SBI Growth

OCTOBER 13, 2013

The next time you interview for a sales job, ask yourself a few questions. This article discussed the cost of a bad hire from the Sales Rep’s perspective. To assist you further, sign-up for SBI’s Sales & Marketing Research Review here. These tools will help you excel in your current and future sales positions.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Inbound sales is a modern sales methodology based on the fact that customers are more in charge of their buyer's journey than ever before and have quick and easy access to the information they need to decide on making a sale before ever speaking to a sales rep. What is demand generation vs. lead generation?

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SBI Growth

JUNE 28, 2013

That’s why it stings when you feel like the sales team is your downfall. She uncovered the root problem for sales and helped them make the company number. Meet Kathy, a VP of Marketing whose team supports a 25+ sales rep company. Q3 was approaching and the sales team was demanding more quality leads.

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SBI Growth

MARCH 8, 2013

At other times, all lead generation was the responsibility of sales, after all, they have to make the number. This includes leads closed and in-year revenue recognized. Based on the closure rate of the current sales process, how many sales qualified leads (SQL) do you need to make your number?

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Sales 2.0

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

I interviewed sales manager, sales person, sales trainer and all around smart guy Jorge Soto. I asked Jorge about how he uses Sales 2.0 Jorge, I know you are a fan of Sales 2.0 There is a cool tool called SocialPandas that I use to help with lead gen via Twitter. Are Sales 2.0

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The Pipeline

MAY 1, 2014

world, or as many around sales like to call it social selling, is to leverage a number of tools to improve and accelerate the quality of interactions, especially at the early part of the sales cycle. With Salesformics , I am alerted to specific key words or phrases by potential leads, current prospects or clients.

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SocialSellinator

MARCH 7, 2024

Discover the top 10 B2B lead gen agencies to boost your sales. Get insights on services, compliance, and how to choose the right partner for success.

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SalesProInsider

APRIL 10, 2019

Generate more leads and then convert them. Lead gen and lead conversion both need effort, time, confidence, resources, and skill. While my focus is on equipping people to increase their conversion rates with collaborative conversations that sell*, that doesn’t matter if you don’t have enough leads or prospects to convert.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 26, 2013

There are four fundamental steps to developing and executing your Year 1 marketing strategy: Develop a Lead Generation Strategy. Build Lead Gen Infrastructure. DEVELOP A LEAD GENERATION STRATEGY. The demand generation campaigns stimulate interest, while the nurture campaigns cultivate leads that are sales ready.

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The Pipeline

APRIL 6, 2012

The good folks at OpenView , have created a New Infographic, highlighting specific and tough question you need to ask before you build your lead gen team and launch your program. Unfortunately many take a “black box” approach, or rush into launching a program when it is only half baked. What’s in Your Pipeline?

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Marketing leaders must prove their contribution to Sales Revenue. Marketing must produce leads that generate new business. The conventional wisdom says the technology will solve the lead gen deficiency. Making matters worse, the sales team steps up their complaints about marketing’s contribution & effectiveness.

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The Pipeline

APRIL 23, 2012

Sounds like a straightforward concept, but when you step back and look at individual sales people, you’ll find the old Pareto Principle (80/20) or the more up-to-date Shanto Principle (70/30) very much apply. Without prospecting, or any other critical part of the sale, but especially prospecting, you are not a complete sales person.

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

It will take more than two minutes to read this month’s posts from No More Cold Calling, but consider doing it anyway: Without Call-Backs, Your Lead Gen Is Dead in the Water. That’s a problem because the best lead gen strategies aren’t digital. The first step is to stop expecting digital lead gen miracles.

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Understanding the Sales Force

AUGUST 15, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Well, it''s really happened now. I was following a discussion in the Hubspot VAR Group on LinkedIn , where the question posed to the group was whether or not the first sales hire should be a sales or a marketing person. Big Ticket Sale. Long Sales Cycle.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 30, 2021

I would work with small companies to develop their sales strategy, sales process, and sales goals, and incorporate these into their business plan. Do Your Leads Suck? Sales is like dating. It’s the same with a sales qualified lead. Read “ Do Your Leads Suck? ”). It’s all about relationships.

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SalesProInsider

MAY 5, 2022

Yet advisors don’t follow their own sage advice when it comes to lead generation efforts. Lead Gen ISN’T about “the Next Big Thing”. Consistency and Activity Are the Foundation for Lead Generation Success. So, the tip that nobody wants to hear is that lead gen success comes from consistency and activity.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 3, 2013

The CEO just introduced her to the new sales leader. The last VP of Sales got canned at the end of Q2. Kathy had done everything she could to support the sales team. The sales force neglected to utilize marketing developed sales support materials. Frees sales from day-to-day dependence on marketing for leads.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What is Lead Generation? What is a Lead? Every company has their own definition of a “good lead.”

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 21, 2020

His so-called referral program couldn’t be measured and didn’t hold sales reps accountable for results. Most sales organizations don’t have an outbound referral program that zeroes in on their most neglected revenue channel—existing clients. You recognize you must take action now to fill your sales pipeline with qualified leads.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Want to write sales emails like a pro? Manager, Outbound Growth Marketing at Greenhouse) and Will Allred (Co-Founder & COO at Lavender) to get TWO perspectives and TWO approaches on real sales emails, every week on Sales Hacker. Have a question about your sales email? Join Kristina Finseth (Sr.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 8, 2021

All eyes are on you, Marketing Manager, to feed the sales team ready-to-close leads. But how do you find leads and prime them for buying? Welcome to lead generation marketing. What is Lead Generation Marketing? Lead gen marketing is what businesses do to attract ideal customers. Start your free trial?

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Right – that’s what motivates sales guys? So, question of the day is: Have you ever wondered just how much money having bad data in your sales and marketing system cost you ? Okay, so you might say, great, I’ll go spend $10,000 bucks and buy one of those lead gen lists to add 1m new contacts to my database.

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SalesProInsider

JULY 10, 2019

Why aren’t your sales up to snuff? Is the problem your lead generation (not having enough leads) or lead conversion (not converting those leads to paid clients)? In marketing and lead generation, or in stronger lead conversion? The Sales in Smarketing. The post Sales Not Up to Snuff?

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 13, 2021

There are two parts to the sales process: Part One: Getting meetings with decision makers. The biggest challenge for sales teams is seller access , according to Gartner’s recent report, The Chief Sales Officer’s Leadership Vision for 2021. I blame outdated lead-gen strategies, metrics, and leadership.

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The Sales Hunter

MARCH 25, 2012

. “Salespeople should not generate their own leads.” ” That’s what more than one marketing executive told me at a recent sales and marketing event. Then these marketing people said that salespeople are terrible at lead gen. Let them follow up on the leads that marketing provides.

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Score More Sales

MARCH 20, 2012

Are you a woman in the lead gen business in B2B selling? Do you work at the front end of the sales cycle generating hundreds or thousands of leads over time for your company (or companies)? There is a search going on for the Top 20 Women to Watch in Sales Lead Management. This is time-sensitive.

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SBI Growth

APRIL 22, 2013

One of the top reported problems plaguing sales forces is the lack of quality leads. Without a comprehensive lead generation strategy, sales rejection of leads sticks around like a bad rash. Companies are treating the symptoms of poor quality leads without getting to the root cause. Short-term View of Leads.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

This guide answers the 6 most pressing questions about lead gen, so you can implement a process that keeps your pipeline full — and your salespeople busy closing deals. What You Need to Know About Lead Generation: Why lead generation is important. What is a lead generation strategy? Inbound strategies.

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Score More Sales

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Want to get slowed down as a sales prospector and waste a lot of time? Does Outbound Lead Gen Still Work? . We get calls from companies every week who want us to evaluate or use their sales tool. Instead the message is the same one they leave a VP Sales about how this tool will help my sales team.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 26, 2021

Your typical lead gen strategy may not be enough when targeting the biggest fish. So if you want to grow your leads, it’s time to grow your strategy. . What Is Enterprise Lead Generation? Enterprise prospects are what salespeople and marketers like to refer to as “the whale” of all leads.

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Pointclear

APRIL 4, 2013

Staying current on the latest innovations and opinions in sales can be daunting, especially in the the digital space. PointClear''s staff and Sales Sphere features relevant blog articles from our digital circles about B2B sales. Sales Coaching - The Use and Abuse of Modeling.

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Pointclear

JANUARY 9, 2014

Last August I wrote a blog for Top Sales World titled “Lead Generation Hogwash: The Top 7 Lies.”. I detailed 7 lies to be aware of to avoid a lead generation disaster (read the blog for the specifics): Any list will do. Automated systems accurately score (prioritize) leads. A form completion is a lead. Leads suck.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 2, 2013

Another year has gone by, and you fell short on your sales number. Talent Assessment of Sales Leadership and Sales Reps. Talent Assessment of Sales Leadership and Sales Reps. Build specific competency and accountability based scorecards for Sales Leadership and Sales Reps. Lead Generation.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

This comes in handy when trying to maintain a pipeline of marketing-qualified leads (MQL) all year long! Sales intelligence is critical for lead generation. Join us as we examine 7 specific ways that this kind of intelligence impacts marketing and sales processes. Turn events into a lead-gen opportunity.

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Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan As wonderful as all the hype is about inbound, lead gen, and the new way to sell to these leads, one important fact is being ignored. Easier, faster and demo-centric leads to slower, price-driven and more difficult closing. Embrace the leads. Anyone else?

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MarketJoy

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In 2024, B2B companies are grappling with a tough reality: 79% of marketing leads never convert to sales. This disconnect between lead generation efforts and actual revenue underscores the urgent need for better measurement, optimization, and strategies that convert leads into real results.

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The Pipeline

MAY 3, 2013

He works for smaller company, they use various technologies to help them with lead gen and nurturing. Ability Accountability Action Attitude Business Acumen EDGE Sales Process execution Intentions Objection Handling Play to Win Relationships Reputation 2.0 Sales Process Tibor Shanto'

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