Pointclear

JANUARY 11, 2011

Comment on The Bridge Group's ten predictions for inside sales in 2011. No longer will the Inside Sales Rep be a “jack of all trades” Roles will be clearly defined and measured based on specific desired outcomes. Data will become an integral component for predicting the likelihood of Inside Sales success.

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APRIL 14, 2014

Stop telling everyonehow BUSY you are and start having a professional conversation around why you will be successful and accomplish the results you were hired for based on a plan that you have, or will put, in place. Inside Sales Power Tip 122 was about Keeping Your Focus. Measure your actions and time spent. I’ll wait.

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The Pipeline

JULY 22, 2013

Dictionary.com , defines a paraprofessional as “a person trained to assist a doctor, lawyer, teacher, or other professional, but not licensed to practice in the profession.” Seems some sales organizations are taking a page from other paraprofessional playbook, some effectively, others, maybe not.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Sales pro, when you are a consumer, do you make quick decisions after being very clear of the pros and cons of the purchase you are about to make? I don’t like going into their retail stores because it’s usually too crowded and the sales reps do such transactional deals that it isn’t much fun, either.

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JULY 15, 2013

It is always exciting to hear about new sales tools to help shorten the sales cycle, qualify better, grow social connections, and sell more. You can hire an admin or use Fiverr or find some other way to inexpensively send meaningful, low-cost cards. I go to Target and get 8 or 10 cards in a pack for less than $5.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 2, 2024

I’ve helped sales managers and business owners interview hundreds of potential sales reps over the years, and I’ve identified 3 top mistakes that virtually eliminate sales candidates on the spot! Nothing is more of a Red Flag to a potential hiring manager than instability of employment.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 2, 2013

As you’ll read below, she boldly predicts that by 2015 inside sales will overtake field sales, as that unfolds, she will be in greater demand. Josiane heads up TeleSmart Communications , and is leading practice and thought leader in the area of inside sales and management. How can that be?

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 25, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. Debunking the Myth of “Inside Sales” Jan 26, 2012. Debunking the Myth of “Inside Sales” Jan 26, 2012.

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Increase Sales

AUGUST 24, 2012

Why do small business owners, sales managers to C Suite executives have such a fear of firing new hires? To admit to one’s ego he or she made a mistake is tantamount to laying down in front of a fast moving train or standing on the corner holding a sign “Look at me, I am stupid! Credit www.sxc.hu.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Want to make more sales? Then learn and use better sales techniques. And today, I have an easy way for you and your team to do that: Get access to the Best Inside Sales Training available anywhere and save 20% for the first time ever! ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! Get Access Today.

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Pointclear

JUNE 26, 2012

His new firm, which specializes in strategic positioning and provocative sales messaging, is called Visible Impact. But, when I attended the recent Leadership Summit put on by the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals (AA-ISP), I was reminded that sometimes questions can just lead to more questions.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Great inside sales training improves team performance, which can increase sales revenue. Aside from helping you make money, training may save you money too. Be that reducing recruitment costs by retaining top-tier sales talent or training reps to automate non-selling activities with AI tech.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

As if the looming year end wasn’t pressure enough for a sales leader trying to meet sales quota, will the loss of top sales reps pile on? The HR Leader can take some concrete steps to stop the exit of sales reps and therefore the loss of revenue. Immediate Help for Sales. But how do you know?

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 24, 2017

Are sales managers really at fault? You don’t hear that phrase very often anymore, but account based sales reps still carry a bag. They’re expected to land and expand within their named accounts. But it’s their managers who are left holding the bag when reps don’t meet or exceed quota. environments.

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JUNE 30, 2014

To win in sales you, and your company, need a recipe for success. The ingredients to win in sales must be pure and of high quality to create a great, high-end, finished product. Here is what we believe it takes to compete with a strong solid sales team that closes the right deals with great sales velocity.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Sales organizations need to engage the next generation of rainmakers. ” and makes the case for why younger reps can be great at inside sales. So what does this mean for sales organizations and sales managers ? Articulate that to your millennial sales team and watch them soar.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

You are a seller and one of your big sales opportunities has stalled. Sales author Anne Miller gives us some examples: Hit? Here are two examples from business: When asked by an interviewer why he should be hired to sell a professional service, this applicant replied, “I‘m just like Rocky Balboa. 2 more resources.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Increasingly, companies are missing the number because they lack a formal sales strategy. Many are not making the number because a sales strategy is absent. You may be wondering how prepared your sales team is heading into next year. As you plan for next year, a defined sales strategy is a must have. Signs of Trouble.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 1, 2013

Mike Drapeau is famous for looking into the dusty corners of sales productivity. Sales leaders hire Mike to fix revenue shortfalls before they happen. For example, Sales VPs at HP, Phillips 66, and Dow Jones have relied on Mike’s advice to make their quotas. Social Selling - we in sales tend to think in linear terms.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 9, 2018

Mike Brooks, Mr. Inside Sales receives multiple awards from AA-ISP’s 2018 Leadership Summit last week: Service Provider of the Year Award – Sales Script Development AND The TOP 25 Most Influential Inside Sales Professionals in 2018 Award. . He also offers customized sales training programs, works as a virtual V.P.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

As the VP of Sales, you’re pulled in 15 directions. You’re coaching and mentoring Sales Directors and Managers. Many Sales VPs are innately aware of the competition. Both are cases where the VP of Sales was blindsided by an evolving customer landscape. This ramped up the sales cycle considerably.

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Mr. Inside Sales

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Once you take the time to write an effective script (or hire a professional like me to write it for you or your team), then you can deliver the absolute best messaging and the most effective sales techniques THAT WORK. Sales reps LOVE to talk. ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! And talk some more.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Recently a panel discussed 9 of the top sales myths in business-to-business selling. I had the honor and pleasure of being a panelist, along with two of my favorite sales and marketing experts, Nancy Nardin of Smart Selling Tools and Matt Heinz of Heinz Marketing. It will keep me looking to bust some more sales myths.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 14, 2023

NOTE: While this article talks about using this technique as an interview question to determine what kind of sales rep you’re about to hire, it’s also a great technique for managers to use to diagnose what is wrong with reps who may not be hitting quote consistently. Let’s first look at how most sales reps go about doing it.

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MAY 3, 2013

It was an “aha” moment for me this week at the Boston Chapter meeting of the AA-ISP (American Association of Inside Sales Professionals). In addition to some other very interesting topics, I sat in a session about finding great salespeople and hiring them. Inside or Outside. Quota responsibility.

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Close.io

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Every hiring begins with a killer job description. In this post, we’re sharing three inside sales job descriptions that you can steal and personalize for your business in order to attract the right sales talent in 2020! Job description template: junior inside sales professional. ? Let’s get going.

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JUNE 27, 2014

This week, LinkedIn shared some statistics in its study women in sales. They searched for female vs. male names and parsed the data to see how many LinkedIn members were female and in sales vs. male and in sales by industry. Koka Sexton of LinkedIn posted his thoughts about helping to push this conversation further.

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DECEMBER 18, 2014

The businesses who participated all have annual sales revenues between $10M and $1B. Hiring in Midsize Businesses Continues. When it comes to hiring, 74% plan to hire in 2015, although 61% of the respondents feel there is a shortage of qualified talent. participated. You can see more about the study here.

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

2121 Sales Kickoffs are going to be different this coming January. Especially when you hire Mike Brooks, Mr. Inside Sales to kick off your sales event! Did you know that Mike was named the 2017 + 2018 + 2019 Service Provider of the Year by the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals? ( [link] ).

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MARCH 21, 2014

We hired a designer for a web project who was recommended by someone we know and trust. Here are two more posts that you might like: Inside Sales Power Tip 111 – Follow-Up. Lori Richardson is recognized on Forbes as one of the “Top 30 Social Sales Influencers” worldwide. So there it is. Close More Deals.

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Zoominfo

JULY 29, 2020

Sales professionals are always on the lookout for ways to step up their game. One of the best ways to improve sales numbers involves something everyone dreads — cold calling. Why do Sales Cold Calling Scripts Matter? Having a variety of cold calling scripts on handmakes sales training easier for new hires as well.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 13, 2017

In our last article, we did a tactical tear down of when to hire sales trainer or sales consultant. In this post, we’ll explain how to find and hire the right sales consultant or sales trainer for your business. What Do You Look For In A Sales Consultant or Trainer?

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Women Sales Pros

APRIL 19, 2019

The world of sales is moving so rapidly it is hard to keep up. And, with the average 18-month turnover of sales leaders, it is more important than ever to know what levers to pull to improve effectiveness. Trend 1 – Smart Hiring The typical churn year over year in a sales organization is 25%.

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MAY 23, 2014

Brilliant sales ideas are overlooked every day. Sales professionals often tend to over think things – so the combination of missing a simple idea and then over thinking can equal lost revenues. Lori Richardson is recognized on Forbes as one of the “Top 30 Social Sales Influencers” worldwide. Close More Deals.

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MEDDIC

MAY 5, 2020

Inside Sales, B2B, any US city. There is nothing more fulfilling than succeeding the Sales Job at a Sales School! In just 2 years of existence, MEDDIC Academy has trained thousands of Sales Executives, and is expanding now with a 3 digits growth rate. This is actually closing deals and finalizing sales.

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Close.io

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

In today’s post, I'm going to give you step-by-step details on how to onboard sales talent with success. In fact: these are strategies that we’ve used and seen others use to turn people with no sales background into some of the best in the industry. What’s inside sales onboarding, you ask? Let’s jump right in.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 19, 2022

If you manage an inside sales team, or if you’re an individual producer, then I’m sure you’d love to learn of an easy way to double your sales this year. You’d be able to expand and grow and hire a larger team that would allow you to grow and expand even more. And that will lead to doubling your sales.

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