Sat.Dec 05, 2015 - Fri.Dec 11, 2015

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Are You on the Right Track?

Anthony Cole Training

A guest post by Walt Gerano, Sales Development Expert, Anthony Cole Training Group.

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How to Eliminate Distractions and Increase Conversions

ConversionXL

Conversion optimizers are in the business of attention management, just like magicians. It’s your job, as an optimizer, to direct attention and focus your visitors on the next step. Yet, so few of us do this effectively. Landing pages are full of distractions, calls to action are cluttered, etc. How can you eliminate distractions? How can you command attention, keep it and direct it the way you want?

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Join us December 10th for the #SalesTribe Twitter Chat

Closing Bigger

We are pulling together 20+ authors for the #SalesTribe Twitter chat. The last chat generated over 1100 tweets loaded with insights from leading business authors and thought leaders from around the world. The next Twitter chat will be held on December 10th at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. It’s easy to participate, simply following the #SalesTribe hashtag on Twitter during that time and jump in and ask a question or just simply observe the live feed.

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YOU Are the CEO!

A Sales Guy

YOU Are the CEO. Hey CEO?! Yea you! Yes, I said CEO, What? You’re not the CEO? Ahh, you might want to check again. You are the CEO of a business of one. You see, unlike most other types of jobs, in sales we have a LOT of autonomy and therefore in essence we ARE the CEO of our sales territory. We get to pick when we make calls. We get to pick who we talk to.

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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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Is Some Revenue Better Than No Revenue?

Partners in Excellence

The knee jerk reaction to the question, “Is some revenue better than no revenue,” is probably a resounding, Duuuuhhhhhh, well why wouldn’t it be??! But let me provide a little context. I just had an exchange with a reader commenting on a post I wrote a couple of years ago, We Can’t Ignore Poor Performers! One of his points about poor performers was, “at least they are producing some revenue,” implying, “Why rock the boat?

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20 Secret Santa Gift Ideas Your Coworkers Will Love

Hubspot

They see you when you're slacking. They know when you come in late. They know if you've been bad or good so be good for your work's Secret Santa exchange. But that's not how the song -- or the Secret Santa exchange -- really goes. You spend all day with your coworkers, but come time for your annual gift exchange, you're stuck trying to figure out exactly what Suzie will want that's also in your price range.

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#heykeenan Take 18, Making A Good First Impression With Your New Boss

A Sales Guy

#heykeenan Take 18 is up and I loved the questions. What do you do to make a solid first impression with your new boss? It should start this way. Also, Hasan asked how long should you let a prospect free trial, proof of concept (POC) continue and when should you stop providing the service for free? Do you have a question for me? Hit me up at #heykeenan on Twitter, Facebook or in the YouTube comments.

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Executive Sales Leader Briefing: What Customers are You Listening To?

The Sales Hunter

Welcome to the Executive Sales Leader Briefing, a new blog series I am doing every Friday. If you want to receive the Executive Sales Leader Briefing in text form in an email early Friday morning before it is published on the website, go to this page to sign up. What Customers are You Listening To? Earlier this […].

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10 To-Do List Tools to Simplify Your Task Management

Hubspot

You know the phrase, "One man's trash is another man's treasure"? That's how I feel about to-do lists. After all, how you track your tasks depends entirely on the person. Are you looking for a simple interface, or are you hoping to color-code and categorize hundreds of tasks at once? Is this to-do list for yourself, you and your family, or you and your entire team?

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Find Out What’s Next in Sales Development at #Rainmaker16

SalesLoft

Early last year, sales development leaders, influencers and the top-performing practitioners came together in Atlanta for the first-ever conference of its kind: Rainmaker 2015. It was a full day of cutting edge content, badass process building, and hours of networking with the brightest minds in the business — all in the name of sales development.

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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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Road Warrior Travel Tips | Sales Tips

Engage Selling

As you probably know, I travel…a lot. I’ve compiled some of my top tips that keep me organized and on schedule! Get your copy of Nonstop Sales Boom and enter 2016 with top sales strategies to create success in your business.

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Is Management Hurting or Helping Sales?

The Sales Hunter

There’s still time to register for a webcast I am doing today, Dec. 10, at 11 AM PST. It is titled High-Profit Selling: How Leaders Impact Their Teams’ Success and I will be discussing at length what management can do NOW to stop blocking sales and start creating sales. (If you can’t join me live, still […].

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A Science-Backed Method for Better Writing: How to Find Your Ideal Time of Day

Hubspot

Every individual has a unique timeline for work, energy, and creativity. Some work best at the crack of dawn, while others prefer to write into all hours of the night. But if you want to do your best writing, you have to find your best time to do it. Why? Because science says so. To learn why this is true, and how you can figure out an ideal writing time for yourself, keep reading.

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Kyle Porter Answers 5 Common Questions for Scaling a Sales Development Team

SalesLoft

As the CEO of the fastest growing tech startup in Atlanta, Kyle Porter gets asked dozens of questions about how he’s created such a successful sales development machine. From questions around hiring and compensation models, to KPIs and sales stacks, a few familiar questions keep popping up. Many of these questions can be answered in our Top Secret Sales Development Playbook.

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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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Planning for 2016? Do This First.

Engage Selling

Wow – we’re already in December. It’s hard to believe that we’re in the final month of the year already. Time flies, doesn’t it?! I’m sure you’re already thinking ahead to 2016. But, before you pull out the planning boards and strategy documents, don’t forget to first analyze your successes and drawbacks in 2015. Ask yourself […].

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Incredible Leadership Insights to Drive Incredible Success

The Sales Hunter

As a sales leader, do you want to know what it takes to boost your team’s success? Then you won’t want to miss an opportunity on Dec. 10. I’ll be talking about the right techniques in the webcast I’m doing for Salesforce’s Series Pass! This webcast is titled High-Profit Selling: How Leaders Impact Their Team’s Success and […].

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Why We Unsubscribed 250K People From HubSpot's Marketing Blog & Started Sending Less Email

Hubspot

A few weeks ago, we deliberately unsubscribed 250,000 people from HubSpot's Marketing Blog -- people who had opted in to receive emails about new content we published on the blog. This subscriber purge brought our total subscriber count from 550,000 down to 300,000. We're crazy, right? We must be crazy. We're the same people who just recently blogged about how important growing subscribers is to increasing blog traffic.

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Set Yourself Up for Success in 2016, A Sales Tip Video

SalesLoft

The active selling days in the month are narrowing, and getting people on the phone , answering emails , and setting appointments is tougher than ever. Teams are setting initiatives, setting budgets, and planning for 2016 — and you need to get on their calendar. Each sales tip from Salesloft Director of Sales Anthony Zhang and VP of Sales Derek Grant will help you get in front of the right people at the right time.

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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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What’s In It for Your Sales Team?

Engage Selling

“How do I get my sales team to buy into our corporate objectives?” Are you asking yourself a similar question? I hear it come up often, so if you’re asking it to yourself, you’re not alone! Aligning individual objectives with corporate objectives can be an intimidating obstacle to overcome. Contrary to popular belief, your team […].

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Sales Motivation Video: Every Problem is an Opportunity

The Sales Hunter

We all face problems. It’s what we do with them that matters! I believe that within every problem is an opportunity. If you don’t already share this perspective, it’s time for a new attitude. From now on, when you encounter a problem, know that it is simply an opportunity in disguise. It’s an opportunity to find […].

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The Kurt Vonnegut Guide to Great Copywriting: 8 Rules That Apply to Anyone

Hubspot

Kurt Vonnegut was not a copywriter. but he could have been. That's what dawned on me after reading "How to Write with Style," an essay Vonnegut published in the 1985 anthology, How to Use the Power of the Printed Word. In it he outlines the eight rules for great writing -- rules that can be applied to any type of writing, including copywriting. How's this possible?

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What is Split-Path Testing (and When Should You Use It)?

ConversionXL

One of the testing strategies is experimenting with the path people take towards their final conversion/purchase. This is referred to as a split-path test or alternative path test. This could give you the needed lift when nothing seems to move the needle anymore. What Is a Split-Path Test? A split-path test is defined as “a type of A/B/n test where, instead of just altering a single page, you change multiple sequential pages.”.

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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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The Weak Spot In Your Sales Organization

Engage Selling

All sales teams have a weak spot. The key to success is recognizing it, and magaing the risk associate it. In this podcast I discuss how identifying your team’s weak spot is the key to accelerating performance. All sales teams have a weak spot. The key to success is recognizing it, and magaing the risk associate it. In this podcast I discuss how identifying your team’s weak spot is the key to accelerating performance.

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10 Questions Every Manager/Leader Needs to Ask Themselves Regarding Sales and Customers

The Sales Hunter

May I share with you a special invitation? Please Join me Thursday, Dec. 10, @ 11 AM PST, for a Salesforce webinar High-Profit Selling: How Leaders Impact Their Teams’ Success. I will discuss in depth what management can do NOW to stop blocking sales and start creating sales. (If you can’t join me live, still sign […].

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How Effective Managers Organize Their Time: 9 Pro Tips From Real HubSpot Managers

Hubspot

Time management is one of the hardest parts of a manager's job. Whether you're managing a team, an asset of the company, or both, it's difficult to balance your own output and the needs of your team. Finding this balance has a lot to do with prioritization. Do you have time to make yourself available to help your team today? Or do you need to lock yourself in a conference room and work on a big project?

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Why Buy From You (and Not the Other Guys)? [Rant]

ConversionXL

Everyone knows that their website doesn’t exist in a vacuum. However, a majority of websites still act like they do. And that’s costing them business. I do qualitative research for every optimization project I work on, and one of the things I investigate is comparison shopping. How many websites did the user check out besides yours? In all my years of doing this, I’ve never come across a website where users did not check out the competition.

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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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Turning a Prospect into a Sales-Ready Lead Takes Heart — And At Least 7 Touches

SalesLoft

How many times a day do you silence a call, glance at a text message only to forget about it, or lose an email in your avalanche of an inbox? Well, you’re not the only one. In today’s barrage of communication mediums, quality sales leads are getting harder and harder to reach. From email , to phone , to social touchpoints, it can take at least 7 touches before you connect with a viable sales-ready lead.

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Why Leadership in Sales is So Important

The Sales Hunter

You know I talk a lot about sales leadership. It’s one of the most important aspects that separates average people from those who are genuinely great. So when Salesforce asked me to do a one-on-one video interview with them on leadership, of course I said yes! This is part of their “Series Pass,” their exclusive […].

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7 Body Language Mistakes You Should Never Make in a Meeting

Hubspot

This post originally appeared on HubSpot's Sales Blog. To read more content like this, subscribe to Sales. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. “Mabel, Mabel, sweet and able, get your elbows off the table!”. Whether the lesson stuck with you or not, the rhyme’s message is clear: Etiquette and body language are important. And this is especially true in business.

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Nothing is Original: Why the Most Talented People Copy (And Why That's OK)

Hubspot

This post originally appeared on Agency Post. To read more content like this, subscribe to Agency Post. We have an insatiable thirst for the new. In business, we want new products, new campaigns, and new ways of reaching consumers. The shiny object syndrome isn’t just about being easily distracted. It’s also the result of thinking that what is new -- and seemingly unique -- is better.

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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.