Anthony Cole Training

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

"IN THE END, WE'RE ALL JUST FRUIT".

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

A good conversationalist knows that asking closed-ended questions is no way to make real friends. Similarly, in marketing research, there are certain limitations inherent to closed-ended questions. There’s a lot of value in asking both open and closed questions in a survey. This article, however, will dive into the intricacies of asking and acting upon open-ended questions in your research.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The landscape of web design is constantly evolving. Something that looked modern and fresh yesterday can appear dated seemingly overnight, and trends once dismissed as irrevocably passé can unexpectedly cycle back in vogue. To help you prepare for wherever the web design tide takes us in 2017, we've put together a list of 13 trends to keep a close eye on.

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Real Estate Presentation Closing 101

Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

We can learn a lot about value propositions by looking at the vast new array of personal services available through the web. For example, I have a Virtual Assistant. This person spends a few hours a week doing things I used to do. They are a lot of the administrative tasks that used to take some of my time. I’m paying this person to do these things, but what she does frees up time for me to invest in things that are more important.

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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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Anthony Cole Training

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

It’s this simple: If you want great barbeque ribs, brisket or chicken, the key is low temperature and slow cooking. Having said that, if you want maximum flavor and tenderness, make sure you sear or char the meat first, then go low and slow. This is an undeniable truth. Just read the Science of Cooking and discover all the neat things you can do to improve the outcome of any meal.

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A Sales Guy

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

It’s been awhile, but #heykeenan is back. In this episode, I talk about the Patriots, Red Bull, mentoring and how to sell a product that impacts someone’s every day. I go a little bit of a rant in this one. I get this sales question too much, and it’s killing the industry of sales. Do you have a sales question? Hit me up on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or in the comments below with hashtag #heykeenan.

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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Some may be wondering about the “existential” nature of this title. Some may be thinking, “Well, that’s stupid Dave, it’s our job.” Others might say, “I’m money motivated and it’s a way I can make a lot of money!” We choose to become sales people for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s the only job we could get coming out of college.

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Engage Selling

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Get creative. That’s my advice for any business owner or sales leader about to embark on a new phase of recruiting.

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Process Up-sell Sales Clients 74

Pointclear

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Have you ever scheduled a meal for you, your significant other and close friends? Did it take more than one or two phone calls, emails and texts to settle on a date, time and venue? Of course! Multi-touch, multi-media and multi-cycle processes multiply results. Done right, you can expect that 20 – 40% of the leads you generate to be the result of a call back or email reply.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Simply put, marketers comprise an impressively busy population. With a perpetually incomplete to do list, an eternal quest for work-life balance, and ongoing efforts to keep up with the latest creative trends, where the heck are we supposed to find time to do something like, say, read a book? But something that might seem recreational on the surface could actually be vital to your career development.

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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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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Too often, we succumb to price pressure–even worse, we lead with price, making pricing the center of focus of our sales efforts, then being forced to discount to “win” the business. What if we started shifting our conversations from discussions of discounting to educating them about the importance, to them, of maintaining our pricing and our profitability?

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Engage Selling

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

If you’re a loyal reader of this blog, you’re probably aware I don’t believe that sales need to slow down just because a market does.

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Pointclear

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

In the search for the holy grail of marketing KPIs, we want ones that correctly emphasize ROI over lead cost, tie lead generation to overall revenue and profits, identify the most successful marketing initiatives and deliver insights that can be leveraged to run future high-return activity. Cost-per-lead is not the correct metric for measuring marketing initiative success for the following reasons: It incorrectly incents volume over quality.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Inbound marketing and sales continue to have a massive impact on the way busineses market themselves and sell their products. More companies than ever before are opting for agencies that offer a full-funnel range of inbound services. So what specific services does your agency need to offer in 2017 to stay on top of shifting client demands? Get prepared for a profitable year with our free guide: The 7 Core Services of Inbound Marketing and Sales.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

What does your sales funnel look like? Regardless of whether you’re in B2B or B2C, we can’t lose sight that the sale is not made until it’s 1to1 — one person connecting with one person. Only when we get to the one-to-one conversation will we be in a situation to understand what the customer is […].

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SalesLoft

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Whether you’re writing a Valentines Day card or a sales email, communication is hard. Empathizing, listening, and tailoring your communication style to your audience are skills that don’t come easy to many and take a lifetime to master. But those are the skills that make the difference between the best sales people and the sales reps that struggle to make quota each quarter.

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Heavy Hitter

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

  This Steve W. Martin Sales Research Article Originally Appeared in the Harvard Business Review.   Does your location influence your sales success? And, which area of the country enjoys the most success? In this article, we examine the impact geographic location has on sales success.  We’ll review the research results from over two hundred and fifty business-to-business field salespeople who completed an extensive forty-three-part sales persona survey including sales quota per

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

It seems like every year is labeled 'the year of video' by one expert or another -- but 2017 could well have the best claim yet. Of course, it's no secret that video content has become staggeringly popular. And, as with most marketing trends, the more consumers have watched, the more marketers have spent. Brand new research released by Wyzowl suggests that video is more effective, more widely used, and more popular among consumers than ever before.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

We’ve all seen a hundred times the Capital One commercial for their credit cards that ends with the tag line, “What’s in your wallet?” With that said, let me ask you, “What’s in your sales funnel?” Let’s call out the elephant in the room when it comes to sales funnels. Too many of them are nothing but clogged […].

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SalesLoft

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

It seems like everywhere you turn, account-based engagement is the topic on everybody’s mind. And it seems that way because it’s true! 86 percent of marketing and sales professionals stated that they have begun utilizing targeted account strategies. Marketing organizations have been seeing great success from account-based programs for years.

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Engage Selling

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

One thing that I’ve noticed recently is that sellers aren’t always good at is learning how to pivot. During the qualification stage, we get thrown for a loop sometimes.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

It's no secret that creative agencies aren't big fans of the pitch deck. Gene Liebel, the founder of New York-based agency Work & Co , summed up his feelings about pitch decks pretty straightforwardly: "They're the worst.". Pitch decks have become increasingly reviled in recent years, with many agencies declaring their restrictive and unengaging format as an inherent enemy of creativity.

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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.

Sales

The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

What’s the long-term value you bring to others? What’s the impact you make? To be successful means we’re making an impact on others. To be successful, we have to have that point of distinction that allows the value we bring to others to truly stand out. Being known by your customers as nothing more than […].

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Sales Gravy

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Technology simplifies the process and helps consumers prepare to make a decision before they talk to a salesperson. Most consumers today spend hours researching online, talking to friends, reading, checking pricing and financing options, and more.

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Technology Technology Process Finance 40

Engage Selling

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

This is the third of a six article series on the future of sales that I wrote for the Adobe Document Cloud Blog.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

What's so hard about writing an online job ad ? On the surface, it seems simple enough. Just describe the job's responsibilities, label it with the role you're hiring for, and post the ad. While that strategy might get you a few results, there are some best practices that can maximize your ad's views and clicks. In turn, that can help attract the best candidates.

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Represent Start-ups Promote Engineering 78

Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

Product

The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Do these two things — passionate and rational — even fit in the same sentence? I’ve had people say to be a leader of any type you can’t be passionate, because you’ll get your emotions tied into your decision-making process. The argument is you have to remain rational in how you think. The argument […].

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The Bridge Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

I ran across a question on the Inside Sales Experts LinkedIn group last week. As luck would have it, I’ve been working our 2017 SaaS AE Metrics & Compensation ( due out next month ) and have just the perfect dataset. The question read: Manager Earnings vs. Rep Earnings I think we would all agree that top reps will and can always make more than their sales managers.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Some leadership challenges are predictable: inspiring your team, guiding organizational change, prioritizing the right things at the right time. Other challenges are less expected, and don't always become apparent until you're forced to face them head-on. 4 Internal Struggles All Great Leaders Must Overcome. 1) Combating the Consequences of Isolation.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

“Something that is conferred or bestowed especially on the basis of merit or need.”. That’s the Merriam-Webster definition of the word “award.” And for such a brief statement, it packs a lot of punch -- especially with that "merit" part. After all, we all love merit-based recognition, especially at work. Being recognized for a job well done historically correlates with employee happiness.

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