Sat.Aug 26, 2023 - Fri.Sep 01, 2023

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Building an Effective Sales Coaching Program in a High-Tech World

Anthony Cole Training

To compete in the marketplace today, companies must first, identify the sales coaching needs of their managers and the strengths and weaknesses of the salespeople they coach. We know that in order to differentiate in business today, salespeople must be consultative, have great interactions with clients, provide solutions that solve their problems, and also create revenue for the company.

Consult 309
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Introducing The One-Up Book Club

Iannarino

This post offers no explanation as to why I believe sales is broken, so if you want to understand, I recommend you read these two posts:

Sales 311
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3 Steps to Develop Your Channel Partner Program

Force Management

Channel organizations are an often overlooked, but critical component to increasing market share for complex B2B sales organizations. During my time as VP of PTC’s Worldwide Channel Program, I leaned on a core formula : Productivity x Capacity = Growth. In this article, we will focus on capacity, but stay tuned for part two in this series for the other side of the equation: How to Increase Channel Partner Productivity.

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Why CRM Adoption is Still Failing

Sales Pop!

If there’s a single aspect you’ll see about CRM promotion, it’s this: CRM vendors are constantly comparing the features and functionality of their offering versus others. Every one of them will assert that theirs is the best. What’s fascinating, though, is that despite these endless claims, CRM adoption rate is very low. In fact, per CSO Insights, less than 40 percent of CRM customers have end-user adoption rates above 90 percent.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

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

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The Joy Of Selling……

Partners in Excellence

With smaller groups or one on one’s, I frequently talk about “The Joy of Selling… ” To some this concept may seem a little too soft and abstract. Some react, “Dave, we’ve got to focus on hitting the numbers, achieving our growth goals! It’s tough work and sellers need to be tough minded!” Increasingly, I don’t encounter many people, at all levels, that are proud of being sellers.

Sell 147
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Five Rules to Ensure a Second Meeting

Iannarino

Several companies with revenues measured in billions confessed that the size of their company makes it easy for their salespeople to acquire a first meeting , however, many of them cannot get a second meeting.

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4 Steps to Prepare Your Business for Natural Disasters

Sales Pop!

With the recent catastrophic wildfires in Hawaii, every small business should consider their risks and take steps to protect their business, including the lives of their employees. One of the most important precautionary steps covered below is to purchase business insurance that covers the risk of natural disaster destruction. A complete guide to business insurance can help you understand your risks and options.

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We Thrive Because We Are Cooperative

Partners in Excellence

I read a fascinating editorial by David Brooks, People Are More Generous Than You May Think. A line stood out, “Humanity hasn’t thrived all these centuries because we’re ruthlessly selfish; we’ve thrived because we’re really good at cooperation.” I had to re-read the article a few times, but it gradually sunk in. As I reflect on what we see happening in buying/selling, we see validation of this in virtually every interaction.

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When You Try to Cheat Nature, Nature Cheats Back

Iannarino

So many of us try to cheat nature. Instead of doing the right thing, in the right way , at the right time, we look for shortcuts or “hacks” that make our lives easier.

Sales 304
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Google introduces new Limited Ads Serving policy

Search Engine Land

Google Ads is introducing a new policy to combat scams and help prevent misleading ads. The platform will now have a “get-to-know-you” period for advertisers it doesn’t know well. During this time, Google Ads may limit how many impressions unfamiliar advertisers receive. The Limited Ads Serving policy will apply when an advertiser targets specific brands in their campaign but the relationship between the ad and brand is unclear, Google said.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

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.

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Unleashing the Power of AI in Email Marketing

Sales Pop!

I’m thrilled to share some exciting takeaways from a recent podcast where we had the privilege of hosting Kyle Stout , the visionary founder of Elevate and Scale, a leading email marketing agency. Our discussion delved into the game-changing role of AI in shaping content marketing strategies , and it was an enlightening journey that I can’t wait to share with you!

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The Inefficiency Of Human Interaction

Partners in Excellence

Human interaction is remarkably inefficient. It’s downright sloppy. We come into conversations with our own biases, hopes, dreams, beliefs, values, fears, experiences, points of view, and goals. We engage others, each with their own biases, hopes, dreams, beliefs, values, fears, experiences, points of view, and goals. And each person in a conversation brings these factors into the conversation… As conversations progress, things change.

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How to Break Your Client's Trust

Iannarino

I received a LinkedIn message from a supposed salesperson who suggested he wanted to introduce me to a prospect. I accepted his connection request. Being busy, it took a while for me to get back to LinkedIn. When I returned, I asked the person how I could help.

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How to avoid decision fatigue in SEO

Search Engine Land

Decision fatigue refers to the progressive decline in the quality of choices made by an individual, brought on by the sheer volume of decisions one must make. Essentially, the brain has a finite reserve of decision-making power, and as one navigates through many choices, this cognitive reserve becomes increasingly depleted. As a result, the quality of decisions made starts to deteriorate.

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Get Higher-Quality B2B Leads That Convert!

B2B marketers face a number of challenges, including: continuously generating great leads converting leads to active sales prospects finding vendors that deliver real results Aggregage has proven content syndication, webinar, online advertising and intent signal marketing programs that deliver higher-quality leads. More than 700 companies have already benefited from our programs.

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The surprising truth about how to achieve your marketing goals

Martech

Forget about your customers — really, because the key to growth may not be what you think it is. In today’s environment, most companies have a singular and relentless focus on growth. And often, growth at all costs. However, we haven’t stopped to think about what really drives growth. What is the key to growth ? What is the biggest factor in whether or not we hit our targets and achieve our goals?

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30 Outside Sales Tips That’ll Grow Your Pipeline

Veloxy

Feeling overwhelmed by the infinite options for growing your pipeline? You’re not the only outside sales rep feeling that way. This article doesn’t list every outside sales strategy under the sun. Instead, it lists the tactics our clients use at Veloxy. These are tactics that have helped outside sales professionals grow their pipeline by 300% in one month.

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9 Ways to Improve Your Sales Results

Iannarino

There are many things you can do to improve your sales results, and nearly all of them conflict with the current fads and fashions. Doing the opposite of the prevailing advice will help you stand out and hit your targets and reach your goals.

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An SEO guide to optimizing your Google Publisher Center account

Search Engine Land

You see Google News surfaces every day. Top stories carousels, the Google news tab, site or app. But how do you get your content to consistently show on these surfaces? There is no one silver bullet for Google News optimization. But your content will only reach its full potential across Google News surfaces if a well-optimized Google Publisher Center account backs it.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Marketing leaders, are you actually ready for AI?

Martech

It’s been a whirlwind nine months of AI hype — so much potential and fear. AI is here to stay, poised to transform how your company operates and engages with customers. As AI-based applications make their way into enterprise organizations, here’s how to ensure you are in a position to use them properly. A look at AI’s pros and cons Every day, I hear from colleagues about ways they’ve used generative AI to either speed up a process or create content.

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Improving Your Networking Game as a Field Sales Representative

Veloxy

Field sales. This can be the thing that ends up making or breaking your business. That is why there are more than 731,000 field sales representatives in the United States. With so much money to be made from sales teams, you want to make sure that your sales team is doing things the right way. What are the biggest things that a field sales representative can do for your company?

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A List of Strategic Advantages In B2B Sales

Iannarino

One salesperson wins a client’s business. All the other salespeople competing for the client lose the opportunity. In a contest that ends in winner-takes-all, it’s important to come out on top.

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Navigating DTC Growth in the Post-iOS 14 Era

Sales Pop!

Insights from Kyle Hoffman at XenoPsi Ventures In the dynamic landscape of digital commerce, the echoes of change reverberate far and wide. The advent of the post-iOS 14 era has ushered in a new chapter. One that demands adaptability, innovation, and a reimagining of strategies. In an illuminating conversation, John Golden delves into the intricacies of this landscape with Kyle Hoffman.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

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.

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Discover the benefits of consent-based marketing: Privacy and personalization by Cynthia Ramsaran

Search Engine Land

In the age of data privacy regulations and increasing consumer concerns, brands must find ways to use first-party data while protecting consumer rights. Join experts who will dive into the power of first-party data and how to use it in a privacy-first manner. The panel will explore the importance of transparency, consent, and data security and offer practical tips for implementing responsible data practices.

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Discover the benefits of consent-based marketing: Privacy and personalization

Martech

In the age of data privacy regulations and increasing consumer concerns, brands must find ways to use first-party data while protecting consumer rights. Join experts who will dive into the power of first-party data and how to use it in a privacy-first manner. The panel will explore the importance of transparency, consent, and data security and offer practical tips for implementing responsible data practices.

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The Increasing Folly of the Linear Sales Process

Iannarino

The promise of the linear sales process was that every salesperson could follow it to win enough deals to hit their targets. Some proponents made the bold claim that following the sales process as documented was enough to allow a salesperson to win the client’s business.

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Buying Is Messy!

Partners in Excellence

Complex B2B change and buying processes are messy—and they are getting messier! It has, always, been messy. For well over a decade, we’ve seen huge amounts of data directly or indirectly demonstrating the impact of the inherent messiness of buying. A few data points: Increasing numbers of change and buying projects fail! Whether it’s data Morten Hansen presents in collaboration, the data presented in The Jolt Effect, we see 60-75% of internal change management/buying projects f

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

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.

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12 strategies to scale your SEO team without losing your culture

Search Engine Land

In 2015, I joined what was a very small SEO team. Since then, we have more than tripled our size. As we grew, we faced the challenge of scaling our team and continuing to deliver strong work, all while maintaining the culture that enabled our growth in the first place. This article underscores the significance of creating a strong culture and shares our tactical steps as we grew our team.

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ChatGPT goes enterprise and other AI martech releases this week

Martech

Here are this week’s AI-powered marketing technology releases: OpenAI ‘s ChatGPT Enterprise is a business-grade AI chatbot that offers enterprise-grade security and privacy, unlimited higher-speed GPT-4 access, longer context windows and free credits to use the API. It also includes advanced data analysis capabilities and can be customized to meet specific organizational needs.

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The Fusion of Tradition and Customer-Led Innovation

Heinz Marketing

By Cameron Katoozi , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing In an era where businesses are constantly striving for differentiation and deeper connections, Customer-Led Growth (CLG) emerges as a transformative approach. Moving beyond product-centric strategies, today’s forward-thinking leaders recognize the potential of placing customers at the center of their strategies.

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Thriving Through Tough Times: The Business Leaders Growth Summit Can Help

Membrain

Whatever your industry, it’s likely that the current economic environment is impacting your business, and will continue to do so. Tough times are here. Inflationary pressures erode profit margins, customers increasingly make price-based decisions, retaining and attracting talent continues to be competitive, and supply chain issues disrupt revenue and customer satisfaction.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.