ConversionXL

MAY 11, 2017

“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.” —Napoleon Bonaparte. When your competitors make mistakes, it makes winning so much easier. But what if it’s you who is making a mistake, while your competitors are off to the races? You won’t know until you figure out what your competitors are up to. Knowing what the competitors are doing – how they are thinking about the market, what tactics they are using, how they are crafting messages and design – can make all the differen

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Hubspot

MAY 10, 2017

It's hardly a revelation to say that online video content is phenomenally popular. Millions of words have been written on the subject, and millions more will no doubt follow. But one of the great things about marketers is that we're always looking for what's next. We know that it's not enough to rest on our laurels, or rely on things that have worked in the past.

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A Sales Guy

MAY 11, 2017

Too often people make the assumption, that in sales assumptions are bad. That is a bad assumption. Assumptions are great. We need to make assumptions. Assumptions assist us in setting a direction, they give us something to aim for or a place to go. Here’s a good example of what I’m talking about. Your product or service only solves a handful or substantial, relevant problems for you target customers, therefore, you have to assume they may be experiencing one or more of those problems

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 12, 2017

The 3 Es.

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ConversionXL

MAY 12, 2017

Copywriting and UX go hand-in-hand. Think about it. Design and copy add up to equal the user experience, right? If either element falls short, so does the overall UX. So, it just makes sense that copywriters should have an understanding of UX and design basics. That starts with wireframes. First, what is a wireframe? Wireframes are a visual guide to elements on a web page.

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Hubspot

MAY 10, 2017

If you took the same Introduction to Economics class that I struggled through in college, you might remember this key lesson: The law of supply and demand states that a low supply and high demand for a product will typically increase its price. Why am I telling you about basic economic rules? Because changes in the supply and demand of products can result in the scarcity principle coming into play.

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The Sales Hunter

MAY 10, 2017

Newsflash: Artificial intelligence and a bot will not take your sales job from you, unless you let it. Sales is the “art of selling.” It always has been and it always will be for one very simple reason — sales is about a transaction between two human beings. You’re reading this post as a […].

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Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 8, 2017

Image Copyright efks. Some things take a while to catch on. In his book, Outliers , Malcom Gladwell wrote about the years of work and at minimum, 10,000 hours, required for some, like The Beatles, to become "overnight sensations.". Shortly after I published my best-selling book, Baseline Selling , in 2005, I also published the Baseline Selling Field Guide.

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Hubspot

MAY 12, 2017

If you're not a total Instagram addict like me, you might go a day or two without checking your app. And when you check your feed, you might notice that some posts from friends were shared mere minutes ago, while others might be a few days old. So, what gives? Why isn't your Instagram feed chronological anymore? Like many other social networks, Instagram's algorithm changed.

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Engage Selling

MAY 11, 2017

Are you or members of your sales team having trouble getting past gatekeepers? I’ve noticed a trend.

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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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The Sales Hunter

MAY 12, 2017

Ask yourself if you’re more engaged with what you do when you know you’re doing it for a person who is engaged with you. I’m sure you are. I know I am. Check out this short interview by this ex-CEO and ask yourself if you’re engaged with your people. Here is the link. One of the […].

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SalesLoft

MAY 10, 2017

A sales team is often referred to as the “front line” of a company, but I don’t think that quite does the role justice. Sales teams aren’t just the first point of contact for your company, they’re also the explorers of the organization, doing research, digging deeper, and continually exploring new territory. The best sales reps are proactive in discovering new accounts and uncovering new information about the accounts they already have.

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Hubspot

MAY 8, 2017

You might think you spend the majority of your time at work sitting in meetings or talking on the phone, but you could be wrong. In fact, a significant portion of your work week could be spent writing, ready, and responding to emails. A recent study from Adobe revealed that workers are spending 4.1 hours per week checking and interacting with our work emails.

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 11, 2017

Retention is a hot topic–customer retention that is. We’ve all seen data around customer acquisition costs. Basically, the cost of acquiring new customers is several time higher than the cost of retaining and growing existing customers. The whole subscription model, on which all SaaS and XaaS companies are built has customer retention as a fundamental to the success of the business model.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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Pointclear

MAY 11, 2017

PointClear was recently given a verbal approval for a pilot program by the SVP of Sales for a technology solutions provider. He liked us. Trusted us. Told us we had the deal. Then we got turned over to sales operations and purchasing (supposedly a formality). After a few additional conversations, we were told that a competitor provided a quote for half of what we charge for “the same services.

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Engage Selling

MAY 12, 2017

I would like to talk to you about a proposal format that you can customize for whatever business you’re in. You can use this whether you’re in a products business, a service business, or a hybrid of both.

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Hubspot

MAY 8, 2017

When you come across a beautiful sight -- be it a beach, a mountain, or your pet's face -- sometimes, it inspires you to think bigger about what certain sights and experiences mean. For those moments, you might consider posting a photo on Instagram with an equally inspiring quote as the caption. But you could take it even further -- and save characters -- by posting the photo with the quote.

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 9, 2017

In Act 2, Scene 2, of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet says: “What is in a name? That which we call a rose…By any other name, would smell as sweet” Which brings me to the discussion I hear too often, “What if we called sales people something other than a sales person?” We see it every day with the proliferation of terms we use for sales people: Relationship managers, Trusted advisors, Account managers, Territory managers, Business developers, Retention

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The Sales Hunter

MAY 7, 2017

Successful people never go alone. This week, be on the look out for someone you can challenge to the next level. When we do this, we raise our own motivation and enthusiasm even more. Surround yourself with people you can challenge and who will challenge you. Together you will see more success than you can […].

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Engage Selling

MAY 6, 2017

Word-of-mouth marketing is one of the most powerful tools in sales today and yet it remains deeply misunderstood and under-used.

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Hubspot

MAY 12, 2017

I will never forget the day I learned that watching cat videos is proven to enhance your mood. Even to a bonafide dog person, the news was good. In a study conducted at Indiana University Bloomington, participants reported “ fewer negative emotions, such as anxiety, annoyance and sadness, after watching cat-related online media than before. ”. And it’s not just cat videos -- the same conclusions have been drawn about humor in general.

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 10, 2017

I struggled with the title of this post, wanting something more eye catching, provocative, perhaps a little less negative. Complacency is an ugly word. No one likes to be accused of being complacent. Complacency is sometimes associated with laziness, though some of the most complacent organizations I encounter are far from “lazy,” but “crazy-busy” with activity.

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Sell Or Die

MAY 11, 2017

Jeff Bajorek (Parabola Consulting and host of The Why and The Buy podcast) joins us to talk to us about a subject that's near and dear to his heart.golf. It's not just a game, for many it's a sales tool. Learn about the right way to use a game of golf for sales and things you can learn from the game that you can take with you into any sale.anywhere.

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Sales Gravy

MAY 9, 2017

“I realized years ago that my job is not selling cars. My job is to give customers every possible detail and every reason to make the decision to work with me, my dealership and our products.

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Hubspot

MAY 8, 2017

Sometime in early May each year, search volume for "When is Mother's Day" begins to reach a panicked spike. Consider this article your official reminder: Mother's Day is this Sunday (May 14th), and we have a selection of hilarious and heartwarming ads about moms to get you in the spirit. From a lighthearted garden gathering with the royal family to a moving tribute to mothers of sick children, each of these campaigns celebrate those authentic moments that bond us with our moms.

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The Bridge Group

MAY 12, 2017

Call avoidance. It was a problem in 1997, 2007, and most assuredly is still a problem in 2017. Today, sales leaders are battling rep reluctance, generational preference, and vendor “thought leadership” blasting the phone as antiquated. This is both an easy sell and entirely wrongheaded. Great SDRs, great AEs, and great leaders have grit. Cultivating grit requires embracing tension, encountering pushback, and experiencing confrontation.

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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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ConversionXL

MAY 8, 2017

Most product descriptions are awful. Or worse, non-existent. Product copy and product descriptions seems like such minor parts of a website in the grand scheme of conversion optimization , so many brands brush it off. But for companies doing it right, writing excellent product descriptions is a great way to sprinkle brand personality in a place that most people don’t expect it.

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Sales Gravy

MAY 9, 2017

This technique builds value in the most important part of any sales transaction — you and your belief in your product or service. You hear it all the time — if your price is higher than your competition you’re told to “build value.

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Hubspot

MAY 9, 2017

It's one thing to read thought leadership on where a certain industry is going, or to talk about theoretical best practices in a given role or situation. It's another thing entirely to get tactical, practical advice on what to do today about a specific problem -- delivered by someone who's actually been in your shoes. Agency leaders get plenty of the first type of guidance through industry publications and events.

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 9, 2017

The moon must be in a certain phase. All the prospecting calls I’ve been getting have been the same. After introductions, they immediately launch into, “Here’s what we do…… ” I’d let the sales person finish his pitch, then reply, “I understand what your company does, but what can your company do for me and my company?

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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