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Lenses and Sales Management Effectiveness

Anthony Cole Training

What you cannot see can kill you. If you don't see the car to your right about to run a stop sign you might be in trouble. If you cannot see a clogged artery you might be in trouble. If you cannot see that your sales team is failing to execute the fundamentals of an effective sales approach then surely this will kill your changes for consistent sales growth.

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Do you know the difference between a good sales leader and a GREAT sales leader?

A Sales Guy

Do you know the difference between a good sales leader and a GREAT sales leader? [link]. What does a GREAT sales leader do that a good one doesn’t? If you’re lucky, you’ve worked for a least one GREAT sales leader, but have you ever stopped asked why she was GREAT and not just good? In most cases we will say it’s because they had vision or were good communicators or because they were great sales people, or because they are fun to be around or they were good motivators.

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The Challenger Customer

Partners in Excellence

Several months ago, my friends at the CEB sent me a review copy of The Challenger Customer. Just reading the title, I expected an epic confrontation between Challenger Sales and Challenger Customers—perhaps a worthy follow up to the Mayweather/Pacquiao fight. I had images of challenger sales people and challenger customers squaring off with each other.

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10 Reasons Prospects Won’t Engage With You

The Sales Hunter

Each week I get at least one or two emails or phone calls from salespeople asking for help in getting prospects to engage. Below are 10 reasons prospects fail to engage. Yes, there are more reasons, but I’ve found these 10 cover a lot of ground: You haven’t given them a reason. Your prospect […].

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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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Whacky Idea for Sales Management - Terminate Under Performers NOW!

Anthony Cole Training

I’m finally going to finish the book American Icon. It's the story of Ford and how Alan Mullaly helped the auto dealer regain its swagger. Time after time Ford and Mulally have to make tough decisions on underperforming business units and automobiles. If the car or unit isn’t performing, if the buying public is no longer buying and if the manager of the unit isn’t getting progress or growth – they get cut.

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Why You Need To Start A Sales Blog

A Sales Guy

If you’re serious about improving your status as a sales professional, if you’re looking for a way to put your career on the fast track, start a sales blog. A good sales blog is a competition killer. It’s a first class seat on the career fast track. Here’s why. Imagine you have a repository of hundreds or even thousands of your ideas, insights, processes and approaches to sales in a place where the world can access them.

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Why Prospects Won't Talk with You and How to Fix it

Understanding the Sales Force

Would you put steaks and burgers on the grill before it was hot? Would a pitcher throw as hard as he could without first throwing some long-toss and then pitching 20-30 slower pitches? Would a runner sprint without stretching? If you were in a cold climate in the middle of winter and your car was parked outside overnight, would you shift into drive without letting the engine warm first?

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Key to Successful Selling – Manage Your Players to These 5 Rules of The Game

Anthony Cole Training

I’m reading Fast Company magazine this morning and realize I don’t get out of it what I used to. It’s probably a combination of how I’ve changed, how our company has changed and how the magazine has changed. This got me thinking about articles I’ve ready about how selling has changed and the ‘keys’ to selling in today’s market.

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#heykeenan Take 12

A Sales Guy

Take 12 of #heykeenan is out. This one was quick and dirty. We got some great questions. In this take I share my thoughts on the appropriate ratio between emails and phone calls, my strategy on finding “A” players and how to engage with a prospect in an empowering way, not an intrusive way. Do you have a question you want me to answer?

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What Have You Done Lately?

Partners in Excellence

Sales is the only job where the scorecard on performance is reset at the beginning of every month, quarter, year. In so many other roles, what you have been doing rolls over to what you continue to do, or what you need to be doing in the future. But Sales is different. Regardless how well you performed last month, on the first of each month, everybody is reset to zero.

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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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Is Account-Based Marketing the Holy Grail for Lead Generation Nirvana? [PowerOpinions Part 1]

Pointclear

According to a report by SiriusDecisions, 2015 State of Account-Based Marketing (ABM), more than 60 percent of companies plan to invest in technology for ABM to better align sales and marketing over the next twelve months. Is ABM the Holy Grail to lead generation or just another black box solution destined to cost a lot of money, distract marketing and end up getting more bad leads to sales faster than ever before?

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VIDEO SALES TIP: Don’t Ask Customers to Buy. Ask Them To…

The Sales Hunter

Invest! That’s right. Customer’s don’t want to “buy” anything. They want to invest. Customers will invest when they see that the value they are getting is equal to or greater than the money you are expecting them to give you. Never ask a customer to buy. Get them to a point where they […].

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Are You Selling to The Wrong Person?

Engage Selling

You’ve spent hours coordinating with and discussing your business, product or service with a potential buyer. At the final moment, you realize they need someone else’s authority to make the sale happen. It’s official. You’ve been selling to the wrong person – an influencer rather than a decision maker. It’s frustrating, energy draining and of […].

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“A Butterfly Lands On A Leaf In A Brazilian Rainforest…….”

Partners in Excellence

I have to beg your indulgence on this article. It’s an article about predictive and proscriptive analytics. Part of my reason is having just returned from Dreamforce 2015, as you would guess, a lot of the sessions talked about analytics. Part of the reason for this post was driven by a thoughtful question from Anthony on my “Who Should We Be Talking To,” Post.

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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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Is Account-Based Marketing the Holy Grail for Lead Generation Nirvana? [PowerOpinions Part 2]

Pointclear

As Account-Based Marketing continues to rise in popularity among B2B companies, I decided to pick the brains of fellow industry experts and get their input on the matter. This is the question I posed: According to a report by SiriusDecisions, 2015 State of Account-Based Marketing (ABM), more than 60 percent of companies plan to invest in technology for ABM to better align sales and marketing over the next twelve months.

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Sales is a Contact Sport!

The Sales Hunter

You can’t make a sale until you make contact with a customer. That’s a fact, no way around it. Sales is a contact sport. With that being the case, why is it so many salespeople want to fight the premise that sales is a contact sport and leave all of their selling completely to something […].

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Manage Your Email. Grow Your Sales.

Engage Selling

Do you turn your computer on each morning only to find a mountain of unread emails that need your attention? Email overload is an epidemic in the workplace. Most salespeople that we poll tell us that they spend up to 40% of their day just managing email correspondence between clients and internal partners. If this […].

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20 Display Advertising Stats That Demonstrate Digital Advertising's Evolution

Hubspot

When display advertising first surfaced in the world of marketing, many marketers were left with a bad taste in their mouth. The ads we were being presented with lacked context and value, and as a result, many of us were quick to deem them untrustworthy. At HubSpot, we held onto this notion for a while. There was just something about paying for an irrelevant banner ad that didn't sit well with us.

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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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Match Your Message to Your Buyer, A Sales Tips Video

SalesLoft

Knowing the stage of your buyer — and the best way to reach them — is crucial to your sales process. Whether you’re at the prospecting phase or the closing end, each step requires attention to detail and personalization. In today’s sales tips video below, Salesloft Account Executive William Bond and Sales Development Team Lead Mitch Touart share their tips on how to match your sales process with the buyer’s stage, and the best ways to get in front of them.

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Sales Motivation Video: What Will You Cut From Your Calendar?

The Sales Hunter

Take a good look at your calendar. And then figure out what you can take off of it — permanently. Start this week by prioritizing your schedule, even if that means moving some things to the side. Check out the video to see what I mean: Copyright 2015, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” Sales […].

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Digging for Sales Gold! | Sales Tips

Engage Selling

Looking for gold? Find just what you need with your current client base. Get your copy of Nonstop Sales Boom for other ways to hit gold when it comes to your sales!

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7 Game-Changing Marketing Trends To Tackle in 2016

Hubspot

Marketing constantly adjusts and reacts to changes in technology and attitudes. While digital marketing has undergone a substantial transformation in the last few years, the technology that incited the changes is growing at a faster pace than most brands can keep up with. So, what does this mean for competitive marketers that are already strategizing for 2016?

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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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Following Up with Prospects: 90 Percent Never Do

Sales Gravy

Would you believe that over 90% of these people NEVER followed up on their quotes? I am absolutely amazed by that!

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Why I Hate Mission Statements. Think Volkswagen.

The Sales Hunter

I can’t begin to tell you the number of corporate lobbies I’ve visited, conference rooms I’ve sat in and company hallways I’ve walked where the company’s mission statement is on display. The mission statement usually contains this lofty display of how integrity and ethics are central to the job at hand. Along with the […].

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6 Ways You’re Messing Up Customer Surveys (and How to Fix Them)

ConversionXL

Qualitative research or quantitative research? Doesn’t matter if you’re doing it wrong. It used to be that qualitative research was swept under the rug in CRO circles, but most people now know what it’s important for uncovering the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’ that quantitative analytics shows you. Figuring out your primary target audience is important for boosting conversions.

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The Psychology of Checking Your Email

Hubspot

If you’re normal , you checked your email within the past 60 minutes. If you’re even more normal , you don’t even "check your email." Instead, it’s always there -- pinging, dinging, distracting your mind, chewing up your workday, and making you stressed out and unproductive. Email is a monster. Each of us has our ways of whimpering and giving in to the monster, or rising to slay it with technological indignation.

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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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Critical Selling Skills That Distinguish Top Performers

Partners in Excellence

Last week, Tim Ohai and I were talking about the future of selling. We got onto a discussion of the critical skills needed for high performers. I’ve continued to think about this over the past few days. I’ve narrowed things down to the top 3 skills critical for top performers. I’d like your take on it, because most sales training programs don’t seem to include these.

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Is Your Prospecting Email a Shopping List?

The Sales Hunter

In the last couple of days, I have received at least 5 prospecting emails that are nothing more than shopping lists. When I say “shopping lists,” I mean the email lists a variety of services the person sending it thinks I should buy. When I see a list like that, the only thing I’m doing […].

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How to Get Over Local Maximum? Everyone Hits It Eventually

ConversionXL

At a certain point, the results from your A/B testing may slow down. You’ll try dozens of small iterations, but the needle just won’t move. You’re experiencing diminishing returns , and it’s not fun. What does this mean? Probably that you’ve hit a local maximum. What do you do now? If you’ve hit a local maximum, there are ways to get past it and climb the next highest mountain.

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Your Blog Posts Are Boring: 9 Tips for Making Your Writing More Interesting

Hubspot

If you’re a boring writer, you’ve got a tough road ahead. I hate to break it to you, but in today’s content-saturated world, people don’t have time to spend on content they don't enjoy reading. Thankfully, there are some powerful antidotes to boring content. In this article, I’m dishing up some of my favorite. After you read this article, go write one of your own.

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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.