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Don Kent and My 8 Reasons For Inaccurate Sales Forecasts

Understanding the Sales Force

Back when Don Kent was giving his forecasts, the weather map was on a chalkboard (like the image above) and he used chalk to draw the cold fronts, low and high pressure systems, write the temperatures and the 3-day forecasts, show the rain/snow lines, and more.

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Data-Driven Sales Forecasting Using Facts, Not Feelings [Part 1]

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It’s a tough ask, and in many ways, sales leaders have the most difficult time of them all when predicting the shape of tomorrow. Unlike meteorologists or economists, their industry doesn’t use data as the bedrock of forming their forecasts. It’s not just sales reps who are put at risk from non-data-based sales forecasting.

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What is Sales Forecasting? Why it Matters + 11 Tools to Consider

Sales Hacker

After spending many quarters creating sales forecasts, you should have the process down and deliver precision accuracy. Unfortunately, sales forecasting is not that straightforward. In fact, 60% of forecasted deals don’t close, leading to uncomfortable conversations about budgets and with investors. Just kidding.

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Sales Forecasting: How to Put Sales Prediction Angst to Rest (Finally)

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If you’re a sales manager, you’ve maybe been in the sales forecasting hot seat — of presenting numbers that look different from your prediction. It’s time to take control of the process and find your forecasting sweet spot. What Is Sales Forecasting? Why Your Sales Forecasting Matters.

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AI Sales Assistants: The Next Great Sales Software Tools

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By analyzing vast amounts of information in real time, these tools provide a competitive edge that manual processes simply can’t match. With just about every sales software tool now offering AI-assisted features, it’s hard to tell which ones are real, and which are window dressing. What is AI Sales Assistant Software?

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Demand Forecasting vs. Sales Forecasting — The Complete Guide

Hubspot Sales

If you’re a business owner like me, you’re probably familiar with the terms demand forecasting and sales forecasting. Not to mention, figuring out the difference between demand forecasting vs sales forecasting can be tricky too. Demand Forecasting — What is it? Sales Forecasting — What is it?

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The 12 Best Sales Forecasting Software in 2022

Hubspot Sales

To reduce the probability of such inaccuracies, sales forecasting software has become an indispensable part of the professional sales kit. This post shares 12 forecasting software that can help you predict, monitor, and optimize your deal pipeline. Benefits of Sales Forecasting Software. What We Like.