Anthony Cole Training
JANUARY 7, 2020
Welcome to our newest blog series titled, "2020: The Year For Sales Growth". These blog posts will specifically focus on helping you drive (and increase) sales in the new year.
Understanding the Sales Force
JANUARY 9, 2020
You hired a great salesperson that didn't work out. You hired a so-so salesperson that did work out. You hired another great one that kicked ass, and another one that was so-so. That's the story of hiring salespeople. It's mostly hit or miss with an emphasis on miss. In this article I'm going to share an actual example that illustrates why this happens so frequently.
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Membrain
JANUARY 5, 2020
It was rainy and cool so the leaves are dropping from the trees, the peak color has passed and it's time to focus on something else. Speaking of focus, this morning I was watching 3 squirrels each doing their thing.
SaaStr
JANUARY 10, 2020
Q: As a venture capitalist, what are some red flags that would make you reject a startup immediately? First, there is a lot of marginal behavior that doesn’t lead to an immediate rejection, but does lead to immediate skepticism: Metrics that don’t quite make sense. Weird metrics like “Quarterly MRR” or odd ways to describe revenue are immediate flags.
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Anthony Cole Training
JANUARY 9, 2020
Are there certain characteristics that make someone (or a salesperson) assertive? We believe so.
RAIN Group
JANUARY 8, 2020
It's 2020 and now is the time to begin executing on your plan to blow the doors off your sales goals. But where should you begin? What’s going to make the biggest difference? What are others doing that's working today ? To answer these questions, we looked across our sales research studies and pulled out 5 key ways Top Performers stand out compared to The Rest.
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SalesProInsider
JANUARY 8, 2020
While my tips are about how you can be more productive in your selling efforts…I learn so much about being a good seller from the situations I have as a buyer. In buying new cell phones recently, I visited a national mobile carrier who seemed to put up every barrier possible for me to actually purchase two cell phones. From a long wait, to unclear information, and options that did not make sense, he didn’t seem to care whether I purchased or not.
SaaStr
JANUARY 6, 2020
Q: How can anyone start a big business by small startup? Why would any big business take a risk on a start-up? They wouldn’t. Unless, the gain way outweighs the risk. And yet … they do all the time. If you have a product that (x) uniquely, or in a importantly superior, fashion (y) solves a real, large painful problem for a Big Co … they will buy from a start-up.
Membrain
JANUARY 8, 2020
As we move into the first quarter, many of us are focused on and excited about our goals for the year – whether they’re personal, professional, or organizational. We all want this to be a year in which we actualize our plans and accomplish everything we set out to do.
The 5% Institute
JANUARY 9, 2020
One of the more important things you need to learn to be effective at communicating with staff, management, potential clients and even the people around you – are your strategies for communication. Some people are natural at communicating, however this doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll come naturally to all. Fortunately; strategies for communication is something that can be learnt, and more importantly – effectively implemented.
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
Sales Hacker
JANUARY 7, 2020
Job hunting can be a minefield. One wrong step, and your chances for a great job can go up in smoke. . This is part 3 of our sales hiring series. In Part 1 we had just begun our journey to fill one of our positions at Sales Hacker, and we shared how we got over 375k views on our job posting. In Part 2 we shared our selection process. In this part I’ll share the do’s and don’ts to follow on your LinkedIn profile that I learned from going through the 150+ applications, and I’ll explain how to get
SaaStr
JANUARY 9, 2020
Q: Should Google acquire Salesforce? Maybe. It would move the needle. A key question for the Cloud infrastructure leaders (Amazon, MSFT, and Google) is how deep do they want to go on the application layer. The PaaS layer is huge and has become a bit of an oligopoly of a Big 3. The application layer though is even larger, depending on how you define it.
Understanding the Sales Force
JANUARY 6, 2020
You seek out the best products, best stores, best websites and best experiences. Doesn't it make sense to wonder about where you can find the best salespeople? I asked Objective Management Group's (OMG) COO, John Pattison, to dig into some of our data from the evaluations of 1,931,772 salespeople from companies and provide me with some scores. I reviewed the data and have a number of very interesting and surprising salesenomics conclusions to share.
The 5% Institute
JANUARY 7, 2020
Our mission at The 5% Institute is to teach, empower, and serve Sales Professionals and Business Owners around the world – which is why we created our online sales training course. The 5% Sales Blueprint ; our sales training course, is a 100% online delivered sales training program, completely designed with the end user in mind. Find out below if our sales training course may be the right fit for you or your business.
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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
KO Advantage Group
JANUARY 7, 2020
Recently I started running again. I ran before. I'm actually a marathon runner (yes, running a marathon once counts). But then I fell off. Life takes over. I got lazy, then I was pregnant and it was hard to run distances without feeling winded, then when my son was born it was hard to leave more than 30 minutes at a time. So this year I decided to get back into the swing of things.
SaaStr
JANUARY 10, 2020
Q: What is your advice for startup CEOs? For first-time CEOs, here’s my top list: Budget 24 months to get to initial traction. It always takes longer than you’d ever think, especially in B2B / SaaS. Somehow, you have to find a way to fund it, hack it, do whatever it takes to budget at least 24 months to build a real business. Maybe don’t do it if you can’t commit for 10 years.
Highspot
JANUARY 7, 2020
Asking questions is a fundamental part of how we learn. Questions move the world forward by forcing us to pause, think, and formulate or find an answer. But it’s not just about asking questions — but rather asking the right questions to find the right answers. Our work helping hundreds of customers enable their revenue teams to execute strategy has reinforced my perspective that to successfully land strategic plays that drive business outcomes, you must first ask the right questions.
Hubspot
JANUARY 7, 2020
Dear Marketing ops professionals, what will your marketing team will look like six months from now? Or a year from now? How many people will you add? What new tools, systems, and data will you need? There are a lot of potential questions you can ponder about the future of your business but there is one certainty you'll be dealing with; more. More data, more people, more process, more complex problems, and more questions around security and data privacy.
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Predictable Revenue
JANUARY 9, 2020
An effective outbound machine – from your outreach, to your meetings, follow ups, even compensation plans – is a holistic process. Too often we think of outbound sales as a collection of piecemeal artifacts, typically with email templates occupying the most important position. Where are we without effective emails, right? The post Dissecting outbound sales with Aaron Ross and Jeremy Donovan on The “Hey Salespeople” podcast appeared first on Predictable Revenue.
KO Advantage Group
JANUARY 9, 2020
I LOVE quotes! They say complex ideas in simple ways. Often memorable, and poetic. What quote do you turn to for inspiration to make more sales? Here is a list of 5 quotes I ABSOLUTELY love. But this by no means is a complete list of the ones I use as quotes throughout KO Sales U or when I am speaking on stage. Some are classic, like Zig Ziglar's and Stephen Covey.
Partners in Excellence
JANUARY 5, 2020
We want to be flexible, nimble, able to adapt to the circumstances, leap on an opportunity, respond quickly. We abhor process since that constrains our creativity and ability to innovate. Too often, when I talk to leaders and sales people about process, they cite some of the things outlined above as the reason they don’t want process. The reality, is they don’t understand agile, lean, nimbleness.
Hubspot
JANUARY 7, 2020
As 2020 begins, you might be under pressure to build strategies, create campaigns, and pitch new ideas quickly to start your first quarter off right. The pressure to create can cause both stress or fears of failure which are scientifically proven creativity barriers. Not only can they stand in the way of your motivation, but they could also prevent you from coming up with new or unique ideas.
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Sales Hacker
JANUARY 9, 2020
Objections are a part of life in sales, but they can be especially difficult to deal with in B2B sales. Unlike B2C, you’re not always speaking directly with a decision maker, and you have the added difficulty of needing to align your offering with the long-term goals, strategies, and budgets of your prospects. . The best thing you can do is handle objections early and often in your sales cycle.
Predictable Revenue
JANUARY 10, 2020
Building an unstoppable outbound sales machine requires skills in numerous areas – list building, meetings, well-timed follow ups, the list goes on and on. And crafting compelling messaging that illustrates that your product or service is what your customers actually want will set you apart. The post Write more relevant messaging with the Chain of Relevance appeared first on Predictable Revenue.
Partners in Excellence
JANUARY 8, 2020
Without a doubt, sales people have a lot of things that distract them from being engaged with customers. The majority is probably imposed by their companies, a lot is self imposed (read avoidance and excuses). We want to reduce and eliminate as many of these time drains as possible. We impose a lot of administrivia and reporting on our sales people.
Hubspot
JANUARY 6, 2020
From SEO and analytics to content and display, the marketing industry is one of the most rapidly changing landscapes this year — and 2020 will be no different. Working closely with marketing leaders as president and co-founder of Share Your Genius , I've seen firsthand the rapid development of this industry, and one of the most prominent areas of growth is a marketer's bread and butter: content.
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.
SalesHood
JANUARY 4, 2020
There are many Sales Enablement software companies around these days. How do you know which Sales Enablement Software system is right for you and your business? How do you know which Sales Enablement Software will be adopted by your sales teams and sales managers? How do you know which Sales Enablement Software will achieve [ ] The post Why You Should Run A SaaS Trial For Sales Enablement Software appeared first on SalesHood.
Engage Selling
JANUARY 10, 2020
A large number of my clients this year are looking to grow and retain their existing account base.
Sales Hacker
JANUARY 6, 2020
The number one thing I grade candidates on is how well did they run their sales process on me? If you’re a job candidate in sales, you should be managing your job application process just like you’d run your sales process with a potential customer. Th is is arguably the most important sales process your candidate will be running, as it’s a reflection of how they are likely to manage relationships with prospects. .
Hubspot
JANUARY 8, 2020
How do some brands attract word-of-mouth buzz and radical devotion around products as every day as car insurance, surfboards, and underwear? Ultimately, they embody the most powerful marketing force in the world — die-hard fans. As a massive fan of live music (I've seen over 790 live shows including 75 Grateful Dead concerts), the idea of "fandom" has fascinated me for decades.
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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.
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