Understanding the Sales Force
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
In Central Massachusetts, the 2024 Foliage season was dramatically different from a year ago when the leaves turned late in the fall, without much color, and they didn’t drop until the second half of November. Long Foliage Cycle. This year, much like when I was growing up, the leaves turned in mid-October and had mostly fallen from the trees by the end of October.
Sales 2.0
JULY 2, 2024
As we’ve introduced more ways to communicate, we (and more importantly our customers) have spread our communication over many channels, leaving less concentration on any one channel. When we only had a desk telephone, you could reach more people on it, as that was the primary channel for communication. Your prospects picked up the phone when it rang, as it might be their customer or family on the other end.
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No More Cold Calling
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Stop chasing suspects. Focus on winning prospects. Ben confided in me about the four types of people in his database: suspects, prospects, clients, and the dead. Really? Curious, I asked Ben to clarify the difference between suspects and prospects. Suspects, he explained, were just names pulled from a list his company had purchased. And boy, were those supposed “leads” frustrating.
Sales and Marketing Management
JANUARY 17, 2024
Many B2B companies are building better-balanced partner programs that can maximize channel revenue. They're not abandoning underperformers, they're building them up. Here are three ways to build a stronger partner ecosystem. The post Tips for Building a Strong Partner Ecosystem appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
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Anthony Cole Training
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Sales leaders must be both effective managers and great coaches by arming their salespeople with the skills to be successful and managing their strengths. This week, we identify the final 5 keys to success in leading a sales team.
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SBI Growth
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Knowing who to hire and what sort of traits to foster across an organization’s talent can go a long way in creating value for customers and seeing the business returns of customer success.
Zoominfo
OCTOBER 31, 2024
AI tools are reshaping the way salespeople tackle their day-to-day work, automating many of the core business development tasks that have eaten away at the average sellers’ day. But AI isn’t just taking over mundane administrative work. It’s also raising big questions about the future of the sales profession — including lingering worries that many sales jobs could soon be replaced by machines.
Mr. Inside Sales
JANUARY 19, 2024
I don’t know why sales reps still have trouble handing this typical blow off. They know it’s coming; they get it daily or weekly, yet many still struggle to handle it effectively. The way to not only handle it, but to overcome it is to be prepared in advance with a proven, scripted approach. Like this: “I’m sure you do, and that’s why I’m calling you today.
Bernadette McClelland
JUNE 16, 2024
3 Fail Proof Ways To Embrace Deliberate Disruption Deliberate Disruption This time last year in New York City, I realised a dream and launched my last book, “Shift and Disrupt: Stop Selling Widgets. Start Selling Wisdom,” and I could not have been more proud of the book and the feedback. The feedback focussed on the need for salespeople to have more deeper conversations with buyers and of course one aspect is the need for all of us to address the internal stories we all tell ourselve
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What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.
Smooth Sale
JANUARY 29, 2024
Image – CC0 License Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Is Email the Best Way to Engage With an Audience? Nowadays, it can be easier to market on social media than via email, and we may think that social media has a far better reach. However, email marketing can be a far more invaluable tool, raising the issue that it is always best to examine all perspectives upfront.
Understanding the Sales Force
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
The title of today’s article might be confusing, but it’s true. Phil told me so. But before I share what he said, I have some anecdotal evidence that supports the claim that I’m an imposter. Here are ten reasons why I could be an imposter: I stand tall but I’m actually just 5′ 6″ I’m a white collar professional yet I never wear a jacket or tie I have helped B2B sales teams for nearly 40 years but prior to that I sold only B2C I invented and perfected
Sales 2.0
DECEMBER 3, 2024
I’ve started a new sales project, and I need some quick wins to show my clients that they made the right decision. If you’ve ever started a new sales job, or been given a new territory, you will recognize this scenario. I’m going to be writing about how I tackle this situation, applying my sales strategies, and letting you know how they work out (or don’t).
No More Cold Calling
JULY 25, 2024
Rusty sales skills won’t win the gold. Gold medals aren’t just handed to Olympic athletes. Commitment to a daily routine and practice separates them from every other athlete out there. It’s the same for your sales team. If you want this to be a game-changing year, it’s up to the CRO to make skills-building and practice a requirement, an integral part of your culture, and a major component of your sales strategy.
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This guide is for leaders who recognize the importance of Salesforce but would rather trust a team of external experts to do the heavy lifting. Choosing the right managed services provider is a significant decision that impacts your business's efficiency and success. In this 10-minute read, you'll find 5 essential questions to ask any potential provider.
Sales and Marketing Management
OCTOBER 21, 2024
By embracing the technology of digital business cards, sales and marketing executives can bridge cultural divides, track engagement, and create lasting impressions – all while reducing their environmental footprint and maximizing the return on their networking efforts. The post How Digital Business Cards are Transforming Sales and Marketing appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
Anthony Cole Training
AUGUST 16, 2024
Every business that has ever been started has done so by wanting to position its products or services on a continuum between the two extremes of value and price. Some businesses (think Apple, Ritz Carlton) are focused on delivering a high value experience. Some businesses (think Walmart) are focused on being the low-cost provider in their industry. Most businesses land somewhere in the middle.
Steven Rosen
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
David Hennessy , the VP of Sales at Kite Pharma, delves into his transformative moment as a sales leader, stressing the significance of active listening and strategic questioning. He underscores the necessity for a well-defined and compelling strategy that is effectively communicated to the sales team. David also highlights the crucial balance between the strategy’s rational and emotional facets, resonating with intellect and emotion.
SBI Growth
JULY 18, 2024
Facing headwinds from inflation, rising wages, and decades-high interest rates, it has been a challenge for commercial leaders to realize their growth ambitions. The way forward doesn’t seem to be any easier: CEOs and CFOs must continue to tighten spending while still allowing for necessary growth investment, requiring full attention from growth leaders to make the right decisions now for growth in 2024 and beyond.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego
Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.
Zoominfo
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Reaching the right prospects at the right moment is often the difference between closing a deal and coming in second. And in the age of AI-assisted sales, what was once a long process of research, targeting, and crafting outreach has now become remarkably fast. But today’s top AI sales assistants don’t just help sales teams work faster — with the right data, AI helps sellers make smarter decisions.
Mr. Inside Sales
JUNE 30, 2024
Happy Fourth of July! If you’re looking forward to an extended holiday and want to know the best way to spend it, then I’ve got a suggestion: Why not spend some of it learning and getting better at your craft of sales? Why not come back to the office after the holiday better than you left it? Better than the other sales reps competing with you? Years ago, I made a commitment to be one of the best reps in my company, to make more money than I ever had before, and to make my job easier and enjoy i
Bernadette McClelland
MAY 2, 2024
Hope ‘IS’ A Strategy Sometimes that is all you might have. And it is enough. Because you are enough. I’m sharing more these days to audiences about another part of my life that has really only been shared in depth with my immediate family. A part of my life that is away from sales and sales leadership. Yet still tied to business of sorts.
Understanding the Sales Force
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Randy Newman has written a lot of hit songs. The two most popular were probably Short People and I Love LA but he also wrote the music for Toy Story and Monsters, Inc. In 1970, Three Dog Night recorded one of his songs called Mama Told Me (Not to Come). If you don’t remember or weren’t around to hear one of the first hits of the 1970’s, you should probably watch/listen to the song, Mama Told Me (Not to Come) below and pay attention to the words in the chorus.
Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions
Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!
Understanding the Sales Force
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The Boston Red Sox had a mediocre team in 2024. They had too many left-handed hitters, not enough starting pitching, an undependable bullpen, and by far, the worst defense in the MLB. Sure, they won half their games, but they lost the other half – many of them games they should have won. Most sales teams win fewer than half their “games,” and while defense can’t be blamed, pitching can!
Understanding the Sales Force
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Sunday, when the Priest was giving his sermon he said they (the Priests) compare mass attendance at the end of each weekend. He said since everyone has returned from their summer vacations, Saturday night mass was full, the two earlier Sunday masses were full and this mass was full. My wife and I looked around and it seemed to us that the church was a bit more than half full.
Understanding the Sales Force
OCTOBER 6, 2024
I last wrote about the efficacy of cold emails/LinkedIn Messages in February, when it was clear that immature AI and ineffective cold messaging wasn’t effective. The phone was and still is a better option. Read here. Although I continue to receive pathetic emails and Messages, I recently got one that was significantly better. Allow me to share some examples of typical emails/messages so that you can avoid these mistakes and then I’ll show one that suggests there is finally hope for
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. To fully understand this powerful analogy, you’ll want to read the next three paragraphs and allow me to make my case. It will be worth it! My wife thought I would enjoy a book she found at the airport bookstore and I agreed that it looked compelling.
Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Understanding the Sales Force
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
According to the search results inside this blog, I have written on the topic of coaching salespeople more than 400 times or 25% of my articles. Why? Because sales managers are not coaching – still – at least not consistently or effectively. As a reminder, consistent daily coaching increases revenue by 28% and when it is paired with effective coaching, revenue increases by 43%.
Understanding the Sales Force
AUGUST 31, 2024
My wife and I add around 200 plants to our perennial gardens each year. She chooses the plants, decides where they should be placed, and I have the important job of digging holes. One thing I have excelled at in my hole digging responsibilities is cutting into the coaxial cable that makes up Dinger’s invisible fence, rendering it useless. As long as I know where I cut it I can splice it back together again and I have spliced that cable back together so many times that there are more splices th
No More Cold Calling
JULY 12, 2024
They’d better. Otherwise, it’s a waste of your time and money. Sales leaders complain that reps don’t get enough qualified leads, their pipelines are fluff, and it takes them way too long to reach their prospects. Leadership can’t count on accurate forecasts when pipelines are unqualified. Big problem! A disciplined referral system can help your company scale by increasing deal size, converting prospects to clients, and penetrating prime accounts.
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