Anthony Cole Training
JUNE 16, 2020
In this blog post, we discuss the practice of negotiating with your prospect before you begin your presentation. As is often said in golf, "All bets are won on the first tee," and you must be ready to negotiate price before you present to your client.
SaaStr
JUNE 15, 2020
The pace of change recently has been breathtaking. Just a few weeks ago, Stewart Butterfield, CEO of Slack, was kind enough to join us at SaaStr Summit: Bridging the Gap. He said Slack wouldn’t be going back to the office until September. Now, just a few weeks later? Slack is going work-from-home forever. Along with Twitter and Square and Shopify.
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Membrain
JUNE 17, 2020
What is strategic account planning? The question seems simple on the surface, but ask five salespeople, and you’ll get five different answers.
ConversionXL
JUNE 16, 2020
Enterprise SEO has been my topic of choice for extracurricular “thought leadership” over the years. Last year, I gave a presentation on how we generated 40% year-over-year organic revenue growth by focusing on out executing the competition, not outsmarting them. While my presentation focused on the in-house side of enterprise SEO, I’ve also experienced (and written about ) getting things done—or trying to get things done—at an agency.
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Anthony Cole Training
JUNE 19, 2020
In Part 1 of "Negotiating on the First Tee, we discussed the practice of negotiating with your prospect before you begin your presentation. In Part 2, we continue this discussion and add more to the conversation.
Engage Selling
JUNE 19, 2020
Have you noticed that the crisis has brought to light the two different types of sellers? The first type of seller is choosing to “wait out” the crisis and hopes for things to get back to “normal.
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G2
JUNE 17, 2020
Most organizations rely on sophisticated customer relationship management (CRM) tools to manage their orders and revenue and organize business flows.
Partners in Excellence
JUNE 18, 2020
The salesperson was getting frustrated. We were doing a deal review. It was a huge deal for him, and important deal for the company, for the quarter. He’d been working on the deal for several years. In recent months, he’d finally gotten some key users interested in the product he sold. They had committed to take the proposal to senior management to get approval. “I’m confident this will close this quarter,” he stated.
Force Management
JUNE 17, 2020
At any company life cycle stage, there are challenges that come with driving scalable growth. Defining where the biggest gaps or opportunities lie within a sales process is one complication sales leaders, their executive teams, and even their investment firms often struggle with. Determining which sales initiative will drive the most impactful results takes careful consideration.
Sales Hacker
JUNE 15, 2020
64% of a salesperson’s time is spent on non-selling tasks on average. That’s a lot of time doing simple, repetitive tasks that don’t result in revenue. If you want to maximize productivity in your sales team and want them to spend more time selling and closing deals , then you can’t ignore sales automation and workflow setups. We’ll show you how to create automated workflows to jack up your sales pipeline and easily go from leads to deals.
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
SaaStr
JUNE 13, 2020
(Note; an update of a classic SaaStr post, with 2020+ learnings.). A little while ago, I Zoomed with a good friend running a SaaS company doing about $4 million in ARR. A really good SaaS company. And he was beside himself. First, he was just plain exhausted. He was in that zone from $1 to $10m in ARR when it all just gets so hard. Too much to do with too few people.
Sandler Training
JUNE 18, 2020
I believe we should start by simply acknowledging the reality that telling our employees that we have a learning culture does not mean that we actually have a learning culture in our organization. The post How to Create and Support a Learning Culture in Your Organization appeared first on Sandler Training.
Engage Selling
JUNE 19, 2020
It’s not a coincidence that the word crisis—borrowed from the Ancient Greeks—meant “the turning point in a disease.
Partners in Excellence
JUNE 16, 2020
I’m dating myself with this quote from that master philosopher, Yoda. This goes back to the first Star Wars movie in 1977 (Of course, I was in kindergarden at the time. I’m stunned by the number of sales people that don’t understand the principle. Everyday, I encounter sales people who are very busy. They are working very hard to get what they get.
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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
Highspot
JUNE 17, 2020
Elements of digital training have always been core to empowering your sales team. But the transition to working from home has surfaced old questions: how can you keep remote teams engaged? And which skills should we be teaching??? We spoke with the experts at ValueSelling , Corporate Visions , and Sandler Training to help answer these questions and more, including: What is virtual sales training?
Sales Hacker
JUNE 16, 2020
This week on the Sales Hacker podcast, we speak with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky , an internationally recognized thought leader known as the disaster avoidance. Dr. Gleb is on a mission to protect leaders from dangerous judgment errors known as cognitive biases by developing the most effective decision making strategies. His cutting edge thought leadership has been featured in over 550 articles and 450 interviews in the likes of Fast Company, CBS News, and Time.
SalesLoft
JUNE 18, 2020
Ollie Sharpe, SalesLoft’s VP of Revenue for EMEA, recently spoke at our Virtual Summit for Sales Leaders on “Overcoming Fear, Anxiety, and Depression in Sales.” As he puts it, “mental health can feel like a difficult topic to discuss in the fast-paced and quota-driven world that many of us live in,” so he demonstrates how and why to start that conversation.
Partners in Excellence
JUNE 15, 2020
It seems the pandemic has created a new future for selling. Apparently, it’s virtual. According to so many, we’ve discovered that we can accomplish so much more through Zoom, Teams, Skype or any number of video conferencing platforms. While there will be a need for face to face, it will be the smallest part of the customer engagement process.
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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.
The 5% Institute
JUNE 19, 2020
A common question we ask in our sales training workshops , is what are you selling? The answer to this question holds the keys to how to conduct your sales strategy , how you position your product or service, and even how you speak with your potential clients. So, what are you selling? Is it your product or service? Perhaps it’s the features and benefits?
SaaStr
JUNE 16, 2020
Q: What are the best 5 points to improve poor sales performance? Here are my 5 simplest ideas to quickly improve sales performance. They don’t solve bigger problems, but they usually work — and work quickly. Concentrate leads in those who can close. If you have a rep or two that just can’t close, that doesn’t work in the early days. Leads are too precious.
Miller Heiman Group
JUNE 18, 2020
In a recent post , we began to explore first three of the “Big Six” categories that sellers use to qualify leads using our scorecard : solution alignment, decision-making process and timing. Today, we focus on the remaining three categories: other people, competition and budget. 4. Other People. On average, 6.4 buying influences are involved in complex deals.
Partners in Excellence
JUNE 17, 2020
I was working with a team of frustrated sales people. They had a past sales manager that micromanaged them terribly. The manager would get involved in too many deals. He would constantly dictate next steps. His deal reviews became opportunities where the team updated him on what was happening, so he could dictate the next steps. The entire focus of the manager’s micromanagement was on him and his ability to achieve his goals.
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The 5% Institute
JUNE 18, 2020
If you’re selling complex products or services , the chances are high that you’ll be regularly involved in the technical sale. The question to ask however, is if you keep the conversation technical – can it impact your closing rate? In this article, we’ll explore why focusing on the inner working and details of your product or service is something you need to avoid in the technical sale, and five key tips to focus on and practice instead.
Heinz Marketing
JUNE 16, 2020
By Lisa Heay , Marketing Planning Manager at Heinz Marketing. Can you believe it’s June already? It’s graduation season! Though graduations look a little different in 2020 than we’re typically used to, there are still new college grads entering the workforce and probably wondering how best to transition from student to professional. Inspired by a recent conversation I had with our own University of Washington Sales intern ( Go Dawgs!!
Salesmate
JUNE 13, 2020
As a part of Salesmate June Updates, we have made several developments in our existing features purely based on the feedback received from you. Also, there are some exciting new features we are launching today. But first, let’s check out the updates we have made in the current features. 1. Filters in Team Inbox. Now Salesmate users will be able to create and save filtered views to declutter conversations in Team Inbox.
Partners in Excellence
JUNE 14, 2020
As are so many, I’m astounded, horrified, ashamed, saddened, and angered by the events of the past weeks. Several weeks ago, I felt compelled to write, to express my outrage. I shared the initial article with a number of friends, many black, some women, several different nationalities/religions. Fortunately, a few friends called me. They said it was “OK.” One was so honest to say, “Dave, nothing is wrong, I’m glad you are taking a position, but it’s not your b
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.
The 5% Institute
JUNE 15, 2020
Knowing how to effectively manage sales teams is a skill that will clearly set you apart from other managers and competitors in your industry. But how do you do it effectively? What ingredients are an absolute must, when you need to lead and manage sales teams ? In this article, you’ll learn exactly what’s required to manage sales teams and take them from average performing, to absolute and consistent superstars.
Hubspot
JUNE 17, 2020
I love online shopping. In fact, online shopping is almost the only way I shop. And I'm not alone. In 2019, there were 263 million digital buyers in the U.S. By 2024, this figure is projected to increase to 282.7 million online buyers. As a marketer, these figures prove that businesses should invest in Google shopping ads. Google shopping ads, the ads that appear on the search engine results page when someone is searching for a product, can be confusing to set up.
Heinz Marketing
JUNE 14, 2020
By Lauren Dichter , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing. It’s safe to say we’ve all downloaded some new apps since the pandemic hit. Most people are looking for a distraction from this tumultuous time we’re in, and that distraction comes in many forms. There are apps for gaming, online shopping, entertainment, learning new skills, and more. Right now, my favorite kind of apps are wellness related.
SaaStr
JUNE 18, 2020
Q: Is free trialing still an effective way to get customers in your B2B SaaS these days? Free Trials are Great. And really, it would be great if every app had one today. It’s 2020! But they don’t always work. It depends. We aren’t all Zoom. 5 Interesting Learnings From Zoom. As It IPOs. Downsides to Free Trials: The Free Trial Has To Work — and Be Great.
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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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