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The Best of the Best, Sir!

Anthony Cole Training

In a scene from Men in Black, Will Smith’s character, Agent J, asks, “Why are we here?” (He is in a meeting room with the head of Men in Black , Agent Zed, along with several other recruits all from various branches of the military.) Agent Zed asks one of the recruits to answer the question. The young recruit stands and declares, “We are the best of the best, SIR!

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Why The Perfect Sales Demo Never Includes the Word “If.”

A Sales Guy

Do you want a telltale sign that your demos aren’t very good? Listen to how many times you say “if.” Every time you say “if” deduct 10 points. If you collect 20 or more points, you’re doing a terrible job. That’s how bad it is if you’re using if more than once in your demos. I’m sure many of you are wondering, what does saying “if” have to do with delivering a good demo.

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How To Make Your Brand “Likable” and Win More Revenue

ConversionXL

We want other people to like us. It’s a human desire. We also want other people to like our websites. If, on our site, we come across as likable, we tend to become more profitable. So, in conversion optimization, likability is an important and powerful psychological trigger. Likability is nebulous, though. What’s it mean and how can we optimize for it?

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Is it Your Salespeople or Did You Make a Bad Decision?

Understanding the Sales Force

Consider buying a car that had an insanely cheap price, with every option you could imagine, as well as options that you never thought you could use. Nice! But, you can't drive it until you hire an after market specialist to install instrumentation on the dashboard, a steering wheel, brakes, and gas pedal in the driver's area. When you finally accept delivery and take it for a spin with your family, everyone hates it, nobody wants to drive with you, and you feel like it wasn't such a great price

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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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HireBetterSalespeople.com

Anthony Cole Training

This is a blatant blog post boasting about our hiring deliverable - Hirebettersalespeople.com. I normally don’t do this in this forum in such an obvious fashion, but I cannot help it today. Allow me to explain…why this…why now.

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The Secret to Breaking Out of a Sales Slump

Engage Selling

Trying to motivate a member of your sales team to break out of a sales slump? No matter their skill level, ambition, and work ethic, even the best of salespeople go through a period where they create less than desirable results.

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Review of The Only Sales Guide You’ll Ever Need by Anthony Iannarino

Score More Sales

Anthony Iannarino is a very disciplined guy. For five years he woke up at 5AM every day (maybe 7AM on weekends) and wrote, which is why he has such a large body of work on his blog, The Sales Blog. I am quick to recommend it to sales reps and leaders who want to learn and grow. Anthony is also a top sales speaker, podcaster (In the Arena) and now author of The Only Sales Guide You’ll Ever Need.

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Is it Your Salespeople or Did You Make a Bad Decision?

Understanding the Sales Force

Consider buying a car that had an insanely cheap price, with every option you could imagine, as well as options that you never thought you could use. Nice! But, you can't drive it until you hire an after market specialist to install instrumentation on the dashboard, a steering wheel, brakes, and gas pedal in the driver's area. When you finally accept delivery and take it for a spin with your family, everyone hates it, nobody wants to drive with you, and you feel like it wasn't such a great price

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Why Sales Strategies Fail

Engage Selling

Have you ever put together a sales strategy which you believed to be near flawless, only to see it fail in the long run? In my years of consulting, I have rarely (and I mean rarely!

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First Impressions

Partners in Excellence

I got one of those calls today. Not dissimilar to some of the other calls I’ve described in past posts. The sales person called wanting to talk about sales performance management. I’m always interested in sales performance management and learning more, after all, the majority of Sales Manager Survival Guide is about sales performance management.

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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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10 Ways to Screw Up Your Prospecting Emails

The Sales Hunter

The number of bad emails salespeople are sending never ceases to amaze me. I’ve started to call out some of these people and I am building a file I will begin posting shortly of the worst of the worst. My goal is to not gloat in the number of bad emails, but rather to help do […].

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Alone We Are One Drop Together We Are An Ocean

Score More Sales

There is no doubt I have been blessed with great friends and colleagues in the world of B2B professional sales and sales leadership. Recently 41 of what some would say are my “competitors” and I got together in Boston for three amazing sales events.

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The Trait All Sellers Need | Sales Tips

Engage Selling

I’ve been giving a lot of thought to what makes a successful salesperson and I realize that one of the key components of all the top performers that I talk to is resilience.

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How to Brand Your Business on a Budget: A 6-Step Guide

Hubspot

In marketing, it seems like the word "brand" is used a lot -- the leading brand, off-brand, personal brand. you get the picture. But there's often confusion around its meaning in business. What does it entail? Do I need to hire an expert? Branding is expensive, right? To that very last point, it doesn't have to be. As it turns out, there are some pretty creative ways to brand your business without a ton of cash.

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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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Executive Sales Leader Briefing: It’s Time to Empty the Prospecting Pipeline

The Sales Hunter

When was the last time you had your team wipe out everything in their sales pipeline? You’re thinking I’m crazy, but give my strategy a read before passing judgement. Salespeople are no different than anyone else and that makes us all creatures of habit. When it comes to sales pipelines, it means we as salespeople […].

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3 Things I Learned at CEB Sales and Marketing Summit

Score More Sales

I headed to Las Vegas for CEB’s Annual Sales and Marketing Summit with a bit of apprehension. I had never attended before, and was thinking that it might be a very academic marketing focused crowd even though “sales” is in the name of the event. I also had never met the CEB folks in person – just through virtual conversations, social posts, and of course, in reading the hugely popular “The Challenger Sale – Taking Control of the Customer Conversation” and the more recent “The Challenger Customer

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Don’t Be Afraid of Account-Based Everything

SalesLoft

The account-based model for modern organizations continues to deliver success across the board. From the OG, Account Based Marketing, to the new front man Account Based Sales Development , the lift in annual contract values alone is proof that the targeted approach to customer acquisition is working.As the model evolves into an Account-Based Everything approach, Craig Rosenberg is guiding us all through the process, step by step.

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4 Helpful Tools for Organizing Your Social Media Calendar

Hubspot

What do cross-country road trips, wedding speeches, and social media marketing have in common? You could wing all three, but it's probably better to have a plan for what direction you’re heading -- especially when it comes to your social media content strategy. By now, most marketers recognize that social media plays an integral role in an effective inbound marketing strategy.

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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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Stop the Insanity of the Stupid Prospecting Email!

The Sales Hunter

I’ve seen enough stupid emails, and what drives me nuts is people keep sending them! Just recently I got another one that said, “I’ve sent you 5 emails. Why haven’t you responded?” Hello! Maybe the reason I haven’t responded is because I’m busy and what you’re offering, I don’t want! The number of bad emails far outweighs […].

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Bubble in the Funnel

Pointclear

Per Healthline Media, an air embolism, also called a gas embolism­, occurs when one or more air bubbles enter a vein or artery and block it. These air bubbles can travel to your brain, heart, or lungs and cause a heart attack, stroke, or respiratory failure. We generate, qualify and nurture leads using Account-Based Marketing processes. At the start of 2016, we were brought in to support a group of sales reps who did not make their numbers in 2015.

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Introducing Salesforce for Sales Engagement: SDR Edition

SalesLoft

It’s nearly impossible for a modern sales team to do their jobs without a Customer Relationship Management tool (CRM). With more information generated by customers than ever before, sales teams need a nerve center to collect, organize, and access all that data to tailor their sales approach throughout their process. This is especially true of Sales Development Reps (SDRs).

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How to Establish an Instagram Aesthetic: 10 Brands Doing It Right

Hubspot

Since 2010, Instagram has garnered more than 500 million users , 4.2 billion daily likes, and more than 95 million photos and videos posted per day. Brands who take advantage of this unique social media platform often find that the level of exposure that Instagram gives them is unprecedented. But creating a successful, branded Instagram account requires more than just pretty images.

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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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Sales Motivation Video: Stop Worrying About THIS…

The Sales Hunter

Do you know what you need to stop worrying about? What you CAN’T control! Motivated salespeople don’t waste energy worrying about what they can’t control. They stay focused on what they can control. You CAN control your attitude. You CAN control your use of time. Find the positive today! Check out the video to see […].

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Toasting to Toastmasters with guest Olive Persimmon

Sell Or Die

Public speaking is critical skill in sales whether you are pitching to a large group or establishing a relationship with one person. Author, speaker and Toastmasters veteran Olive Persimmon joins us to discuss why you should join Toastmasters and hone your skills as a speaker TODAY.

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Pipeline Management Isn’t Just for Account Executives Anymore

SalesLoft

The outbound sales development role is hyper-focused on driving mass customer acquisition, so as a result, SDRs are trained to get as many opportunities as possible into the sales funnel. On the surface, this process works great — there’s no denying the boost from implementing this focus into a sales organization. But what sales leaders quickly learn is that, while a lot of accounts are being touched at any given time, reps aren’t going deep on those accounts in their pipeline management.

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How Emotion-Detection Technology Will Change Marketing

Hubspot

Imagine someone arrives at your website, Facebook Page, or advertisement. Now, imagine that you could change your marketing dynamically, right there on the spot, in response to their emotional reactions. It would be nothing short of a game changer for your business, right? Yet this is not fantasy. Exploding with investment and technological advances, the world of emotion detection and recognition technology will change the face of marketing in the years to come.

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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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When to Use Tabbed Navigation and How to Optimize It

ConversionXL

One of my favorite UX quotes comes from Chikezie Ejiasi , UX lead at Nest. He wrote: “Life is conversational. Web design should be the same way. On the web, you’re talking to someone you’ve probably never met – so it’s important to be clear and precise. Thus, well structured navigation and content organization goes hand in hand with having a good conversation.” Can tabbed navigation be clear and precise?

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Why a LinkedIn Article Went Viral(30k views) and Another Didn't

Heavy Hitter

  This is the story of two very similar LinkedIn articles. They are on the same topic, use similar images, are about the same length, and both were written by the same person. However, one article went viral and was viewed over 30,000 times while the other was seen by 1,000. Before we begin our discussion, it would be very helpful if you took a quick look at both articles:   The 30,000+ Views “Viral” LinkedIn Article.   The 1,000+ Views “Traditional” LinkedIn Article.   A

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Have Faith in the Modern Sales Process: Sales Motivation Monday

SalesLoft

As practitioners of the modern sales process, we know that it can still be exhausting to be on the front-line of the selling cycle. Even a well-oiled cadence can be exhausting: a string of ignored emails, dropped calls, and endless unreturned voicemails. The real issue here is that in today’s influx of communication platforms, quality sales prospects are getting harder and harder to reach.

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8 Helpful Resources for Creating Beautiful Infographics

Hubspot

Visuals have a huge impact in marketing. Not only do they make content more sharable -- 40 times as much -- but they help us retain information. When details are paired with an image, we remember 55% more of it. That can be pulled off with infographics -- the nifty images that visually break down complex statistics. They're customizable, sharable, and they're easier to create than you might think.

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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.