Hubspot

MAY 26, 2023

Your phone rings and you decide to pick this one up instead of letting it go to voicemail. You are greeted with a pitch from a pushy sales rep. Even if you do, the pushiness is a turnoff and you might buy the product elsewhere or through a different sales rep. That’s why mastering an outbound call is so important.

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Lead Fuze

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Need Help Automating Your Sales Prospecting Process? The Triple Touch is a way for salespeople to engage with their prospect all in one day by email, phone and social media. The Triple Touch is a way for salespeople to engage with their prospect all in one day by email, phone and social media. Let’s go over what we learned.

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Prospecting on the network is every bit as tricky as it is potentially productive, and if you want to do it effectively, you need to master the art of the LinkedIn sales message. Introduce yourself right upfront, so they can concentrate on what you've written instead of thinking, "Who is this, anyway?". Effective LinkedIn Messages.

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CloserIQ

JUNE 19, 2018

What’s your biggest challenge in sales? Maintaining a steady flow of prospects into your sales funnel is necessary, but it’s also time-consuming and often frustrating. You need leads to get sales, and you need sales to reach quota. That’s the name of the sales game, right? Probably not. Image Source.

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Pointclear

APRIL 28, 2015

The ways sales executives follow up on leads is a little like trying to win games with the Hail Mary. There are three main reasons why sales rep follow-up on leads is relatively ineffective: The leads suck. If you are sending raw, unfiltered and mostly unqualified leads to sales they will never follow-up on them.

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Pointclear

AUGUST 6, 2018

The misconception that building an internal team of sales development reps gives you more control and costs less is widespread. What marketing and sales executives who object to partnering with a specialized firm fail to add up are all the costs of establishing an inside team. A poor “script”: Prospects don’t want to be tricked.

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Hubspot

APRIL 16, 2016

This post originally appeared on HubSpot's Sales Blog. To read more content like this, subscribe to Sales. Voicemail is an essential tool for salespeople. But what happens when leaving voicemails just … isn’t an option anymore? But what happens when leaving voicemails just … isn’t an option anymore?

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 19, 2012

If you feel you don’t have the telephone skills you should have to be successful in sales prospecting, don’t feel bad. A short blog entry like this is not going to allow me to share everything, but let me share with you a few quick tips you can use to start getting over the hurdle. Fourth, use voicemail appropriately.

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PandaDoc

JANUARY 11, 2021

You might think that cold calling for sales pitch might be a thing of the past, but did you know that 92% of customer interactions still happen over the phone? That’s why your sales team should always have appropriate cold calling scripts at hand before they approach a prospective client. Reaching The Decision-Maker.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 5, 2017

It’s the one aspect of sales that just never changes. As we’ve all experienced, sales essentially boils down to two things: Numbers. While we (or our team) are racing to hit quota against that clock, though, we can save time and maximize our numbers by investing in the right processes, activities, and skills. Sell, sell, sell.

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 3, 2012

Leave your phone number twice on every voicemail, and when you say it, say it slowly to allow people to remember it. Sorry, it just doesn’t work that way. Here are a few more quick voicemail tips: When leaving a voicemail message, don’t use a Bluetooth or other audio enabled device.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 1, 2022

Let’s think about the many ways we rob the customer of time, by not doing our jobs, forcing the customer to do our work for us. But we fill their inboxes, text messages, voicemails, and InMails, taking their time to do what we should have done. It’s no wonder customers are, increasingly, opting for a rep-free experience.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 13, 2013

How do you break through inbox clutter and the black-hole that is voicemail? You want to connect with the right person, add value from the get-go, and begin to understand the prospect’s challenges and goals. Whether you choose to first reach out to a prospect via email or the phone is up to you and your sales organization.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

But what they can't get from just any vendor is the same sales experience, which is created by the sales rep. Instead of blaming poor numbers on a crummy product line, a bad month, or less-than-stellar leads, failing reps might consider analyzing their processes and brainstorming ways to make them more buyer-centric and buyer-friendly.

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Heinz Marketing

MARCH 7, 2022

If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m Pacific on LinkedIn (also on demand) you can find the transcription and recording here on the blog every Monday morning. We cover a wide range of topics, with a focus on sales development and inside sales priorities.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Target "For Sale by Owner" Listings. Target "For Sale by Owner" Listings. Neighborhood sales usually generate fresh homeowner interest, and a housewarming party can turn cold leads to hot. How to Get Real Estate Leads. Build Partnerships. Throw a Housewarming Party. Become a Restaurant Regular. Send a Handwritten Note.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 31, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. Leave a Comment. Mark’s Insights on PRICING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING.

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Lead Fuze

AUGUST 18, 2021

Everyone wants a secret recipe that will help them hack sales and turn their company into a fast-growing startup. In order for a company to “hack sales,” they have to drill deep down into their customers’ buying habits, desires, and actions, as well as the company’s current procedures. Click To Tweet.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 19, 2017

As marketers, we spend a lot of time planning, writing, and experimenting with content to grow our audience and get prospects into our sales reps’ pipeline. But that doesn’t mean well-crafted content stops playing a role when we hand those prospects over to sales. Did you know that reps spend about 15% of their day leaving voicemails?

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The Sales Hunter

MAY 4, 2012

The number one item I get phone calls is sales prospecting. I’ve been blogging for the past several months extensively on the subject of sales prospecting. . The best sales prospecting systems are those that are simple. This is why far too many sales prospecting systems are broken.

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Lead Fuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Find, Get, and Excel in Your First Sales Job. If you’re looking to start a career in sales, this article will give you some tips and help guide your decision. I explain how I got into sales and give advice on getting your first job. Need Help Automating Your Sales Prospecting Process? Find the right company.

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Hubspot

APRIL 6, 2018

As a writer for the HubSpot Sales Blog, I'm always crafting new email templates. And my favorite source of inspiration is in HubSpot Sales -- I'll open up "Templates" and browse the real emails HubSpot salespeople are sending their prospects. how many recipients clicked on the links within the template). Happy selling!

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. 7 Sales Prospecting Ideas That Work. Leave a Comment. Mark’s Insights on PRICING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

After a long day of sales calls, juggling what feels like a million prospects, and filling out endless CRM fields -- it’s easy for salespeople to slip into bad work habits. In sales, we’re faced with rejection every day. In sales, we’re faced with rejection every day. After all, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, right?

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 11, 2019

This week on the Sales Hacker podcast, we talk to Sales Hacker founder and VP of Marketing at Outreach , Max Altschuler. If you missed episode 47, check it out here: PODCAST 47: Key Qualities of great Sales Leadership w/ Dan Fougere. Why Sales Engagement as a category is here to stay. Sales Engagement, the Book [29:59].

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

We’ve completely overhauled our marketing so it aligns with the way prospects buy today , and we’re generating 10 times the leads we did in the past. But my sales team does nothing but complain about these leads. Diagnose the “problem,” and your sales team can learn to work effectively with your new inbound leads. It's awesome.

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SalesHandy

MARCH 21, 2023

Sales email templates work as a great time-saving blessing when one has to send similar emails to multiple recipients who are in different stages of the sales funnel. Only 30% of emails get opened across all industries, making it important to write a compelling sales email that prompts a click. Let’s jump right in!

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Heinz Marketing

APRIL 22, 2019

Did you know back in 2015 we started producing a weekly radio program called Sales Pipeline Radio? It’s just 30 minutes long, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. We cover a wide range of topics, with a focus on sales development and inside sales priorities.

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Cience

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Scripts are one-way ‘conversations’. Ways to tackle the major cold calling scripts problems: 1. Hi, [pause] mmmm… this is Joe from ABC company… [long pause] mmmmm I’m calling to… mmmmm…. I’m calling because…. Never mind! Does this sound familiar? Most reps had at least one embarrassing call like that. Reps might sound robotic.

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Cience

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Scripts are one-way ‘conversations’. Ways to tackle the major cold calling scripts problems: 1. Hi, [pause] mmmm… this is Joe from ABC company… [long pause] mmmmm I’m calling to… mmmmm…. I’m calling because…. Never mind! Does this sound familiar? Most reps had at least one embarrassing call like that. Reps might sound robotic.

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Hubspot

MARCH 14, 2017

When it comes to the use cases for video, the possibilities are endless across your organization: Sales teams can close deals with personalized video voicemails , support teams can walk customers through frequently asked questions with engaging tutorials, and HR teams can onboard new teammates with ease. But that's just the beginning.

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Salesmate

APRIL 15, 2021

It is the first impression that you put forth – if you don’t get it right at this stage, your conversion rate will take the heat. It is the first impression that you put forth – if you don’t get it right at this stage, your conversion rate will take the heat. A Welcome Email that steals everyone’s heart.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. Leave a Comment. When put that way, closing or cutting back during the holidays doesn’t look like too appealing on your part.

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Hubspot

MARCH 12, 2016

This post originally appeared on HubSpot's Sales Blog. To read more content like this, subscribe to Sales. Roosevelt was right -- decisions are made (and victories claimed) by those who show up. Or you could read on for nine ways to buck yourself up and work through it. 2) Set the right mood with the right music.

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SBI

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Paraphrasing her message, she wanted to thank me for stopping by their booth at Dreamforce and asked whether I would have some time so she could learn about our current processes and see if there is a way they could help me. Are your reps guilty of this costly mistake? large corporate) solutions rang me up yesterday. You sift first.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 13, 2012

This means lead nurturing campaigns are necessary to help move these 50% of leads through the sales cycle to make them better ready to make a purchasing decision. Lead nurturing is a fundamental must-have for great inbound marketing. According to Gleanster Research , 50% of qualified leads aren't ready to buy.

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Veloxy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Getting and keeping your prospect’s attention on a cold call can be done in four ways. Yes, these are actual opening lines, unlike other blog posts that give you mere tips. ). Your ideal prospect is your number one priority, right? You can either: Make the call about them. Respect their time. Offer value without strings.

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