No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Has digital communication killed traditional sales techniques? A sales VP was frustrated with her account based sales team, as they relied almost exclusively on technology for generating sales leads. My colleague thought it was rather presumptuous of the prospect to ask him to drop everything and hop on a plane.

Account 228

Account Face-to-face Decision Maker Social Media 228

The Pipeline

MARCH 13, 2012

Some outlets have picked up some of my writing, while others have done a full-blown feature on myself and Renbor Sales Solutions. Canadian Business Journal, the leading Canadian B2B publication has done a feature on the work Renbor does along with some of the views I take on sales.

Media 227

Media Journal Sales Cycle Call-back 227

Sales Gravy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Ever wondered how you can get the attention of that elusive prospect you've been chasing? On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, Fanatical Prospecting author Jeb Blount and Stu discuss creative ways to get meetings with anyone. Get more meeting with effective Prospecting Sequences. You know the one. You know the one.

Meeting 124

Meeting Prospecting Journal Gatekeeper 124

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In fact, Kavadellas, CEO of Georgia-based Orasi, a software developer, reseller and consulting firm, was scheduled to play a round with a client and a prospect the day after we spoke with him in November for this story. But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting.

Outsourcing Services 279

Outsourcing Services Face-to-face Travel Lead Rank 279

No More Cold Calling

MARCH 18, 2014

Eye contact can make or break your sales effectiveness. However, when you have your eyes glued to a device, keeping up with what’s going on “out there,” you miss out on the people in front of you—your loved ones, colleagues, customers, and prospects. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business'

Customer 244

Customer Journal Sports Cold Calling 244

Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 16, 2018

Author: Jen Wagstaff More than 10 years spent working in sales training have taught me to understand and turn around salespeople who are struggling. But too many sales managers make the mistake of starting with the negative. Create a development plan – journaling. Start positive – identify their strengths.

Motivation 198

Motivation Journal Face-to-face Construction 198

Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Regardless of how they acquire it, potential buyers step onto the sales floor (in-person or virtually) armed with information about their options; to remain effective, salespeople will need to adapt to the methods of the modern buyer. More than ever before, the new reality of sales must rely on marketing to a higher extent.

Education 330

Education Buyer Buyer Persona Social Media 330

Jeffrey Gitomer

MARCH 5, 2019

meeting that can lead to a sale. THE BIG SECRET: Don't just thank the prospect for the meeting – have a meaningful purpose. saw this yesterday in your trade journal, thought it might be of interest to you." His company, IntroKnocks specializes in standard and custom business greeting cards. to gain interest. to gain interest.

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Journal Banking Lead Rank Lead Scoring 222

The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

He has also written more than 50 case studies about companies and numerous technical notes on various business topics, including strategy development and implementation, sales and marketing, leadership, pricing, and start-up issues. Sales Management That Works: How to Sell in a World That Never Stops Changing.

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Journal Case Study Study Up-Sell 173

The Pipeline

MARCH 18, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Retarded Sales Behavior and The Reasons We Under-Perform. Stored in Attitude , EDGE Selling , Guest Post , Proactivity , Sales Strategy , Sales Tool , execution. We’ve become a generation of retarded under-performing sales semi-professionals. December 2007.

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Pipeline Twitter Top of Funnel Hiring 322

Adaptive Business Services

OCTOBER 23, 2024

They have also introduced a number of innovative features that can be leveraged to increase your prospecting effectiveness and this includes on LinkedIn and other social networks. Once qualified, they could be turned into a potential deal and placed in a Sales Pipeline. Nimble CRM is a fully featured platform at an affordable price.

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LinkedIn CRM Prospecting Lead Qualification 62

Anthony Cole Training

FEBRUARY 6, 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?

Coaching 190

Coaching Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Journal 190

SalesFuel

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Have you ever tried role-playing sales? Research reveals role-playing in sales is effective Various stats support role-playing’s effectiveness. Pitch Monster reports that sellers who role-play as part of their training can improve sales performance by up to 30%. Practicing prospecting techniques can be very effective.

Outsourcing Services 52

Outsourcing Services Hiring Exercises Journal 52

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 27, 2021

5000, and the Boston Business Journal Fast 50. Find a list that fits your company’s search criteria—such as customer profile, marketing goals, and technology stack—and start prospecting. For example, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc.

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Prospecting Journal Ideal Customer Profile Groups 100

Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2021

Yet a similar phenomenon has already happened with another technology: sales and marketing automation. . But more than 30 years later, we are still talking about these same productivity gains — and automation remains elusive for many sales and marketing teams. One side deployed code; the other deployed prospecting campaigns. “On

Marketing 252

Marketing Decision Maker Telecommunications Lead Rank 252

Fill the Funnel

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Radius provides the first sales intelligence web tool exclusively focused on the SMB market, “ a huge market – 65% of the U.S. Radius delivers real-time online and social data to sales teams that target small to medium-sized businesses. Radius provides the most comprehensive sales intelligence available for U.S. small business.

Small Business 113

Small Business Small Business Jigsaw Prospecting 113

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 12, 2018

Yes, you read the title right -- I guarantee that these templates will get responses from prospects. But, compared to the overly salesy prospecting email templates most salespeople are sending, I am confident that these will work better -- or your money back. Where Sales Prospecting Went Bad. Any takers?

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Guarantee Prospecting Lead Rank Top of Funnel 145

Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 5, 2018

de Bono’s book is not aimed directly at sales managers and their teams, but it may as well be. Sales interactions and customers are quite predictable. What percentage of the prospects that your salespeople call on have a short attention span? Sales is for thinkers. A sales call is a game of chess. One step ahead.

Lead Scoring 174

Lead Scoring Lead Rank Journal Survey 174

SalesFuel

JANUARY 16, 2025

Similarly, it takes a cohesive team effort to efficiently move product and service for a B2B sales organization. By integrating PR and marketing activities into B2B sales techniques you can reach a wider audience and enhance your credibility. If I dont know is your answer, then youre doing sales all wrong!

B2B 59

B2B Hiring Journal Survey 59

Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 19, 2018

Author: John Ruhlin Decades ago, sales professionals hit upon a mantra to understand how to woo prospects: “What’s in it for me?” Such a negative viewpoint only fosters a feeling of distrust for sales experts, making it tough to close deals and garner referrals. Don’t focus on a speedy sale. Appreciate the little guys.

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Referrals Journal Buyer Persona Study 219

Sandler Training

MAY 15, 2020

David Mattson, President and CEO of Sandler Training and 6-time Author, talks about his Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek best-selling book, The Sandler Rules: 49 Timeless Selling Principles and How to Apply Them.

Journal 103

Journal Prospecting How To Training 103

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 26, 2018

How to Find Prospects. Business Journals. Prospecting can be tedious and time-consuming, but it’s something that has to be done to keep pipelines healthy. However, while sales reps can’t avoid prospecting, they can certainly make it easier for themselves. Where Do Salespeople Find Prospects? Job Boards.

Prospecting 97

Prospecting Hiring Journal Territories 97

Pointclear

OCTOBER 24, 2011

In the process of learning more about Kenandy, I found additional information in Deborah Gage’s Wall Street Journal Venture Capital Dispatch blog in which she talks about Sandy Kurtzig’s initial reluctance to raise venture capital.

Outsourcing Services 189

Outsourcing Services Lead Generation Sales Qualified Lead PointClear 189

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

At the beginning of a sales engagement, most get stuck in that precarious middle ground between trustworthy and downright dishonest. To become a "trusted advisor" — as so many thought leaders advocate — a rep must first gain their prospects' trust. Has your prospect been burned by another vendor in your space? Leverage FOMO.

Prospecting 131

Prospecting Ideal Customer Profile Face-to-face Cold Calling 131

Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 10, 2019

Author: Tim Riesterer Have you ever had a service problem with a customer and worried about the damage it could do to your relationship and long-term revenue prospects? And, worse, maybe they will spread the word throughout their network and negatively influence other prospect or customer decisions. Maybe they won’t renew.

Loyalty 234

Loyalty Remedy Journal Study 234

HeavyHitter Sales

JUNE 19, 2012

I’ve written extensively about how the successful salesperson’s mind thinks and processes language in my recent books Heavy Hitter Sales Psychology and Heavy Hitter Sales Linguistics.    Okay, you have just been told by the prospective customer that you lost that big deal you were counting on. Are You Optimistic?

Chemicals 162

Chemicals Journal Face-to-face Penetration 162

The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Coaching , Guest Post , Proactivity , Sales Leadership , Sales Management , Sales Success , execution. I knew one company that had a desperate sales process. A Random Walk Up Sales Street. April 2008. March 2008. February 2008.

Pipeline 258

Pipeline Cold Calling Top of Funnel Compensation 258

Zoominfo

APRIL 16, 2018

If you’re one of the few sales professionals who’s never heard of Keenan the Sales Guy, here’s a little introduction. Keenan is the self-described CEO/President and Chief Antagonist of A Sales Guy Inc. With more than 20 years of sales experience, Keenan has influenced, learned, and shaped the world of sales.

Journal 171

Journal Case Study Influencer Sports 171

Understanding the Sales Force

MARCH 4, 2013

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Two weeks ago I wrote this article about how demos and presentations are like snack foods. The result is we end up giving many presentations to unqualified prospects. Only show how you do what you do to fully qualified prospects. Hit a lot of rejection. Spin our wheels.

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Sales Qualified Lead Journal Consultative Selling Proposal 195

Increase Sales

JULY 21, 2012

Transfer some of those thoughts into your journal! Send a handwritten note to a client, friend or even an absolute stranger! Connect with a potential customer a.k.a. Confirm a meeting to attend an event! Do one to do off your To-Do List! Hug your child! Read an article or a chapter in a book! Make dinner or reservations for your spouse!

Journal 179

Journal Face-to-face Facebook Consumer 179

Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 24, 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?

Hiring 178

Hiring Ideal Customer Profile eBook Webinar Metrics 178

The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 23, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. FREE Resources.

Motivation 168

Motivation Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Negotiation 168

Pointclear

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

James Obermayer, Executive Director and CEO of the Sales Lead Management Association and President of Sales Leakage Consulting is a regular guest blogger with ViewPoint. ” What would be the state of sales and marketing? What about customer service; current customers, new prospects?

CRM 154

CRM Journal B2C Customer Service 154

Sales Hacker

APRIL 8, 2020

Credibility helps you stand out and build trust with prospects who are complete strangers to you. Keep reading to learn how to overcome a credibility gap, plus five things you can do to create credibility with your ideal prospects — even if they’re perfect strangers. You have an active presence on every channel your prospects use.

Closing 138

Closing Top of Funnel Social Media Prospecting 138

The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. Mark’s Insights on PRICING. FREE Resources.

Negotiation 158

Negotiation Ideal Customer Profile Journal Guidelines 158

Close.io

JANUARY 21, 2020

We’ve all gotten that classic experience with a sales professional. A study by Harvard Business Review found that 56% of prospects complain about poor follow-ups. And 48% of those prospects will tell at least 10 people about their poor follow-up experience. There will be times when you talk to a prospect on your first attempt.

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Follow-up Prospecting Data Lead Rank 107

Grant Cardone

JANUARY 24, 2025

Previously, I have shared with you all my perfect sales cycle as well as my most profitable tips to be a great salesperson. But I have a confession to make Those two things alone will not make you world-class like my sales department. The reason my guys are lethal closers is because of a not-so-well-kept secret called sales roleplay.

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Exercises Journal Hiring Objections 62