Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

I stopped reading, highlighted the passage and made the following note: “This pertains to sales managers and sales professionals in their relationship AND should also be applied to sales professionals and buyer relationships!”. How does this fit in sales and sales management?

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Miller Heiman Group

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Today we feature a blog by Michael DeRosa, the director of professional development at Travelers Insurance, and one of our 2019 Miller Heiman Group Icons. Channel selling is a different breed of selling from direct sales. Here are three ways sales managers can better support their channel sellers by cultivating better relationships.

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Hyper-Connected Selling

DECEMBER 12, 2018

(If this article resonates for the challenges you have in your agency, be sure to check into the Small Business Sales Manager Coaching Program ). In coaching hundreds of insurance agents over the years, I’ve become aware of a challenge that has arisen for many of them. Two Sales Processes Live Side-by-Side.

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SalesFuel

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

In this podcast for sales managers and executive leadership, Audrey Strong, C. Multi-Faceted Negotiation Strategy Don't focus on just one aspect like salary; consider other negotiables such as title, bonus, PTO, health insurance, and 401k matching. This allows for better optimization and trade-offs.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 17, 2024

We started sharing ideas about sales performance, particulalry in some of his early leadership and entrepreneurial roles. A line that stood out, “If you accept sales is about moving people, then it becomes easy to stay positive about selling. You start to see sales everywhere.” You start to see sales everywhere.

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SalesFuel

AUGUST 21, 2024

Challenge: Create a competitive banking digital ad campaign Jacob Flaten, a media consultant from Sparklight Advertising and a multiple Sell Smarter Award winner, has been using AdMall for four years and knows if, and when, it can help him during a sales process.

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Anthony Cole Training

JANUARY 30, 2012

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Anthony Cole Training

JULY 18, 2013

Regardless of where your sales people are on the bell curve, they can get better. My good friend at Alliant Insurance Services, Ron Stewart, shared this piece of wisdom with me in our very first meeting: "Just because they aren''t sick doesn''t mean they can''t get better.". Coach to improve sales skills and to change behaviors.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 10, 2020

The use of Zoom and other face-to-face applications to carry out sales calls instead of doing them in person is the new normal. Encouraging the Team Through Changing Sales Climates. To me, the most important role of management is to motivate and remove obstacles for their sales teams. Shifting Messaging .

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Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

One major key to success in sales is a salesperson’s ability to reach decision makers. Objective Management Group (OMG) has assessed nearly 2.4 However, working with them also lengthens the sales process. Reaching Decision Makers is one of the 21 Sales Core Competencies measured by OMG.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Numbers and analytics through data mining and mass market research can project when someone is likely to buy a car or seek various types of insurance. From a sales team management perspective, analyzing data sends up red flags of potential issues with a rep’s performance.

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Allego

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In 2024, we’ll see plenty of top-notch conferences for professionals in all industries, especially sales enablement. Sales enablement conferences and other events offer the ideal opportunity for you to build your career skills, learn about new technologies, and hear about new approaches to sales enablement. See you out there!

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 19, 2011

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 20, 2014

I’ve been in the sales and sales management consulting business for 21 years. Prior to that, I was an insurance wholesaler, an insurance agent, a Nautilus Regional Sales Manager, a Nautilus Regional Sales Rep and collegiate athletic coach. Guaranteed! Did you like today’s post?

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Anthony Cole Training

AUGUST 29, 2011

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Crunchbase

MAY 27, 2021

Imagining the trajectory of your long-term sales can be a daunting endeavor — especially if your business is barely out of the start-up stage. You know you need to set sales goals, understand your customer base, and leverage the right sales tactics. Allow us to introduce you to the sales roadmap. What is a sales roadmap?

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation. Fanatical Prospecting: The Ultimate Guide for Starting Sales Conversations and Filling the Pipeline by Leveraging Social Selling, Telephone, E-Mail, and Cold Calling. To help you find the best choices, here are the top 10 sales-related picks available on Audible.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

To help you find the best choices, here are the top 10 sales-related books available for listening. Best audiobooks for salespeople and sales leaders. The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation. Sales is all about telling good stories. As Cardone reveals, we’re all in sales. By Margot Leitman.

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Anthony Cole Training

MARCH 23, 2010

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Anthony Cole Training

DECEMBER 27, 2017

I’ve been working on growing sales for over 30 years. First with Nautilus Exercise Equipment, then in the insurance business and for the last 23 years with Anthony Cole Training Group. It’s been at least 25 years since I heard David Sandler, on a cassette tape, say; “there’s no such thing as bad prospects, just bad salespeople.”

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Increase Sales

MARCH 26, 2014

When will organizations learn that sales scripts are stupid when they fail to engage customers and worse yet tick off customers? I realized early on into the conversation with the salesperson she was “sales script” trained. So I asked “Why should I insure the phone? Damn sales scripts @#$%&?!!!

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Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 28, 2014

From Tuesday through Friday, I spent time with him, his sales team and other partners in the firm. This thought/concept is very important for sales managers and sales people alike to grasp and think about EVERY day. They also exhibit commitment to being masterful in their expertise in insurance. Sales Force Grader.

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Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 20, 2014

I’ve been in the sales and sales management consulting business for 21 years. Prior to that, I was an insurance wholesaler, an insurance agent, a Nautilus Regional Sales Manager, a Nautilus Regional Sales Rep and collegiate athletic coach. committed in advance to spend money to fix the problem.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Many of the managers, sales coaches and consultants who responded to a query we posted while researching this story said purposeful work is the only way to drive engagement. Also, every sale is compensated the same even though some carriers may provide HealthMarkets a higher commission than others. “I

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Understanding the Sales Force

APRIL 15, 2013

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Two articles caught my attention today. The first, 10 Traits of Successful Salespeople , was typical of the misinformation that often passes for must-read information: The data came from commission-only insurance salespeoplein just one company so it has limited application in other industries.

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Anthony Cole Training

APRIL 14, 2020

Most Sales Managers would agree that completing prospecting activities and hitting sales goals are critical to success.

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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? In this guide, we’ll explore how you can get into sales without a degree. Table of Contents What does it mean to work in sales?

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 28, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan. This is the 10th article in a January series on the Architecture of the Sales Force. Here are the others: Organic Sales Growth and Its Impact on Sales Architecture. Overlooked Conversation Between Sales Managers and Salespeople. Who are they? What size are they?

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Are weekly sales meetings a waste of time? I hear from both salespeople and sales managers about the pros and cons of the weekly sales meeting. Want to find out if a sales meeting is an asset or a waste of time? Is the conversation one-sided with the manager doing all of the talking?

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Sales are the cornerstone of business success. You cannot imagine the growth and success of your company unless you have a committed team of sales representatives. But as you manage a team that travels to meet clients and close leads, there is always a risk of traffic accidents. Insurance can be a savior.

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Anthony Cole Training

JANUARY 22, 2014

It doesn’t matter your role: VP of Sales, President of the company, sales manager, sales professional, and professional sales development expert. What we all know is that pipeline management is a myth! And, if you implement a pipeline management tool, you will have exponential growth in sales!

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Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan We frequently discuss reasons why salespeople fail, the differences between successful and unsuccessful salespeople, and scenarios where salespeople make good versus bad choices. Take the case of the salesperson who targets hospitals, oil companies, banks and insurance agencies.

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Gong.io

OCTOBER 3, 2022

It doesn’t matter if you are a Formula 1 engineer, an Olympic sprinter, or a sales manager; everyone is striving for efficiency. . But unlike the other two examples, sales managers aren’t usually backed by multi-million dollar teams supplying them with insights to drive improvements. What is sales efficiency?

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Braveheart Sales

JANUARY 2, 2018

One filled with hope and promise – a clean slate – and, yes, new sales goals. Here is a quick checklist for sales managers to make sure you have everyone focused correctly. Each individual salesperson must know what’s expected of them regarding sales. Now, it’s time to move on to attacking the goals for this year.

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Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 23, 2012

I have found, over the last 20 years in sales coaching and in my career as a collegiate coach, that not failing has more to do with not taking risk. As I thought about this question, I started to think specifically about the sales people that I have known who are highly successful and how failing contributed to their success. (The

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 8, 2017

In the competitive world of sales, everyone is seeking the magic bullet that will accelerate revenue. But there’s a simpler way to increase market share: Make your sales organization more optimistic. Martin Seligman’s work with insurance company Metropolitan Life is one of the more famous case studies. Emotions are contagious.

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