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4 steps to Hiring "No Assembly Required" Salesperson

Anthony Cole Training

Hiring sales talent is often a costly, difficult, and time-consuming task. However, it's mandatory in order to grow an organization and sales team. In this blog, we discuss how to identify top talent and minimize hiring mistakes by following a 4 step process.

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Top 5 sales habits to start in the New Year

Membrain

Research shows that most New Year resolutions are abandoned within the first three months. In fact, if you made a resolution and have stuck to it firmly after even just a few days, you’re already ahead of a large portion of resolvers.

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What If We Stopped Focusing On Sales, What If We Focused On Selling?

Partners in Excellence

Some readers will suggest I’m playing with words, I don’t mean to be. I’m playing with your mindset, hoping you consider a different perspective. We use a lot of words to talk about the function of sales. We focus on the organization, the various jobs and things that exist within the sales function. When we focus on sales, we focus on that function and how it works most effectively and efficiently.

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Your Success Mindset in Uncertain Times

Engage Selling

The big mistake repeated far too often by sellers throughout the global pandemic—and in any period of abrupt change—is believing that if you wait long enough and keep on working the way you always have, things will eventually get back … Read More » The post Your Success Mindset in Uncertain Times first appeared on The Sales Leader.

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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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Develop Proof Points That Make an Impact

Force Management

Proof Points are a critical component to the sales process. They provide proof that you do what you say you can do. The more they’re aligned to your buyer through industry, problem or positive business outcome, the more effective they’ll be. Sales organizations that have a process for developing and maximizing the effectiveness of their proof points are able to leverage this important tool in a way that creates and preserves value in the sales process.

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How to Analyze SERPs to Win Big in Rankings

ConversionXL

Google is always changing how it displays search results. The starting point for any effective SEO strategy is understanding what Google chooses to show and why. Only then can you figure out what you need to create or adjust on your site to show up more often—and in higher positions. In this article, you’ll learn a key part of that process: analyzing SERPs.

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Why So Many VCs are Moving to Austin and Miami

SaaStr

Q: Why are so many VCs moving to Miami and Austin? . Why? It’s taxes first — although this isn’t new … and. Quality-of-life second. QOL has declined dramatically during Covid in San Francisco. And third — investing over Zoom is now routine. This is the real new part. When before Covid, it was rare. This is the true disruption that has pushed folks over the edge to finally … move.

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Resolutions for a Successful 2021

Force Management

"We first make our habits, and then our habits make us." - John Dryden. With 2020 being the year it was, many of us have likely picked up some new habits - some great and a few we may want to leave behind. Habits are critical to being successful in sales. Being purposeful with your habits now can help you seize this year’s opportunities to achieve new goals, both personal and professional.

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Networking Tips and Tactics for Introverts

Sales Gravy

On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, Jeb Blount (Virtual Selling) and Matthew Pollard (The Introverts Edge to Networking) take on networking for introverts. One of the biggest myths about networking is that to be an effective networker you need to have the “gift-of-gab" and be an outgoing self-promoter. The truth is, it's just the opposite. In fact, introverts often make the best networkers.

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Supercharge Your Prospecting with Smarter Execution

RAIN Group

A lot goes into successful prospecting: targeting, offers, outreach, personalization, research, follow up, and more. At the RAIN Group, we’ve found the most effective way to prospect is using the WAVE method : Having a W inner’s mindset. Deploying a strong A ttraction Campaign. Offering great V alue. E xecution.

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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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5 Interesting Learnings from Asana at $250,000,000 in ARR

SaaStr

Asana is one of those companies all of us know in one form or another. Either we use it now, or we’ve used it in the past. And we all know the interesting CEO that cofounded Facebook and then decided … to do SaaS! It’s also interesting in that it’s in a very, very competitive space. It’s hard to think of more spaces with $100m+ players than Asana, from Atlassian to Monday.com to Smartsheet to Wrike to Adobe and more.

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What Sales Lessons Were Learned?

Engage Selling

Here we are in a new year, let’s reflect a little on what sales lessons were learned last year. One of the best ways to create success in sales is by learning from the lessons you’re provided. All of us … Read More » The post What Sales Lessons Were Learned? first appeared on The Sales Leader.

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How to Succeed at Leading a Diverse Team [PODCAST]

Sandler Training

Mike Montague interviews Brian Jackson, Sandler trainer from San Diego, on How to Succeed at Leading a Diverse Team. The post How to Succeed at Leading a Diverse Team [PODCAST] appeared first on Sandler Training.

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2021 Challenge:  Put a Little Beatles Into Your Selling!

Understanding the Sales Force

Although it's been more than 50 years since Paul McCartney announced the break up of The Beatles, I am fairly certain that regardless of your age and geographic location, you know who The Beatles were and have heard at least one of their songs, even if the one you listened to was recorded by another artist. Most of you probably know dozens of Beatles tunes!

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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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How Cheap a Product Can You Have And Still Have Salespeople?

SaaStr

One question I struggled with a lot in the early days was what price points supported inside sales reps. It was clear to me that our freemium offering, priced at from $0 to $19/month, couldn’t really support a traditional inside sales team. And it became clear to me that five-figure or larger ACV deals could clearly support an inside sales team, once I handed those off to sales.

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A Comprehensive guide to next-gen Mobile CRM

Salesmate

In these times where remote working has become the new norm, it’s also imperative to switch your business from the conventional method of working from desktop to using cloud CRM. It allows access to all your crucial data from anywhere at any time. After all, a desktop can only do so much. Seize every opportunity that comes your way without any barrier of accessibility.

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PODCAST 143: Getting in Touch: How to Talk to People Who Don't Know You with Kata Nyitrai

Sales Hacker

If you missed episode 142, check it out here: Restructuring Customer Experience Through Employee Experience with Mike McNary. Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast. We’re on iTunes. And on Stitcher. Show Agenda and Timestamps. Show Introduction [00:04]. Who is Kata Nyitrai and what is Meero? [2:30]. Growing a business in Europe vs. growing a business in the U.S. [9:19].

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Here are the 10 most popular Membrain blog posts of 2020

Membrain

I have heard the word “unprecedented” more times in 2020 than I hope to ever hear again in my lifetime. Judging from which of Membrain’s blog posts you read and enjoyed most, I’m guessing I’m not alone.

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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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Your (Belated) SaaS New Year’s Resolution: Add a Layer

SaaStr

I agree with most Start-Up Truisms. One of the best ones is Don’t Chase the Shiny Penny. Double Down on What Works. For sure this is true in SaaS. If you’ve got a good thing in a certain vertical, double down there. If you have mid-market customers but not many in the enterprise or low-end, focus there even more this year. Etc., etc.

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“This Is What Your Competitors Are Doing”

Partners in Excellence

Every day, I get a sales pitch through some channel. Often, the theme is something along the lines, “Your competition is doing these things (or using our product), we’d like to show you how you can do the same thing they are doing.” Alternatively, I talk to “sales strategists.” They assess the competition with the idea of copying what they are doing.

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The Secret to Global Sales Expansion in Uncertain Times

Sales Hacker

Believe it or not, right now is the perfect time to double down on expanding globally. As we continue to weather the impact of COVID-19 and as countries open and close at different intervals, global expansion allows your team to minimize risk by not putting all your eggs in one basket. But as you likely know, global expansion isn’t easy. It takes careful planning, the right people, and good timing.

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The Sales Skills Required to Reach the Next Level of Success

Richardson

Sales professionals are approaching the coming year with a sense of guarded optimism because the next months are an opportunity to return to normalcy. As a result, more sales teams are gaining the confidence to finally start making long-term plans again. For most, these plans include developing new selling skills to capitalizing on a global recovery.

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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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How to Divide Up Founders’ Shares

SaaStr

Q: How should shares in a startup be divided between 4 co-founders? If we have equal shares, what if one of us puts in a cash injection at a later date? You’ve got two good, different questions here. Question #1: How should you divide shares up between 4 co-founders? First, whatever you do, make sure the shares vest — for all of you. 4 co-founders is a lot, and it’s likely 1 of you will leave.

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How to Succeed at Identifying Your Personal Advantage

Sandler Training

Mike Montague interviews Wade Rowan, Sandler trainer from Chattanooga, on How to Succeed at Identifying Your Personal Advantage. The post How to Succeed at Identifying Your Personal Advantage appeared first on Sandler Training.

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Strategic Alignment: Driving Communication, Cohesion, and Adoption across Sales and Marketing

Predictable Revenue

After years of experience, Kim has learned a thing or two about working cross-functionally within a large revenue org, and how to wrangle rogue SDRs. The post Strategic Alignment: Driving Communication, Cohesion, and Adoption across Sales and Marketing appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Know the Different Types of Customer Value | Sales Strategies

Engage Selling

Over the past few months, due to travel restrictions, companies have been conducting more and more product training sessions. I’m not opposed to product training, but it’s critical that we don’t pitch product features to our customers. Instead, what we … Read More » The post Know the Different Types of Customer Value | Sales Strategies first appeared on The Sales Leader.

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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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The “Hybrid Office” is Going to Be More Work, Not Less. Time to Start Preparing.

SaaStr

So we’re all basically running distributed teams now. But not for long. The corner will turn soon, and folks on your team will want to get back to the office in many cases. Some of you will stay 100% distributed. But the majority of SaaStr founders do plan to reopen an office of some sort. Plan for it to be more work. whomever gets it right will have a MASSIVE advantage in hiring, productivity, etc. — Loren Padelford (@LorenPadelford) January 3, 2021.

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How to Design a Process Infographic (And Where to Find Templates)

Hubspot

Have you ever wished you could just use a picture to explain a process instead of words (or your hands)? A process infographic could be just what you need to show your audience how to do something or how a process works. A well-designed one can establish you as an authority on whatever subject you choose to cover -- whether you’re trying to show how your business’s coffee is sourced or train the new hire remotely.

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Are You Using “Sales GPS?”

Partners in Excellence

For years, we’ve become accustomed to using GPS to help us get to where we are going. I have GPS in my cars, on my bike, and on my IPhone. I used to use it only for destinations I had never been to before. Now, particularly on longer or complicated trips, I use it, even though I know the direction. The GPS helps me with traffic, road construction, or anything that may have changed since my last trip.

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How to Succeed at Leveraging the Power of Authority [PODCAST]

Sandler Training

Michelle Prince is the best-selling author of her first book, “Winning In Life Now" and is a highly sought after Zig Ziglar Motivational Speaker. The post How to Succeed at Leveraging the Power of Authority [PODCAST] appeared first on Sandler Training.

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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.