Sales Gravy

APRIL 10, 2025

But let me give it to you straight: Sales isnt won with hacks. The Fancy Stuff Is Failing You We see it all the timesalespeople hiding behind automation tools, social selling gimmicks, and relationship-building fluff. Youre avoiding real sales conversations because theyre uncomfortable. Follow-up calls.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

By using HubSpot’s AI chatbot builder, we enabled our prospects to get answers to their questions 24/7/365, regardless of sales rep availability. Why Use AI Sales Closing Techniques With AI backing up our sales department, missed opportunities became a thing of the past — which is critical considering that sales is a numbers game.

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Sales Pop!

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Flogging products is disgusting pretty well sums up how I feel about salespeople who try to push the wares of their organization down my throat when I’m looking to get my needs satisfied. The flogging process is a one-way street where the sales person’s sole objective is to sell the product or service inventory they’ve got.

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Hubspot

APRIL 3, 2018

Bottom line: Business professionals enjoy sharing knowledge, particularly when someone is willing to be a sponge and soak it all up. Relationship-Building Email: What Not to Do. When you sit quietly, listen to the person's advice, and come back with smart follow-up questions, you also build a relationship.

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Relationship building Networking Trust Follow-up 101

Sales Pop!

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Any sales team can hit a high note for a single month. But a sales team that consistently meets and exceeds expectations over the long haul only happens when you follow a deliberate and careful strategy. A defined and formalized sales process is one of the strongest indicators of future revenue.

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Sales Pop!

JANUARY 25, 2022

When you’re working in sales, changes that are made to your company’s brand can be frustrating. It’s simply easier to put your head in the sand and stick to the same sales pitch that has always worked. This means your sales team must understand that changes to branding are intended to make their lives easier. Branding 101.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Looking to derail a sales call? For sales reps working in fast-paced and changeable environments, it’s not always possible to have every answer at their fingertips. Inevitably, they forget some follow-ups and lose others to messy notes. Think of it as Alexa or Siri for sales reps. Here’s how it works in practice.

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Hubspot

APRIL 6, 2020

Organizing meetings, making phone calls, sending emails, and attending conferences — a lot goes into relationship-building, no matter your industry. when you send your follow-up email. The following email templates will help you show your recipients the value you provide and develop meaningful relationships with them.

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SaaStr

MAY 29, 2025

At SaaStr + AI Summit 2025, Jason Lemkin and Kyle Norton CRO of $1B+ vertical SaaS leader Owner (where Jason is on the board) did a deep dive on AI in Sales today. This isn’t about being an AI expertit’s about demonstrating active engagement with AI tools and genuine interest in how they can transform sales outcomes.

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Hubspot

JUNE 16, 2025

As a business owner, sales isn’t just a job — it’s baked into everything I do. And if you’re looking for a sales role? But recruiters and sales leaders? I talked to recruiters and sales leaders to find out what separates the “maybe” pile from the “must-interview” list. You can’t escape it. Same story.

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Veloxy

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The world of sales is vast, and if you’re a sales professional, you’ve likely been exposed to both inside and outside sales roles. However, if you’re considering a transition to outside sales or simply want to elevate your field selling game, you’re in the right place.

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Sales Pop!

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

An all-too-familiar approach offering a ‘golden opportunity’ appears to be in vogue, but it’s the wrong one for earning a returning and referring clientele—defining the Smooth Sale. The situation requires practical communication skills that also apply to sales. C ompanies need to consider what it takes to build a proper business model.

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Salesforce

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Attracting qualified prospects — companies that are a good fit for your product or services — is more important in B2B (business-to-business) sales than earning a large number of leads. Identifying high-quality leads can be challenging though, which is where a sales methodology like the MEDDIC sales framework comes in.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A solid social selling strategy falls somewhere between “nice-to-have” and “need-to-have” in the modern sales landscape. Activities like prospect outreach, cultivating brand awareness, and online relationship building are all enhanced by social media — so having a solid presence on these platforms can really help your case.

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Anthony Cole Training

MARCH 19, 2013

There are several GREAT speakers in the general sessions, but it is not a conference where you will find constant discussions about the art and science of selling or sales management. Whenever I hear a talk, a message or a point of view, I find myself automatically translating it to sales and sales management.

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Martech

MAY 6, 2025

In large B2B companies, marketing and sales teams continue to operate in silos, resulting in wasted resources and missed opportunities. Marketing complains that sales ignores their hard-earned leads. Sales complains that marketing leads are garbage. AI fundamentally reshapes how marketing and sales work together.

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Assembly Line Sales Follow-up Technology 117

Veloxy

JUNE 23, 2021

As any business will attest, there’s no greater feeling than when your company grows and reaches a point where you need to expand your inside sales team. Naturally, more salespeople means more sales which translates to more revenue. According to the Harvard Business Review, the average annual turnover in sales is about 30%.

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SaaStr

APRIL 28, 2025

What’s Changing in Sales: The AI Revolution is Here — and Coming Fast After analyzing 139,000+ conversations through SaaStr’s New AI, it’s now clear from the data: AI is about to fundamentally transform B2B sales. This isn’t some distant futureit’s happening right now.

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SaaStr

JUNE 26, 2025

The question isn’t whether AI will impact sales. It’s how quickly sales will follow support’s playbook. But here’s what’s fascinating: this same deflection model is now making its first moves into sales territory. Sales is heading down the same path, just 18-24 months behind.

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Veloxy

MARCH 23, 2023

We’re living in an era where sales has the richest technology stack and set of professional capabilities than ever before. Yet, the sales organization is failing to crush their quota, let alone hit it. This blog post is your comprehensive guide on how to hit and crush sales quotas in 2023 and beyond. What is sales quota?

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Heinz Marketing

MARCH 6, 2025

By Maria Geokezas , Chief Operating Officer at Heinz Marketing AI is rapidly transforming sales and marketing, and one area getting a lot of attention is AI-powered Business Development Representatives (BDRs). Instead, theyre AI-powered software solutions designed to automate and enhance parts of the outbound sales process.

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Sales Pop!

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In this post-COVID time, the sales hunger to win big deals is intense. But the irony is that in selling to large accounts , sales cycles are typically long and drawn out. And as the calendar pages turn in major account pursuits, doubt, uncertainty, risk, and costs add up. Or how about attorney-to-attorney contact?

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

To remedy this, we can nurture and fortify business relationships, grow sales funnels, and improve client relations just by introducing a little thankfulness. If you want to grow sales, focus on growing relationships . And relationship building always ultimately comes back to appreciation, respect and gratitude.

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Referrals Relationship building Sales Contact 133

PandaDoc

MARCH 25, 2025

The sales process varies greatly depending on the purchase. In this article, well explore the challenges of complex sales and the strategies your team can use to close deals more efficiently. What is considered a complex sale? Complex sales typically involve high-value products or services, which are often highly customizable.

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Objectives and Key Results Contract Legal Sales 52

Closing Bigger

AUGUST 30, 2015

In order to win in today’s sales environment you need to stay ahead of your competitors and in-sync with your customers. Sales skills, training and strategy play a huge role in your success BUT for most people being tied up in a classroom or conference is too time consuming. Sales & Planning Toolkit.

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Adaptive Business Services

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Nimble CRM has been built specifically for solopreneurs and small sales teams. Nimbles tasks keep you on track to make sure that you follow up on your commitments. All things being good, a deal is created which you then track through your sales process. ALL of my clients match this market. You need to be R.U.M.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MARCH 20, 2024

Although this is an article about sales process, the first two paragraphs have more to do with religion than sales. I’m sure by now you’re thinking, but Dave, what the heck does that have to do with sales process? As a detective, he always followed the evidence to find the truth. It will be worth it!

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PandaDoc

APRIL 11, 2023

How highly would you rate the importance of follow-up in sales? What is a sales follow-up and why is it important? Sales professionals know there’s more to successful sales than waiting for new customers to walk through the door or existing customers to come back spontaneously.

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Adaptive Business Services

APRIL 9, 2025

Jamieson Position : Nimble CRM Trainer & Consultant Location : Boise Metropolitan Area Connections : 872 followers, 500+ connections Professional Role: Craig specializes in Nimble CRM training and implementation , focusing on solopreneurs and small teams.

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The 5% Institute

MAY 18, 2021

Making a great first impression in your sales conversations is key, and in this article, we’ll look at ten sales questions to ask customers to help you with this. Although there are various questions to ask a customer; we’ll be looking at it with the following structure: Rapport. 10 x Sales Questions To Ask Customers.

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The 5% Institute

AUGUST 9, 2021

Closing sales training is crucial for not only new Sales Professionals, but also for seasoned Sales Pro’s and Business Owners who want to refresh their sales process , and even learn new skills and ideas. In this article, we’ll explore: The upfront requirements to be a successful Sales Professional.

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The 5% Institute

JANUARY 10, 2022

Cold calling incorrectly can potentially harm your sales efforts – which is why in this article, we’ll go through our recommended cold call script, to help you win more sales. Qualifying them for a sale. Do Cold Call Sales Scripts Work? The issue with this mindset is that it won’t help you become successful in sales.

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The 5% Institute

AUGUST 8, 2021

Sales pitches are a crucial part of the sales process , and one that you need to get right! Making a mistake while delivering sales pitches can mean the difference between closing the sale – and breaking rapport and starting all over again. Sales Pitches – How To Do It Right. The Old Method To Doing Sales Pitches.

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The 5% Institute

JULY 21, 2020

Whether you work in retail, a showroom or generally just in product sales; you’ll most likely and regularly come across the I’m just looking sales objection. In this article, we’ll break down where the I’m just looking sales objection usually comes from, and how to handle it with ease using a step by step framework.

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PandaDoc

JUNE 2, 2025

In B2B sales, the best deals are won by sales reps who can challenge assumptions, reframe conversations, and bring unexpected insights to the table. Its an ideal approach for inbound sales teams working in crowded markets or working with indecisive buying committees. What is the Challenger method and why does it matter?

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Process Objectives and Key Results Sales Angle 52

The 5% Institute

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn eight powerful and effective successful sales techniques, that you can implement and start using right away. These successful sales techniques are centred around consultative selling. Read on to learn how these eight successful sales techniques will help you win more clients in a non-pushy way.

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Technique Closing Sales Clients 143

The 5% Institute

APRIL 15, 2021

In this article, we’ll explore 8 x recommended real estate sales advice tips to help you sell more homes, consistently. In this guide, you’ll learn our real estate sales advice, using a system followed and successfully executed by our Students from various countries, and who speak many different languages. 38% tonality.

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