A Sales Guy
AUGUST 10, 2020
Can you see the difference between the two questions in this video? Can you see how they will elicit entirely different responses from the buyer? Can you see how based on the questions, and the answers, how one question sets the salesperson up for success and the other keeps them in the same place? Most of you know how important I believe the discovery process is.
Anthony Cole Training
AUGUST 13, 2020
Perfect practice prevents poor performance! To improve your overall sales effectiveness, you must become masterful at the skills required to be successful. In today's blog post, you will learn why perception and consistency are critical factors when it comes to upgrading your selling results.
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Membrain
AUGUST 12, 2020
One of my relatives is a lawyer. He recently joined a new firm and had an interesting story to tell. He’s a compliance expert, and not too long ago, a potential client called asking for help with a tax issue.
Partners in Excellence
AUGUST 12, 2020
The pandemic, social change, and economic crises impact all of us, personally, organizationally, and how we engage our customers. It has forced each of us to rethink, reset, and change. We all know that selling is changing profoundly. As much as some might wish that things get back to normal, we know that normal has changed forever–as it should.
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Understanding the Sales Force
AUGUST 12, 2020
Last week we moved our son into his dorm to begin his freshman year of college. The college President's opening remarks were virtual, so we joined the Zoom stream from our hotel room and listened in. He had some really useful things to share with the new freshmen and while his thoughts were targeted to the students, they apply quite equally to salespeople.
SaaStr
AUGUST 14, 2020
A mistake many founders make is hiring a VP of Sales who has many strengths — but not at sales per se. A VP of Sales who is smart, polished, and worked at the right place, in a management-level position. That can talk about quota attainment and sales operations and scaling and number. But actually isn’t great at … sales itself. I can tell you empirically the best VP of Sales I know were strong salespeople in the early career.
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The 5% Institute
AUGUST 13, 2020
Is sales as a profession worth it? Will it give you fulfilment, job security, or the income that you’re wanting or need? The answer to that question, is that it very much depends. Ultimately, it comes down to intent. Why do you want to pursue sales as a profession? Is it for the money? Maybe it’s to meet new people, or because you believe in your cause and what you’re selling.
Heinz Marketing
AUGUST 9, 2020
By Kayla Beard , Marketing Intern at Heinz Marketing. I studied abroad in Europe during the winter quarter of my junior year. My home bases were in Paris and Madrid, but I traveled all over the world. About six months before going, I started to get really stressed at the idea of being alone in a foreign country. I was very afraid the language barrier would make it extremely difficult to enjoy exploring the different countries.
SaaStr
AUGUST 9, 2020
My top list of advice founders never hear: Slow it down if you don’t have a great co-founder. We all get excited to “get going” with a start-up. But if your co-founder isn’t great, if they don’t have the right skills to complement yours, and/or if they aren’t committed enough … it won’t work out. More here: A Simple Commitment Test For You And Your Co-Founders | SaaStr.
SalesProInsider
AUGUST 13, 2020
Whether they are face-to-face or virtual, productive sales conversations are not a sideline sport. This episode of virtual selling, concrete results will help YOU make it a participative sport! Buyers Want to Get on the Court. Think about the last sporting event you watched…the key word is watched. I watched the Milwaukee Bucks basketball game with my husband last week.
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
Engage Selling
AUGUST 14, 2020
With uncertainty and disruption being the theme of 2020, you need to know how to keep your sales team engaged. Let’s face it, some industries are doing exceptionally well, but many have struggled since the start of the pandemic.
Sandler Training
AUGUST 11, 2020
David Mattson, President and CEO of Sandler Training and 6-time Author, talks about his Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek best-selling book, The Sandler Rules: 49 Timeless Selling Principles and How to Apply Them. The post How to Succeed at Sandler Rule #31 – Close the Sale or Close the File appeared first on Sandler Training.
SaaStr
AUGUST 9, 2020
A ways back, Forbes was kind enough to pick up a thread I did on Quora about my 5 favorite good days, and 5 most visceral bad days, in the early days, of getting from $0 to $10m in ARR. Let me expand on it here since the original answer. Maybe it will be cathartic for you. And I’m also going to throw in a few small moments from running “SaaStr Inc” now to almost $20m in annual revenue, and investing in a handful of awesome unicorns.
Salesmate
AUGUST 13, 2020
With over 25 million layoffs prediction , the invisible enemy has struck where it hurts organizations the most. This pandemic has left the sales fraternity asking various questions. How to protect the field-sales culture ticking and productive? What is the future of sales? The real issue is that every day is different, with a rising number in cases, and the rules to curb the spread have left companies no other options but to close the shop or view alternatives to function at a break-even.
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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
Force Management
AUGUST 12, 2020
This blog contains content from our Ultimate Sales Kickoff Resource Guide. Check out all our great virtual sales kickoff resources and tools here. No doubt this year has you rethinking your sales kickoff “event”. We’re working with many sales leaders right now who are considering shifting their SKOs and instead, launching broader sales transformations aimed at improving sales performance.
RAIN Group
AUGUST 12, 2020
"Willy: I don't know why—I can't stop myself— I talk too much. A man oughta come in with a few words. Charlie's a man of few words, and they respect him. Linda: You don't talk too much, you're just lively.". Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. We all have sympathy for poor Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman. He knew he talked too much, but he couldn't figure out why.
SaaStr
AUGUST 12, 2020
Q: How much does a venture capitalist make? It varies widely. First, are you talking about cash or “carry” (i.e., share of the gains)? The partners in a fund generally keep 20% of all the gains — once all the fees are paid back (this can be higher at top funds). But how that carry is shared varies widely. Partners in smaller firms often share carry (gains) fairly equally relative to seniority.
Sales Hacker
AUGUST 14, 2020
Even a seemingly perfect deal can go wrong. Your operating costs can change, a major world event like COVID-19 can disrupt your ability to meet the requirements of your deal, or you may even just fail to consider a detail that would make the deal unprofitable. So, what do you do then? Should you try to cut your losses? Don’t give up hope yet. There are a few tips and tricks you can follow if you aren’t ready to accept a bad bargain.
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Predictable Revenue
AUGUST 10, 2020
In a digitally transforming landscape, your sales solutions can guide you towards a more effective way of winning each deal. This kind of support is particularly crucial in a world rocked by a global pandemic. The post A Tactical Approach to Refreshing your Sales Strategy with Dynamic Guided Selling appeared first on Predictable Revenue.
Heinz Marketing
AUGUST 8, 2020
In addition to our Sunday App of the Week feature, we also summarize some of our favorite B2B sales & marketing posts from around the Web each week. We’ll miss a ton of great stuff, so if you found something you think is worth sharing please add it to the comments below. The Key to Email Copywriting for the Non-Copywriter. Improving your email copywriting might just be the quickest way to maximize your email ROI.
SaaStr
AUGUST 10, 2020
While Team SaaStr was ready to put on the most-epic, in-person SaaStr Annual this year, 2020 might’ve had other plans for all of us in mind. But’s that OK — because we’ll be back in person next year, and we haven’t missed a moment. We recently completed 3 digital-mega events and are taking our 2020 Annual completely virtual for Annual @ Home on Sept 2-3.
Sales Hacker
AUGUST 11, 2020
This week on the Sales Hacker podcast, we speak with Wes Ulysse , Head of Sales, North America at Red Points, a SaaS company that’s leveraging AI and machine learning to protect brands’ online intellectual property. Wes started his professional career as an accountant for the New York City Ballet. After four years, he didn’t like being stuck behind a desk, so he moved into SaaS.
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Engage Selling
AUGUST 14, 2020
How do you sell in a hybrid selling environment? Since many of you are in sales teams, your teammates could be from either your company, partner company, or supplier company.
Miller Heiman Group
AUGUST 13, 2020
Sales managers are being tested in ways they’ve never seen before, and new managers have even more challenges as they assume their roles in the midst of sweeping change. The attributes of top sellers don’t always align with the skills needed to be a great sales leader, which is why managers need to be equipped with a specific set of tools. Because new sales managers may lack the skills necessary to develop their people, sales leaders must take them under their wing and ensure they have the skill
SaaStr
AUGUST 10, 2020
At the recent SaaStr:Enterprise event , almost 100,000 of you across all social media tuned into to hear 20+ enterprise Cloud leaders sharing what they’re hearing, seeing … and doing differently. To me, perhaps the most interesting discussion was the one I had with Aaron Levie, CEO of Box. Why? Because Box is broad and horizontal. Box is everywhere, and it’s been around for 15+ years.
Partners in Excellence
AUGUST 11, 2020
Today, I had a great text conversation with an outstanding sales manager. The time zones worked out–it was evening his time, so he had the time to be a little philosophical, it was morning my time, I was desperate to find something to write about. We were talking about general approaches to engaging customers more effectively. He had read an earlier article of mine about the topic and had questions.
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.
Sales Hacker
AUGUST 12, 2020
There is an existential crisis with personalization today. If you do it wrong, you alienate your customers. And even if you do a good job, you’re often ignored and risk being seen as an irritation. You only have one shot of standing out, and that’s by doing a GREAT job and hyper-personalizing. So, stop settling for good. I’m going to walk you through everything you need to know to hyper-personalize and take a quantum leap forward with your outreach.
Outreach
AUGUST 14, 2020
“It’ll be a few months of shutdown, then sales leaders will be out seeing customers again.”. “We’ll definitely be back to normal by fall — worst-case scenario, the new year.”. “I hate to say it, but the new year was too optimistic… this can’t go on forever, can it?”. We’ve watched a global health crisis, economic downturn, social inequalities, and polarizing politics upend the world over the past few months.
Predictable Revenue
AUGUST 13, 2020
Why working from home improves work/life balance, helps get salespeople promoted based on performance not politics, and stops managers from watching over your shoulder. The post Why sales teams should WFH, permanently with Gabriel Moncayo appeared first on Predictable Revenue.
Heinz Marketing
AUGUST 12, 2020
By Brenna Lofquist , Senior Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing. Tools and technology play an important role in sales and marketing, without them our jobs would be very manual and tedious, we’d probably be missing out on big business opportunities as well. The ever changing and rapidly expanding technology landscape provide infinite tools and technology to choose from.
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