PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

After six months of working at PandaDoc, I’ve met a lot of great employees from all over the world. But there were a few teammates, in particular, that grabbed my attention early on. These folks didn’t stand out just because they’re a bunch of smooth talkin’, wise crackin’, quota-crushin’ sales reps. But, let’s be clear? REALLY listen.

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The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 1, 2013

One of the most effective techniques a salesperson can use is silence. The impact of waiting 2 seconds after the customer says something before you say anything is powerful. ” Sales Motivation Blog. ” Sales Motivation Blog. In case you haven’t noticed, salespeople talk too much. Sure it would.

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Outreach

JANUARY 29, 2018

We run out of leads way too fast, and we’re a whole lot more likely to receive silence (or worse, anger) in return. At the same time that marketing has made big advancements in their strategies, sales development reps everywhere have awoken to the power of personalization. Think of it this way, sales is like dating.

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The Sales Hunter

APRIL 10, 2012

Time is a powerful negotiating tool. When stating your price, don’t ask; tell them and do it with both a firm voice and eye contact, followed by silence. ” Sales Motivation Blog. Never go into a sales call expecting to negotiate, rather go in committed to sell and close the deal without making any concessions.

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Hubspot

MARCH 4, 2016

We've written about this technique from Nicole Steinbok on the blog before, and it's one I've used with positive results. If you want to hold brainstorms that unearth better, more creative ideas, it all starts with the people in the room. Like, the actual number of people in the room. Better Brainstorming: 12 Tips for Getting to Good Ideas.

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Hubspot

JUNE 16, 2017

Now, it's one thing if you're scrappily putting together a Snapchat Story, but if you're filming a video for your brand -- especially one that will live permanently on your blog, YouTube channel, or other social media assets -- you'll need the help of a tripod to keep the video steady and clear. Hint: It's your iPhone.). 4) Use a tripod.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Welcome to The Science Behind Success -- a blog series that explores the best ways to help our brains perform better at work. With psychological research and interviews with leaders in the field, we're showing you how psychology can help you overcome workplace obstacles and excel in your career.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

As a marketer, we typically ask ourselves the following question at least a dozen times a day: "Would our prospects and customers like this?". Ideally, you'll use a mix of qualitative and quantitative data to arrive at the answer to that question. At HubSpot's department-wide marketing team meetings, for instance, we often host customer panels.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

You’ve been acquiring a ton of customers lately for your SaaS company. On the surface, this seems awesome. More customers, more money. So you throw your energy into your customer funnel. However, soon after sign up, they seem to fly right out the back door. Why is this happening? What you’re experiencing is customer churn. What is customer churn?

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Hubspot

JUNE 20, 2019

Welcome to The Science Behind Success -- a new blog series that explores the best ways to help our brains perform better at work. With psychological research and interviews with leaders in the field, we're showing you how psychology can help you overcome workplace obstacles and excel in your career. Is that a good idea??".

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Cience

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Next, comes the silence and the prospect hangs up. A good sentence for an email or a blog is never longer than two lines. Does this sound familiar? Most reps had at least one embarrassing call like that. And many will receive at least one over the course of their professional lives, no matter the industry they’re in.

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Cience

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Next, comes the silence and the prospect hangs up. . A good sentence for an email or a blog is never longer than two lines. Does this sound familiar? Most reps had at least one embarrassing call like that. And many will receive at least one over the course of their professional lives, no matter the industry they’re in. .

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Hubspot

JUNE 19, 2015

As marketers, we strive to communicate with consumers in the ways that they prefer. In fact, marketing is becoming increasingly consumer-driven. For example, with the rise of social media marketing, brands can communicate directly with their customers to develop products that sell, and consumers essentially become product “co-creators.”

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Researchers are still trying to pin-point what exactly makes someone an introvert or an extrovert, but according to Susan Cain in Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can''t Stop Talking , "introverts and extroverts differ in the level of outside stimulation that they need to function well."

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Veloxy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Try to take advantage of the awkward silence when breaking news on pricing. What you should do is be quiet, and let the silence sink in. Today, it’s more of a different dynamic where sales reps listen, empathize, and even kill pitches early if they sense the prospect isn’t interested. Good thing you found your way here! No problem.

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criteria for success

JULY 12, 2022

What books, magazines, or blogs do they prospects read? Or do they like to keep all of their secret sales strategies to themselves? Here at Criteria for Success, we're big promoters of sharing sales best practices. We believe that when top performers share, the whole team wins. But which best practices are worth sharing, or should be shared?

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Hubspot

JANUARY 14, 2021

For most of the day, you've heard hardly anything except for the occasional click-clack of keys to commit some fruitless inspiration to your blog post and the intermittent spells of grating silence that came after deleting everything you jotted down. It's 4:45 PM. And you can feel the effects of the caffeine slowly waning.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 15, 2021

Answer the proverbial “Five W’s” through storytelling, and you’ll build meaningful connections with your audience. Fail to do so, and you’ll likely lose their attention. Not every piece of content needs to tell a story. Applying storytelling in the right place, at the right time, in the right way makes all the difference.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 30, 2017

One of the most powerful things a copywriter can do is break down a reader's guard with an unexpected approach. Source: Silence Sucks. Mad Men fans everywhere remember the pivotal first scene where we learn just how talented Don Draper is at his job. But fictional or not, you can't deny the memorability and catchiness of that tagline.

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Sales Pop!

JULY 23, 2021

This applies to prosperous companies as well as those that have recently started their activities on the market. Therefore, it’s very important to use the right tools and services for collecting leads, developed to solve such problems. This article will tell you about the best lead generation tactics and tools that will keep you afloat.

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Hubspot

JULY 13, 2018

Few things are more powerful than referrals. Few things are more powerful than referrals. Email Subject Lines for Sales. Hoping to help". "We We have [insert fact] in common.". Idea for [topic the prospect cares about]". "10 10 mins -- [date]?". "Do Do not open this email". "3 3 weekend ideas for you". HBO Go password?".

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Neuromarketing assesses how our brain reacts to stimuli, not simply what we self-report in qualitative surveys. These are truths that our impulses write onto MRIs. Sometimes, as several studies below illustrate, those two systems—the conscious and subconscious—offer conflicting interpretations. All were published between 2016 and 2018.

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Hubspot

APRIL 27, 2017

Then comes the anger over either radio silence or rejection from prospective employers. At first, there’s denial of its demoralizing nature. Of course, there’s bargaining -- “I promise to never complain about work again, if I can find a new job!” That’s often followed by depression, and the idea that one is simply just unhireable.

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Hubspot

APRIL 23, 2013

A few months later, following a deafening silence from every publishing company in the area, I had me some bills to pay. This specialty could take a few forms; here are some of the most popular: Short-Form Content: things like blog posts, tip sheets, copy for emails, newsletters. Needless to say, I was qualified for nothing.

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Gong.io

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

The power comes from the combination. You have the power to plan every move you’ll make in advance. You have the power to plan every move you’ll make in advance. We’ve pulled together a list of 55 sales techniques, tips, and best practices. Many of which we’ve proven with data. Let’s get started.

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Score More Sales

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Powerful Questions Make for Helpful Conversations & Closed Sales. Powerful questions are what you need to ask to peel back the layers of the answers. What is a powerful question? A powerful question often creates more questions. I think that asking questions—and listening—can be very powerful strategies indeed.

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Cience

JULY 9, 2020

If you’ve worked in marketing or sales over the past decade then you’ve most likely heard it said: “Cold calling is dead.” In fact, this is one of the most popular lines in the field. And yet, many of the most successful businesses still practice cold calling in 2020, and they won’t be stopping anytime soon. How is cold calling still viable?

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ConversionXL

MAY 8, 2019

Ecommerce marketing often focuses on the bottom of the funnel—remarketing ads for abandoned carts, time-limited email discounts, etc. Yet the average ecommerce conversion rate is between 1 and 3%. The overwhelming majority of ecommerce site visitors are non-purchasers. One key to transition visitors into purchasers is building trust.

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The Lost Book of Sales

JANUARY 9, 2021

High-level thoughts I'm not sure where I ran into Naval's content for the first time - it must have been a couple of years ago. Since then one of my friends introduced me to his tweets. As I skimmed through, they made a strong impression, but nonetheless I forgot about it shortly. Happy reading! Money is how we transfer time and wealth.

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