Iannarino

MAY 8, 2025

Learn how to identify sales objections as concerns in order to build trust and close deals without jeopardizing client relationships or appearing pushy.

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Sales Pop!

MAY 11, 2025

Errors are commonplace, but how we handle them defines us and can weigh heavily on future business. First and foremost, it is best to admit a mistake upfront and sincerely apologize. Next, explain how the issue arose and then suggest fixing the problem together. The suggestion arises because misunderstandings frequently occur. Its generally a two-way street, so if the other person or company realizes the cause, they will be more likely to seek a better solution.

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 15, 2025

Last week in part 1 of our 3-part series on Hiring and Retaining Top Sales Talent, we discussed the importance of defining your ideal sales candidate profile and establishing firm hiring standards. Identifying critical, non-negotiable standards and expectations for new hires will help to improve the quality of the candidates you look for, interview, and eventually hire.

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ClickFunnels

MAY 14, 2025

The post 10 Tips for Boosting Lead Generation with Funnels appeared first on ClickFunnels. Imagine this: you’ve created a stunning sales funnel to attract potential customers with an irresistible offer. But when the visitors arrive, nothing happens—no sign-ups, leads, conversions, nothing—just silent scrolling before moving on to another webpage. If this scenario sounds familiar, it’s time to revamp your funnel pages to turn your visitors into leads.

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Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales at Allego

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 expert Brendan Sweeney 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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Partners in Excellence

MAY 22, 2025

Last week, I had another “argument” with one of the highest performing CROs I’ve been privileged to work with. We’ve worked with each other, in various roles, for about 10 years. Our “arguments” are conversations where we push each other very hard. We are comfortable with them, because we know we are in lockstep on our goals, purpose, and friendship.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 18, 2025

If you were going to plant a fruit tree, you would need to follow a five-step process which includes: Dig a hole Place the tree and fill the hole Fertilize and Water Maintain (Sun, water, pruning, fertilizer) Harvest It should be obvious that you cant mess with the sequence because if you do anything in the wrong order, your fruit tree adventure will end before it begins.

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Sales Pop!

MAY 22, 2025

The question, Do you think singularly or collectively? comes to mind upon reviewing my career journey from corporate sales to entrepreneurship. My experience proves they are in opposite corners of a boxing ring, providing remarkable lessons for the dos and donts and how to improve our unique journeys. Accordingly, our blog offers insights into how each experience is an opportunity for career and business growth.

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 22, 2025

This is the third and final article in a series of three blog posts about hiring and retaining top sales talent. In the first two articles, we covered defining your sales candidate ideal profile, establishing your companys hiring standards, and building a robust candidate pipeline. Now we will focus on how to screen and phone interview the right candidates to increase your success at hiring and retaining top sales talent.

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ClickFunnels

MAY 22, 2025

The post How A/B Testing Boosts Your Sales Funnel Performance appeared first on ClickFunnels. You know that moment when you’re staring at your conversion numbers, wondering, “Why aren’t more people clicking through?” You’re not alone. The difference between a good funnel and a great one often comes down to tiny details you might never guess matter.

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 12, 2025

On Friday, I realized I had failed at something—miserably. A few weeks ago, I met with a great team. We had an exciting project, we agreed on the action plan and next steps. This action plan was highly dependent on some things I committed to. Two and a half weeks passed. The person leading the project reached out, “Dave, we’d like a follow up meetings, but we are missing some stuff…… ” I was ashamed.

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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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Martech

MAY 22, 2025

As we all navigate these confusing times, there’s a lot of talk about scenario planning. However, much of what’s said misses the core point of the practice. Let’s explore what scenario planning really is and, more importantly, what it isn’t. ( Spoiler : It’s not about predicting the future.) Uncertainty is the real business risk Nothing upsets businesses (and markets) more than uncertainty.

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Iannarino

MAY 7, 2025

Replacing human salespeople with AI in B2B sales undermines trust and customer loyalty, leading to poor client experiences and lost business opportunities.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 15, 2025

Why does the power generated by a car engine continue to be measured in horses? According to Wikipedia, “Car makers began discussing horsepower in the late 19th century, particularly after the introduction of the first modern gasoline-powered automobile by Carl Benz in 1886.” Its been nearly 150 years since they began the transition from horses to motorized carriages or cars; do you suppose we could measure the power of engines differently than comparing them to horses?

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 29, 2025

We know that there are four things that separate high-performing banks from their peers in terms of their sales and revenue growth. Banks that embrace these four things will almost always outperform the competition. These activities are validated by the Objective Management Groups 30-year history of sales skills assessments across the country.

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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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ClickFunnels

MAY 20, 2025

The post How to Boost Funnel Page Performance with Pop-Ups appeared first on ClickFunnels. Ever notice how some websites seem to know exactly when you’re about to leave? That little box pops up offering you a discount or a free guide. Suddenly you’re thinking, “Well, maybe I’ll stick around after all.” That’s the power of a well-timed pop-up, and it could be the missing piece in your funnel page strategy.

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 21, 2025

Foreword/Forewarning: This is a bit longish, my apologies. But hang in there. At the end, I’ve included a special treat. I asked ChatGPT to weigh in on these ideas. She lets loose! It’s hilarious, but painfully on target. Enjoy!! About 14 years ago, I wrote a post, Outsourcing Our Thinking. There, I discussed my concern with seller and manager ability to think critically.

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Martech

MAY 15, 2025

A company that’s bet its future on AI agents knows you must be able to trust agents’ actions when they engage with customers and employees. So, it’s no surprise that Salesforce today unveiled a set of governance, security and compliance capabilities to help organizations deploy trusted AI agents. Salesforce’s State of IT survey, a global survey of more than 2,000 enterprise IT security leaders, put numbers to the issue of AI agent trust.

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Sales Gravy

MAY 28, 2025

If you're in field sales, you know the reality: You spend hours every week sitting behind the windshield, staring at traffic that's moving at the speed of molasses. Whether you're dealing with Atlanta's notorious I-285 parking lot or any other major city's rush hour nightmare, that windshield time is either making you better or making you bitter. Recently on the Ask Jeb segment of the Sales Gravy podcast, Jacob Kimrey asked about helping his field sales team maximize their productivity while stu

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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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Sales Pop!

MAY 15, 2025

There are a lot of file conversion types that people need to perform these days, and it can be confusing to distinguish one from the other and what you need for particular purposes. Fortunately, there are also a lot of conversion programs out there, and information on carrying out conversions is plentiful. MP4 to MPG is one of the conversions that you might need to make.

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 1, 2025

Here is the definition of client centered selling given by AI: Client centered selling is a sales approach that prioritizes understanding and addressing the unique needs and goals of each customer, rather than simply promoting a product or service. It focuses on building long-term relationships and providing solutions that empower customers to achieve their desired outcomes.

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ClickFunnels

MAY 1, 2025

The post Simple Funnel Building Strategies to Supercharge Your Growth appeared first on ClickFunnels. Let’s face it: The sales funnel is everywhere in marketing. It’s how we turn prospects into customers, and how we turn customers into loyal fans. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your business, understanding your funnel can make or break your success.

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 28, 2025

I see so much talk about GTM, selling, marketing, customer service strategies. Too many claiming, “We have found the way… ” Others saying “Here is the playbook for your GTM strategy… ” In some sectors, like SaaS, we’ve seen many organizations struggle and fail by implementing the “SaaS GTM model.” The SaaS PLG motion differs from the SaaS individual/team focus which differs from SaaS technologies that can only be implemented on an enterprise

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Martech

MAY 8, 2025

“We need better integration between our systems.” I hear this from marketing leaders constantly, followed by questions about middleware, APIs and data connectors. Yet, after years of helping companies tackle these challenges, I’ve watched the same pattern unfold: millions spent on martech solutions that deliver a fraction of the promised value.

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Force Management

MAY 22, 2025

Leaders of B2B software and tech organizations looking to ignite revenue with a consulting or training partner have no shortage of options. When evaluating potential partners, two must-haves for most companies are: 1. Not starting from scratch 2. Evidence of where the training partner has been successful At Force Management, we take pride in how we differ from other vendors in the sales training and enablement space.

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SaaStr

MAY 7, 2025

Dear SaaStr: Does A Founder Need To Sell Themselves in the Early Days? Yes, a startup founder should absolutely handle sales when first getting started. Its not optionalits critical. Heres why: 1. You Need to Prove You Can Sell It If you cant sell your product yourself, how can you expect anyone else to? Salespeople arent magicianstheyre process-scalers.

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 9, 2025

The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, suggests that 80% of outcomes are typically driven by 20% of causes. In sales, this means that a significant portion of sales revenue often comes from a relatively small number of customers. By focusing on this "vital few," financial firms can optimize their sales efforts and maximize profits. This same principle applies to the makeup of sales teams.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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ClickFunnels

MAY 6, 2025

The post 10 Smart Sales Funnels to Power Your Business Growth appeared first on ClickFunnels. Your sales funnel is more than a marketing tool—it’s your business growth engine. Whether you’re building momentum or scaling big, the right funnel strategy helps you attract leads, engage your audience, and guide people from curiosity to conversion. Funnels come in all shapes, stages, and strategies.

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 14, 2025

We’ve seen the 100s of articles, the 100s of prompts, the 100s of cheat sheets focused on saving our time. Theoretically, I don’t have to manage my calendar, to-do lists, follow ups, anything. I don’t have to worry about the responses to queries, or the follow ups to the meetings. All that time spent on these and other tasks is automated, freeing up time to be “more productive.” For those who know me, I’m obsessed with my personal productivity.

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Martech

MAY 7, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice is calling for Google to break up its digital advertising empire after a federal judge ruled the tech giant illegally maintained monopoly power in the ad exchange market. Driving the news. In a court filing on Sunday, the DOJ said Google should divest its AdX exchange, where ad inventory is bought and sold. It should also sell its DFP platform, which publishers use to manage and serve ads.

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Sales Pop!

MAY 13, 2025

When spring is in the air, people are often busy making their spring cleaning to-do lists. While youre thinking about what to clean up in your house, take some time to examine your business and look for ways to become more efficient and profitable. Your business insurance policy should be reviewed thoroughly to ensure youre getting the coverage you need and not paying too much for it.

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Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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