Anthony Cole Training
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Years ago, while attending the Objective Management Group International Sales Conference, Dave Kurlan, president of OMG, talked about how to effectively manage opportunities through the pipeline. He made the analogy that prospects are like fruit and vegetables in the produce section of your local grocery – they are all perishable.
Membrain
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
This is one of those topics I wish I could just put to bed and ignore–yet it keeps rearing it’s ugly head. We continue to get forecasting wrong, at least for complex B2B sales.
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ConversionXL
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Get a chicken. Cook it until it’s perfectly done. Reduce the jus to a nice pan sauce. Then finish it with some butter until it has the right balance of flavors. Enjoy. This is a useless recipe, but it’s not wrong. It assumes, however, that accurate advice on what you should do is as valuable as advice on how to do it—the “Should-How Fallacy.” But being right doesn’t create value; empowering others to succeed does.
Partners in Excellence
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
I read a fascinating discussion led by Jeff Molander on the Copy Culture. Much of the discussion revolved around how we look at best practice, finding things to copy or emulate to improve the ability for others to achieve higher levels of performance. We develop scripts and templates, that help us leverage those practices and experiences that have worked, minimizing those that don’t work.
Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering
The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling
Heinz Marketing
NOVEMBER 28, 2020
In addition to our Sunday App of the Week feature, we also summarize some of our favorite B2B sales & marketing posts from around the Web each week. We’ll miss a ton of great stuff, so if you found something you think is worth sharing please add it to the comments below. How to Build a Career Path in 3 Steps. It’s important to forge a career path rather than let yourself get too comfortable and complacent.
Membrain
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Is this you or someone you know? Somewhere on your smartphone lurks at least one… two… maybe three little apps you haven’t used in six months. At least some of those apps… maybe dozens of them… are work tools you never log into.
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SaaStr
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Q: How long does it usually take to close a deal in SaaS? Ok here’s a really rough set of timelines to how long it takes to close an Opportunity in SaaS: So: A $5k deal, or say $499 a month, can often be closed in a call or two. Certainly the buying decision that can be made in a day, a week, or at least the same month. A $20k-$50k deal often takes 2–3 months.
Heinz Marketing
DECEMBER 2, 2020
By Maria Geokezas , VP of Client Services. It is a simple concept. Difference Makers make a difference. In times of upheaval, such as the current health scare, social justice and political situations, the difference between teams that emerge as victors and others that seem stuck comes down to the Difference Maker. What, Exactly is a Difference Maker?
Partners in Excellence
DECEMBER 2, 2020
The pandemic and associated economic disruption has forced all of us to reinvent how we work. Whether it’s within our own organizations, with customers, partners, or suppliers, everything has come up for grabs. We have had to rethink everything we do. What’s really intriguing is the pandemic has provided a forcing function, driving us to make changes or rethink ours strategies and approaches–but they are things we should have done years ago, independent of the pandemic.
Salesmate
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Customer experience is the heart of any business. The kind of support you provide to your customers is as important as your services. Hence, every business needs a helping hand that makes sure they provide the best experience to their customers and create a repeatable cycle of customer satisfaction. One handy way of ensuring the best services for any business is using a Customer Relationship Management software that enables timely services as well as personalized experience for their customers.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
SaaStr
DECEMBER 1, 2020
We’ve talked a lot on SaaStr about the damage a bad VP of Sales can do. They often make things much worse than they were before — and burn a year and half of your capital doing it. More on that, and the line between Great, Good and Bad here : But what if you are struggling to just find a Good VP of Sales … should you hire an Interim one?
RAIN Group
DECEMBER 1, 2020
As we near the end of the year, we’re left wondering what the world will look like in the next stages of pandemic recovery. One thing that’s for certain? Virtual selling is here to stay. In fact, 89% of B2B decision makers say they’re likely to sustain the new sales model beyond the next year, according to McKinsey & Company. If you want to succeed in 2021, you must master this new medium of sales.
Understanding the Sales Force
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Yesterday, I received two assessments for the same candidate: one from Objective Management Group (OMG) and one from Caliper. Not being one to pass up opportunities like this, I conducted the following comparison: First, it's important to know that OMG's assessment is sales specific - built for sales. Caliper's is a personality test adapted for sales.
Salesmate
DECEMBER 3, 2020
As a manager, you wouldn’t like to see poor sales results. However, declining sales graphs isn’t a pleasant sight for your sales team too. Constant failure leads to demotivation. They aren’t able to think clearly due to low morale. Demotivated sales reps find even the simplest of tasks challenging. Being the head of the team, you need to empower your sales team and boost their morale.
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SaaStr
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
There’s a fun — and very lucrative and rewarding — exercise I like to go through with most of the startups I work with. It’s goes like this: First, who’s your largest customer? OK. Now, do you have a prospect in the pipeline that’s somewhat similar? You do? Great. Now … On that deal … go quote twice your highest price ever.
Partners in Excellence
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
I’m a great fan of the Marvel Comics Super-Heroes. Particularly, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Jessica Jones, and the collection of heroes in the Avengers. They are, virtually, invincible, which is what makes the super-heroes. But they aren’t always on. They knew they had to take breaks, recovering from whatever their last world saving battle was, strategizing and thinking about the next.
Engage Selling
DECEMBER 4, 2020
This year has been all about adapting quickly to unexpected events.
Salesmate
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Potential buyer – Hello. Sales rep – Hello, I am Kelam, calling from Ace Interno; we are a B2B portal, holding six years of………. (Buyer hangs up the calls). Oops! This is what happens when sales conversations commence with a boring introduction. Nobody has time in this busy business world. People repel to uninteresting sales conversations; they find interruptive, infuriating, and a waste a time.
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SaaStr
DECEMBER 2, 2020
My 7 top tips to increase sales quickly. Hire a great VP of Sales. Yes, I am a broken record here. But I’ve seen it 100+ times. Hire a great VP of Sales, and even if nothing else changes … she’ll increase the revenue per lead by 20–100%+. In one sales cycle or less. More here: How My VP, Sales Doubled Our Sales in 90 Days. And No, It Wasn’t… Raise prices 20% — on new customers.
SalesHandy
NOVEMBER 28, 2020
For a sales team to continually nurture and close — B2B lead generation plays a crucial role in enabling the process. Over 60% of marketers believe generating quality leads to be one of the biggest challenges they face. . A single best channel or method to generate leads doesn’t exist. It’s often a mix of multiple organic and paid channels. These combine to generate a steady stream of sales leads within the best performing teams. .
Hubspot
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Are you seeing a lower return of effort for traditional premium content like whitepapers, webinars, ebooks and more? Alternatively, do you find the biggest results just aren't there for the amount of work you put into the creation? If so, you're not alone. While these offers can provide in-depth insights for prospects, not every prospect sees the value in them.
Salesmate
DECEMBER 1, 2020
The other day I was speaking to one of my friends who’s a startup owner. She was infuriated speaking to people who sounded too salesy. As a startup owner, she was looking for a solution to streamline her business operations. Sadly not even one sales rep showed interest in understanding the problems she was facing. All she could hear was self-centric sales pitches.
Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick
Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.
SaaStr
DECEMBER 2, 2020
So this 5 Interesting Learnings post is a bit bittersweet. We’ve recently checked in with a bunch of our Cloud and SaaS favorites as they cross $1B in ARR: 5 Interesting Learnings from Zendesk. As It Crosses $1B in ARR. 5 Interesting Learnings from HubSpot as It Approaches $1 Billion in ARR. 5 Interesting Learnings from RingCentral. As it Approaches $1B in ARR. 5 Interesting Learnings from Palantir at $1 Billion in ARR.
Sales Hacker
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Sales is a relatively high stress profession, with a fair amount (read: lots) of positive and negative swings. And with the industry being as competitive as it is, you’re bound to run into conflict. Dealing with difficult managers, coworkers, and even clients can add a lot of extra stress to your day-to-day work. Knowing how to deal with conflict in the workplace is a necessary skill every sales professional should master.
Hubspot
DECEMBER 3, 2020
When it comes to creating reports for your data , sometimes a pre-built dashboard, table, or template will do the trick. But what happens when your current tool doesn’t have a pre-built report that meets your needs or includes the metrics and dimensions you want to use? Well, that’s when a custom reporting tool comes in handy. What are custom reporting tools?
Engage Selling
DECEMBER 4, 2020
As the pandemic continues, client retention is more important than ever before. Let’s discuss three ways you may be repelling your clients, so you can avoid this behavior and keep them! 1.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
SaaStr
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
Start-ups aren’t democracies, no matter what some employees may think. The CEO is the CEO, and the founders are the founders. But start-ups also aren’t IBM or Cisco. Or even, anything like DropBox or Slack or Box or Hubspot, not organizationally at least. From 1-10 employees, it’s a family. After 150 or so, somewhere in there, it starts to become a traditional hierarchical structure.
Highspot
DECEMBER 3, 2020
If you’re just getting started with developing a prospection motion, you might be wondering how to get your buyer’s attention and create conversations with them. The answer lies in an organized sequence of outreach deployed across multiple media with a strong, value-based offer that will compel the buyer to act. In other words, you need an Attraction Campaign.
Hubspot
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Emotional intelligence has long been discussed as a critical component of leadership. The ability to regulate your own emotions — as well as the emotions of others' — has proven invaluable on an individual level. Consider, for instance, the supreme importance of having a boss who doesn't cry or yell every time a meeting doesn't go her way. Alternatively, think about how important it is to have a leader who encourages positive, effective conflict resolution between teams when misalignment or misc
Salesmate
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Your sales success is dependent on your ability to handle and convert prospects into paying customers. Like all fingers of the hand aren’t the same, even the sales world is filled with different types of prospects. So, the sales tactics that helped persuade one potential buyer might be ineffective while dealing with a different prospect. A good understanding of different kinds of prospects can help in developing successful strategies.
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