Anthony Cole Training
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Like so many of you, I enjoy the work of the worlds best comedians. At Anthony Cole Training Group, we have often used athletes, singers, and actors as a source of learning and inspiration for salespeople. And today, I want to add to that list by talking about sales tips and tactics that can be learned from comedians.
Sales Pop!
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
If youre looking for new ways to increase your sales, you may be considering subscription-based products or services. Subscriptions help you earn long-term income from customers instead of relying on infrequent or sporadic purchases. You can learn from other business models requiring monthly payments, like car insurance for different types of drivers , to see what you could carry over to your business.
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Sales Hacker
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
SaaS pricing isn’t static – it’s a living strategy that grows with your company. In this article we dive into a playbook for pricing across different stages of company growth, inspired by Geoffrey Moore’s Crossing the Chasm. Each growth stage demands its own pricing approach, and getting it right can mean the difference between stagnation and explosive growth.
Martech
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Ever wondered if your Mac mini M4 Pro could become an LLM powerhouse? The short answer: not exactly but it can run DeepSeek R1 models locally without relying on cloud-based AI servers. Here’s how to set it up using Docker and Open WebUI for a seamless, ChatGPT-like experience while keeping your data private and under your control. With the right configuration, your Mac mini can handle fine-tuning, text generation and retrieval tasks without needing a dedicated server.
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
SaaStr
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
50 cents of compute for 500 dollars of value — Sam Altman (@sama) February 3, 2025 So just how much will AI remake classic B2B software? We are still learning. On the one hand, new AI-first entrants are rocketing to $10m ARR in a year. On the other hand, the classic leaders in SaaS have rebounded from 2024 lows both in terms of growth and market caps.
Sales Gravy
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Ask Jeb: How to Sell When Your Customer Has to Sell First Welcome to another Ask Jeb segment on the Sales Gravy Podcast! Im Jeb Blountbestselling author of Fanatical Prospecting, Objections, Sales EQ, and INKED. In each of these special episodes, we shine a spotlight on your questions, challenges, and roadblocksoffering real-world advice from sales pros who are in the trenches every single day.
Technology Sales Today brings together the best content for technology sales professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Martech
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Look at your marketing stack. That sprawling collection of tools tells a story of ambition, necessity and maybe a little FOMO. Some 14,106 martech solutions are competing for your attention, a staggering 27.8% jump from the prior year. They overlap. They collect dust. They refuse to play nice with each other. And every month, another vendor pitches you the next game-changing solution to a problem you’re not sure you have.
SaaStr
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Dear SaaStr: How Do The Best Sales Leaders Retain Their High Performers? A few ways Ive observed that the best sales leaders retain the best: They promote the best. You cant promote everyone, but you can almost always promote your best. They make them better. They help make sure their biggest deals close. Even more than usual. They have fun together.
Iannarino
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Being able to identify when you are One-Down can be the first step to becoming One-Up.
Understanding the Sales Force
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
If you are driving in your car, looking at your phone, fiddling with your radio, looking at people on the sidewalk, weaving in and out of traffic or speeding because you’re in a hurry, you are probably not a very good driver and bad things will happen. If you have a pile of files on your desk, a to-do list that is so long it must be scrolled to read, past-due proposals, and an empty pipeline, you are probably not very well organized, don’t manage your time very well, and likely behin
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.
Martech
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
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: Has the Super Bowl always been this important to marketers? A brief history of Super Bowl advertising Super Bowl advertising has evolved significantly since the first game in 1967.
SaaStr
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Quick Reality Check: 84% of customers now expect personalized experiences. And with 7,000+ companies using Customer.io to send 35B+ messages, there’s enough data to show what actually works. Let’s break down the real metrics from companies doing this right. The Customer.io Playbook: How Top SaaS Companies Drive 2-3x Better Campaign Performance Through Multi-Channel Personalization A deep dive with Jason Lyman, CMO at Customer.io Speaker Bio Jason Lyman leads marketing at Customer.io,
Partners in Excellence
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
There is so much conversation about win rates. But in those conversations, there’s a lot of misunderstanding. What we measure, how we measure it, varies tremendously. Some measure win rate from very first contact. Some measure it from the moment of qualification. Some measure it on a $ basis some on a deal basis. Some attribute measure win rates within live deals, some look at past deals.
Sales Pop!
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
As the cruise line industry continues to evolve, executives are facing increasing pressure to stay ahead of the competition. With the rise of sales enablement technologies and changing consumer behaviors, it’s no longer a question of if, but when, cruise lines will adopt Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions. In this article, we’ll explore why CRM for the Cruise Industry is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for cruise lines looking to thrive in today’s fast-paced m
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Martech
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
I am not a brilliant fella, but I have moments of brilliance from time to time. Here are a few moments of martech brilliance that are worth sharing. Vendor expressing concerns I once worked on a complex multi-system project involving several existing vendors. One valued vendor was taking on a new role, which understandably raised concerns for them. So, we talked to the vendor team about this.
SaaStr
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Dialpad’s Top Learnings Building Its Own AI Stack When it comes to AI implementation in SaaS, most companies are still figuring out whether to build or buy. But Dialpad has been quietly building their AI advantage for over 7 years, processing more than 8 billion minutes of conversations and hitting $300M ARR along the way. At SaaStr AI Day 2025, Jim Palmer, Dialpad’s Chief AI Officer (and co-founder of TalkIQ, which Dialpad acquired), shared the tactical playbook they used to build a
Partners in Excellence
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
I’ve been doing some work with a brilliant CRO. We’ve been reworking and implementing a revised selling/buying process. Their previous process was poorly defined, outdated, and people weren’t using it. As we are rolling this out, she is encountering resistance from her team: “My situations are all different! This is too rigid!
The Advantexe Advisor
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
For years, organizations have relied on traditional Finance for the Non-Financial Manager (FFNFM) programs to help managers better understand essential financial concepts and terms. This allows them to understand how their company makes money and, possibly, how to make better business decisions. In fact, a recent Advantexe survey found that 76% of companies still offer an FFNFM program, proving its continued relevance.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Martech
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Choosing the right paid media channels is key to B2B advertising success. This guide covers the best PPC platforms — Google, LinkedIn , Microsoft, and more — plus expert tactics to reach decision-makers and drive results. 1. Google Search Google is an effective way to reach B2B decision-makers when they are actively searching. But how do you ensure you’re reaching someone truly looking for a food supplier for their restaurant and not just Joe Schmoe craving a steak dinner?
SaaStr
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Dear SaaStr: What Are The Best Strategies for Raising Capital if Your Goal is To Get Acquired? Well, first, let’s be clear — it’s tough if your core goal is to get acquired for a big price in most cases. There really aren’t that many good acquisitions done a year. So if that’s really your goal — vs. building an Amazing Company — I’m worried you’ll fail.
Partners in Excellence
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
In the past few days, I’ve heard two fascinating things. At first, they seem very different, but when you think about them, the underlying issues are similar. The first was was a quote from Tom Mendoza on The Learn-It-All podcast, “Nothing great has ever been done by people that don’t want to do it!’ The second was in a conversation with Brent Adamson.
Sales Hacker
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
More operators behind fast-growing SaaS companies are turning to angel investing - not just as a way to diversify but to actively support the companies they believe in.This is core to GTMfunds thesis: providing investment access and opportunity to operators. Similarly, this session is about access - through shared insights from those whove been there.In this digital live event, seasoned operator-investors and full-time venture capitalists will share how they got started, how they source and eval
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.
Martech
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Customer engagement and experience (CX) are in the midst of yet another big shift thanks to new technology and changing customer behaviors. So businesses are turning to AI to personalize interactions, boost satisfaction and improve efficiencyall while driving revenue. Two recent reports provide important insights into todays CX landscape, investment trends and AIs growing role.
SaaStr
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Activant Capital brought together at SaaStr Annua l a group of break-out next-generation AI enhanced vertical software leaders: the CEOs from Owner.com, Alloy Automation, and DoNotPay. At SaaStr Annual they shared their experiences and insights on implementing AI in vertical software companies. Adam Guild, CEO Owner Adam Guild leads Owner.com, a comprehensive platform helping restaurant owners succeed in the digital space.
Sales Gravy
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
On this first Monday of the second month of the year its time for a gut check. First we need to check where we are against our new year goals. Next we need to take stock of our first month sales performance and make adjustments. Were just a little more than thirty days away from our new year intentions, resolutions, and goals. A month ago we set out into the new year with hope and ambition that this year would be our best ever and that wed make positive lasting changes in our lives.
Sales Hacker
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
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. 7 CRO tips for smarter annual planning 1.
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.
Martech
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Want AI search engines and agents to find and use your content? Traditional SEO isnt enough. AI systems process information differently. This guide breaks down key optimizations to help your content stay visible and rank in the AI era. TL;DR: Quick AI optimization checklist To optimize for AI search and agents: Make content accessible with clean HTML/markdown and good structure.
SaaStr
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
In 2022, you could blame the markets In 2023, you could blame "macro" impacts In 2024, you could still claim we were in a "downturn" In 2025 — you've run out of excuses — Jason SaaStr 2025 is May 13-15 Lemkin (@jasonlk) February 4, 2025 The downturn is over in SaaS and B2B. Its over if there was one at all in your category.
Heinz Marketing
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
By Carly Bauer , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing Short-Term Wins and Long-Term Growth Too often, the pressure to drive short-term demand leads companies to neglect the foundational work required to build a lasting brand. However, a strong brand story isnt just about long-term reputationit plays a crucial role in generating demand today and setting up sustainable growth for the future.
Membrain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
As humans, we tend to pride ourselves on our ability to think intelligently. We certainly imagine ourselves to be smarter than ants. But, according to research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), large groups of humans are actually worse at some cognitive tasks than large groups of ants.
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