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You Need Sales Coaching

Sales Gravy

Lets kill the myth: sales coaching isnt just for newbies or underperformers. Its for closers, leaders, and the ones who want moremore pipeline, more wins, more control over their career. If you're in sales, you need coaching. Period. This isnt feel-good fluff. Sales is a performance sport. Every high-performance athlete has a coach, and every inspiring performer has a mentor for a reason.

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Podcast - Accountability is Culture with Mark Hunter

Membrain

In this episode of the podcast, were joined by Mark Hunter , The Sales Hunter. This episode unpacks one of the most misunderstoodand mission-criticalconcepts in Sales Leadership: Accountability. Together with host Paul Fuller, Mark dives deep into how authentic relationships, cultural integrity, and personal leadership all hinge on a redefined view of accountability that transcends micromanagement and fuels meaningful performance.

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Timeless growth principles that scaled $20M to $450M

Sales Hacker

Hello and welcome to The GTM Newsletter by GTMnow – read by 50,000+ to scale their companies and careers. GTMnow shares insight around the go-to-market strategies responsible for explosive company growth. GTMnow highlights the strategies, along with the stories from the top 1% of GTM executives, VCs, and founders behind these strategies and companies.

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Why Strategic Outcomes Matter More Than Features in B2B Sales

Iannarino

Sales success hinges on delivering strategic outcomes, not just features & benefits. Learn how to elevate your sales conversations and become a trusted advisor to your clients.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to keyless entry, in-room entertainment, and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that

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B2B marketers want results, not more technology

Martech

B2B marketers want solutions that deliver results, not more tools to add to their martech stack, according to a new survey. The Pipeline360 2025 State of B2B Pipeline Growth Report found 69% of marketers value delivered insights or “done-for-you” services over adding new tools to their tech stack. The number was 81% among those identified as high performers teams that indicated significant progress or full achievement of their 2024 goals, reported high job satisfaction and perceived

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Road Warrior Prospecting (Ask Jeb)

Sales Gravy

Kyle, a field sales rep from British Columbia is struggling with a common prospecting challenge: how to consistently prospect when you're constantly on the move. Kyle's situation likely resonates with many of you in outside sales. He described his typical daystarting at job sites at 7:30 AM, running between appointments, sending proposals from his truck, and working from Starbucks in between meetings.

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What Is a Joint Venture? [+ How It Can Grow Your Business]

Hubspot

I once worked with a client who completely changed the way I think about business growth. He ran a mid-sized tech company, growing steadily but slowly until everything suddenly took off. I asked him what changed. His answer? Joint ventures. That was the first time I really understood what a joint venture is a strategic partnership where two businesses combine strengths while staying independent.

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Top SaaStr Posts and Pods Of the Week: AI Can’t Sell … Yet; AI is 71% of VC $$$; What It Really Takes To IPO

SaaStr

Top Posts: #1. Forge: The Secondary Markets for Hot Start-Ups Are Back! Just Not So Much for Enterprise Software #2. AI Cant Sell Yet. But Its Probably Already Smarter Than Much of Your Sales Team #3. VC Deals in 2025 Off To Same Pace as 2024. And AI is 71% of All VC Dollars. Per NVCA #4. The One Bit of Math Almost All Founders Get Wrong: Dilution #5.

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Hello world!

SalesBlog!

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

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I Tested Midjourney vs. Dall E To Find the Best AI Image Generator

G2

Ive tried just about every major AI image generator out there: DALL E , Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, Imagen, Runway, and even the latest GPT-4o. Which ones do I keep coming back to? Midjourney and DALL E. Theyve consistently led the pack in terms of quality, style, and creativity.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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Sales Success Depends on Clear Distinctions

Membrain

Clear distinctions are a hallmark of clear thinking. Unless you know what a thing IS and, importantly, what it IS NOT, you cannot begin to think clearly about it. And clear thinking is critical in complex sales.

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Why Collaborative Sales Teams Crush Quota

Salesfolks

A single great rep might hit quota. But a great team creates flywheel growth.

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Scaling 6 Products to $100M+ ARR Each: Samsara’s CPO Kiren Sekar on Multi-Product Growth

SaaStr

Kiren Sekar, Chief Strategy Officer and founding team member at Samsara, came to SaaStr Annual to do one of our best deep dives even on going multi-product. Samsara was intentionally multi-product from the earliest days, and they carefully planned out scaling 5+ products to $100M+ ARR. And come see so many more great convos like this at 2025 SaaStr Annual + AI Summit on May 13-15 in SF Bay , including the CEOs and CXOs at vertical SaaS leaders ServiceTitan, Clio, MangoMint, Owner and so many mor

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Digital transformation begins when tradition meets innovation

Martech

Traditional industries are having their digital awakening. Sectors once proud of doing things “the way they’ve always been done” are now navigating a digital landscape that shifts every few months. From manufacturing to craft stores, they’re finally diving in. But this isn’t just about adopting new tools it’s about bridging generations to make a real impact.

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Get Higher-Quality B2B Leads That Convert!

B2B marketers face a number of challenges, including: continuously generating great leads converting leads to active sales prospects finding vendors that deliver real results Aggregage has proven content syndication, webinar, online advertising and intent signal marketing programs that deliver higher-quality leads. More than 700 companies have already benefited from our programs.

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Webflow vs. WordPress: I Built on Both to See Who Wins

G2

While comparing website builder platforms , I stumbled across a few choices. Popular platforms like Webflow, WordPress, Wix, and Shopify became my top picks. I compared these platforms in detail to find the most suitable platform for my client. After comparing Wix and Shopify , I knew I had to find out how Webflow vs. WordPress stacks up. This article stems from the same comparison and contains insights to see if the platform matches your needs and expectations.

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You Can’t Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought (Money Monday)

Sales Gravy

Self-talk, what you say to yourself internally, manifests itself in your outward attitude and actions. As any elite athlete will tell you, the mental games you play with yourself between your ears will make or break you. When all things are equal, mindset is one thing that separates winners and losers. This is one of the reasons that I love golf so much.

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Why Achievement-Seeking Predicts Sales Success Better Than a Perfect Resume

Salesfolks

Achievement-seeking is the X-factor. Its the thing that keeps great salespeople prospecting, reviewing prospect notes on their own time, and celebrating closing a tough deal.

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Dear SaaStr: What Are Some Signs of Potential Churn Even if Usage is Strong?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: What Are Some Signs of Potential Churn Even if Usage is Strong? Even with strong engagement, there are subtle signs that a customer might churn. Here are a few key ones: Champion Turnover : If your main point of contact or internal champion leaves the company or gets promoted, its a red flag. Without them advocating for your product, the relationship can weaken quickly.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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How does conversion lift testing work, and which ad platforms offer it?

Martech

In MarTechs MarTechBot explains it all feature, we pose a question about marketing to our very own MarTechBot , which is trained on the MarTech website archives and has access to the broader internet. Q: How does conversion lift testing work, and which ad platforms offer it to advertisers? Conversion lift testing, also known as “lift tests” or “lift studies,” is a method used by marketers to measure the incremental impact of their advertising efforts on conversions.

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22 Biggest Cyber Attacks in History That Made Global Headlines

G2

Discover the 22 biggest cyber attacks from 2011 to 2024, including how they happened, who was hit, and what they reveal about cybersecurity today.

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Instagram Marketing for Small Business: Top Strategies for 2025

Salesforce

Instagram isn’t just about selfies and latte art its where people discover their next favorite brand. While scrolling, youve probably landed on dozens of incredible handmade jewelry brands with just the right aesthetic. Maybe it was that beautifully presented candle in your feed? Or the local photographer whose Instagram stories made you book a session?

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Cultivating Clients Through Trust, Value, and Growth

Salesfolks

Sustainable sales isn't about pressure. Its about patience, process, and persistence.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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10 Ways AI Will Change Sales Forever. It’s Already Happening, In Fact.

SaaStr

What’s Changing in Sales: The AI Revolution is Here — and Coming Fast After analyzing 139,000+ conversations through SaaStr’s New AI, it’s now clear from the data: AI is about to fundamentally transform B2B sales. This isn’t some distant futureit’s happening right now. And will happen even more in the coming months.

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Enterprise Tech, Built Like a Startup with Thomas Kircheis

Predictable Revenue

Pulpo didnt start with a pitch deck. It started with a founder running a business who couldnt find software that worked. The post Enterprise Tech, Built Like a Startup with Thomas Kircheis appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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6 Best Restaurant POS Systems: Ranked and Reviewed (2025)

G2

When I started digging into restaurant POS systems, I didnt expect to find so many options, each claiming to be the fastest, smartest, or most restaurant-friendly solution out there. But behind the flashy features and bold promises, what really matters is how well these systems support the day-to-day chaos of running a restaurant.

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Think AI Agents Are Impressive Now? Just Wait

Salesforce

Youve seen the ripples of what AI agents can do. Now, get ready for the tidal wave. The future of AI agents? Its agents that can hear your commands and see the world alongside you. It’s AI orchestrating AI, creating a symphony of digital labor. It’s agents with digital memories that learn your patterns and foresee your next move. Forget incremental upgrades.The AI agent of tomorrow will be a force multiplier unleashed.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

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.

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How to Actually Stand Out When Applying for a Sales Job (and What Not to Do)

Salesfolks

Lets get real: applying for a sales job is itself a sales process. You're selling youyour experience, your potential, your driveand if you cant do that well in the hiring process, why should anyone believe youll close deals for them?

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SalesNexus April 2025 Release

Sales Nexus

Today, SalesNexus announced the release of the latest updates to its CRM and Marketing Automation Suite, released October 2024.

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250 Years After The Shot Heard ‘Round The World, Americans Battle Government Again

David Meerman Scott

Colonials fought 250 years ago against unfair taxes. Today, many Americans are doing the same, fighting tariffs, which are a form of taxation.

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Wix Vs. Shopify: We Have A Winner for 2025

G2

As a website designer or developer, you often land at a crossroads: which website builder software to pick? Its either for your own website or a client is seeking a recommendation.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.