Sales Gravy

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In this lively episode of The Sales Gravy Podcast, Jeb Blount welcomes Patrick "Pops" Garrett, Founder & Chief Drinking Officer of DrinkCurious, to explore the unique intersection between bourbon tasting and sales engagement. The virtual tasting quickly became a solution to this problem.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 19, 2021

Landing pages have a vital, singular purpose — encouraging visitors to begin the sales cycle with a brand. And that content is a gateway to a possible sale. After users go through with a landing page, there should be a clear path to the end — an action that brings them into your sales funnel. An example of a landing page design.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Sales training can be a significant investment in your sales team. Here are a few guidelines for organizations to boost the effectiveness of their sales training: Create a Culture of Training and Coaching Establishing a culture of training and coaching is one of the most significant things a company can do to achieve success.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 15, 2021

Every sales leader says their #1 prospecting challenge is getting leads in the pipe. Considering half of the deals that are forecasted to close don’t, and customer retention has decreased as seller attrition increases, sales teams are facing yet another frustrating year if something doesn’t change. Try this instead.

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Vengreso

OCTOBER 23, 2024

What started as a casual discussion on sales strategy soon became a full-blown argument. We disagreed on many points and had the same opinion on only a handful, one of which is the potential of video prospecting to generate leads and close more deals. Then and there I decided to write a guide on video prospecting.

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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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Pipeliner

JANUARY 16, 2025

In a recent episode of the expert interview series hosted by John Golden and guest Walter Crosby , a seasoned sales coach and founder of Helix Sales Development, delved into the intricate challenges of hiring, finding, and retaining top sales talent.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 21, 2019

TORONTO, Canada (August 15, 2019) – The Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA) and Renbor Sales Solutions today announced a new accredited partnership. Graduates of Renbor Sales Solutions’ Proactive Prospecting program will now earn credit toward CPSA’s professional sales designations.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 22, 2024

I'm always saying, “Sound, well-structured business email templates are central to effective sales communication, initiating productive sales conversations, and sustaining relationships with prospects and customers.” Now at this point, you may be thinking, “My gosh! It's relatively self-explanatory. Types of Business Emails 1.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Three months later, they sent yet out another promotion, this time including coupons for free upgrades and equipment. They sent a whole new promotion with even more coupons and free upgrades. What does this teach us as sales reps? ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! And then another. Then they sent three more!

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Zoominfo

JULY 24, 2020

In theory, your sales and marketing departments should be the best of friends. What if I told you that misalignment between sales and marketing technologies costs B2B companies 10% of revenue or more per year? Why is Sales and Marketing Communication Important? Sure, it’s a problem, but your company is doing well.

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SalesFuel

APRIL 7, 2025

Despite its importance, salespeople dont spend a lot of time doing prospect research. Why do prospect research? Youll find that trust and credibility follow when youve learned about a prospect and demonstrated that knowledge. Doing prospect research can also save you time.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A solid social selling strategy falls somewhere between “nice-to-have” and “need-to-have” in the modern sales landscape. Activities like prospect outreach, cultivating brand awareness, and online relationship building are all enhanced by social media — so having a solid presence on these platforms can really help your case.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 25, 2021

Unclear sales goals are costly. These are metrics that prioritize and improve sales performance and yield valuable specifics like percent of team meeting quota, average on-target earnings, and sales cycle length. KPIs should match the specific needs of your sales team. The Sales KPIs You Need to Know.

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Smooth Sale

MAY 27, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Ways to Effectively Promote a New Product or Service For any business, introducing a new good or service is a thrilling time representing expansion and creativity. These strategies not only promote quick purchases but also make it easier to get insightful client feedback.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

MARCH 5, 2019

At the time, it was one of the largest single sales in Salesforce history. Word in sales circles was, the relationship between Salesforce and State Farm had languished under the watch of a sales rep who, for years, couldn’t find a way in. “As And this is exactly what the new Salesforce sales rep did. How did he do it?

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Smooth Sale

AUGUST 30, 2023

Photo by Mary1826 vis Unsplash Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Do You Realize the Power of Promotional Materials Success in today’s highly competitive corporate environment depends on a solid marketing strategy. Promotional items are essential for attracting potential clients’ attention and raising brand awareness.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

To be actionable, your content must make tactical use of calls to action, offers, promotions, demos, and free trials that move prospects along the buyer’s journey. While your industry has likely been affected by this too, building out a strategy for virtual events can be a great way to attract prospects.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 27, 2023

Sales prospecting is arguably the most critical part of a sales professional’s workflow. Sales prospecting is a foundational element for a revenue team — it’s the practice of identifying and connecting with potential customers to initiate the sales cycle. What is Sales Prospecting?

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The apps help businesses customize their Salesforce environment, addressing needs across sales, marketing, customer service, and finance functions. These top apps cover a range of use-cases, from enhancing sales processes and automating marketing tasks to improving customer relationship management and boosting overall productivity.

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MarketJoy

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Whether your focus is targeting prospects with the highest potential contract values, breaking into a new industry, or cross-promoting a product in a sector where you’re already successful, precision in targeting is key. Promoting all your products or services to every prospect can cause confusion and overwhelm.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The B2B sales cycle has always been complex and multifaceted—and it’s grown even more complicated in recent years. Given the complex nature of the modern buyer’s journey, it should come as no surprise that the typical B2B sales cycle is longer than the typical B2C sales cycle. 5 Tips to Shorten the Sales Cycle with Social Media.

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 1, 2020

In order to resonate with customers, your announcement must be seen, messaging absorbed and content leveraged with the sales team. For a successful campaign or product launch, you’ll want the right content and up-to-date information at the fingertips of your sales reps. A failure to launch. Bridging the new product launch gap.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 19, 2025

As AI increasingly crafts communications, sellers must ensure their sales prospecting stands out from the rest. As Kipp Bodnar and Kieran Flanagan point out , AI is turning sales prospecting into a commodity. Sellers must focus on personalized outreach that cuts through the noise and connects with prospects.

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Bernadette McClelland

AUGUST 1, 2022

We all buy what matters to us personally -whether that be based on a successful afternoon at a perfect destination, your ego and image, a job promotion, a proven ROI or connection with someone else so we need to remember to find out what matters the most to our buyer and why that is the case.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 24, 2024

In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening Podcast, Rob Ulsh , VP of Dealer and International Sales for Great Dane, discusses the use of AI in sales leadership. He also explores the practical applications of AI in sales, including prospecting, customer retention, and pre-call planning.

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 10, 2021

Invest in your sales managers to unlock the potential in your sales organization and turn that performance into sustainable performance As the leader of your organization, the next 6 months will prove to be more pressure-filled than you may have experienced in years. Invest in your sales managers.

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Zoominfo

JULY 17, 2018

This format allows companies to engage with prospects and customers and receive feedback in real-time. 73% of B2B marketers and sales leaders say webinars are the best way to generate high-quality leads ( source ). The number of registrants indicates how successful your promotion efforts were leading up to the webinar.

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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.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 26, 2020

At ZoomInfo, we care about the sales numbers, but we know to get there we must: Always. When you rush to close a sale, you don’t have the time to harness key insights about your prospects — leaving you high and dry during your sales calls. These tidbits can be the difference between an average sale and a humongous deal.

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Vengreso

MARCH 26, 2025

Mastering sales fundamentals has become more crucial than ever for sales professionals. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to close more sales, online sales training offers a flexible and effective path to success. Here are the essential sales skills that sales training programs provide.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 8, 2019

In honor of International Women’s Day, how can your sales team attract more female rainmakers? There’s always been bias against women in sales, and anyone with different color skin, ethnicity, or beliefs than decision-makers and hiring managers. Whatever the reason for the change, the rallying cry is to attract women in sales.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

MARCH 4, 2019

You do a memorable job in making the sale. You provide impeccable service after the sale. To boost sales, make an impression, or get an audience. Align with a business that will deliver a gift of what they do at a reduced cost in exchange for the opportunity to make a sales call on your prospect or customer.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 29, 2018

This kind of content positions you as a thought leader in a given field or industry, does not contain a sales pitch, and should never mention your company or brand except as the source of the content. There is no other branding or self-promotion beyond a link to a free eBook below the video and Gavin’s name (highlighted in yellow, below).

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Sales 2.0

DECEMBER 6, 2019

You’ve heard this before but how much do you “walk the talk” when it comes to knowing your prospects? Information is power in sales. The more you know about your prospect and their situation, the more likely you are to make a sale. What are your prospect’s goals? Your prospect decides to do nothing.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 21, 2019

Author: Lauren Boutwell As the field of sales enablement has evolved and matured, so, too, have its supporting technologies. Accordingly, video coaching has become a popular tool for driving readiness in sales organizations of all sizes and across industries. Promote pre-boarding. million words. Assess messaging and skills.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

is a champion for having more women in sales positions. As a Conversation Intelligence platform, Chorus stores and analyzes millions of sales calls every year. With all of that data at our fingertips, people like to ask, "Are male or female sales reps better? The Sales Rep Demographic. Author: Parth Mukherjee Chorus.ai

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