Sat.Oct 31, 2015 - Fri.Nov 06, 2015

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14 List Building Hacks to Grow Your Email Database Fast

ConversionXL

Email marketing is one of the fastest ways to drive sales of any online channel. Think about it… What other channel can you launch something and drive sales immediately? But the biggest challenge most businesses face is they don’t have an email database (which I’ll interchangeably refer to as a ‘list’) big enough to see the benefits of email. Why the ‘traditional’ method of growing an email database doesn’t work.

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Guerrilla Social Selling

Closing Bigger

Hello Guerrillas! It was great to spend 3 days with you at the Guerrilla Global Summit in Orlando Florida! As promised I am including my presentation deck from my seminar on Guerrilla Social Selling. Remember if you want to take apply to take part in the the Social Media Director program you need to apply by clicking here before 11:59 pm on Friday November 6th.

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Was This Helpful?

A Sales Guy

“Was this helpful?” “Was this helpful?” I always end every client call, customer meeting AND sales call with that question. People aren’t used to being asked that. There is always a pause of bewilderment before their response. I ask this question because it occurred to me that just because the meeting happened and we have next steps and I thought it was a good meeting doesn’t mean everyone else did.

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Coaching To Your Strengths Or Your Salesperson’s Weakness?

Partners in Excellence

I was reminded in a great conversation with Bruce Lewolt of a problem all managers tend to face in coaching. We tend to coach to our strengths–not to the weaknesses of the sales person. It’s something that’s almost subconscious, but limiting to the individuals we are coaching, as well as overall organizational performance. We see it all the time.

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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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How to Make Buying Easier on Your Site

ConversionXL

Understanding what consumers want, what consumers need and why is a crucial part of conversion rate optimization. Earlier this year, BrandShop released the results of the 2015 Digital Consumer Preferences Survey , which revealed in no uncertain terms that consumers want (and need) buying online directly from brands to be easier. Why do consumers, despite the rise of eCommerce, find buying online difficult?

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10 Ways to Increase Your Motivation

The Sales Hunter

Motivated people achieve more. Pretty simple when you think about it, and yet getting motivated and, more importantly, staying motivated can be a challenge. Here are 10 things you can start doing now to increase your motivation: 1. Each morning have a goal you know you can accomplish early in the day. Live each day […].

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Sales Acceleration, Andy Paul Interviews Dave Brock

Partners in Excellence

I had the pleasure of talking to Andy Paul about Sales Acceleration. We discussed priorities for sales leaders, where sales acceleration fits in, and what sales acceleration actually means. This discussion was sponsored by Pipeliner CRM and originally appeared on their site: “Sales Acceleratation” Means “Buyer Acceleration.” .

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What True Story Does Your Sales Pipeline Tell You about Your Business?

Understanding the Sales Force

Yesterday I was looking at the dashboard in my new car and noticed that one of the gauges could be swapped out. There aren't any fixed gauges on this dash because the gauges, ranges and needles are displayed digitally. I can even change their color! The thing that caught my interest though, was the flashlight effect where the ticks to either side of the needle are brighter and bolder to draw attention to where the needle is pointing.

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Could Your Sales Team Need to Break Down?

Engage Selling

Could your sales team be too isolated? Back in July, I was working with an organization and we brought the whole sales team together. One of the first things we did is we asked each individual on the team to begin sharing examples, ideas, thoughts and success stories. We wanted to determine whether those success stories aligned […].

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Can You Assess?

A Sales Guy

How do you know if your team is great or just average? How do you know if the product is getting stale? How do you know if you have the right people in the right roles? How do you know if you have the right candidate? How do you know if the market is moving away from you and your company? How do you identify problems, challenges or issues in your sales environment?

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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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What Makes You Different?

Partners in Excellence

What Makes You Different? It’s probably one of the most powerful questions in sales and for sales people. There are so many important dimensions to this question. Customers challenge us with that question. If we focus our differentiation on our products, solutions–too often, the only differentiation is our price. We have to find different answers to that question.

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Five Great Lessons That Apply to Every Company That Hires Salespeople

Understanding the Sales Force

I turned sixty years old today and everyone is asking me how it feels to be sixty. To be honest, it feels exactly the same as it felt to be fifty-nine - which is essentially the same as it felt to be 40. Nothing has changed. And speaking of nothing changing, nothing has changed over at BigBrains where two updates have come my way. The first came from someone who knows the real identity of BigBrains and suggested that I refer to them as ShitForBrains instead.

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Prospecting: Why You Should Call the Wrong Number Sometimes

The Sales Hunter

I’ve been looking at 10 Ways to Get Past Gatekeepers When Prospecting on the Phone, and today we come to number 5, which may surprise a few people: Call one or two digits off from the phone number you’ve been calling. When the person answers, be upfront and say who you’re trying to reach. It’s […].

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Price Objections are Heckles | Sales Tips

Engage Selling

The mark of a great comedian is often how well they can handle unexpected heckles coming from the audience. Can you handle price objections just as effectively? Get in-depth strategies to increase sales and move your business forward. Get your copy of Nonstop Sales Boom!

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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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How to Use Google AdWords: A Beginner’s Guide to PPC Advertising [Free Ebook]

Hubspot

Inbound marketing campaigns are made up of a lot of different elements, making it easy to forget a piece of the puzzle if you're not careful. Did you send a well-segmented email? Do you have engaging tweets and Facebook posts going out at optimal times? Did you optimize your blog posts and landing pages for search? What about ads? Are you running those?

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5 Ways Account-Based Development Boosts Your Team’s Morale

SalesLoft

If you haven’t caught up on the Account-Based Sales Development (ABSD) movement , get yourself a good primer. You’re probably excited about the possibilities, but curious how this new way of prospecting will affect your current sales development team. And understandably — as major changes to sales prospecting and outreach efforts must be carefully and thoughtfully implemented.

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Why Calling Prospects at Lunch Just Might Work!

The Sales Hunter

If you’ve been following along the past few weeks, I’ve been digging into the 10 Ways to Get Past Gatekeepers When Prospecting on the Phone. Here is number 7: Call at different times of the day or over lunch. Everyone takes breaks, and many times the person who relieves the gatekeeper for lunch and/or […].

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Identifying The Corporate Players

Engage Selling

If you want to expand your sales with existing clients you must expand your relationships first. In this podcast I’ll share the 4 key questions you must ask yourself in order to build a client relationship matrix, expand your relationships, and start growing sales. If you want to expand your sales with existing clients you must expand your relationships first.

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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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Comic Sans, Helvetica & Times New Roman: A Brief History of 6 Iconic Fonts

Hubspot

Close your eyes and picture a one-page, typed document -- maybe a resume, or a letter -- that uses the font Times New Roman. Now, change the font of that document to Courier. Now to Comic Sans. The look and feel of the document would change entirely depending which of those three fonts you employed, right? That's because different fonts were designed specifically for certain contexts.

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We’re Headed to Sales Stack 2015, Are You?

SalesLoft

They say a ship in port is safe — but that’s not what ships were built for. Hot off of the heels of events like Dreamforce, Foundercon and AA-ISP Dallas, us Lofters already have the itch to get back on the road. It didn’t take long for the Lofters to get the urge to fly back to Silicon Valley, and this time, we’re headed to Pier 27 in San Francisco on November 9th-10th for the Sales Stack Conference.

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Want to Reach a Prospect? Call Accounts Receivables.

The Sales Hunter

I know this next tip may seem odd in my 10 Ways to Get Past Gatekeepers When Prospecting on the Phone. I have found it to be effective at times, though. Here is number 6: Call and ask for Accounts Receivables. Every company is eager to collect all of the money they can, […].

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3 Steps to Standing Out from The Crowd

Engage Selling

What are you currently doing to separate yourself from other salespeople? I don’t recommend locking yourself in a room and working through your days without any interaction with your colleagues, but I do recommend taking steps to truly differentiate yourself and stand out from the pack. If you want to be the best, you must […].

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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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What Is Product Marketing? The Simple Explanation We've All Been Looking For [SlideShare]

Hubspot

Pop quiz: If you had to define product marketing right now, what would you say? A lot of folks have difficulty answering this question -- but don't worry, it's not your fault. Although product marketing is a prominent department across both B2B and B2C companies, it's pretty hard to find a good definition of it anywhere. even on Google. What makes it especially difficult is that it's one of the few job functions that touches product, marketing, and sales.

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Guerrilla Social Selling

Closing Bigger

Hello Guerrillas! It was great to spend 3 days with you at the Guerrilla Global Summit in Orlando Florida! As promised I am including my presentation deck from my seminar on Guerrilla Social Selling. Remember if you want to take apply to take part in the the Social Media Director program you need to apply by clicking here before 11:59 pm on Friday November 6th.

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VIDEO SALES TIP: Emailing Senior Level People? Remember This…

The Sales Hunter

If you are emailing senior level people, make sure the email can be read on a smart phone. This is vitally important. Your message needs to be concise. And be sure to not include attachments or elaborate signature lines. You want the person to read your email, right?! Check out the below video to […].

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Are you Willing to Compete?

Engage Selling

I love to travel and have never met a country that I did not enjoy and whose people I did not learn from. My belief is that we must embrace the differences in all cultures and learn to enjoy them while we are visiting, while also taking some of the best characteristics home with us to incorporate […].

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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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7 Psychology-Backed Hacks for Boosting Your Motivation

Hubspot

This post originally appeared on HubSpot's Sales Blog. To read more content like this, subscribe to Sales. Motivation is crucial in any professional environment. Trouble is, staying motivated is often easier said than done. No matter what industry you're working in, you’re bound to encounter days with more bad than good. This is no reason to give up.

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Fostering Modern Culture in the Cloud

SalesLoft

This post was originally published on Salesforce.com. . Corporate culture is having its renaissance moment. Startups around the world and companies like Netflix, Hubspot, and Salesforce are beginning to pay a lot more attention to organizational health, and for a good reason. In this economy, strong candidates realize it’s not too hard to find jobs that pay, but what they want is culture — an environment that will allow them to learn more, do more, and become more.

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Sales Motivation Video: Celebrate Your Successes Today

The Sales Hunter

Start your week by celebrating your successes. Yes! Even though it’s Monday, it’s not too early to start celebrating your successes. Look back at the previous week and use the good things that happened to propel you with good momentum in this week! Check out the video to see what I mean: […].

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How to Minimize A/B Test Validity Threats

ConversionXL

You have an A/B testing tool, a well-researched hypothesis and a winning test with 95% confidence. The next step is to declare the winner and push it live, right? Not so fast. There are factors threatening the validity of your test, without you even realizing it. If they go unrecognized, you risk making decisions based on bad data. [Tweet It!]. What Are Validity Threats?

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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.