September, 2022

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The Secret to Selling More? Just Be Human

Cerebral Selling

Have you ever been completely put off by the rep on the other end of a sales call? Maybe it was their tone, demeanor, or that they didn’t have their camera on. Maybe they seemed distracted, low energy, or disconnected from the product they were selling. Perhaps it was all these things. The way sales reps show up matters to buyers. And in an increasingly digital and virtual world, it matters more than ever.

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7 Key Elements of a High-Converting Sales Funnel

Sales Hacker

Building a sales funnel that aligns with your business goals is essential. Each funnel stage defines your steps to turn prospective buyers into customers, even if they’ve never heard of your business before. I’m the head of Product at Datanyze, specializing in sourcing up-to-date prospect contact info to keep your pipeline flowing and sales funnel fresh.

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Why Sales Leaders Must Improve Sales Effectiveness

Iannarino

It is important for sales leaders to understand that, when pursuing a deal, the contest isn't between their company and their competitor's company. Nor is the contest between their solution and their competition's product or service. Instead, it's a contest between the salespeople trying to win the client's business. A salesperson with greater sales effectiveness will beat a salesperson with a lower level of effectiveness.

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Your Sales Narrative For Times of Uncertainty

Cerebral Selling

Despite dealing with economic and geopolitical curveballs for the past 2+ years, uncertainty in the market shows no signs of slowing down. With heavy talk of inflation and a looming recession (or a recession that’s already started) buyers are anxiously shifting their budgets, headcount, and growth plans, leaving salespeople to hear objections like: now isn’t the right time. my CFO is asking me to put together a “recession plan”. call me back when the storm passes. we’re only moving forward with

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

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The Best Time to Cold Call

Iannarino

Salespeople are a superstitious bunch. There are those who believe Monday isn't a good day to make cold calls, and there are those who believe Friday is the best day to do it. A technology company recorded the outcomes of 40 million calls, and their data revealed something quite simple and, perhaps, expected. The best time to make cold calls is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays.

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How Strong are Your People at Sales Negotiation?

Anthony Cole Training

Negotiate by definition is to deal or bargain with others in preparation of a contract or business deal. As a verb, negotiate means to move through in a satisfactory manner. In the world of selling, both of those definitions are relevant and important. Oftentimes, sales negotiation tactics seem to be related to price – giving or getting the best rate or fees for a product or service.

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Five Techniques to Enable Your Sales Team to Be a Revenue Powerhouse

Sales Pop!

Any sales team can hit a high note for a single month. But a sales team that consistently meets and exceeds expectations over the long haul only happens when you follow a deliberate and careful strategy. A defined and formalized sales process is one of the strongest indicators of future revenue. The most effective sales teams across industries, especially in SaaS, are the most efficient.

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Your First Funnel Challenge Review: Should You Sign Up?

ClickFunnels

The post Your First Funnel Challenge Review: Should You Sign Up? appeared first on ClickFunnels. Thinking about joining the Your First Funnel Challenge ? Not sure if it’s worth your time or money? In this Your First Funnel Challenge review, we’ll give you an inside look at the program and what it has to offer. We’ll also share our thoughts on who it’s for (and NOT for).

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How to Create a Sense of Urgency in the Mind of Your Customer

Cerebral Selling

One of the biggest reasons salespeople fail to create a sense of urgency in the mind of their customers is because they mistakenly focus too heavily on business cases and not nearly enough on their customer’s emotional motivators (i.e. the real reason they buy). As a result, they suffer with low close rates and poor forecast accuracy. Does this narrative sound familiar?

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Common Sales Mistakes in 2022

Iannarino

There are three generations of sales approaches being used today. The first is the legacy approach, which is over 50 years old. The second and most common is the legacy solution approach, which is around 35 years old. The third approach is the modern sales approach, and ironically, it is the oldest of the three.

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How to Coach Reps on Overcoming Sales Objections with Confidence

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Executive

In a world where buyers are more informed and objections are more nuanced, confidence isn't optional—it’s a competitive advantage. In high-stakes conversations, knowing how to handle pushback can make or break the deal. Join industry experts Brendan Sweeney and David Phelan for a behind-the-scenes look at how teams are transforming sales coaching with real-time feedback, objection-handling role plays, and pre-call preparation that actually sticks.

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How to Prospect in Sales – It’s an A Priority

Anthony Cole Training

In analyzing those salespeople who are successful year after year, we find significant consistencies in prospecting behavior and practice management. These top sales producers adhere to “The ONLY "A" priority is prospecting” principle. Successful salespeople service accounts just like everyone else. They also have fires to put out and meetings to attend.

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The 10 Essential KPIs for Sales Operations in 2023

Veloxy

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the demand for Sales Operations and Research Analysts has spurred a 25% job growth rate —over three times the national average. Sales operations teams analyze and optimize individual and corporate sales strategies. Methods are open-ended. Some professionals play dual roles (both operations professionals and sales service providers).

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From An Agency Perspective: Marketing Steps To Grow Authority To Your CBD Brand

Sales Pop!

CBD Marketing: 5 Tactics to Grow your Brand. The explosive growth in recreational and medical cannabis has led to intense competition in the market. The CBD market alone has a potential growth rate of nearly 30% by 2029. In this highly competitive and fast-growing market, proper digital marketing is crucial to make CBD brands stand out. To help you out, here are five practical tips to get your brand moving up in the CBD niche. 1.

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Latest Podcasts: Leadership 'It' Factors

Force Management

The best leadership requires a combination of skill and character. Last month's guests on the Revenue Builders podcast shared the qualities that they've found to separate the good leaders from the great. Dig into these leadership stories and hear key takeaways from individuals who come from diverse backgrounds, industries and cultures. From military-level discipline to the ability to be vulnerable, there's a quality in each episode that each of us can aspire to as leaders.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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3 things customers expect from marketers to prove that they’re human

Martech

Marketers are using more automation tools to improve workflow efficiency and scale campaigns. But they have to remember that they’re marketing to humans, and that customers expect a human touch. There are three main values that customers expect at every touchpoint, according to CEO and founder of B2B marketing consultancy Simple Strat, Ali Schwanke, who spoke at The MarTech Conference.

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How to Improve Sales Performance

Iannarino

Selling is a craft. It's a performance. It's also a bit of a mystery. Why is it that two salespeople who work for the same manager have different results? Both salespeople sell the same thing, to similar clients, at the same price. If one salesperson complains about an underhanded competitor, another salesperson has little trouble dispatching that same competitor.

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The Power of Open-Ended Questions in Sales & Sales Management

Anthony Cole Training

Conversation is much more pleasant than interrogation. This is important for an effective coach to remember because after two or three questions, a salesperson is going to feel like they are being attacked. This is also true for prospects.

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The Best in SaaS Are Just Growing Faster Than Ever. I Mean, It’s Crazy.

SaaStr

As this gets published, I’ve just about finished giving my talks at 2022 SaaStr Annual. And thank you so much to everyone that came, or watched the streaming. It really means a lot. And one of my themes was that while the markets are down, I mean way down — the best in SaaS are still growing at jaw-dropping rates. I put together this slide: No doubt, some categories are still recovering from a Covid Hangover.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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How to Gain More Visitors to Your Online Cannabis Store

Sales Pop!

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, more and more people are looking to start their online cannabis stores. If you’re one of these people, you’re likely looking for ways to increase traffic to your store and boost sales. However, there is a lot of competition within the cannabis industry, and getting a foot in can be really difficult.

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Your SKO: How to Drive Long-Term Adoption & ROI

Force Management

With the season for sales kickoffs approaching, the current economy is likely a driving influence on your plan. Given the shifting market dynamics, ensure you use your SKO resources where it matters most, and equip your team to drive lasting results long after the SKO ends. Affecting real change on sales behaviors requires more than a two-day SKO event or one-off virtual training session.

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What Makes A Salesperson Successful – 8 x Tips

The 5% Institute

In this article, you’ll learn exactly what makes a salesperson successful, by following these proven and effective sales techniques. These techniques are centred around consultative selling. This means that you’ll take a question based, and solution approach rather than purely presenting up front or using any old school and gimmicky techniques. Read on to learn what makes a salesperson successful.

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B2B Sales 101 - Getting Started

Iannarino

The best performers in any endeavor are dedicated to the fundamentals of their work. As B2B sales grows more complicated and complex, it's worth looking at Sales 101, the fundamentals. Those new to B2B sales must master the fundamentals to find their footing and develop their skills. Experienced salespeople in a slump would do well to recommit to the foundational concepts of Sales 101.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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Don’t Be Boring! Top 10 Ways to Effectively Moderate a Panel Discussion

David Meerman Scott

At most conferences, the panel discussions are terribly boring. In fact, some panels are so dreadful that many attendees use the time to network in the hallways or check emails. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

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Dear SaaStr: How Can I Make Sure My Board Doesn’t Fire Me?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: How Can I Make Sure My Board Doesn’t Fire Me? Founders are often guarded toward most VCs. Perhaps they should be. That’s a different, and longer conversation. And one thing founders tend to worry about is — can I be fired by my investors? First, it’s tough to be truly fired if you control the majority of the board, voting shares, et c.

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Improve Sales More Quickly

Sales Pop!

Most sales representatives struggle to figure out a better procedure, but there is a way to improve sales more quickly. A traditional approach is, ‘if you don’t know, just ask.’ But the qualifier is the differentiator for success, which is who you ask matters most. Adding to the dilemma is that each company operates differently, so how can one uniformly ask the right question and person to improve sales?

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How to Lead Your Sales Team With Confidence When the Economy Shifts

Force Management

Times of economic uncertainty and decreased consumer confidence are inevitable, and these downturns during the economic cycle can be particularly challenging for sales organizations. It’s no secret that 2022 trends show a leveling of growth and steadily declining consumer confidence across global markets. Even though market stagnation can make it harder for your team to sell and meet quota, it also offers an opportunity to distinguish yourself from the competition and double down on sales fundam

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Get Higher-Quality B2B Leads That Convert!

B2B marketers face a number of challenges, including: continuously generating great leads converting leads to active sales prospects finding vendors that deliver real results Aggregage has proven content syndication, webinar, online advertising and intent signal marketing programs that deliver higher-quality leads. More than 700 companies have already benefited from our programs.

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How To Position Yourself As A Trusted Sales Professional

The 5% Institute

In sales, positioning yourself as a trusted sales professional can mean the difference between having ‘an OK’ sales career – and absolutely thriving in your industry. So, what is a trusted sales professional; and how do you position yourself in this way to your potential clients? In this article, you’ll learn: What is a trusted sales professional? Behaviours that’ll break trust.

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What to Say in a Sales Interview

Iannarino

For five years, I interviewed people. Some days, I interviewed as many as 40 people. These were short interviews for people who worked in distribution centers and manufacturing companies. Part of this experience was in my family's business in Columbus, Ohio. The rest of the time I spent interviewing and hiring was in Los Angeles, California, where I would eventually be forced into outside sales.

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Content marketing: What it is and why marketers should care

Martech

It’s been said, ad nauseam, that content is king. But these days, a more accurate statement is probably: customer experience is king. And, in our hyper-connected world where everyone is fighting for attention, good content is what drives good experiences. . Businesses use content marketing strategies to generate brand awareness, educate prospects and customers and establish credibility.

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Dear SaaStr: How Do Founders Take Advantage of VCs?

SaaStr

Q: There are a lot of examples of VCs taking advantage of entrepreneurs. What are some examples of entrepreneurs taking advantage of VCs? I can name a few. But, it mostly comes into play in smaller scale outcomes and startups that have only raised a round or two: In a small acquisition, not paying investors 1x or 2x or whatever the documents state.

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New Research-Backed Strategies to Empower Managers as Culture & Engagement Leaders

Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture

When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.