Anthony Cole Training
OCTOBER 4, 2024
In order for salespeople to truly engage, build value, and develop long-lasting relationships, they must compliment their selling approach with sales enablement tools and technology. Listening with the intent to learn, asking questions that are not product-based, and understanding the nuances, trends, and challenges of a company and industry are required in today’s environment.
Salesforce
OCTOBER 2, 2024
For years now, retailers have focused their retail holiday prep on crushing Cyber Week. After all, holiday shopping accounts for 19.3% of annual retail sales revenue. But while your digital sales strategy plays a critical role in your holiday shopping results, your in-store game must remain strong. There’s a reason we champion an omnichannel approach for retailers.
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Sales Gravy
OCTOBER 15, 2024
On this episode of The Sales Gravy Podcast, Jeb Blount Jr. and special guest Victor Antonio, renowned sales expert and author, dive deep into the world of sales, AI, and mindset. Victor offers valuable insights on how to leverage cutting-edge technology to boost your sales productivity, overcome common challenges, and achieve peak performance in 2024 and beyond.
Martech
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Google is rolling out AI-organized search results, and the new links and citations format in the Google AI Overviews. AI-organized search results. The new AI-organized search results, as we covered in May , are now rolling out in the U.S. This includes search results organized by web, including articles, videos, forums and more. Google said in its testing, searchers “have found AI-organized search results pages more helpful.
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.
Search Engine Land
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Are you having trouble finding relevant keywords for your paid search campaigns? It’s time to move beyond only using the Google Keyword Planner and uncover fresh, relevant keywords. Traditional keyword research tools frequently lack depth, offering only limited insights into the complexities of user search behavior. As a result, PPC managers often struggle to uncover new keyword opportunities.
Sales Pop!
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Hearing a ‘ no ‘ for those unfamiliar with sales strategy typically defeats an effort. Realizing the ‘no’ is temporary when handled well is critical. Many people stress toward year-end, knowing that most prospects said ‘no,’ and fear losing their jobs by year-end. But that doesn’t need to be the case when the issue is appropriately handled.
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Salesforce
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has gone mainstream. It’s here. In fact, according to Salesforce’s Small Business Trends report , approximately nine in 10 small and medium-sized business (SMB) teams are using AI. 60% say they are currently using generative AI (GenAI) or plan to use it. And, 33% of sales teams expect to use it within two years. As a small business owner, are you ready for it?
Sales Gravy
OCTOBER 22, 2024
In this episode of The Sales Gravy Podcast, host Jeb Blount Jr. sits down with LinkedIn expert and OutBound speaker Brynne Tillman to discuss the keys to leveraging LinkedIn for sales success. Brynne shares essential information on avoiding common mistakes like the dreaded "pitch slap," the importance of personalization over automation, and how to truly engage with prospects on LinkedIn.
Martech
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Microsoft Clarity is one of the best analytics tools you might not know about. This powerful, free tool enriches your existing analytics and customer profiling, offering deeper insights into user behavior. This article covers what Microsoft Clarity is and how to set up custom events to maximize its value for your website. TL;DR Clarity is a free, no-frills heatmapping and user session recording tool.
Search Engine Land
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Content creation is a beast and can be a minefield, especially in this AI-driven era, where many seek to “save time” by using AI to partially or fully write content, sometimes with little to no human oversight As guardians of the corpus of the web (it’s scary, but true in many ways), SEO professionals should seriously consider whether the content they’re publishing is valuable, useful, unique and actually answers the user’s question.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Manager
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.
Sales Pop!
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Grocery shopping often accounts for a significant portion of most people’s household budgets. Regular trips to the supermarket can quickly add up, no matter how carefully you plan. And with the rising cost of living and the steady demand for food and household essentials, many families will find themselves looking for ways to trim expenses without sacrificing their needs.
Veloxy
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Let’s face it: if you’re still relying on old-school sales prospecting methods , you’re falling behind. Data and speed dominate every industry and the traditional way of generating leads just doesn’t cut it anymore. The belief that human instinct and manual research are the best tools for finding prospects? That’s outdated.
Salesforce
OCTOBER 1, 2024
What’s the scariest thing about Halloween? Some retailers may be missing out on opportunities to rev up sales through the end of October. After some years of declining sales, retail’s Halloween season is now the industry’s second biggest retail holiday. A few years before the pandemic, Halloween spending was down in the U.S. from $9.1 billion in 2017 to $8 billion in 2020.
Sales Gravy
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Join Jeb Blount Jr. and, special guest, Anthony Iannarino on The Sales Gravy podcast as they dive deep into the world of sales. Discover the secrets to successful outbound strategies, learn how to elevate your executive briefings, and gain valuable insights on navigating a potential recession. Key Takeaways: – Behavioral Changes for Success: Incremental improvements and a willingness to change behavior are critical for success in sales.
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
Martech
OCTOBER 16, 2024
As marketers pour more budget into digital channels, a surprising disconnect remains. While the majority of retail sales, for example, still happen in physical stores, most marketing efforts focus solely on tracking online metrics. The challenge? Traditional attribution models fail to connect digital spend with real-world outcomes. To bridge this gap, marketers must embrace AI and machine learning to gain a full picture of how their campaigns drive both clicks and in-store purchases, unlocking a
Search Engine Land
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Microsoft Clarity is one of the best analytics tools you might not know about. This powerful, free tool enriches your existing analytics and customer profiling, offering deeper insights into user behavior. This article covers what Microsoft Clarity is and how to set up custom events to maximize its value for your website. TL;DR Clarity is a free, no-frills heatmapping and user session recording tool.
Sales Pop!
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Back in 2020, I wrote an article on which I’m now doing an update based on fresh information that I’ve collected. First, some background. Lifelong sales learner that I am, I’ve always been a voracious reader of selling books, posts, blogs, podcasts and the like. But over a long sales career, my best and most memorable insights have come from first-hand experiences involving real colleagues and real clients – direct experiences both good and bad.
Sales Hacker
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Hello and welcome to The GTM Newsletter – read by over 52,000 revenue professionals weekly to stay up-to-date and scale their companies and careers. GTMnow is the media brand of GTMfund – sharing go-to-market advice from the top 1% of revenue operators including the 350 executives behind the fund, news, and our viewpoints from working with hundreds of portfolio companies.
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.
Salesforce
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Today’s consumers encounter an unprecedented number of brands on a daily basis. Their purchasing decisions are influenced by value, trends, and quality, which make them more open to experimenting with new products and brands. This means businesses need to prioritize loyalty marketing to build lasting relationships with their customers. To have an effective loyalty strategy, you must not only adapt to changing consumer behaviors but also anticipate and meet those consumers where they are in thei
Sales Gravy
OCTOBER 10, 2024
On this episode of The Sales Gravy Podcast, Lucy Beth Adams sits down with Master Sales Trainer, Jessica Stokes to discuss her journey in sales, from her early days in cold calling to becoming a top trainer. She offers valuable insights on maintaining customer relationships, handling objections, and staying motivated in a challenging sales career. Key Takeaways: – Facing Rejection with Determination: Early sales careers can involve a lot of cold calling, rejection, and setbacks.
Martech
OCTOBER 21, 2024
It’s crunch time: eight weeks until your flagship conference. Sales and events aren’t even on the same page. Customer success is scrambling to find reference customers for panels. Product marketing wonders why their shiny new features aren’t getting more of the spotlight on the agenda. It’s a familiar scenario for any company that’s ever hosted a large event.
Search Engine Land
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Amazon Ads has become a powerful platform for businesses of all sizes, both on and off the Amazon marketplace. This article explores the various types of Amazon Ads, their features and how they can benefit different businesses. Whether you’re a small local business or a large brand, understanding Amazon’s advertising options can help you reach new customers and grow your business.
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.
Sales Pop!
OCTOBER 30, 2024
In today’s digital landscape, businesses are increasingly turning to innovative strategies to enhance sales and build deeper relationships with their audience. One such strategy is leveraging AI in podcasting , creating a powerful synergy that transforms sales teams’ approaches. Let’s explore how AI-powered podcasts are becoming game changers for sales strategies and why incorporating these practices into your business could be a wise move.
Hubspot
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Sales is, in large part, the art of developing trust in a tight window — making credibility one of the most valuable assets you can have when engaging with prospects. With that said, cultivating and projecting credibility can be extremely tricky in a sales engagement. To help you out on that front, we connected with some sales leaders for the strategies they leverage to establish themselves as credible, consultative resources for prospects.
Salesforce
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Just-in-time (JIT) inventory management is a streamlined inventory management philosophy that aims to minimize inventory waste and optimize production efficiency. By producing goods only as needed, JIT helps businesses reduce holding costs, improve cash flow, and free up valuable storage space. Here’s everything you need to know about JIT inventory management, including its methodology, advantages, and potential drawbacks.
Sales Gravy
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Join host Jeb Blount Jr. as he welcomes legendary sales expert, Mark Hunter, to The Sales Gravy Podcast! In this episode they dive into actionable Outbound strategies, discuss the latest AI trends, and reveal why authentic relationships are the cornerstone of every successful sale. Key Takeaways – Success in outbound selling relies on maintaining strict discipline, consistent activity, and following a structured process to keep momentum and drive results. – Results in prospecting don’t happen ov
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Martech
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Loyalty. What’s emotion got to do with it? That emotional connection to a brand is extremely important to customer loyalty. It’s often been thought to be a key driver of loyalty. It goes beyond a product’s or service’s functional benefits and taps into customers’ feelings, values and identity. True loyalty is about more than transactional convenience or pricing considerations.
Search Engine Land
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Google is rolling out in Product Studio within Google Merchant Center, the ability to use its video generation tool. This is powered by Google’s generative AI tools, to help merchants quickly and efficiently create videos for their product campaigns. U.S. first. This is the first rolling out for U.S.-based merchants. Google wrote , “Video generation in Product Studio is currently only available for merchants in the US.
Understanding the Sales Force
OCTOBER 19, 2024
My latest sales epiphany happened while I was watching Friday’s American League Championship Series game between the Yankees and the Guardians. The Guardians went to the bullpen to bring in a relief pitcher and I felt nothing. Wow! If it was the Red Sox, I would have been worried sick that the pitcher they were bringing into the game: Sucked all year Walks too many guys Is prone to giving up home runs Pitches worse against the Yankees Won’t prevent the Yankees from scoring right he
Hubspot
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Cold calling. Doesn’t the mere mention of it send shivers down your spine? Even if that’s not the case for you specifically, I can assure you that it is for many sales professionals (even the ones that swear they’ve become immune to its fearsome effects). You see, cold calling – no matter which way you feel about it – is simply a part of the sales biz.
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.
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