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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.

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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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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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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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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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Increasing SERP visibility with structured data and schema testing

Search Engine Land

A steady decline in organic click-through rate has posed a real challenge for SEOs over the last few years. With organic ranking becoming increasingly competitive, the best way SEOs can continue to excel is to shift their focus to SERP features and rich results , according to Tanner Zoromski , SEO manager at Merkle, a customer experience management company.

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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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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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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.

Trust 142
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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.

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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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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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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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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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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:

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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.

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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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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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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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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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How to Protect Your Business From E-Commerce Fraud

G2

Almost a decade ago, theft at brick-and-mortar stores was common. With the rapid rise of technology, theft has shifted to online stores, too, with digital thieves looking for a chance to breach security.

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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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MarTech’s experts to follow: The lists so far

Martech

This is your list of lists: All of MarTech’s experts to follow (so far) in one place for easy access. Keep an eye out, as we will be adding to it. ABM To target and engage high-value accounts with personalized experiences you need to follow these ABM experts. AI and marketing The must-follows to keep up with the AI revolution sweeping marketing technology.

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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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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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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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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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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 trifecta of keyword research strategy:  Volume, difficulty, intent

Search Engine Land

Search marketing is an ever-changing industry, but even amid the generative AI movement, one thing remains constant: keywords. Identifying the most valuable keywords for your business can make or break your visibility and online presence and put distance between you and your competition. But only when it’s appropriately harnessed. Learning to do strategic keyword research for SEO allows you to navigate the clutter and noise of search marketing, leading you to the treasure trove of targeted traff

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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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What Is Data Storage? Types, Trends, and Solutions

G2

In today’s digital era, data is vital for any business. Every piece of data collected is capable of being valuable. Customer information, employee records, financials, and intellectual property are some resources that must be stored in a readily accessible and secure location.

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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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New genAI marketing solution rolled out on Google Cloud

Martech

Aimed at accelerating the development and execution of creative marketing campaigns, GenAI Marketing Solution is a collaboration between Typeface, GrowthLoop and Google Cloud. Typeface is a generative AI-powered content creation solution. GrowthLoop (formerly Flywheel) is a segmentation, orchestration and measurement platform. The new solution is intended to work with Google’s BigQuery and GenAI Foundation models to create an end-to-end campaign creation workflow.

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7 Google Ads features to streamline your workflow

Search Engine Land

If you’re a PPC manager, you likely spend a significant part of your week working on the Google Ads interface. Several built-in features can help you work more efficiently, reducing time to access data and speeding up bulk edits so that you can focus on bigger-picture tasks. This article will walk you through some examples and how to access them in the web UI. 1.

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Can An AI ‘Sidekick’ Make Us Faster and More Creative? 

Salesforce

Recently, I asked my 16-year-old son if he had heard of ChatGPT (“Um, yeah, dad.”) and I wondered if he was using it at school. He said it helps him generate templates or starting points for essays. I then asked him if ChatGPT makes him smarter. No, he said, just faster. So it made me curious whether I could apply generative AI (not just ChatGPT) to my own work.

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Is Developer Productivity a Real Problem for Engineering Teams?

G2

Each engineering team is unique in how they are structured, operate, and execute their project, as well as how they measure the overall effectiveness and efficiency at the end of each work cycle.

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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.