The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 19, 2011

A far more effective response is to create a sales and marketing system that provides an interconnected, measurable set of processes and tools that ultimately result in increased sales. To access Dave’s training, insights and tools online, visit The Sales Resource Center. phone sales tips. sales goals.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As a small business owner, you toggle between marketing, sales, operations, and customer service daily — and sometimes within the same hour. To serve your customers without dropping the ball, you need a tool to help you track and manage all of your relationships.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

Small business sales are continually pummeled because of bad hires. The small business owners or those in sales management more often than not do not have a formal hiring process. Smart small business owners know that one exceptional salesperson is worth his or her weight in gold.

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Steven Rosen

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

New book helps sales managers unlock hidden sales potential (available in paperback). The sales manager is the pivotal person in the sales-driven organization, and Steven’s book shows you how to excel!” Get you copy now and be ready to take sales to a new level in 2013. Now available in paperback.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

How long has this discussion being happening with the small business and management worlds? This is where it is imperative for those in sales management roles to employ WAY SMART goals instead of just SMART goals. If you are in a small business sales management role, then consider reading this article.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 7, 2014

Salespeople not performing, dragging you down, and compromising your team‘s sales effectiveness? Perhaps you didn’t equip them with the skills and tools to do their job. On-boarding a new sales rep requires more than providing a desk, a phone, and a password. Where Should Sales Managers Spend Their Time?

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

That’s why all the sales and marketing automation tools in the world will never replace the power of a knowledgeable, experienced salesperson with a great referral network. Smarter than the Average Algorithm The problem is, we get so enamored with technology that we forget it’s only a tool to make human beings more effective.

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Score More Sales

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

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AUGUST 26, 2014

Or worse yet, more people than necessary get involved–using that ever so wasteful tool called, “reply all.” What should have been simple and easy snowballs into complexity—despite our efficiency leveraging the tools to improve our efficiency. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business'

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JULY 29, 2014

Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business sales tools selling Social Media strategy' Follow Joanne on Google+ or Twitter @ReferralSales , or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook. Comment Here. What social selling strategies have you found to be most effective?

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 15, 2014

For more on how to develop respectful relationships that translate into sales, check out the latest from No More Cold Calling: LinkedIn Is Not a Place to Sell. Social media is a great tool for researching prospects and Referral Sources, and for sharing interesting, relevant information. Small business owners are a target.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 19, 2014

LinkedIn and other social media channels are fantastic tools for beginning conversations and new relationships. But when you send the generic invite (“I’d like to invite you to join my professional network on LinkedIn”) and follow it up with a sales pitch, you’re breaking all the rules of social media.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 2, 2014

As a sales leader , it’s your job to make sure your team remembers that sales is still a person-to-person business. Technology offers salespeople some terrific tools, but when it comes to closing deals , nothing replaces a personal conversation. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business'

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Increase Sales

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

The reality is much of the organizational structure for mid size to small businesses (SMB) today including having a sales manager is based on some of the practices of years gone by much larger companies with over 100 employees and multiple locations. The SMB world of today is quite a bit different than yesterday.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Sale s has always been social. It’s just that some of the tools have changed in the digital age. That’s why all the sales and marketing automation tools in the world will never replace the power of a knowledgeable, experienced salesperson with a great referral network. Then they were told to get to it.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

There are hundreds of great applications that help us work more efficiently—including CRM, marketing automation, social-selling tools, and more. How do you use technology for sales? Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business' But closing deals is still our job. Finding the Right Balance.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 2, 2019

This tool has made navigation easy to accomplish a task that was once difficult before this technology was introduced. In many ways, technology, like Google Maps, is similar to sales management software. Sales management software provides streamlined tools for data entry and management to speed up this process.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Guest blogger Donal Daly explains how sales managers can become sales leaders. Then your sales force needs the right tools for success. You need a system that management can use to coach behaviors, not criticize outcomes. Just as importantly, you need sales leaders , not just sales managers.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 10, 2013

” She writes: Tools are tools…period. How do you use technology in your sales process? Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business' In the battle between the old and new ways of selling, the sweet spot is somewhere in the middle. You’ll get no argument from me there. Comment Here.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Give your team a sales process that works and the tools they need to succeed, and then encourage them to take some risks and aim a little higher. What leadership strategies have you learned from working with top-notch sales managers? Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business'

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 15, 2013

The average tenure of a sales manager is just 18 months. Yet, our sales teams need strong leaders more than ever. Sales is not a job for the faint of heart. Sales is not a job for the faint of heart. Sales management is not a job for the faint of heart either. You’re a salesperson.

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Social media is a great tool for researching prospects and Referral Sources, and for positioning yourself as a thought leader. But it is not the place for a sales pitch. If you’re sending sales offerings to strangers on social media, you’re pretty much cold calling. Click To Tweet - Powered By CoSchedule.

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The Pipeline

MAY 20, 2011

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Sales teams are comprised on unique individuals each bringing his or her own beliefs, experiences and perspectives to the team. Sales Training Coaching Tip: The Attribute Index is a great and proven performance appraisal to identify top talents within a sales team or any employee in any organization.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Join me for a Top Sales World webinar you won’t want to miss. Sale s has always been social. It’s just that some of the tools have changed in the digital age. Associations Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' Social selling isn’t a new concept. See you there!

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 22, 2013

That’s right, your most powerful deal-closing tool is still you— a living, breathing salesperson who can ask the right questions , apply years of experience and wisdom, and offer tailored solutions that make sense for each client. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business'

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MARCH 18, 2014

The Wall Street Journal article, “ Just Look Me in the Eye Already ,” explores the decreased eye contact in our tech-driven society, and explains why this puts professionals at a disadvantage: [Eye contact can be a tool for influencing others. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business'

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Not too long ago, new sales recruits were given a desk, a phone, a phonebook, an overview of benefits, and instructions for how to complete time sheets. The process hasn’t changed much over the years, but the tools sure have. They hang in there for a while, and then they leave for the next sales opportunity.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

But technology is an important part of how we live and work, so if Millennials are using a tool that is interesting and strategic, I’ll learn how they do it. But my strategy, tools, and outreach must adjust if I’m to stay current. And how do you successfully leverage social media in your sales process? How about you?

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Small Businesses As the host of this enlightening podcast, I had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with John Golden, from Sales POP! Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM, and John Nieuwenburg , a professional business coach since 2004.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 23, 2021

Trying to do it all as a business owner will quickly lead to burnout. That's why the entrepreneur resources and tools below are essential to running a company and keeping your sanity. Turn off that solopreneur mindset and get the support you need to manage and grow your business with this mix of free and paid resources.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 17, 2014

The modern workplace has better tools and more data than ever before. Unfortunately, email, Twitter, calendars, and even productivity tools can keep us from actually getting any real work done. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business sales sales strategy sales tips'

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MARCH 25, 2014

Check out the Sales Benchmark Index report, “ Top Priority: Retaining Top Sales Reps.” It includes a diagnostic tool to help you identify the time-management challenges of your top performers, and strategies for addressing the problem. How do you ensure that your top sales reps aren’t overwhelmed? Comment Here.

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Increase Sales

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

With all the sales experts, gurus, consultants to small business coaches, there appears to be an ever growing trend of making selling and sales far more complex than it needs to be. Yes, there are complex sales that involve multiple decision makers and have an extended to what seems like an exhausted sales cycle time.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 24, 2013

So sales teams miss out on the most powerful business-development tool that exists. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business' But while referrals are our biggest competitive differentiator, most companies have only a hit-and-miss process for referral prospecting. Comment Here.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 3, 2014

The same is true in sales management. The very strategies you use for attracting clients are the key to increasing sales effectiveness for your team. Management by walking around” changed the cadence of business — in large part through greater leadership involvement and presence. Simply put: Conversations count.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

He smiles, picks up his tools, takes his father’s hand, and goes home. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' He knew this would happen. He is not surprised. And when the great breaker crashes into his castle and his masterpiece is sucked into the sea, he smiles.

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