No More Cold Calling

APRIL 26, 2021

If you have a big-deal prospect or client, you’d better jump on a plane, catch a train, or take a road trip as soon as possible. I wrote that in 2013, back when virtual sales meetings weren’t the only option. The Problem with Virtual Sales Meetings. They say virtual sales meetings are just not the same, and that’s the truth.

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Allego

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A well-planned sales kickoff meeting can be the launchpad for a high-performance year. A winning sales kickoff meeting is your opportunity to inspire, educate, and set the tone for the entire year. What Is a Sales Kickoff Meeting? Follow these steps to ensure your team leaves the kickoff meeting ready to hit the ground running.

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Vengreso

MARCH 26, 2025

Whether you’re new to the field or looking to close more sales, online sales training offers a flexible and effective path to success. Through virtual instructor-led training, professionals can now master the intricate selling process without the hefty price tag of traditional programs.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 13, 2021

A referral is the best way to get a meeting with the decision maker. There are two parts to the sales process: Part One: Getting meetings with decision makers. You get an introduction to your prospect, and you get a meeting with the decision maker. If you don’t get the meeting, Part Two doesn’t matter.

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Allego

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Sales training can deliver a staggering 353% return on investment, according to a study by Southern New Hampshire University. This gap leaves sales managers asking an essential question: How do you demonstrate the ROI of sales training in a credible, reliable way? Proving the impact of sales training is no small feat.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 8, 2024

Sales enablement is the process of providing content, guidance, and training for sales teams to effectively onboard, interact with buyers, shorten the sales cycle, and ultimately win more deals. Sales engineering, customer success, and support teams all require content and training. What is Sales Enablement?

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Vengreso

OCTOBER 22, 2024

But before we begin, ask yourself: Are you using the right tools to measure your sales team’s success? Discover the surprising method top leaders use to identify the most effective sales tools, and how it saved a business a quarter million dollars. It’s time to rethink your sales tool strategy.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 13, 2025

The landscape is being transformed by innovative tools designed for sales acceleration, optimize processes, and enhance productivity through an accelerated sales process. While many may be familiar with mainstream solutions, there are several sales acceleration tools flying under the radar that can provide a significant edge.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MARCH 31, 2025

We all get these spammy emails and LinkedIn messages on a daily basis which promise more meetings, more customers, an increase in revenue, and success like we’ve never seen before. Even the people who provide the services promising inbound leads, meetings, and sales increases are struggling to generate inbound leads!

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Vengreso

JANUARY 7, 2025

This article explores the cutting-edge tools and methodologies that will define the future of video sales mastery, with a spotlight on Vengreso’s FlyMSG Sales Pro Plan for teams , the top choice for salespeople seeking to elevate their video sales performance.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Salesforce AppExchange is a marketplace that makes it easy for busy IT and go-to-market professionals to find and leverage cloud computing and software solutions that work with Salesforce s industry-leading CRM tools and services. Integration: Tools that integrate smoothly with existing Salesforce workflows, minimizing disruption.

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Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Step 1 – Have the Sales Team Evaluated We leverage the gold standard of sales team evaluation tools to determine what the team’s full sales capabilities are today, and where the biggest gaps are in all 21 Sales Core Competencies. They will be part of the company’s future with proper training and coaching.

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Highspot

JANUARY 30, 2025

Key Takeaways Live Event Training ensures sales, marketing, and customer success teams receive consistent, real-time information to enhance learning outcomes and revenue team performance. It can be daunting to keep sales, marketing, and customer success teams aligned while ensuring your team has the tools and knowledge to execute effectively.

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Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 16, 2025

And with the popularity of this term, there are endless tools that claim to provide coaching. There is no aspect of what we do as sellers in which there is some tool that claims to coach. Let’s start with what coaching is not: Training isn’t coaching. We have very rich conversational intelligence tools.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

I miss in-person meetings, lunches, and conferences. If virtual sales training was ever needed, this was the time. Early on in the pandemic, there was a learning curve as we all adjusted to virtual sales meetings. It’s like a training manual, with exercises and opportunities to practice and refine what you learn.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The stakes are high, and traditional sales training methods simply arent enough. In this post, well explore the key components of modern B2B sales training and share best practices to help your team close more deals, build stronger customer relationships, and achieve sustainable revenue growth. What Is B2B Sales Training?

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 21, 2025

The rapid adoption of GPT-based AI tools isnt simply a technological evolution in sales; its a fundamental restructuring of how teams work. And emerging solutions such as AI agents and AI SDRs are already accelerating time-to-market, enhancing team productivity, and delivering better ROI on tools and resources for early adopters.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

But generative AI tools have empowered them in ways GTM teams can scarcely imagine. Armed with tools like GenAI, buyers zigzag through buying stages now, reacting immediately to real-time insights and shifting priorities. Static funnels fail to provide these early insights, leaving sellers struggling to meet buyers where they are.

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Awarathon

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Traditional sales training often lacks personalized learning and real-time feedback. This is where AI-powered platforms provide dynamic, tailored training scenarios that replicate real-world interactions. In the ever-evolving world of sales, AI-powered platforms like Awarathon, driven by Trinity, are redefining training standards.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Matt emphasizes the importance of specialized training for sales leaders, distinguishing it from the more common practice of training salespeople without addressing the unique needs of leadership. AI should be seen as a tool to augment human capabilities, not replace them.

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Highspot

APRIL 1, 2025

Sessions can feel awkward and judgmental, and sales reps may leave unsure of where they need more practice until they face real-world consequences in crucial sales meetings. Instead of flying everyone in for workshops, use AI simulations to cut training costs. It’s not uncommon to have managers spread across multiple time zones.

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Key Takeaways AI-powered sales training helps reps build trust by personalizing conversations and addressing buyer needs. Unified tools streamline workflows, enhancing collaboration and driving better sales outcomes. Over time, this sales training helps your team become more polished, professional, and persuasive.

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Lead411

JANUARY 16, 2025

Sales Tools for 2025 Top 5 AI Sales Tools for 2025 AI tools are revolutionizing the sales landscape, empowering teams to work smarter, personalize outreach, and close deals faster. Heres a look at the top 5 AI sales tools in 2025, complete with real-world examples of use and pricing. Top 5 Best A.I.

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Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 6, 2025

CPQ stands for Configure, Price, Quote , a tool that helps sales teams generate accurate quotes quickly and efficiently by automating configuration, pricing, and proposal processes. But here is the thing: even the best CPQ tool cant reach its full potential if your team is not trained to use it effectively.

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Mindtickle

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Reciting a list of features isnt enough to meet those expectations and drive automotive sales. Instead, winning automotive brands invest in sales enablement strategies, programs, and tools to ensure their sellers have what it takes to deliver engaging buyer experiences and close more deals.

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Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 15, 2025

Since one size does not fit all, we are now offering three tiers of Nimble CRM training and implementation packages! Each meets the necessary hours to secure our preferred hourly rate of $165 vs $185. All of these tools and skills, combined with Nimble CRM, creates a powerful revenue generating package! We have you covered!

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Vengreso

JANUARY 17, 2025

The Rise of Virtual Sales Programs As we enter 2025, the landscape of sales training programs is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. In an age where agility is crucial, companies can no longer afford the time and expense of conventional training sessions that require physical attendance.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The same research indicates just 2% of cold calls result in a booked meeting, and other literature suggests that dismal figure might actually be on the optimistic side. Marc Wayshak , founder of cold calling training firm Sales Insights Lab , agrees: “Building resilience to handle discomfort is vital when mastering cold calling.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 16, 2020

I’ve been there—given a quota (usually without my input) and a list of client companies, and then told to “go at it” and do whatever it takes to get meetings. And you will align all systems in your organization—recruiting, training, and compensation—to support the referral selling process. Number of meetings scheduled.

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Highspot

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

It might sound like a lofty goal, but there’s a proven way to get there with sales enablement training. 54% of enablement teams that manage sales training programs report a six-percentage-point increase in customer retention. What is Sales Enablement Training? What Does Sales Enablement Training Include?

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 31, 2025

These pain points hurt team morale and your bottom line: Pain Point #1: Your team struggles to get meetings with prime prospects. Heres what it looks like: A Repeatable Process: Train your team to ask for referrals consistently and confidently. Cold outreach is a slog. Referrals enable your team to bypass these barriers.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Three months into my new role as a sales development representative (SDR), I hit a milestone: 10 booked sales meetings in a single month. Ive been in sales development for over a year and a half, working at companies that ranged from AI-powered revenue tools to go-to-market strategy firms. For a new SDR, thats huge. It wasnt luck.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 23, 2021

Role play it in meetings. ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! If your team is struggling with call reluctance and is tired of the endless rejection they face, then get instant access to our On Demand training today. Script this out for your product or service. And then use it for a month and see what you find.

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In Philippine inbound sales call centres, AI-driven tools help manage the influx of customer inquiries, enabling quicker response times and improving the overall customer experience. In AI-enhanced inbound sales, agents use AI tools to gain deeper insights into customer needs and preferences.

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