some people that can work for you may be quite affordable, they don’t usually know how to do exactly what you do.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 20, 2024

How to Avoid Choice Paralysis Whether you’re buying enterprise software or deciding which car to buy, complex choices aren’t going anywhere. In the case of something like buying B2B software, consider your budget, the business objective you’re trying to fulfill, integration needs, etc. Table of Contents What is Choice Paralysis?

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

What you need is customer relationship management (CRM) software. Here are four ways a CRM software pays for itself once you get it up and running. What to Look for In a CRM for Small Businesses There are all kinds of CRM software on the market, and sifting through them can be overwhelming.

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The Pipeline

DECEMBER 11, 2014

CRM software can be tough to choose, but it is imperative to your team’s success. Act-On is robust marketing automation software that delivers the customer information you need without drowning you in data. Clari’s goal is to give your team all the benefits of data without wasting their time on data entry. Salesforce.

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Sales Gravy

JANUARY 14, 2025

Eric in Lewiston, Maine, asks how to use last years data to create and accurate sales plans and evaluate software tools (like CRMs and ZoomInfo) to make those goals happen. Its easy to drop serious money on software and then let it collect dust. Its easy to drop serious money on software and then let it collect dust.

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Zoominfo

JULY 29, 2020

Let’s say you’re selling timeclock software and your prospect is Fred, a Payroll Manager. It’ll be easier to discuss your product knowing what timeclock software he’s already using, how many people in his department are using it, and who he reports to. Who exactly are you calling? Why should they listen to you? Hello, [name]!

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 2, 2014

As an industry we have tried to take the bite of scripts by hiding them in apps or software, even taking up new (and silly) labels like “Talk Track” and more. While I understand the reason for the resistance to scripts, I really don’t get it.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The sales rep creates a quote proposal for the prospect using your QTC/ CPQ software. Quote to Cash Software. Meaning, you can provide a prospect with an estimate as well as the ability to transact at that exact moment. DealHub is a CPQ and revenue amplification software with quotes and proposals. An invoice is created.

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Gong.io

JANUARY 31, 2022

While the exact list depends on who you ask, the following (alphabetized) traits are all critical for a sales manager: Able to coach, analytical, available, confident, empathetic, good listener, innovative, leads by example, loyal, motivating, passionate, positive attitude, serves vs. dictates, strategic vision, strong communicator, and thoughtful.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

To reduce the probability of such inaccuracies, sales forecasting software has become an indispensable part of the professional sales kit. This post shares 12 forecasting software that can help you predict, monitor, and optimize your deal pipeline. Benefits of Sales Forecasting Software. The 12 Best Sales Forecasting Software.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 8, 2024

Sales intelligence software : Sales intelligence tools provide information about prospects, including insights into how to best reach, engage, and convert them. We recommend focusing on software that was created specifically for modern sales teams. There is no foolproof formula that will work for every sales enablement tech stack.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Referrals are how most people prefer to do business, whether they’re looking for a good restaurant or a new software vendor. The truth is, your clients and trusted colleagues won’t say no. Why would they? Learn more about the power of referrals in the Q3 blog posts and podcasts below. Sales Leadership Is Missing It Big (and Here’s the Proof).

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Zoominfo

MARCH 17, 2021

copper baking pans,” or “data privacy software”). For example, would you search for “automated invoicing cloud-based software,” or would you rather go for “online payment solutions”? Also, consider leveraging some help from an influencer to help boost awareness about your software.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 7, 2018

Talk to any software vendor, and they can’t wait to show you their cool software. Problem is, buyers don’t actually buy software. They buy what your software does for them—how it saves time, decreases costs, engages customers, tracks referrals, etc. Our messages are mostly digital, and they all sound the same.

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The Pipeline

JUNE 17, 2021

Matt Roberts is a tech founder and wants leaders to rethink why and how goals are set and teams managed as part of his OKR consultancy and software business – ZOKRI. Do you need to work with marketing more effectively on lead profiling and scoring? Everyone is likely to be running around and feel thinly spread. About Matt Roberts.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 2, 2021

Example: Manufacturer Researching Supply Chain Software. Several managers at the manufacturing firm have begun researching new supply chain management software, and your company is a provider of this service. “You Here’s a brief example that shows how this layering works.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

That comment came from the CEO of a fast-growing software company. Watch what you say, and do what you say. . “I I want you to know it hasn’t gone unnoticed that there are no women on our sales team.” Not only were there no women, but the sales team was all white men of a certain age. However, I did. “Oh,

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Crush Your Software Sales Demo and Convert More. Everyone likes freebies, from branded office supplies, to candy, and to software trials. This next post, “8 Best Practices for Software Sales Demos,” offers tips and tricks to excel at your next sales demo. Read more: Best Practices for Software Sales Demos.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

If you’re in MarTech–or know someone who is–you’ve likely come across a somewhat dizzying supergraphic portraying the MarTech landscape through categories and logos (around 8,000 to be exact). The lightbulb goes on, and they’re like, ‘we can build software to do this.’

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 21, 2022

We’ll also dive into a few guided selling examples, cover some software tools that can help, and finish off with guided selling best practices to get this most from this approach. Great Guided Selling Software. Looking for guided selling software tools to make your life easier? How Does Guided Selling Work? Clickpoint.

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Sales Hacker Training

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Altify is the only sales software that seamlessly blends methodology, strategy, and AI into a 100% Salesforce native solution. Plan for the Week : The rep outlines their plan for the week – what they’ll focus on and how they’ll execute it. The twist? R e ps fill out the one-on-one doc, not the manager.

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Sales Hacker Training

JANUARY 7, 2025

And I still think that it is a sort of a loosely defined role in software, at least at like kind of earlier stage companies. They need to be able to, I would say, build services on top of the software. Fred Viet: It’s a big difference. So I think I’m going to start with what is the same. They cannot resell.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 24, 2019

As with many software offerings that fail to thrive, they changed their name (to Customer Relationship Management [CRM]) and introduced expanded functionalities. At the time, many felt it was quite a stretch to imply software could manage relationships, but nonetheless, CRM took off. Artificial Intelligence.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JUNE 21, 2017

“DiscoverOrg’s advanced search helps you build targeted emails and prospecting lists and emails in the exact department, company size, and role you need!”. Show me contacts in the marketing department at software companies with fewer than 5000 employees!”. The marketer grabs the microphone.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 26, 2020

I work with information security executives in software companies looking to optimize their cybersecurity tools. Find the Exact Prospect Data You Need. “Hello [prospect], this is [your name] from [your company], How are you today?”. First I want to say congratulations on your promotion! Being a director is an exciting position.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 16, 2024

For the heck of it, let’s say you’re a sales rep manager for a software company whose goal is to secure a certain amount of high-quality leads by the end of the fiscal quarter. Access to your leads-tracking software. Ideally, you’ll identify a company whose reputation aligns with the kind of prospecting you’re already doing.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 10, 2018

In fact, best-in-class software companies report a 60% conversion rate following a free trial ( source ). Think about it: if you can give your prospect an exact number, it will be easier to get their executives on board. A free trial allows your prospect to take your product for a test drive and truly see its value.

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Allego

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Conversation intelligence software is the game-changer that ensures sales reps don’t just think they nailed it—they actually do. Conversation intelligence software helps teams analyze those conversations, easily spotting patterns, uncovering pain points, and fine-tuning messaging to resonate more deeply with prospects.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 11, 2021

A buyer persona is: Marie from North America who often deals with delays in the supply chain due to tech stack incompatibility, while her procurement team spends $10,000 a year on supply chain software. Let’s say your company sells accounting software that specializes in advanced finance analytics. What is a Customer Profile?

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Zoominfo

JULY 24, 2020

Adjust your sales enablement software or listening tools. . Wouldn’t it be great if marketing was aware of sales initiatives and organizational goals so that they could provide sales reps with relevant content for every step of the sales journey? That’s exactly what good communication between sales and marketing does.

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