Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The Impact of AI on Sales Leadership: Expert Insights and Actionable Strategies In a recent episode, John Golden sat down with Matt McDarby , a seasoned sales leader and the founder of United Sales Resources, to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on sales leadership and performance.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 23, 2020

Successful sales execution requires more than sales technology. Companies today purchase the latest and greatest sales technology, provide minimal training, and then wonder why it’s not adopted across the board. Because it doesn’t actually help with sales execution. Yes, you read that right.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MARCH 20, 2024

Although this is an article about sales process, the first two paragraphs have more to do with religion than sales. I’m sure by now you’re thinking, but Dave, what the heck does that have to do with sales process? Most of that group believes that a sales process is helpful. It will be worth it!

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Allego

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Sales technology has come a long way in recent years and has become an integral part of most organizations. During that time, however, sales teams have amassed a large number of tools, and that’s created some problems. 4 Sales Technology Trends for 2023 1.

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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 theyre moving the needle: According to McKinsey , sales orgs that use AI see revenue uplifts of up to 15% and sales ROI uplifts of up to 20%. Whats a GPT-Native Sales Team?

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Sales Gravy

JANUARY 18, 2022

Most sales organizations and sales enablement teams are actively seeking ways to ramp salespeople up fast on new sales technology. Likewise, many sales leaders and executives have experienced the frustration of investing in Sales Tech only to see it go unused by their sellers. Check them out here: [link]

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Sales Hacker

MAY 29, 2019

Which means you’re going to be evaluating new sales tech on a regular basis. In this article, I’ll share a simple plan for evaluating new sales tech, so you can confidently say yes or no to any new offers. Choosing New Technology: a Bird’s Eye Perspective. RELATED: 5 Key Sales Tech Trends to Watch. But how do you decide?

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SBI

APRIL 30, 2019

How to Stop Fighting the Monster of Sales Technology Complexity. The ocean is sales complexity, and the Hydra is the technology forced upon salespeople. Sales complexity has grown exponentially in the past ten to fifteen years, and so has the technology designed to tame it. Here’s the scenario.

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Allego

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Today’s sales reps face a challenging reality: buyers are more informed, independent, and selective than ever. This shift has made sales skills training more essential than ever before. This is where a well-rounded sales skills training program can make all the difference. What Is Sales Skills Training?

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Vengreso

MARCH 11, 2025

Imagine a surprising twist in the world of sales culture that could skyrocket your team’s performance. It’s something unexpected, something that will make you rethink everything you know about building a winning sales culture. Ready to take your sales game to the next level? Let’s dive in!

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Allego

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Sales success isn’t just about closing deals—it’s about staying ahead in a game that’s constantly changing. That’s challenging enough, but it’s even more difficult when sales teams rely on outdated and ineffective training programs. The good news is there’s a solution: continuous learning for sales. The result?

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Zoominfo

APRIL 26, 2018

In an ideal world, sales reps would spend all day sending emails, taking calls, and ultimately, doing what they do best—selling. There’s a lot more to sales than meets the eye. The best sales reps have developed an arsenal of productivity hacks to balance the administrative work with the actual sales process.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 29, 2017

billion on training and development, including external providers, internal expenses and tuition reimbursement, according to The American Society for Training and Development. in 2013 on hiring sales training companies, one of the top five outsourced training expenditures, according to Training Industry.

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Vendor Neutral

JULY 15, 2021

The Problem with Your Sales Technology Stack…and How to Fix It. How a Sales Technology Ecosystem Drives Sustainable Growth. In an ideal world, sales technology solutions make your sales team more efficient, effective, and productive, and they pay for themselves many times over by saving you time and driving more revenue.

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Janek Performance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

As salespeople, we frequently come across what looks like the latest in a series of game-changing, disruptive sales automation technologies. As sales leaders, we love tech. But what are the limitations of technology, and can too much be a bad thing? It would be a mistake to interpret our position as anti-technology.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 7, 2018

Author: Gregg Schwartz Many people think sales management is complicated and mysterious, that there's some unknowable process to becoming a great sales manager, or that great sales managers are born, not made. Here are five choices that great sales managers make – and you can make these same choices too: 1.

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 28, 2019

Especially now, when new sales-related tech seems to crop up weekly: data management systems, sales forecasting, customer relationship management software, and automated email marketing platforms. But even with these advanced solutions, we’re forgetting one key aspect of sales: the human connection. And … Action!

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BrainShark

AUGUST 12, 2020

This short video takes a quick look at why some companies have made it a priority to provide new sales tech learning paths for their remote teams.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 29, 2019

Why it’s important to train from the trenches. From now on, I am going to make it a fixed rule that no unit, from the time it reaches this theater until the war is won, will ever stop training.”. I also learned about the intense training that our allied troops underwent and the critical importance of ongoing training.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JUNE 14, 2017

Anthony Johnson wasn’t the first Sales Development Representative (SDR) to learn this lesson the hard way. In the fall of 2015, the young sales rep was burned out, disheartened, failing to meet his quota, and on the verge of losing his job. Sales is hard. How effective is your sales team? An SDR team in transition.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 9, 2019

Successful sales professionals understand that technology is a must-have business tool. But very few understand how to incorporate technology into their prospecting strategy. Consider this: Despite the ever-growing treasure trove of new sales technology, sales is actually harder than it used to be.

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SBI

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The Scalable Sales Manager: The Key to Unlocking Your Sales Teams’ True Potential. The role of Sales Manager has always been one of the hardest jobs in sales. To say that sales managers have their work cut out for them would be a massive understatement. This is where great sales managers come in.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In fact, when it comes to the big wide world of sales, folks seem to be getting nice and cozy with the idea of using AI for all things sales-related. However, the big question remains: Is AI truly th e future of sales coaching? Table of Contents: What is AI Sales Coaching? Let’s face it: AI isn’t going anywhere.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 15, 2018

The importance of data cannot be understated in the modern sales landscape. Now, data and analytics reign supreme when it comes to running a successful sales organization. Maybe you’re new to data-driven sales, or maybe you just need to brush up on how to leverage data as part of your sales strategy.

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Janek Performance Group

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As you prepare for your next sales kickoff, it’s important to make every step count. Sales Training—Is your team’s training still relevant? Skill-Building Sessions : Sales are always changing—and so do customers, becoming more sophisticated as they seek solutions. Product Knowledge—What’s changed?

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 30, 2020

I recounted that story in my recent presentation—“ Sales Experts Channel: How to Recession Proof Your Sales in 9 Killer Steps ”—because it perfectly illustrates a key business insight. Plus, check out what you might have missed from No More Cold Calling this month: Pick Up the Damn Phone and Have Sales Conversations.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

This year is no different than years prior in that every VP of Sales is getting ready for the annual 2013 sales planning season. Every VP of Sales heads into this annual meeting with his CEO/CFO full of anticipation. Never before has the linkage between Marketing and Sales become more important. So what’s your next move?

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Mindtickle

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Sales enablement is relatively new in the long history of business. Its origins are often traced back to 1999 when John Aiello and Drew Larsen saw a need to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of sales reps. In the past 25 years, sales enablement trends have evolved significantly. But what can we expect in the coming year?

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Sales leaders, be honest — you're curious about what your peers are up to. If you don’t have the time or resources to commission your own data, you’re in luck because we’ve compiled a list of important data points sales leaders need to know. Sales Leadership Stats. Sales Performance. is invaluable. Remote Selling.

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SBI

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The Top Sales Tools of 2017 Guide: Final Cut is where you’ll find the best sales tech for growing revenue. Sales Enablement & Engagement. Sales Prospecting & Communication. Sales Management, Coaching, & Training. Sales Management, Coaching, & Training. Closing Deals.

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Partners in Excellence

AUGUST 4, 2021

My friend, Orrin Broberg, wrote a great post: 5 Critical Sales Enablement Mistakes To Avoid. His first point was stunning in it’s simplicity, we fail to give sales people what they need. It’s a critical issue, we have to understand, at a deep level, what sales people need to perform at the highest levels possible.

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Score More Sales

OCTOBER 17, 2013

I shadow sales reps, sitting in or near their cube or at a desk next to theirs. Even with all the advances in sales technology tools, for sales reps to be successful they need to have some communication basics. The post Eight Best Ideas for Voicemail Messages appeared first on Score More Sales. Close More Deals.

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Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 22, 2021

This is just one example of a sales technology interfering with the customer relationship. Technology is supposed to make it easier and more efficient to reach prospects and sell to customers. And the good news is, when the right technology is combined with the right strategy, processes, and skills, it certainly can.

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Mindtickle

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Multiply that by all the deals in your sales pipeline, and things get complicated – fast. Today, winning revenue organizations leverage sales automation to streamline manual processes and free up their teams to do what they do best: sell. You’ve probably heard “sales automation” at least once or twice. Sales is a numbers game.

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Miller Heiman Group

MARCH 13, 2019

While many organizations reported increased adoption of a sales enablement function in recent years, several still struggle to use it effectively to achieve their goals. According to CSO Insights’ 4th Annual Sales Enablement Study , 61 percent of organizations have a sales enablement function. Of those, only 34.4

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Awarathon

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Author: Vishala Pechetti 4th January 2023 Introduction While AI is the future of work, there are a lot of myths floating when it comes to AI in training. In this article, we’ll explore some […] The post Breaking 4 myths about AI in training and L&D appeared first on Awarathon. In reality, it is far from the truth.

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MTD Sales Training

AUGUST 9, 2016

I came across three interesting quotes while doing research the other day, and they all give an insight into the future of sales. Sales reps will need to adapt or be replaced” – Jill Rowley, Evangelist for Social Selling. That’s where the results are” – Ken Krogue, Inside Sales. Technology is a double-edged sword.

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