The 5% Institute

MAY 6, 2021

Although many Salespeople focus on learning the latest closing techniques ; the most important part of your sales process by far is the art of asking the right sales discovery questions. 8 x Good Sales Discovery Questions To Close Easier. Removing assumptions is an important part of the sales process.

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Highspot

JANUARY 3, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned sales manager or a frontline rep hustling for results, we get it – the struggle is real. Read on to discover how reps can confidently approach each closing conversation with closing sales training that works. What is Sales Closing and Why Is It Important How Does the Sales Closing Process Work?

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The very, very last thing I am going to click is “Contact Me.” ” The last thing I want, as a web-centric small customer/user, is some sales rep selling me on some product I just want to try for 20 minutes and see if it works for me. And you may never get even close to $100m ARR. You go to a web service.

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The 5% Institute

JULY 17, 2023

Closing a sale is a critical skill in the world of business. It’s the final step in the sales process where a customer makes the decision to purchase a product or service. Effective closing techniques can significantly impact a company’s success and revenue. So, let’s dive in!

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 24, 2021

Are your sales org’s deals getting stuck in the proposal stage more often than not? Adding insult to injury, that imbalance means all that time and money it takes to get prospects to the closing phase goes to waste. But like all other aspects of sales, closing is a process. If so, it’s not a rep problem.

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Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

Sales negotiations can be tense and anxiety-ridden. Sales negotiation is a skill that can be learned which is great news, because let’s be honest, not all of us are born sellers. There are certain strategies that many successful salespeople use to move the sales process forward and close more deals.

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Lead Fuze

JUNE 2, 2021

What do Top Sellers Know on How to Close a Sales Deal. Salespeople who close more deals compared to their colleagues might be working with a different strategy. Negative comments can drag down the success of a sale, so it’s important to eliminate them. Positive reinforcement is also key for closing deals.

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Iannarino

MARCH 2, 2023

This sales strategy has been part of B2B sales processes and is practiced by sales reps in many sales organizations. This strategy is still effective, as recognizing the prospective buyer's pain points allows for a good and effective sales conversation. The second question was how people were treated.

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Spiro Technologies

MAY 20, 2021

Distractions abound in the world of sales, and conflicting priorities pull us every which way as we try to steer ourselves toward our ultimate goal: closing more deals. It also means making the absolute most out of each contact, being mindful not to waste opportunities, and doing everything possible to make a deal happen.

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The 5% Institute

JULY 26, 2021

Learning exactly how to close real estate deals, can make the difference between remaining a mediocre Real Estate Agent or Realtor, or reaching the top 5% of your industry. The contacts you make and the people you serve can potentially help you for many years to come; not to mention, may have some terrific referrals for you too.

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Xant

MAY 10, 2021

Reps want to spend time selling and closing. To do that, they need a continuous pool of contacts. And not only that, but they need the right contacts. THE PROBLEM: Sales reps spend on average 35.2% (or ?) Meaning they spend nearly 65% of their time on other activities—including looking for contacts.

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Lead Fuze

AUGUST 18, 2021

3 Sales Voicemail Statistics You Should Know. Are you leveraging sales voicemail as part of your prospecting process? There’s this dirty little rumor circulating the sales world that says voicemail is dead and gone this 2021. 80% of Sales Calls Just Go to Voicemail. Don’t become a sales voicemail leaving zombie.

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Hubspot

MAY 24, 2023

A closing call is like the finish line of a marathon. As a salesperson, you’ve invested a lot of time in your prospect by the time a closing call rolls around. You’re under pressure to meet quota, and losing a deal at the buzzer indicates to your manager that you’re not in control of the sales process.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 8, 2024

In the competitive arena of B2B sales, mastering the art of prospecting is key to ensuring a healthy sales pipeline, daily demos booked, and hitting your sales quota. Fortunately for you, we’ve sifted through the clutter and done all the legwork to bring you the top 10 sales prospecting tools. Lavender reviews 4.9/5

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Veloxy

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The world of sales is vast, and if you’re a sales professional, you’ve likely been exposed to both inside and outside sales roles. 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.

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Lead Fuze

JULY 18, 2023

Gaining the aptitude to clinch a sale is an indispensable capacity that all sales reps, recruiters, advertisers, and entrepreneurs should perfect. The art of closing deals involves not only persuading potential customers but also understanding their needs and concerns. What do you say when closing a sale?

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Veloxy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Field Sales Engagement is the process of engaging prospects, leads, and customers in face-to-face meetings. It’s a fundamental process in field sales because customers are looking for face-to-face consultations and conversations with their vendors. Don’t forget to read the Ultimate Guide to Field Sales Success .

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Iannarino

AUGUST 2, 2021

The Gist: It’s heresy to say so, but the sales process was designed to solve the sales organization’s problems. In particular, the standard “sales process” sought to provide a blueprint for success, a repeatable formula to ensure that every salesperson could win deals. You need to make sales.

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Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

We analyze sales conversations and deals using AI, then share the results to help you win more deals. Here’s what you need to know if you want to close six-figure deals: Bigger deals need more multi-threading. Visibility into who you’re working with and how engaged they are is critical for closing complex, six-figure deals. (Or

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Welcome to "The Pipeline" — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders. Some deals hit walls — that‘s just an unfortunate fact of sales life. 4 Tips for Closing a Deal That's Stalling 1. Let's take a look.

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

When it comes to sales, there's a lot of innovation happening — and therefore, a litany of new tools. But only one type of tool is considered "effective" by 78% of global sales professionals. If you're in sales, this result shouldn't be a big surprise. As part of our 2024 State of Sales Series , our Sr.

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Salesforce

JULY 6, 2023

As sales fanatics, we often ask ourselves: What makes top sellers the best at what they do? We wanted to know what sales book made the lightbulb go off above their head, along with their favorite passages and the takeaways that changed how they sell. Some of these titles aren’t even sales books. Let’s take a look. Get started 1.

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Spiro Technologies

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Percentages are important in sales, not the least bit because commission checks tend to be calculated as a percentage of our monthly quotas. But there is one percentage that’s probably more important to salespeople than the others: their closing percentage. Make time to contact old prospects . Ask for referrals .

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 23, 2023

Sales is the transfer of conviction and inspiration: The person who is most certain during the interaction will win. Which means your sales conversation will either inspire in them the certainty to say yes — or it will reinforce their uncertainty, and they will say no. On a sales call, attitude and conviction are your two superpowers.

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Veloxy

JUNE 24, 2021

Crafting a killer sales pitch? Simply nodding, maintaining eye contact and smiling will help create a receptive and positive atmosphere. . If you can master facial expressions, eyebrow gestures, leg activity and torso/arms behavior, you’re well on your way to a successful sale. Eye Contact. Facial Expressions.

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Veloxy

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Sales is near the the top of that list. The question now becomes, how does Sales Artificial Intelligence fit into all this? Does it really play a vital role in sales? Well, there are numerous ways that AI for sales can benefit a sales team. Well, there are numerous ways that AI for sales can benefit a sales team.

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The 5% Institute

JULY 5, 2019

As a Sales Trainer, the number one question I am asked is how to close more sales. Just like the diet pill extravaganza that we see on infomercials, people have been lead to believe that there is a quick fix to close the deal. How to close more sales – a step-by-step guide. Know your numbers.

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SalesHandy

MAY 28, 2021

Cheaper calling and data costs have made it easier for everyone to pick up the phone, which has lowered the barriers for scrappy sales teams. Such sales teams don’t necessarily focus on the experience their prospects go through and ruin the process for everyone. Key Benefits Of Cold Calling For Sales. What is a cold call?

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Veloxy

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

While it checks a lot of boxes for Sales Managers, there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done to unlock Salesforce’s potential to accelerate sales at your company. Start here: Speed up your selling activities in a few clicks If you’re using another sales acceleration software, most of the principles will still apply.

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Veloxy

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

When you’re engaging with buyers who expect a superior customer experience from the sales process (as most do and should), it often presents several challenges for the field sales warrior: How many hours a day should I invest in my sales technology stack without sacrificing customer satisfaction and engagement?

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Gorgias is the leading contact center for e-commerce and it’s been a fun one to track at SaaS, from 1,000 to 3,000 to now 7,000 customers. I asked Aasif Osmany to share his learnings as a top-performing SMB VP of Sales, below. Together, we developed sales pitches, built out a robust sales process in just a couple of weeks.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Customers are distracted trying to close out their own year. And while deal reviews are always key, they are especially important for navigating today’s complex sales environment. Deal reviews help sales organizations: Increase accountability. Start by mapping out your key contacts at an account. Teams are tired.

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Salesmate

JUNE 12, 2020

Well, you might have been taught by sales managers in your induction program that closing sales deals is an art and it is really simple. You have to be prepared, show up for your sales meetings, leave a mark on your prospects, navigate through their objections, pitch your proposal, and follow-up! Seems so simple right?

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Adaptive Business Services

MAY 1, 2024

I had an interesting discussion recently with my friend, Gary Kurtis , with Sales Tips 101. Gary and I have stunningly similar sales backgrounds as well as our belief in the importance of developing selling fundamentals. Presentations to closed deals. The sales math. Calls to appointments. Appointments to presentations.

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Salesmate

JANUARY 31, 2020

There is no doubt that in today’s modern business world, a review can make or break a sales deal. If the reviews are good, you won’t face much difficulty in closing a deal. It is undoubtedly possible to gain your potential buyer’s trust and close deals even if you have negative reviews. Being too impulsive can affect sales.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 22, 2020

We have product-qualified leads , marketing-qualified leads, sales-qualified leads, and many more. As someone who works in sales, handling all these types of leads can be overwhelming and exhausting. How to qualify and nurture SALs through your sales funnel. How to close SALs. What Are Sales Accepted Leads?

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