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. So in the interest of showing you exactly what not to do, we've put together a handy, seven-step action plan for losing a negotiation. Don’t prepare.

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Anthony Iannarino

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

One of the ways we rationalize is by negotiating with ourselves, believing we won the negotiation when, in fact, we lost. The part of you that knows you should be doing something else argues that you should delay your gratification or comfort and do hard things now, continually ending up on the losing side of the negotiation.

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SalesFuel

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Practicing prospecting techniques can be very effective. Exercises for role-playing Gallimore offers some examples to try when role-playing in sales. In this role-play exercise, the seller and two other participants split into groups of three: a sales rep, a client and an observer. Role-play specific actions.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Negotiation. Negotiating Doesn’t Have to Mean Sacrificing Profit. Having a personal sales training system is as important as taking the time to exercise. Always be improving your sales prospecting and sales closing processes.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 27, 2025

Negotiating the details of a deal can leave any seller feeling emotionally exhausted. As a seller, you gear up for your negotiation. You arm yourself with information and energy to guide your prospect over the finish line. But to understand how to sell with confidence, you must excel at more than negotiating.

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Anthony Iannarino

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

One of the ways we rationalize is by negotiating with ourselves, believing we won the negotiation when, in fact, we lost. The part of you that knows you should be doing something else argues that you should delay your gratification or comfort and do hard things now, continually ending up on the losing side of the negotiation.

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Highspot

JANUARY 23, 2025

Common training techniques include interactive workshops, role-playing exercises, and ongoing coaching. In sales, interpersonal skills, such as empathy, patience, and EQ, shape how reps communicate effectively with prospects, handle objections with care, and build meaningful customer relationships.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 8, 2019

Sales skills like how to have a good discovery call, pricing and negotiation is like physical exercise – you need to learn the techniques from subject matter experts (SMEs) and then practice repeatedly to gain muscle memory. Part of that is mixing it up so it’s not staid and the exercises are not too easy.

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MTD Sales Training

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

This is just a useful exercise to test their current mindset and how they currently handle resistence - it’s just a tool that can help you gain a deeper insight into the sales person’s character. The sales person plays the part of a fire equipment sales person and the interviewer is the prospect. The Second Response.

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SalesFuel

MAY 8, 2025

A way to see around corners Regular pipeline reviews keep sales managers apprised of their teams status with each prospect, according to staff at Indeed.com. A time-saving exercise More than just another sales meeting, a pipeline review will save time the long run. You may be asked to revisit a prospect with a specific goal in mind.

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Allego

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Consider this scenario: A sales rep joins a call with a prospect, ready to present their solution. Curiosity also keeps a rep motivated to learn new skills, stay current with industry trends, and find fresh ways to engage with prospects. Time Management Sales reps juggle multiple prospects, follow-ups, and deadlines.

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BrainShark

AUGUST 15, 2023

Sales role play exercises are one of the tried-and-true approaches that sales teams use to help reps practice and prepare for real-world buyer interactions. Below are six sales role play exercises on key topics to try with your reps that can be conducted no matter where they’re working today.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 7, 2018

One of the most enlightening and personal sales operations exercises that any rep can do is to build their own sales velocity equation. In fact, even before sellers join a company, it can be extremely helpful to ask your prospective employer about the current sales velocity of their organization. What is the Sales Velocity Equation?

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Vengreso

JANUARY 17, 2025

With technological advancements and the growing demand for remote work solutions, virtual sales programs offer numerous benefits that can transform how companies engage with prospects and clients. They serve as the backbone for executing virtual prospecting strategies and enhancing customer engagement.

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Negotiating (2). Prospecting (25). qualifying prospects (13). qualifying sales prospects (10). sales prospecting (34). This chart is an example of how to go about the exercise of setting standards. Leadership Training (2). major performance factors (2). managing sales (4). managing sales teams (18).

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Allego

JANUARY 9, 2025

These arent optional skillstheyre non-negotiable. Whether its improving patient outcomes or delivering cost savings, certifications should align with overarching goals to ensure every conversation with a prospect delivers value. Compounding the challenge are the complexities of todays buying cycles. Economic buyers demand clear ROI.

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Anthony Cole Training

JUNE 1, 2015

The same thing happens with my exercise routine - I exercise consistently and then something happens to break that habit and I develop my habit of not exercising. Often the things/habits you need to be doing aren’t urgent: Exercising, eating well, taking baby aspirin, getting enough sleep, prospecting, blogging, etc.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 30, 2019

What do you do if your sales tech is more of a wall between rep and prospect than a bridge? In this webinar, we review 3 easy ways to establish instant rapport using sales psychology and exercises you can practice to hone your skills, regardless of the tech in your stack.

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Grant Cardone

JANUARY 24, 2025

In the same way, wouldnt you like to make mistakes with a team member instead of a real-life prospect? Below is the same series of exercises that I put my team through. Keep an Objections Journal This second tip for sales roleplaying is not an exercise. Make certain you nail this one before these exercises get really tough.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Active Practice Sales reps reinforce their skills by applying knowledge in real-world sales scenarios, such as role-playing exercises, simulated customer interactions, and live calls. Furthermore, as knowledge fades, reps lose confidence, making it harder to engage prospects, handle objections, and close deals.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Map the value stream — An exercise to help you ensure value flows throughout your organization and processes. A common objective for sales teams completing this exercise is to increase pipeline velocity (how quickly a lead moves through your pipeline). Sales teams can benefit from applying Lean principles as well.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Pushy salespeople quickly alienate prospective buyers because they don’t develop rapport. Picking the wrong style for a your buyer, whether it’s one person or a buying committee, can halt a pitch or negotiation in its tracks. Then take a guess at what personality your prospect has, and take a smart, complementary approach.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Trigger real-time coaching when a rep struggles with a particular objection or negotiation tactic. can analyze performance data andautomatically adjust learning paths, recommending specific exercises, role-playing scenarios, or microlearning modules based on individual needs. By the time its ready, the market may have already shifted.

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Allego

MARCH 13, 2025

This approach is especially valuable in sales, where mastering communication, negotiation , and persuasion skills is essential for staying ahead in a competitive market. Improves Adaptability in Sales Conversations: Sales isnt one size fits allevery prospect is different. Use AI-powered tools for real-time coaching and feedback.

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Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

Sales negotiations can be tense and anxiety-ridden. Sales negotiation is a skill that can be learned which is great news, because let’s be honest, not all of us are born sellers. So what’s the secret to building lasting relationships and negotiating the deal? Why is Sales Negotiation Important? You’ll have to read on.

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HeavyHitter Sales

AUGUST 12, 2012

There is little interaction, practical exercises, or meaningful conversation about the difficult “real-world” obstacles that need to be overcome. Second, include role play exercises on everything from the elevator pitch and cold calls to the corporate presentation and negotiation.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 6, 2018

Sales process” most often refers to a repeatable set of steps your sales team takes with a prospect to move them from early stage to a closed customer. Prospecting is the process of sourcing new, early stage leads to begin a sales process with. Prospecting might involve online research on sites like LinkedIn or Quora.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Certain prospects may even skip stages in your pipeline -- for example, if a buyer proactively introduces you to the budget authority before you’ve asked, you’d move the deal straight from “initial connect” to “meeting with decision maker.”. After prospects have passed the critical point, most should become customers.

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Mindtickle

JUNE 29, 2021

Role-play sales training exercises have long been recognized as a powerful training tool for good reason — because they work. This is an essential exercise for any sales rep, but particularly BDRs who need support in identifying the buyers’ problems. Negotiation. Great sales reps are skilled negotiators. Competition.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 16, 2020

It helps you remember the why of your sales career when you run into the inevitable pothole, and is a powerful exercise for visualizing success. As a sales rep the key to success is to understand how your prospect is approaching their buying process, what their intentions are, and how you can accommodate and fit into that.".

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Openview

JANUARY 18, 2018

What if every rep was prospecting as well as the rep generating the most leads? A few examples of the types of skills that can determine how successful your reps are: Prospecting. Negotiating. Who do they think is the best negotiator? Prospecting and Building Rapport. Becomes friendly with the prospect.

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Anthony Cole Training

AUGUST 25, 2010

Negotiating (2). Prospecting (25). qualifying prospects (13). qualifying sales prospects (10). sales prospecting (34). The key to using the success formula isnt in the exercise itself. Leadership Training (2). major performance factors (2). managing sales (4). managing sales teams (18). mentoring (2).

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The typical interview process for an AE can be three to five interviews plus a mock presentation or exercise. One can always be improving upon something, like better rapport-building, sharpening negotiating skills, or trying new closing techniques. Avoid bringing in an objective third-party interviewer.

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The Digital Sales Institute

APRIL 9, 2025

Salespeople need access to a constant library of sales skills that addresses every step in the sales process, from prospecting, sales negotiation, and objection handling to soft sales skills and closing the deals. This might include videos, cheat sheets, exercises, and downloadable sales materials.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Over the last 10 years at HubSpot, I’ve witnessed prospects call their salesperson back to re-engage in the sales process -- months and sometimes several years after they first connected with them. The sales rep listened to them, analyzed the situation and likely didn’t push to close, but may have helped the prospect diagnose a problem.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Here are three great anecdotes that kind of always spring to mind and get sort of prospects and customers excited. Joe DiMento: I think exercises are helpful in that respect, you know, I hesitate to encourage companies to give people huge amounts of work Especially if it’s free labor for them, right? Scott Barker: Yeah.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 12, 2023

Uncommon pipeline-building & prospecting practices. Using phone, email, social, Slack communities, etc — whatever’s relevant to your prospect. Her follow-up point is that the Quad-Tap gives your prospects options. She also gives out a great exercise for learning to “lead the witness,” here. Lean into tense topics.

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