Partners in Excellence

MAY 6, 2024

She learned I was working with the North American teams in changing their approach to their markets and driving more aggressive sales growth. We later looked at methods to ratchet up performance even further. There has, often, been a stigma associated with sales people, nurtured by movies like Boiler Room and GLengarry Glen Ross.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 25, 2024

I first met him years ago as he was moving from sales leadership roles into establishing his own training and consulting company. I think what draws me to Keenan and his perspectives is his obsessive focus on the customer. With Keenan and his team, selling success is all about the customer, not what we sell.

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Veloxy

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Account based selling is a B2B concept that has gained a lot of interest in recent times, but implementing it can feel rather daunting. Studies show that at least 94% of B2B teams have adopted account based selling in a bid to deliver improved buying experiences that lead to increased conversions and loyalty. It doesn’t have to.

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ClickFunnels

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The post How To Sell Anything – A Practical Guide To Better Sales appeared first on ClickFunnels. Jordan Belfort and his blockbuster movie, The Wolf of Wallstreet, popularized the idea of being able to sell anything to anyone, a la “sell me this pen.”. Of course, that’s an oversimplification of the sales process.

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Cerebral Selling

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

For example: IKEA doesn’t sell furniture. They sell easy transport and assembly. Uber doesn’t sell transportation. They sell frictionless rides on demand. Disney doesn’t sell rides and movies. They sell magic and enchantment. Ritz Carlton doesn’t sell hotel rooms.

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Sell Transportation Entertainment Up-sell 130

Partners in Excellence

MARCH 2, 2024

I first met him years ago when he ran global sales for Tekelec (acquired by Oracle). He’s one of the most fascinating sales leaders I’ve worked with. Since Tekelec, he has been involved in a number of technology start-ups, has developed a specialized fund, providing seed capital to some start-ups.

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Sell Negotiate Relationship building Up-sell 107

Martech

MAY 6, 2024

Prompt: Can I use lead scoring for existing customers? Answer: Yes, lead scoring can be used not only for new leads but also for existing customers. This allows you to identify high-value customers who may be more likely to make additional purchases or become advocates for your brand. Please use simple language.

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Cross-sell Customers Referrals Lead generation 105

Veloxy

JUNE 23, 2021

The pandemic has contributed a lot to sales transformation. For most companies, selling virtually has become the new norm. And although some have taken to virtual selling like a fish to water, more and more businesses are struggling to adjust. So, how can we work on fixing a lot of these virtual selling challenges?

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 7, 2024

Marketers sell! At least Carlos Hidalgo sells. Sometimes, “we” have mis-conceived notions about selling, thinking that only those in some sort of formal sales role sells. But selling goes far beyond the titles. And some of the very best have never had a selling title. Preface : Surprise!!

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Veloxy

JANUARY 2, 2024

As a sales leader, your efforts directly impact the company’s stability and growth. However, with increasing competition combined with a limited budget and sales personnel, reaching your quotas can be challenging. However, it’s not due to a lack of effort by the sales team.

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Veloxy

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Back in 2018, Salesforce discovered that sales reps were only spending 34% of their time selling (707 hours a year). Not surprisingly, only 42% of these sales reps expected to meet (not crush) quota. Salesforce just found that salespeople are only spending 28% of their time selling. Veloxy strives for accessibility.

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Partners in Excellence

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

From my earliest days as a salesperson, I’ve been taught the “sales process,” and have tried to execute that process as effectively as possible. It’s always a structured approach to engaging the customer, working with them to make a buying decision. Usually, I’d end up regretting that. What gives???”

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Dear SaaStr: What are some best practices for selling a new product/service to your existing SaaS clients? Here’s the bottom line: if your NPS is say > 40 or so, a significant portion of your customers love you. If your NPS is say > 60 or so, a ton of your customers love you. So my #1 best practice is get your NPS up.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 15, 2024

Preface : Barry Trailer has been a leader in researching/surveying sales performance and providing deep insights into that performance. A couple of things stand out–one the survey Barry cites stating that sales people are tied with politicians in how credible people believe they are. That’s why I’m interested in Sales!”

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Partners in Excellence

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It’s interesting to see continued predictions of the death of selling. Some focus on PLG types of approaches, where the product sells itself–at least until one wants to scale that to the enterprise level. I never read procurement articles suggesting the death of sales. So what does this mean about selling?

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Sell Retail Promote Up-sell 122

Partners in Excellence

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Time Available For Selling is a critical issue for everyone in sales. But before I go into a further discussion about time available for selling, let me first define how I look at time available for selling. Sellers have responsibilities outside just engaging customers.

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Closing Bigger

APRIL 22, 2024

AI for Sales – The Power of an Exponential Mindset in Sales Organizations Most of my sales keynotes have been focused on AI over the past six months. There’s a huge interest in investing in AI sales tools but many organizations are missing the exponential sales mindset and organizational DNA required to truly benefit.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 11, 2024

Preface : Jill Konrath is one of the most well respected author, speaker, teacher on all things selling. She’s written 4 masterpieces on selling. Why I Love Sales Sales was never a career option I aspired to. Yet, if I wanted to start my own company it was necessary to learn how to sell. I loved the learning.

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Sell Manufacturing Up-sell Launch 116

Veloxy

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Despite discussions of outside sales dying, field sales are far from obsolete. Outside sales remain invaluable to companies, even as we move towards hybrid models. A 2023 study revealed that field sales teams outperformed their inside counterparts by 14%. In this guide, we’ll explore field sales enablement in-depth.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 26, 2024

It’s a solution that addresses the way buying is changing, integrating digital and personal selling. But what really interested me were Bill’s perspectives on where buying and selling is headed and how we must change our engagement strategies to work with buyers more impactfully.

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Highspot

JANUARY 18, 2024

Customers crave fast, clear, and hassle-free buying experiences. 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?

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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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ClickFunnels

JULY 27, 2021

The post How To Effectively Promote A Product To Customers appeared first on ClickFunnels. If you’re wondering how you can promote a product to your existing customers, then you’re already on the path to success. Existing customers are 50% more likely to try your business’s new product. According to Semrush …. What do you say?

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 10, 2024

Preface: I’m departing from my normal process of introducing a new story about selling. Some with very distinguished leadership and selling careers. She’s been in sales for less than a year. It’s her first real sales role. Why Am I So Interested In Selling Why am I so interested in selling?

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Sell Up-sell Start-ups Growth 120

Partners in Excellence

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

We’ve long known (whether we use it or not) about the “sales process.” ” Virtually every organization has some variant of a sales process with stages we move through and, possibly, critical activities we should be executing within each stage. Customers abandon the project and don’t buy any solution.

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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Introduction: Several weeks ago, I wrote, “ Sellers, Are You Really Interested In Selling? ” My good friend, Christian Mauer , challenged me, “Dave, why are you so interested in selling?” ” It was a great question and he caused me to reflect, I wrote, “ Why I Am Obsessed With Selling.

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Customers Contract Consult Electrical Engineering 113

Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s SKO season, yesterday I was leading a discussion with a great sales team. One of the sellers asked a question about dealing with customer questions and queries about the products, particularly deeply technical questions. These are the discussions we strive to get since it is all about us and what we sell.

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Sales Pop!

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

I am your host, and today I am thrilled to share with you the insights from a recent podcast episode where I had the honor of interviewing Karl Becker , the founder of Improving Sales Performance and author of several insightful books on sales and marketing alignment. He emphasized that for success in sales.

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Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It was such a fun conversation, we focused on how we increase our effectiveness and impact through deeper understanding of our customers/prospects. Sam Coit summed it up well with the comment, “Understanding how different roles think and feel allows us to better cater our approach and offer the most possible value.”

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 21, 2024

Preface : Jose Andrade is a thoughtful sales leader with one of the most varied backgrounds I’ve seen. In working with Jose, I’ve come to deeply appreciate how he thinks about driving growth and performance improvement in the teams he leads, and his general approach to selling.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 21, 2024

The first is her father’s passion for selling and how Mary learned from him, developing a strong passion for selling. When I started working with the organization, one of the clear needs they had were in developing a strong sales organization. I was stunned at how quickly she mastered selling.

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Sales Gravy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Delivering A Next-Level Customer Experience In this Sales Gravy Podcast, Jeb Blount talks to Clare Dorrian, SugarCRM's CMO, about putting people first, building human connections, and prioritizing the customer experience in a saturated market. In a highly competitive market, differentiation is key.

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Partners in Excellence

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We’ve long known (whether we use it or not) about the “sales process.” ” Virtually every organization has some variant of a sales process with stages we move through and, possibly, critical activities we should be executing within each stage. Customers abandon the project and don’t buy any solution.

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Partners in Excellence

JULY 28, 2023

When I sit down with sales organizations, we inevitably spend a lot of time talking about the Sales Process. There are always so many issues that come up in these discussions, I’ll cover these in this series. There are all sorts of activities, separated by stages, focusing on what we inflict on our customers.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 8, 2024

Preface : Ron Guilbault has been a thoughtful sounding board for all sorts of ideas on selling. At times I’ve been asked for help in areas outside of what I was selling. To be trusted in this way let me know the customer knew I was invested in their success. Such trust is a key component of successful selling.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Answers from the CEOs of Twilio, Veeva, Amplitude, HubSpot, Gainsight and More I wanted though to do a deep dive on just one piece — a few thoughts how to sell that second product. Too many sort of think it will sell itself with the same team, motions, etc. And one that at least 10% of customers will, so it’s material.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 2, 2024

Preface: I first met Alex Shootman when he was running sales at Eloqua. While his time was probably better spent talking to customers, he took time to have a great conversation. But if you see selling for what it really is, you will know it is one of the most noble professions. The someone is the customer.

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