The Pipeline

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Even that can be open to interpretation, I know a number of B2B sellers who have success prospecting on Saturday. I understand people trying to be as efficient as possible by pinpoint the best time to make prospecting calls. The idea is sound, but in many instances leads to less prospecting and an excessive amount of “figuring out.”.

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The Pipeline

JUNE 15, 2021

They understand that they need to meet your prospects on the right plane, theirs. Based on their role, the different buyers will consider what we are presenting based on their unique time horizon. A leader of product strategy is always in the future, while their counterpart in production is squarely in the present.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

From the time of the first salesperson, sales leaders have been trying to figure out how to get their teams to prospect. In a recent survey, 42% of sales and corporate leaders identified prospecting as a skills gap in their organizations. How do sales leaders create and balance the core element of a fine-tunes prospecting machine?

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Anthony Cole Training

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Thou shout never present without making sure your prospect is committed to making a decision. Are you certain you're getting the decision-maker to a point of clarity? This video is a part of our new series with Mark Trinkle: The 10 Commandments of Sales Success. Watch Commandment #5 now!

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Every once in a while, the conversation with a prospect is going to die down and never pick back up — but you don't have to take those fizzle-outs lying down. There are some strategies you can leverage to give yourself a fighting chance at re-engaging a prospect who seems like a lost cause. Let's see what they had to say!

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SMEI

MARCH 3, 2022

Sales presentations can be a make-or-break moment for any sales organization. Crafting the perfect presentation takes skill, practice, and knowledge of what your audience wants to hear. This is the foundation of your sales presentation outline and should be front and center. Focus on the benefits in your sales presentation.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Sales is, in large part, the art of developing trust in a tight window — making credibility one of the most valuable assets you can have when engaging with prospects. To help you out on that front, we connected with some sales leaders for the strategies they leverage to establish themselves as credible, consultative resources for prospects.

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Sales Gravy

JANUARY 28, 2025

to prospect consistently, these tips are for you. In this episode, I answer a question from Paul in Rancho Cucamonga, California, whos building and leading a remote sales team in the logistics industry and needs to find a way to get his salespeople to prospect consistently. Be like teflon: no excuses stick. Dont hide in your office.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 12, 2024

Who do you think knows why your prospect buys? Who do you think knows when your prospect is going to buy? The answer, of course, is your prospect! The problem for many sales reps, is that they prefer to pitch and talk at prospects more than they actually ask questions and listen. Or who they like to buy from?

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Successfully executing a sales process is a lot like growing a flower, and in the context of this half-baked analogy, prospecting is like finding seeds. Anyway, this week's edition of The Pipeline covers some key mistakes experts say you need to avoid when prospecting. 7 Fatal Sales Prospecting Mistakes You Might Be Making 1.

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Sales 2.0

MARCH 31, 2025

It can seem like completing an activity such as prospecting is not critical in the frenzy of our busy day, but each action skipped at this stage can mean a reduction in closed deals in the months to come. In this framework there are three types of people always present in a larger sale. But do something to tell your brain Hey!

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Anthony Cole Training

JANUARY 31, 2025

Many of my clients and prospects tell me that the 4th quarter is when they take time to discuss sales plans (goals) and business plans with their salespeople. The purpose, obviously, is to get everyone on the same page with expectations of performance for the coming year.

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The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Rather present something they currently are missing out on. Hey, if you’re enjoying these videos, and are curious as to how it all comes together, why not check out the Proactive Prospecting Virtual Program. Just look: [link].

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The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

In “ The B2B Elements of Value ” they present a hierarchy of value. But here I use that graphic to highlight how to better leverage VALUE while prospecting and selling. A couple of years ago, HRB featured a piece by several folks from Bain & Company, taking a more detailed look at value. Have a look: [link].

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Anne Miller

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

You present your service to a qualified prospect. Bogdan helps service businesses sell more in less time with “done-for-you storytelling” webinar presentations that your prospects access online. In your world, what metaphor would help prospects “see” their commitment to buy as the right choice? Ready to commit?

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The Pipeline

MARCH 26, 2020

I’ve said all this before, so rather than redoing here are two places you can go right now to master voicemails that get returned, and reconnect with your clients, prospects, friends, competitors. Prospecting Unbound – This was a virtual summit I presented in October 2019, along with 12 other prospecting experts.

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 15, 2024

Here's how to make the most of the opportunities it presents. The post Prospecting Emails Work: Here’s How to Write Them appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management. In today's digital world, the cold email landscape plays a crucial role in email outreach and lead generation strategies.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 6, 2021

Rookie mistake: You’ve got several products or services you can offer a prospect, and you start by offering the first, or main one, then hear an opening for another one so pivot to that one, and describe another—and then another. Not only will the prospect be confused, but you will be, too. Stalled sale. Sound familiar? Happy selling!

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

However, many sales reps may find themselves unsure of how to best lead a meeting with prospects over video. Sales meetings should not be a one-sided presentation but a constant discussion. Consider holding a Q&A session to get to know prospects better and for them to know you and the company better.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 29, 2020

But all too often, this “cut to the chase” mentality precludes sales reps from taking the time to establish customer relationships before trying to convert people into prospects. That’s a cold outreach and is as offensive as a cold phone call, cold videos, or the plethora of cold emails your prospects receive every day.

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The Pipeline

MARCH 18, 2021

Don’t roll your eyes, not another piece about remembering to reach out to a prospect or a client. Most prospecting techniques do help people open doors by managing objections or presenting concepts differently. Taking away the objection does not automatically lead to the prospect taking the action you need.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 17, 2021

Choice Prospecting. As always there is a difference in prospecting and selling. A prospecting call or email is a binary event, you either get the appointment, or you don’t. Present your best option, if the buyer has questions, new ideas, or whatever, you can negotiate down, or up.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JUNE 22, 2024

Want the best way to open your closing presentations? Some reps have an entire presentation planned in advance, and then they launch into it, only latter getting to questions and comments. I used to do it that way, until I found that if I got to initial questions or comments (and yes, even objections!) And then I hit MUTE.

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 13, 2021

But when you’ve done a presentation and then don’t hear back from a prospect, it can often mean the kiss of death. While it seems counter intuitive, I’d rather know up front if I’m wasting my time or if this is a real prospect. Speaking about prospects hiding behind emails, etc., What to do? That’s right.

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Creating a winning sales pitch is a presentation that ends with a decision being made. That is our definition.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 23, 2021

First, remember: Most objections are smokescreens hiding the real reason a prospect isn’t moving forward. Here’s one way I have successfully dealt with this and gotten the prospect to reveal what was really holding them back. And then hit MUTE and listen to what your prospect reveals. They like a different solution.

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SalesFuel

JANUARY 20, 2025

Successful sellers know that there are major opportunities for prospecting on LinkedIn for quality leads. Should you try prospecting on LinkedIn? First, its important to determine if LinkedIn prospecting can benefit you and your business. Advanced tactics There are also prospecting tips that are go a bit beyond the basics.

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Allego

JANUARY 21, 2025

Sales prospecting has transformed from its traditional roots of cold calls and door-to-door pitches into a dynamic discipline that blends strategy, psychology, and technology. This shift has turned prospecting into a strategic effort. What Is Sales Prospecting? Successful prospecting goes beyond cold calls and generic emails.

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The Pipeline

MAY 11, 2021

For things to unfold the way he presented, the stars and the gods would have to align in perfect formation. As bad as misrepresenting things to prospects is, the worst white or gray lies we tell, are the ones we tell ourselves. Changing a habit, which is what you want the prospect to do, is not easy, but can be modeled.

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The Pipeline

JANUARY 28, 2020

There are many reasons people do not like to prospect. That is the words you use with yourself before during and after you make a prospecting call. Stop talking about solutions on prospecting calls. Many decision-makers will indeed take calls and action for well-presented insight if presented right.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 30, 2021

Wouldn’t it be convenient to have a list of 5 questions you could use to get your prospect talking, to get them to open up about how they’re feeling and what you might need to concentrate on? You could do two: one for prospecting and one for the close. Ever feel stalled during a close? Get Access Today.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Specifically, how we use positive data in prospecting and Discovery, in this case the latter. Most use data/stats as an object to be thrown, with the hope the prospect becomes sufficiently impressed to move forward. Data is great, but it is best when used to open structure discussion where the prospect learns in the process.

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