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How Sales Really Works

Iannarino

There are two methods of starting a sales conversation. The first way to start the conversation occurs when a salesperson calls a prospective client to ask them for a meeting to talk about how their prospect may improve their results. This is called outbound, cold outreach, or prospecting.

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Sales Often Really Doesn’t Understand Customer Success

SaaStr

I remember about 24 months back I asked one of the very best VPs of Sales I know to help me find a VP of Customer Success. This VP of Sales has built legendary teams, and his Directors and Managers have gone on to run many of the top SaaS companies out there. And he said to me, “You know I don’t really know that much about Customer Success.” I didn’t totally get it at the time.

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Leading a Sales Team: 10 Keys to Success (Part 2)

Anthony Cole Training

Sales leaders must be both effective managers and great coaches by arming their salespeople with the skills to be successful and managing their strengths. This week, we identify the final 5 keys to success in leading a sales team.

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Sales Enablement, The Sound Of One Hand Clapping

Partners in Excellence

Again, I have to start this post with an apology. I’m a huge fan of sales enablement and some of the outstanding sales enablement practitioners who I count as friends. I think, however, one of the biggest problems with sales enablement is not what they do, or the quality of the programs they develop. I think one of the biggest problems with sales enablement comes from outside the organization, with sales executive leadership and front line management.

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How to Improve Email Deliverability and Optimize Each Send

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.

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In Praise of High Prices

Iannarino

One of the complaints you will hear from your clients and customers is that your price is higher than your competition's. A complaint about your price is not an objection. This complaint often indicates that your client wants the greater results you can deliver at the lower price your competitor offered them. The fact your contact complained is evidence that they don't believe your competitor will deliver the same results.

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10 rules for successful metaverse marketing

Martech

It was a balmy evening in the summer of 2006. A friend of mine had taken me to the house and home studio of Draxtor Despres, an award-winning documentarian, who I was interested in interviewing for a piece I was writing. Immediately I was smitten with this bespectacled, headphone-wearing character who spent much time puttering around his home studio cooking up creative projects.

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Enabling Our Customers To Feel Good About Themselves And What They Are Doing

Partners in Excellence

I wrote, People Buy From People, focusing on the importance of human based engagement as a wake up call to the overwhelming trend to depersonalize the relationship. In comments on the post, Larry Levine and Brent Adamson added some fascinating and important insights (though I struggle with the concept of Brent creating insights–it just doesn’t seem to be him.

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Being One-Up and The Difference Between Your Opinion and Your Perspective

Iannarino

Werner Erhard would describe "the guy in the diner" as someone who has an opinion on everything without ever experiencing anything. It's like when you are talking to your friends or family about what to do about runaway inflation, which college football team is going to win the national championship, or weigh in on who the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame should have inducted in 2022 (Pat Benatar is overdue, as are MC5, The New York Dolls, and Judas Priest).

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Metaverse marketers favor virtual reality over NFTs

Martech

Marketers who have the metaverse on their roadmap are veering toward virtual reality (VR), while still trying to crack the NFT conundrum, according to a study just out from social media management software company Sprout Social. In a survey of 500 marketers, the report found that, overall, 24% plan to drop some kind of campaign in the metaverse in the next year.

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10 of the Top Mistakes I’ve Made in Venture Investing

SaaStr

Q: What are the most common mistakes people do while investing? My top mistakes in venture investing at least: Investing when I didn’t 100% believe in the CEO. No matter how interesting the metrics, even the product is, don’t invest if you don’t 100% believe in the CEO. It’s not enough. And if you truly, 100% believe in the CEO — lean in.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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

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Your Unapplied Knowledge Is a Waste of Everything!

Engage Selling

Don’t let unapplied knowledge destroy your sales team! I talk a lot about how the sales landscape today is completely different from just a few years ago…and that there’s no … Read More. The post Your Unapplied Knowledge Is a Waste of Everything! first appeared on Colleen Francis - The Sales Leader.

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On Your Sales Opportunity's Fifth Birthday

Iannarino

Happy Birthday to your sales opportunity on its fifth birthday. It's been amazing to watch you share a picture of your opportunity every month for sixty months, but if I can be honest, the poor thing hasn't matured at all during this time. Now it has fallen so far behind its peers and is going to have a terrible time catching up. Even though it may seem harsh, you are to blame for its arrested development.

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Create a B2B GTM strategy that buyers, execs and revenue teams love

Martech

“What is the right go-to-market (GTM) strategy(ies) for our business?” This is a common question being debated and discussed across the C-suite today (note: not just in sales and marketing meetings). In B2B , GTM strategies have been a part of company planning forever. So why is GTM confounding sales, marketing and product leaders and rising to the top of the CXO agenda?

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Need a Second Check From Your VCs? Here’s How “Reserves” Work

SaaStr

So right now is both great times in SaaS (record growth in revenues) and tougher times in SaaS (markets down 50%). One thing is clear — fundraising is harder right now. And what that means is a number of you that raised a round will need a little more. An extension. A second seed. Or a bridge from your existing investors. Or at least, a significant second check from your lead investors even if you find a new investor to lead the next round.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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

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5 Signs It’s Time to Stop Negotiating and Walk Away

Spiro Technologies

Negotiating is an important skill for salespeople. While it’s only one part of the sales process, it’s usually the point when things either come together or go completely off the rails. That’s why every salesperson should learn how to negotiate, especially if they’re selling a product that doesn’t have fixed pricing. However, there comes a point in every negotiation when it’s time to throw in the towel.

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What To Do With Your Inner Critic

Iannarino

Most of the time, you are unaware of the voice in your head, the one endlessly chattering away. But occasionally, if you tune in, you'll notice its pessimism—even if you are an optimist. This voice isn't a good constant companion; it’s always talking about what is wrong with you, why you are inadequate, how everything might go wrong, and how you will be harmed.

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Antitrust bill could force Google, Facebook and Amazon to shutter parts of their ad businesses

Martech

A new Senate antitrust bill could make Google, Facebook and Amazon divest portions of their ad businesses. The Competition and Transparency in Digital Advertising Act ( S4285 ) would prevent large ad companies from participating on different sides of the ad transaction chain. It would ban them from operating more than one of these functions: supply-side brokers selling publisher ad space, demand-side brokers selling ads, or ad exchanges connecting buyers and sellers.

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5 Interesting Learnings from RingCentral at $2 Billion in ARR

SaaStr

So we took a look at RingCentral early in this series at $1B in ARR. RingCentral is a very interesting case study in SaaS of starting very SMB, way in the early days of SaaS in 1999, keeping at it … and then tilting upmarket to going much more enterprise post-IPO. Fast forward to today, they are 27% SMB and 63% Mid-Market and Enterprise at $2B in ARR growing 33%.

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1st, 2nd, and 3rd Party Intent Data: Which Is Right for You?

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.

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Cold Calling Scripts to Maximize B2B Sales

Predictable Revenue

These cold call script templates will help you craft an outbound sales conversation that feels natural, engages prospects, and wins more sales. The post Cold Calling Scripts to Maximize B2B Sales appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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On the Lack of Sales Culture

Iannarino

Without a sales culture, you will experience results that are less than they should be, including the net new revenue that leads to growth.

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Ruthless prioritization: The key to marketing momentum

Martech

Most marketing fails to deliver its maximum potential. And the reason is simple: lack of prioritization. “If we just had more time and resources then we could produce a better result.”. This might sound familiar. In fact, most marketing teams are drowning in work, overwhelmed with requests, and unable to keep track of everything that’s happening. Have you moved from homegrown legacy applications to commercial solutions (or vice versa)?

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Cloud Stocks May Be Down. But the Cloud Remains on Fire. That Matters More.

SaaStr

So much going on in economy right now, from inflation to interest rates. But at end of the day, in Cloud, the question is if CIO and related spend will slow down. So follow AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. If they stumble, we’re in for a rough patch. For now, they are still on fire. — Jason BeKind Lemkin #???????????? (@jasonlk) May 16, 2022. So there’s much angst and even panic with so many SaaS and Cloud public stocks down 50% or more from their peaks.

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5 Inspiring B2B Marketing Campaigns to Take Yours to the Next Level

Your next big B2B marketing idea starts here. Get inspired with these five successful B2B marketing campaigns. Ready to generate more leads, interest, and revenue with your B2B marketing? In this comprehensive eBook, you’ll get: In-depth studies of five successful B2B marketing campaigns spanning a wide range of industries Key takeaways and lessons from each story to implement in your own strategy Resources to help your own B2B marketing thrive By submitting this form, you agree to have your con

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The Importance of Founder-Led Sales to Scaling

Predictable Revenue

Harpaul Sambhi joins the Predictable Revenue podcast to discuss the importance of founder-led sales to scaling repeatable revenue for startups. The post The Importance of Founder-Led Sales to Scaling appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Why You Don't Want Procurement to Love You

Iannarino

You don't want to have a bad relationship with procurement or purchasing, but you don't want them to love you either. The way you become the darling of procurement is by being compliant, completing outdated RFPs, dissecting your pricing to help them determine how much profit they will allow you to retain, and ultimately lowering your price.

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5 tips for building customer trust during the supply chain crisis

Martech

The supply chain crisis continues, partly caused by COVID-19, partly exacerbated by war in Europe, and beyond the capacity of marketers to solve. The Brooks Group is a sales management, training and consulting firm. “We work with sales organizations, primarily B2B, to help them equip their teams with effective processes and the right sales skills,” said VP of sales performance research Michelle Richardson.

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7 Drivers in Building to a $7 Billion Company with 1Password CEO Jeff Shiner and 1Password Advisor Carilu Dietrich (Pod 556 + Video)

SaaStr

Growing your company to $7 billion is not a quick process. It takes years, sometimes decades, of work for a company to hit the 10-digit mark. Along the way, there are key decisions and behaviors which drive the growth to multi-billion dollars. Jeff Shiner, CEO of 1Password, is the leader in passwords and secret management. Jeff has led the growth of a remote, bootstrapped company over the past 16+ years of building 1Password.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.

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We Know About The “Digital Buying Journey,” But What Does This Mean About Digital Trust?

Partners in Excellence

We know trust is important in all our relationships. We know that trust is critical in vendor/customer relationships. Charlie Green has helped us understand that trust is not an absolute, but is contextual. For example, trust in a simple buying transaction is different than the trust in a complex B2B decision. The level of risk of choosing incorrectly is different, consequently the way we view trust in those decisions differs.

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Customer Success—and PLG—as a Profit Center

Heinz Marketing

By Lauren Bensussen , Senior Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing. While the idea of customer success as a profit center is not new, it is regaining momentum and overtaking new logo acquisition as the main strategy for B2B revenue growth. I say this from my own experience over the past 4 years as a consultant for Heinz Marketing. Our clientele often come to us for help gaining new customers.

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Unveiling our first MarTech Intelligence Report on email marketing platforms

Martech

Email has always held a special place in my heart, perhaps because it seems so taken for granted in the digital marketing world. It’s been around too long to benefit from “shiny new object” syndrome, yet its true believers are fully appreciative of its power. What else delivers an ROI of $36 for every $1 spent, after all? We hope you’ll take this opportunity to download this free buyers’ guide that looks at today’s email marketing technology and walks you through what you

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My Wife’s Reaction Proves That Customers Buy for Their Own (Sometimes Irrational) Reasons

Mike Weinberg

Today is my wife Katie’s birthday. And anyone who knows us knows that she didn’t get the better deal in this marriage. As I wrote in the dedication to New Sales. Simplified., she is the very best proof that I really can sell. The Backstory: For the past two years, golf has become a mutual … My Wife’s Reaction Proves That Customers Buy for Their Own (Sometimes Irrational) Reasons Read More » The post My Wife’s Reaction Proves That Customers Buy for Their Own (Sometimes Irrational) Reas

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.