Eliminate Your Competition

APRIL 19, 2024

In my role as a fractional Vice President of Sales, I frequently coach relatively inexperienced salespeople on techniques to improve their revenue. Recently, I was asked, “What do you do if you want to build rapport with potential clients during a sales call?” Remember, stories will be remembered.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

Gone are the days of cold calls and one-size-fits-all pitches. Each stage requires specific selling skills to satisfy prospect needs. Here’s what the B2B sales cycle looks like: Prospecting: This business development is where the sales process begins, as sales reps search for potential clients who might need their products or services.

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The 5% Institute

MAY 7, 2021

In this article, we’ll uncover five powerful sales closing techniques to help you consistently close more sales. Read on to learn our recommended sales closing techniques, and how and why you should implement this into your sales strategy. 5 x Sales Closing Techniques To Win More Sales. Finding pain. Handling objections.

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Veloxy

JUNE 15, 2023

Read on to discover the strategies, techniques, and insights that will propel you to new heights in your sales career. The transition to digital strategies has had a significant impact on outside sales, with incumbents needing to embrace digital tools and techniques to stay relevant and deliver effective sales pitches.

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The 5% Institute

APRIL 22, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore eight consultative selling techniques to help you close easier and more consistently. These techniques are commonly used by the top five percent of sales performers all around the world. Consultative Selling Techniques – 8 x Proven Tips. 4 – Use Closing Questions.

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The 5% Institute

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Selling finance products can sometimes feel a bit harder than selling other product types. Generally, when selling finance products, you’re selling the invisible; an intangible outcome products and results that’ll benefit them financially. Selling Finance Products – 5 x Effective Tips. BANT stands for: Budget.

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Iannarino

JULY 3, 2021

The Gist: No one likes getting a straight pitch on LinkedIn. You can make the same mistakes when making a cold call by using the same flawed techniques. Do not target the companies that already buy what you sell or are highly likely to start doing so. Target likely potential clients before you begin making cold calls.

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Iannarino

JULY 9, 2021

Some years ago, I taught a class on Professional Selling at Capital University. Naturally, each one got defensive: “my mom is nothing like that,” “her clients love her,” and “she has great relationships with her clients” were common refrains. High-Pressure Techniques.

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Lead Fuze

OCTOBER 20, 2023

What if there were techniques to shift the odds in your favor? Get ready for some transformative cold calling tips and techniques. Conclusion Cold Calling Tips and Techniques To be successful in cold calling, certain tactics can prove invaluable. What are the 3 C’s of cold calling? What are the 3 C’s of cold calling?

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Veloxy

DECEMBER 28, 2023

However, if you’re considering a transition to outside sales or simply want to elevate your field selling game, you’re in the right place. and embark on this journey to master the art of field selling together! Get Your Free Ebook Key Takeaways Outside sales is the practice of selling through direct, in-person interactions.

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Lead Fuze

JULY 22, 2021

Learn From the Experts: Noah Kagan and Gael Breton Shares 18 Growth Hacking Techniques for Your New Product Launch Marketing Plan. You can catch up on current events, listen to some awesome tips, or (my favorite) learn some growth hacking techniques you can apply in your business. If you sell services directly on your website.

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The 5% Institute

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In this article, we’ll detail the step by step system you’ll need to become successful at personal selling. A personal selling process will give you consistency as well as a simple to use framework to guide your potential clients towards the sale without being pushy. What Is Personal Selling? The Personal Selling Process.

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Partners in Excellence

JULY 13, 2023

Since the earliest days of selling, our vision is to free up sellers time to sell! There are some necessary things–training and development to improve our ability to sell. Coaching–when it’s done–to help us improve our abilities to produce results in our selling efforts.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Let’s dig into it and see how selling like a psycho(therapist) can help you counsel opportunities to close with these 3 sales psychology techniques. PandaDoc sales trainer, Patrick , recently posted on LinkedIn about how one of our top-selling reps has an average talk-to-listen ratio of 30:70. You’ve heard of relational selling.

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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I read a fascinating article about the response rates for a variety of outbound email prospecting techniques. The author, with a client, had tested 8 techniques to pitch their solutions. The argument the author was making was the technique that produced 1.25% was the best approach (which aligned with what they sold).

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The 5% Institute

JULY 27, 2021

In this article, we’ll uncover five car sales negotiation techniques that will help you consistently win more clients, without coming across pushy or breaking rapport. Read on to learn our car sales negotiation techniques, as well as how and why you should implement this into your sales strategy. Handling objections.

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Accent Technologies

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Been on the receiving end of a sales pitch that dives straight into the product, its features, and the “greatness” of the company? Fact : Solution Selling is not out of date—it probably never will be. Solution Selling” is not about “Selling your Solution.” Explore more on her site: Jill Konrath's Agile Selling.

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Lead Fuze

JULY 18, 2023

We will then explore proven techniques for closing sales such as mastering the test drive close technique and utilizing the puppy dog close. Last but not least, we’ll examine real-life case studies from successful B2B businesses that effectively use these techniques. What do you say when closing a sale?

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Lead Fuze

JUNE 2, 2021

They believe in what they sell. Successful salespeople believe in the product that they’re pitching. 7 Techniques on How to Close a Sales Deal. The assumptive close is a technique that assumes the sale and continues to go through the motions of completing it. Not just to sell but to build rapport. Soft close.

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Guided selling. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover the essentials of guided selling, industry examples, and how it can transform your sales process. What is Guided Selling? How Does Guided Selling Work? Guided Selling Technology Features to Look For The Future of Guided Selling What is Guided Selling?

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Highspot

JANUARY 18, 2024

Lengthy sales pitches often fall short. But with SNAP selling’s concise and customer-centric approach, you can enhance sales performance by reducing stress and focusing on needs. What Is SNAP Selling? What Is SNAP Selling? Customers crave fast, clear, and hassle-free buying experiences.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Solution selling gained traction in the 1980s and has been popular ever since. Though the Harvard Business Review prematurely declared it dead a decade ago , today’s top sellers have found new ways to leverage solution selling that speak directly to the attitudes and needs of modern buyers. What is solution selling?

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Hubspot

AUGUST 21, 2023

The following sentence could easily be a question to open a loop or a short elevator pitch to establish trust and authority. There's no point in selling yourself as a provider if they haven't decided on a type of solution yet. While I have you, I thought you might find some interest in our work with [client].

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The 5% Institute

JULY 14, 2020

Selling financial services can sometimes feel a bit harder than selling other product types. Generally, when selling financial services, you’re selling the invisible; an intangible outcome products and results that’ll benefit them financially. Selling Financial Services – 5 x Powerful Tips. BANT stands for: Budget.

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Highspot

JANUARY 14, 2024

In turn, businesses have to adapt and innovate in virtual selling. What Is Virtual Selling? What Does Virtual Selling Look Like? Ways Virtual Selling Can Benefit Your Business Virtual Selling Best Practices and Tips Virtual Selling Tools Virtual Selling Challenges What Is Virtual Selling?

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Lead Fuze

JUNE 1, 2021

What are Sales Closing Techniques. Sales closing techniques are the skills sales professionals use to close more deals. Sales Closing Techniques vs Sales Technique. The difference between sales closing techniques and sales technique is that the former relates to a specific skill, whereas the latter is broader in scope.

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A Sales Guy

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

It’s time we change the way we sell. The old, tired, product-centric, sales techniques and methods have had their time. They are tired of salespeople not understanding their business and pitching irrelevant solutions. 500 list or how many locations they have and how much their existing clients love them.

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The 5% Institute

APRIL 24, 2020

Selling services can sometimes feel a bit harder than selling other product types. Generally, when selling services, you’re selling the invisible; an intangible outcome or result of some kind. That’s why when selling services, you need to have a slightly different format and process to close more consistently.

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Lead Fuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Complete Guide to Prospecting for Sales Using Proven Outreach Techniques. I would recommend three things to other sales managers: Three sales prospecting techniques are cold calling, lead generation, and referral marketing. Once you have your list, it’s time to contact them with an organized and targeted pitch.

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The 5% Institute

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The soft close is easily our most favourite sales closing technique, because you’ll have a higher chance of getting your outcome – and without the risk of breaking rapport. A common, old school mindset that a lot of Sales Professionals and Business Owners have, is to come in with the hard sell. The Sales Process – A Step By Step Guide.

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The 5% Institute

AUGUST 8, 2021

B2B cold calling can be an effective way to get in touch with your ideal clients, because it allows you to cut through all the noise and get in direct contact with the potential decision maker. Read on to explore out sales techniques for B2B cold calling, and how they can help you with your sales targets and goals.

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Salesmate

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

What are the most common sales closing techniques? Sales closing is a technique where you convince the prospect to make a deal with your company; it can be related to selling, consulting, or any services. And this will only happen when you are clear in your approach and convey the same to your client as well.

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The 5% Institute

OCTOBER 31, 2021

The first tip we’d like to share with you in helping you achieve consistency in direct sales, is to ensure you’re meeting with ideal clients that will benefit from what it is that you’re selling. For example – if you’re selling lead generation services, you may safely assume that any business would be interested in buying from you.

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Salesmate

JANUARY 23, 2020

Conceptual Selling® methodology is used for planning and executing customer interactions. Conceptual Selling® was founded on one basic fact. Robert Miller and Stephen Heiman have urged salespeople not to lead with a sales pitch. Conceptual Selling® methodology emphasizes listening. Increases closing ratio.

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Heinz Marketing

JULY 31, 2019

Did you know that B2B selling is at its most complex right now? This evolution in B2B selling dynamics is best-approached head-on. In general, a ‘Big Idea’ guides this method of B2B selling. With this sales style, you’re selling insights, not solutions. By Lauren Dichter , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing.

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Lead Fuze

JUNE 30, 2023

We’ll also share insights on implementing strategic email marketing strategies by crafting impactful email pitches and leveraging LinkedIn for efficient outreach. “Know your target audience, create an ideal buyer persona, and sell like a boss. Understanding who you’re selling to is key for success.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 15, 2024

Many moons ago, I was pitching a huge deal to Sony Pictures. I like to call this “ghosting” — when a sales process is chugging along smoothly with a client, you feel positive that the deal will close, and then your prospect disappears without a trace. To combat ghosting, you have to understand what’s causing your client to avoid you.

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