Anthony Cole Training
AUGUST 4, 2020
Regardless of the current state of business, it is easy to get caught up in managing day-to-day tasks. It's also easy to lose focus on the end goal and continue to take the necessary steps to move your business forward.
Membrain
AUGUST 5, 2020
In science, according to a quote attributed to Albert Einstein, “everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.”. This same principle applies to the sales profession. An overly complex sales system wastes time and money. But an overly simple sales system, ironically, does the same.
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Partners in Excellence
AUGUST 3, 2020
It’s becoming increasingly complicated to measure sales performance–particularly in complex B2B sales. We are used to setting quotas and measuring our progress against those quotas. But our measurement systems are getting increasingly complex. First, as we look at leveraging teams to sell complex deals, I hear increasing concerns with, “Who do we credit?
Salesmate
AUGUST 5, 2020
The great effect of the coronavirus pandemic on several industries is no longer breaking news, but businesses may have yet to experience the full force of change brought about by local lockdowns, halted operations, and an emphasis on social distancing and quarantine as the new normal. The pandemic has only sped up the transition of businesses to remote work and fully digital workflows for all teams – including, and especially, sales.
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Gong.io
AUGUST 6, 2020
We’re strong advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion here at Gong. As Gong’s Chief People Officer, I’m proud of our commitment to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We’ve even named our collective efforts #belongatgong. Recently, our executive team made a significant corporate decision guided by our commitment to #belongatgong. It’s a path-defining choice to bring our corporate value, “Act Now” to life. .
Membrain
AUGUST 2, 2020
Discounting and selling in bad economic times seem to go hand in hand, and they shouldn’t. Selling value is the way to avoid discounting. The mindset of the salesperson plays a role. Here’s another way to help sellers avoid discounting and sell value – A repeatable sales process.
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Salesmate
AUGUST 6, 2020
Previously, many businesses have conceptualized their sales and marketing teams and functions as two separate entities. In this context, marketers’ job is to produce content and promote the company to bring in as many leads as possible, while the sales team are left to attempt to convert these leads into customers. The two teams may have little understanding of each other’s strategy or day-to-day work, and in the worst-case scenarios, may even look somewhat disparagingly at each other.
SaaStr
AUGUST 7, 2020
The best salesteams seem to just do amazing things together. What differentiates them? Well, they do tend to work at some of the best companies, so there is that. But it’s more than that. A few factors that contribute to high-performing sales teams: High quota attainment. The best startups invest in their sales teams and work hard so most of the reps hit and exceed quota.
KO Advantage Group
AUGUST 3, 2020
It's summer. That means it is so easy to push off work to enjoy the beautiful weather. It's great for you and your business to take time off - but you always want to make sure that what you are doing instead is valuable. Take a look at these five quotes to inspire you to take the most out of your summer.
Partners in Excellence
AUGUST 7, 2020
Recently, I was in a discussion with a group of outstanding sales people. They were talking about how to align their selling process with the customer buying process. One of the sales people asked, “How do we learn their buying process?” Some readers may think, “Isn’t this obvious?” After all, classically, we know we have to do discovery, what are their needs and requirements, who’s involved, what is their decision-making process, what alternatives are the con
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
AUGUST 7, 2020
When it comes time to book a speaker for your next panel, presentation, or podcast there’s a lot to consider. Every detail is important, but here’s something you can’t afford to overlook — diversity. There’s no way to sugarcoat it… female speakers are underrepresented at professional gatherings. A recent study analyzed data from thousands of events over a five year period and found that approximately 70% of professional event speakers are male.
Heinz Marketing
AUGUST 6, 2020
By Winfield Salyards , Marketing Coordinator at Heinz Marketing. As of this past week I have officially been at Heinz Marketing for 1 year, and what a weird year it has been. With all the things that have happened just in 2020 I can barely remember 2019. Because of that, I wanted to look at some of the things I have learned here framed through our company values : Results-driven, respectful, curious, creative, proactive, and generous.
Adaptive Business Services
AUGUST 4, 2020
I am currently spending some time each week investing in myself. While I am performing a number of initiatives, a big one is upping my game in the referral marketing (sales) arena by taking a course from a gentleman, Tom Gay , who I have known for over 10 years. When he moved to Boise, Tom and I connected on LinkedIn and he also became a member of my networking groups, NetWorks!
Highspot
AUGUST 5, 2020
Building a diverse team is core to how we grow as a business. As part of that commitment, we are honored to not only be sponsoring this year’s virtual WiT Regatta — but to have many of our incredible employees speaking at the event. In advance of the WiT Regatta, we asked several of these speakers to share their vision for the future of tech, what it means to build a diverse workforce, and advice for anyone looking to make the jump into the industry.
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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
Engage Selling
AUGUST 7, 2020
The best sellers and organizations know how to effectively use operational value to their advantage. What is operational value?
Heinz Marketing
AUGUST 3, 2020
By Matt Heinz , President of Heinz Marketing. If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Pacific you can find the transcription and recording here on the blog every Monday morning. The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals.
SalesHood
AUGUST 7, 2020
Sales enablement content is critical to your organizations sales enablement efforts. If the Apollo 11 astronauts were sales people, their Sales Enablement team would have been the guys back in Houston. One of the sales team’s crucial tasks is to tell a story. In order to enable the sales team to believe [ ] The post What Are the Essential Types of Sales Enablement Content?
SalesHandy
AUGUST 3, 2020
In the realm of lucrative businesses, wouldn’t you like to build one where you don’t need to have a product to sell and still make a high income? Somewhat similar to affiliate marketing, a lead generation business generates leads and sells existing products and services for a fee. In the United States alone, there are over 30 million small businesses that generate trillions of dollars in revenues combined.
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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.
SaaStr
AUGUST 4, 2020
I remember the first time I worked directly for a CEO. I’d reported to leaders before, and a VP before, but never the CEO. It was also my first start-up job. The start-up I joined had about 60 people and just 1 office, a big shared office like a fishbowl. My desk was in there. In there, sat the CEO, the President, the Controller, and as of my first day … me.
Predictable Revenue
AUGUST 6, 2020
How to run a large sales team virtually - from your cadence as a leader, to the difference between coaching and training, and keeping the sea of faces on your team zoom calls engaged. The post Manage a large sales team virtually and build a kick-ass discovery process appeared first on Predictable Revenue.
criteria for success
AUGUST 5, 2020
Are you a sales leader with an unmotivated sales team? Are you struggling to find sales meeting ideas that will inspire and motivate your team to get moving and just sell already? Sales “ headtrash ” has a way of getting to the best of us—everyone needs a little pick-me-up every now and then. As a sales manager, you have a lot more power than you might think.
SalesLoft
AUGUST 4, 2020
Ahhhh, objections. The bane of salespeople’s existence. Red flags, hurdles, deal crushers — whatever you like to call them, they often surface at the worst possible time. . If reps aren’t careful, “harmless” questions can knock a deal back a couple of stages or, even worse, derail it altogether. For sales teams, there’s simply nothing worse than progressing a deal through the pipeline only to have a no-go objection come up at the 11th hour.
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Sales Hacker
AUGUST 4, 2020
This week on the Sales Hacker podcast, we speak with Matt Rizzetta , founder of North 6th Agency, which is a communications and PR firm based in New York City. Matt launched his business from his proverbial garage while his wife was pregnant with their first child. Years later, he’s got a thriving business that is not venture capital backed. He’s one of the small and medium-sized business owners of the world trying to build a huge business.
Salesmate
AUGUST 4, 2020
It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is more adaptable to change – Charles Darwin . Suddenly everything changed; death rate surged, sales plummet, and the global economy plunged into severe contraction. The 2020 crisis decimated businesses globally. Demand and supply, trade, and finance have been severely disrupted due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
SaaStr
AUGUST 7, 2020
Q:As a founder of a series A startup, was it unreasonable for me to use the company’s money for first class tickets? A European company was interested in doing a 7-figure deal with us and I paid $32k for 4 first class tickets. My VC is now mad at me. Is $32k a fair investment to bring in a 7 figure deal? Of course. Your logic is sound, or at least, not unsound.
Predictable Revenue
AUGUST 4, 2020
When you take a more proactive approach, you are able to guide the pace of the sales process to better support your company’s bottom line. You can also ensure you are working with the right decision maker who can move through the sales process with you, resulting in a win. The post 6 Proactive B2B Sales Strategies to Implement Right Now appeared first on Predictable Revenue.
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.
criteria for success
AUGUST 3, 2020
Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! Today's featured guest is Mary Grothe. She is the Founder & CEO of Sales BQ , a sales consultancy that grows revenue through behavioral assessments and other strategies. Mary started her sales career in an admin role and quickly rose through the ranks to achieve top-seller at multiple large corporations.
Selling Power
AUGUST 3, 2020
Today’s post is by Brett Keirstead, CRO of GlobalVetLink and author of We Are All Sales, People. His book is written to celebrate what makes salespeople great throughout their lives at home, work, school, and in the community. Connect with Brett on LinkedIn and follow him on his blog, We’re All Sales People. The headlines are everywhere: “How to sell in a pandemic” “Selling will never be the same” “What lies ahead for sales?
Force Management
AUGUST 6, 2020
When the pandemic hit, plans were already in the works for many sales organizations to launch a new sales initiative. But those plans had to wait, while companies tried to figure out what they were going to do and how they were going to move forward. Lately, we've seen a lot of companies come forward, ready to take action. Their leaders realized their company can’t wait any longer to launch initiatives that are critical to their future success.
Hubspot
AUGUST 4, 2020
Over the past few decades, companies, marketing departments, and c-suites have used the term "community" to refer to a smorgasbord of ideas, from wide-ranging organizational investments — such as neighborhood events or charity partnerships — to online forums and even simple email lists. These ideas aim to create some sense of the collective belonging people used to feel, long before our now-record isolation and loneliness.
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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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