A Sales Guy
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Email is critical to sales and marketing. We all know it, so if we want to win with email, we must create emails that not only get opened but also deliver on the objective of the email. All sales and marketing emails have an objective. We wouldn’t send them if they didn’t. In most cases, the objective is to get the recipient to take action.
Understanding the Sales Force
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Last week I received a call from a young, motivated salesperson - we'll call him Jim - who desperately wanted to be one of the elite 7% of all salespeople. Despite being just 26 years old, he believed that he was already in the top 7%. During our call, he asked me a great question. He asked, "How many of the top 7% have you actually met and where are they today?
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Anthony Cole Training
OCTOBER 13, 2016
A Guest Post by Salesloft.com.
ConversionXL
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Here’s something not many people talk about: no one at your organization really wants optimization to succeed – at least not in way that is most powerful and revenue impacting. Let that sink in. They will all talk about it, they will assist in practice, they will push you to do more and they will say all the right things. But the second a result does not go there way, they will turn on you faster than it takes you to read this overly wordy introduction.
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A Sales Guy
OCTOBER 10, 2016
First impressions are dead. Yup, I said it. If first impressions are still a part of your life, you’re doing it all wrong. There is no reason for anyone to be faced with a first impression any longer. There are just too many places and too much information out there for the first impression to matter. Well, in-person first impressions that is.
Understanding the Sales Force
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Image Copyright 123RF Stock Photo. Earlier this week I received an unsolicited email from the founder of a company who introduced himself and asked me to try his new tool for speakers. By itself, this was not unusual because I receive 20-25 unsolicited emails per day. They want to optimize my website, sell me SEO services, provide me with online marketing tools, sell me the latest SaaS program, provide a guest article for my Blog, buy advertising on my Blog, sell me leads, book appointments for
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The Sales Hunter
OCTOBER 12, 2016
We have all heard about the need to be “social selling,” and yet those two words used wrong have caused a lot of salespeople to go hungry. We can’t just say we’re going to use social media to prospect and think the world is going to be wonderful. Social media is ONE of the prospecting […].
A Sales Guy
OCTOBER 13, 2016
We all wanna get big. We all want to grow up and be the big girls or boys on the block, right? Growth is what it’s all about in the world of business, especially in SaaS and technology. Take one look at TechCrunch, Mashable, and every other tech publication, and it’s clear. Growth is the goal. But there ain’t no growth without a highly functioning sales team.
Score More Sales
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Dreamforce 16 was my 10th – yes 10th -including the first one way back in 2003. Dreamforce is the top Cloud-Computing Conference, a giant hug-fest for all Salesforce.com and the place to meet up with as many people as possible all rolled up into one crazy week.
Engage Selling
OCTOBER 11, 2016
I made many observations at Dreamforce 2016. One of the major points I noted about Dreamforce is that they have built an entire community around customer success and Salesforce.com.
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
The Sales Hunter
OCTOBER 9, 2016
Are you looking for the positive? I have found that the most positive people did not get that way by accident. People who look for the positive more often than not find it. Look for the positive, and you will have greater success in your sales and in your prospecting. This is just one thing […].
Hubspot
OCTOBER 12, 2016
What makes you click on ads? Is it the cute picture of a puppy, the funny caption, or are you only motivated by a great deal? While there are plenty of studies and articles that allude to what makes social media advertising successful , ad performance depends largely on your ability to create ad content that feels natural or organic (aka native advertising ).
Pointclear
OCTOBER 10, 2016
The biggest disconnect between marketing and sales is the hand-off of marketing qualified leads (MQL’s) to sales and the acceptance of those leads (SAL’s) by sales. Unfortunately, the baton gets dropped more frequently than it is successfully passed. My solution to this is having a lead definition agreed upon by marketing and sales, and the establishment of a judicial branch to evaluate leads that are not accepted and passed back to marketing or dead in the funnel.
Engage Selling
OCTOBER 13, 2016
It goes without saying, but sales can be one of the most stressful professions out there, period.
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The Sales Hunter
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Just because you can send out a blast of information via a social media site doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do. When it comes to prospecting, the social media blast is many times the worst thing you can do. To prospect successfully you need to be able to create the one-to-one relationships that […].
Hubspot
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Instagram has evolved into a perfect visual platform for agencies, filled with photos of office parties, company outings, and creatives hard at work behind their Macs. And while there were more than a few pictures of agency pups and craft beers, Instagram has also become a place where agencies can share behind-the-scenes shots of their latest work and highlight their accomplishments.
SalesLoft
OCTOBER 14, 2016
The sales environment is in a constant state of change, and it’s become increasingly important that B2B companies adapt and keep up with the competition. With this pressure to perform, the power of data-driven sales and analytics can no longer be ignored, and decisions based on guesswork, intuition, or whim just won’t cut it anymore. What Does it Mean to be “Data-Driven”?
Engage Selling
OCTOBER 14, 2016
One of the things that I’ve noticed that really holds salespeople back is their inability to ask for the sale.
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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 Sales Hunter
OCTOBER 14, 2016
Authenticity, transparency, social value, integrity and personal development. There they are — the five things I believe you as an employer and leader must exhibit daily if you want to hire and retain millennials. Don’t kid yourself. You can’t ignore the list, because millennials are the workforce of today and tomorrow. During the past […].
Hubspot
OCTOBER 13, 2016
As a marketer, you already know that Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool for sorting, analyzing, and sharing data. Trouble is, some of the most beneficial formulas are really tough to figure out -- even for us data-crunchers. For example, we've walked through the steps of how to create a pivot table before, but unfortunately pivot tables don't compute median values , which can be highly useful information with which organizations can analyze their growth.
SalesLoft
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Preparing for a job interview is never an easy task, and it’s even tougher if you haven’t had much practice at it. And since sales development has a reputation of being a point of entry for many newbies in the workforce (even though it’s a quite rigorous role) the sales development interview process for the role is an interesting one. For the interviewee — whether new to the workforce, or a vet on the scene with just a new interest in a sales career — it has to start with the knowled
Engage Selling
OCTOBER 8, 2016
It was as hot as a summer’s day can get and my 5 km run was not going well. Starting out that morning, I had set two ambitious goals for myself: achieve both my distance and pace targets.
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Sell Or Die
OCTOBER 12, 2016
I.T. and data expert Erich Beckmann of Beckmann Technology Projects stops by to give you tips on protecting your most valuable sales asset, no it's not your closing ratio, your DATA. If you're not backing up you are in danger of not losing A sale but ALL of your sales. PLUS! We talk international sales with Michael Griffin, the CEO of ELAvate Group a company dedicated to training leaders all over Asia.
Hubspot
OCTOBER 13, 2016
The air is beginning to cool. We’re decorating with pumpkins and gourds, spiders and witches. Fall is definitely in the air. And for organizations that rely on year-end fundraising to round out their budgets, it’s “go time.”. According to the 2014 Digital Giving Index, over 30% of giving occurs at the end of the year, meaning that it’s absolutely necessary for organizations of every shape, size, and mission to schedule fundraising campaigns to capture those dollars.
SalesLoft
OCTOBER 12, 2016
Inbound Sales Development Reps have an interesting role in a sales organization. They often act as the ambassador of our businesses, sometimes even before the Outbound SDR, and their goal is to treat every inbound sales lead that walks in the door (so to speak) with the same care as one of the highest paying customers in the organization. But contrary to popular belief, not every inbound sales lead is created equal.
Sales Gravy
OCTOBER 12, 2016
Were all so busy today that we want to rely on someone's expertise, but only IF they are deemed a trusted advisor. Trusting their guidance saves time and money.
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.
Partners in Excellence
OCTOBER 12, 2016
There are endless discussions about sales people and their performance. Thousands of blog posts with hints, tips, instructions focused on sales people, whether SDR’s or Corporate Account Managers. Hundreds of books, thousands of webinars and training programs all focus on the sales person. Billions are spent every year in training and tools to help make sales people more effective, efficient, and productive.
Hubspot
OCTOBER 13, 2016
What’s the best way to position your agency for growth? Selling the services your clients really want to purchase. Right now, clients are preparing their 2017 marketing budgets and making strategic decisions for next year. The way companies search for marketing services has shifted over the last three years, and your agency might need to reposition itself to meet emerging new demands.
SalesLoft
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Sales Development Reps occupy an interesting space in most companies. They’re often viewed as “entry-level,” or even, at times, “churn-and-burn” type roles. That perception has stigmatized the SDR role for years, to the point that most of us would tend to agree that the sales development role IS entry level. However, that’s often not the case at all.
ConversionXL
OCTOBER 14, 2016
Have you ever forgotten a password for a site? What about a security question? Have you ever spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to think of a password you can remember, but also complies with a list of arbitrary requirements (e.g. 7 uppercase letters, 4 special characters, etc.)? When these UX problems pop up, they cause friction. Friction that prevents new SaaS customers from signing up, friction that prevents loyal eCommerce customers from creating an account for next time, friction that
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