Anthony Cole Training
JANUARY 21, 2021
In the 3rd article of our series Hiring No Assembly Required Salespeople , we cover the Sales DNA competencies a successful candidate must have and how to identify these traits prior to making a hiring decision.
Openview
JANUARY 26, 2021
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Membrain
JANUARY 6, 2021
Research shows that most New Year resolutions are abandoned within the first three months. In fact, if you made a resolution and have stuck to it firmly after even just a few days, you’re already ahead of a large portion of resolvers.
Force Management
JANUARY 5, 2021
Proof Points are a critical component to the sales process. They provide proof that you do what you say you can do. The more they’re aligned to your buyer through industry, problem or positive business outcome, the more effective they’ll be. Sales organizations that have a process for developing and maximizing the effectiveness of their proof points are able to leverage this important tool in a way that creates and preserves value in the sales process.
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Learn how to optimize email deliverability and drive greater email ROI. What lands your email in the customer’s inbox? Understanding those factors, otherwise known as email deliverability, is critical to getting the most return on your campaign investments. But the “rules” around which factors land you in the spam folder aren’t always easy to keep up with.
Engage Selling
JANUARY 8, 2021
The big mistake repeated far too often by sellers throughout the global pandemic—and in any period of abrupt change—is believing that if you wait long enough and keep on working the way you always have, things will eventually get back … Read More » The post Your Success Mindset in Uncertain Times first appeared on The Sales Leader.
Understanding the Sales Force
JANUARY 18, 2021
Among all the product shortages we have experienced in the past ten months, there has been no shortage of crappy movies. It's almost like the movie studios decided to release all the movies filmed in the past several years that weren't ready for prime time and hope that people would stream them at home during the pandemic because we had watched everything else.
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SaaStr
JANUARY 17, 2021
In theory, many things can kill a SaaS startup after $4m-$5m ARR. In practice, quitting is the only thing. In theory, many things can stop a SaaS startup after $4m-$5m ARR from getting to $100m. In practice, high churn is the only thing. — Jason BeKind Lemkin (@jasonlk) January 17, 2021. Part of my job when I invest in a start-up is to get folks excited about the company.
Membrain
JANUARY 17, 2021
What happens when a salesperson isn’t an effective negotiator? Often, they simply write a proposal. I’ve observed it happen many times. Somehow the salesperson thinks that if they put the information in writing the prospect will buy.
Force Management
JANUARY 21, 2021
Acquiring a company can be an exciting time for an organization. It may bring new capabilities and solution differentiators, perks for employees, verticals to target, etc… On the flip side, an acquisition also brings the challenge of incorporating updates and changes into the sales function. Depending on what was acquired, it may bring changes to your sales process, your qualification process, your negotiation frameworks and/or your sales message.
The 5% Institute
JANUARY 21, 2021
The one call close is widely touted in the world of sales training and comes in various forms depending on the type of person teaching the techniques. Some use old school always be closing methods, and others a more consultative approach. In this article, we’ll give you the exact one call close blueprint – which help you close more sales consistently, without being pushy or breaking rapport.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Understanding the Sales Force
JANUARY 21, 2021
You finally have that big new 4K flat screen mounted on your wall but now the movie you are streaming isn't sharp because your inconsistent internet connection negatively affects the resolution and the big screen makes it even more obvious. Bringing it closer to sales, you invested in the CRM application you needed but your salespeople aren't using it the way you had hoped.
Partners in Excellence
JANUARY 19, 2021
We focus a lot of our sales enablement and related efforts on making our products and services easier to sell. We provide training, tools, coaching, support to our sales people. We want them to master everything about our products and solutions so they can easily sell them. But we are missing something important. Just because we are making our offerings easier to sell, doesn’t mean we will sell more.
SaaStr
JANUARY 13, 2021
Burnout is a real risk in SaaS. Not usually in the early days. But as time marches on — It’s a huge risk. . One piece of “evidence” — a lot of fairly successful SaaS startups all sell at about the same point in time … about 5 years in.
Membrain
JANUARY 24, 2021
In his best-selling sales guidebook “SPIN® Selling”, Neil Rackham identified four potential outcomes from every significant conversation with a prospective customer in a complex B2B sales environment: a win, an advance, a continuation or a clear “no sale”. I’ll define these outcomes in a moment.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
Gong.io
JANUARY 21, 2021
Gone are the days when sales was a boys’ club. A new generation of women is at the forefront of sales, and they’re shaping the art of selling on their own terms. These sales leaders have valuable knowledge to share based on their experiences as they advance their careers and climb the corporate ladder. . We recently asked women from our sales community what career-pumping advice they’d give other women coming up in sales.
The 5% Institute
JANUARY 27, 2021
In this article, we’ll uncover the five selling basics you need to consistently close more sales. Whether you’re a Sales Professional, Business Owner or Entrepreneur; these details will help you win more sales in a consultative way. Read on to learn our recommended selling basics, and how and why you should implement this into your sales strategy. 5 x Selling Basics to Close More Sales.
ConversionXL
JANUARY 27, 2021
Why do some ads perform better than expected? Why does an ‘ugly’ CTA sometimes convert better than one that is professionally designed? Understanding perceptual sets and how they affect our behavior and decisions can give you better insight into improving and optimizing your marketing strategy. . ( Image source ). How many legs does the elephant have?
Partners in Excellence
JANUARY 3, 2021
Some readers will suggest I’m playing with words, I don’t mean to be. I’m playing with your mindset, hoping you consider a different perspective. We use a lot of words to talk about the function of sales. We focus on the organization, the various jobs and things that exist within the sales function. When we focus on sales, we focus on that function and how it works most effectively and efficiently.
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How do 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party intent data compare? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party data each have specific advantages and disadvantages. It comes down to four factors: accuracy, cost, control and quantity. This infographic explains the pros and cons of each and helps you understand which one is best for meeting your business objectives. Intent data can be a great way to fill your pipeline and close more deals.
Engage Selling
JANUARY 22, 2021
I’ve been talking a lot about the importance of having the right mindset for uncertain times. And for sellers and leaders alike, I regularly remind you why you must adapt, how you work, and how you connect with customers to … Read More » The post Rethinking Your Personal Habits first appeared on The Sales Leader.
Membrain
JANUARY 27, 2021
Many of the greatest ideas and advances in history occur when someone takes an idea from one area of expertise, and applies it in another. For this reason, I spend a lot of time listening to, reading about, and speaking with experts in a wide variety of disciplines outside of sales.
Understanding the Sales Force
JANUARY 28, 2021
I hope this is one of my more entertaining articles, although most of the enjoyment will come from the links within. Each year around this time I start thinking about Baseball because I miss it so much. Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron just passed away becoming the 9th baseball HOFer to pass in the last 12 months. Today there were multiple videos showing wild triple plays in my Twitter feed.
The 5% Institute
JANUARY 22, 2021
If you’ve been involved in sales for a while, you may be familiar with the term hot buttons. But what do hot buttons mean? And more importantly in a sales context – how do you use this throughout your sales process ? In this article, we’ll unpack the meaning of hot buttons, as well as what you need to do to use them during your sales conversations. Hot Buttons – Your Ultimate Guide.
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.
SaaStr
JANUARY 12, 2021
One of the most tiring things for founders can be always being compared to Unicorns and now Decacorns. Certainly sometimes it’s inspirational. I loved it when many of the founders come out of each SaaStrAnnual saying they needed to grow faster: But the reality is as a founder there are different ways to make real money and build something meaningful.
Heinz Marketing
JANUARY 14, 2021
By Brenna Lofquist , Senior Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing. A new year has begun and while 2020 wasn’t a great year (to say the least), it’s time to move on and take a look at helpful marketing trends for 2021. Majority of businesses experienced changes due to the pandemic including working remote, cancellation of in-person events, change in business/services provided, and more.
ConversionXL
JANUARY 8, 2021
If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking. – Haruki Murakami. Becoming the best at what you do is a never-ending process. The best of the best have an insatiable hunger for knowledge—for new and better ways to get things done. Knowing where to turn for inspiration and guidance can be the difference between spinning your wheels and becoming an “overnight” success.
Membrain
JANUARY 31, 2021
I'm going to share the story of a real salesperson and his current, real opportunity, but change the names of everyone involved. I hear stories like this every day but this particular one happens way too often.
Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications
Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.
Understanding the Sales Force
JANUARY 26, 2021
Just before dark each day a Fox visits our property and drives our dog, Dinger, crazy. If you don't know Dinger, you can learn about his listening skills in this article. Last week, the Fox stole Dinger's green ball, brought it home to his own family, and that really pissed off Dinger! My wife and I have both scared the Fox away but he's a creature of habit and he continues to appear at the same time each day.
Salesmate
JANUARY 26, 2021
“Strong customer relationships drive sales, sustainability, and growth.” – Tom Cates. From generating more leads to shifting the focus on nurturing leads, marketing tactics have evolved over the years. The rise in social media usage has shrunk the distance between a consumer and a company. Now, they’re not just making a purchase; customers are interacting with sales executives and following their updates on various social media platforms.
SaaStr
JANUARY 30, 2021
One of the starkest differences I see between First Timers in SaaS and Second Timers is when they hire their VP of Marketing. Second Timers know. They often hire a VP of Demand Gen Marketing even before they have their first paying customers. Those are two extremes in my experience. Most of us can’t afford to hire a VPM 12 months before we have our first customer, and we can’t survive through 10 sales reps without one.
Heinz Marketing
JANUARY 29, 2021
By Winfield Salyards , Marketing Coordinator at Heinz Marketing. A few days ago, I read Jill Konrath’s short piece 7 Paradoxical Sales Principles. It got me thinking about the marketer’s equivalent to the 7 principles and what that would look like. So, here’s my take on 7 marketing principles for ABM success: To drive more leads, lead with content.
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