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. Discovery Questions Stop pitching.

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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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E-commerce Territory Pitch Sales 87

Sales Pop!

MARCH 12, 2025

Instead of simply using ads, businesses enable their sales pitches through valuable learning experiences, thus building trust and generating leads. Establishes Authority and Trust : Rather than hammering sales messages, a business can demonstrate its expertise via good learning resources. Get started now!

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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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Sales Pop!

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We discussed the huge impact emotions and coaching have on sales teams. Sales Leaders Set the Tone John and I talked about how sales managers shape team engagement and performance. Many sales leaders get promoted for sales skills without leadership training. Here are some top takeaways.

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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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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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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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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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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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Sales Gravy

AUGUST 22, 2024

On this episode of The Sales Gravy Podcast, Jeb Blount sits down with sales coach Cheryl Parks to discuss how she used skills like resilience, empathy, adaptability, relationship-building, continuous learning, and goal-setting to enhance sales performance. Persistence is often the key to long-term success in sales.

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The 5% Institute

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Cold calling incorrectly can potentially harm your sales efforts – which is why in this article, we’ll go through our recommended cold call sales training, to help you win more sales. Cold Call Sales Training – The Outline Explained. Qualifying them for a sale. Do Cold Call Sales Scripts Work?

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Partners in Excellence

NOVEMBER 8, 2014

Just when I think I’ve gotten the worst possible cold prospecting call and that nothing else could be worse, some sales person proves me wrong. We don’t buy promotional items as part of our marketing and relationship building.” Today, I got a call from someone selling “promotional items.”

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The 5% Institute

AUGUST 26, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn seven car sales tips, so that you can win more sales consistently and effectively. These car sales tips for closing easier are centred around consultative selling. Read on to learn how the seven car sales tips we recommend for Car Sales Professionals. Car Sales Tips #2 – Qualify Early.

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The 5% Institute

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn eight powerful sales tips that the top sales closers all use in their sales conversations, and sales process. If you’re an aspiring sales closer; these tips will be incredible valuable to helping you win more sales, consistently. Sales Closers Tip #1 –Rapport.

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Hubspot

MAY 7, 2018

The Best First Job Is in Sales. Your best bet is in sales. You'll also become a master of communication, increase your confidence through closed deals, and build an impressive professional network that will benefit your career now and in the future. My answer is always, “Get a job in sales.”. Here's Why Sales Wins.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 6, 2025

Leaders need to rethink how to balance technology adoption with the need to cultivate the human skills that drive high performance in sales. The same is true for cognitive skills—we need to deliberately build them.” — Peter Kazanjy , Co-founder of Atrium AI isn’t a threat, it’s an opportunity. Let’s get into it. Less spray-and-pray.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 30, 2020

B2B sales is always changing, but nothing could’ve quite prepared us for the wild ride that 2020 ended up being. While most of us have settled into the new normal and the challenges that come with it, sales leaders are looking ahead with uncertainty. Best Sales Statistics to Know in 2021. Short on time? What this means for you.

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Sales engagements are pretty strange interactions when you really think about them. That means you have to strike a balance between approachability and authority — but that's easier said than done, making rapport building equal parts essential and screw-up-able for sales professionals. It risks damaging trust.

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The 5% Institute

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Cold calling incorrectly can potentially harm your sales efforts – which is why in this article, we’ll go through our recommended cold calling process, to help you win more sales. Qualifying them for a sale. Do Cold Call Sales Scripts Work? Further reading: Are Sales Scripts Hurting Your Sales?

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Partners in Excellence

AUGUST 3, 2022

I wouldn’t identify prospecting, relationship building, closing, goal orientation, or any of the numerous competencies/capabilities of great sales people. We pitched too much, we focused on our goals and not the customers, sometimes we have been just lazy. I’ve been struggling with what has changed and why.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Modern sales teams need competent professionals with a variety of talents, skills and abilities. But in a hyper changing landscap e, which are the most crucial sales skills and traits that reps must possess (or develop) in order to exceed targets and deliver consistent sales success? Technology Will Never Replace Sales Talent.

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The 5% Institute

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Do Warm Call Sales Scripts Work? When people are generally looking to learn how to warm call, they will often come across content that teaches you that you should be using a sales script. Further reading: Are Sales Scripts Hurting Your Sales? Related article: Sales Targeting Strategy – Your Complete Guide.

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The 5% Institute

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Knowing how to pitch to clients without breaking rapport is a crucial part of the sales process , and one that you need to get right! Making a mistake while delivering your client pitch can mean the difference between closing the sale – and breaking rapport and starting all over again. Build some rapport.

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Gong.io

JULY 22, 2022

You might win your next sales call before it even starts. No, it isn’t a new “sales hack”. Yes, I’m talking about sales call planning. Here’s what I mean: You’re not just making a sale, you’re building a relationship, one that you hope lasts a long time. Sales Call Planning Tip #1: Review account history.

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SalesHandy

APRIL 14, 2020

Sales Engagement is a vital process of customer interaction, relationship building and bringing profit to an organization.This process holds major responsibilities and is executed by the sales team of a company. According to a study of Sales for Life, every SDR (Sales Development Representative) does around 94.4

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Veloxy

AUGUST 31, 2023

You’re not the only outside sales rep feeling that way. This article doesn’t list every outside sales strategy under the sun. These are tactics that have helped outside sales professionals grow their pipeline by 300% in one month. Here’s a mentality that top-tier outside sales gurus have.

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Highspot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Sales training programs are often like that — but they don’t have to be. When done right, they can improve your team’s performance and help you move closer to your sales goals. Why sales training is important. The different types of sales training programs. The 15 best sales training programs.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In the world of sales, an SDR is a foundational role that offers a kind of sanity check for aspiring salespeople to see if they have what it takes to make it in a high-stakes sales environment. Less obvious career outcomes for sales professionals. How good are you at relationship building and flexing that listening muscle?

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Clients Sales GTM Technology 114

Salesmate

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Every sales rep wishes to enter the best company that offers great incentives and employee perks. However, getting an entry ticket by cracking the sales interview isn’t a walk in the park. The sales job interview questions often send chills down one’s spine. Most common interview questions for sales reps.

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ConversionXL

APRIL 29, 2013

By the time you’re done with this article, I guarantee you’ll be thinking more strategically about Autoresponders, and ready to create content that’ll help you automate trust building exercises, shares, and sales. Zero pitch.” Disclaimer: This is provided you’re making sales.

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Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Late in 2020, executive leadership at Accenture recognized that their business-to-business (B2B) sales transformation offering was not going to serve clients the way they needed it to. When you think B2B sales, you probably imagine folks getting on an airplane every day, knocking on doors, trying to get someone to listen to their pitch.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The same principle applies to B2B sales. Sometimes, reps can be exceedingly helpful and friendly, and while that might be perfectly pleasant in theory, it can undermine their sales in practice. Why Being Too Helpful Hurts Sales. Empowerment in sales is the delicate art of guiding prospects without overwhelming them.

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The 5% Institute

JUNE 18, 2020

If you’re selling complex products or services , the chances are high that you’ll be regularly involved in the technical sale. In this article, we’ll explore why focusing on the inner working and details of your product or service is something you need to avoid in the technical sale, and five key tips to focus on and practice instead.

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Technical Sales Technique Consult X-functional 98

Sales Hacker

JULY 26, 2023

Love it or hate it, artificial intelligence is massively changing the game in sales — and has huge potential for account executives. The future of AI in sales What AI can do for account executives The Harvard Business Review found sales teams using AI increased leads by more than 50% and reduced costs by up to 60%.

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Highspot

MAY 15, 2025

Key takeaways Partner enablement extends your sales force with skilled external teams who can represent your brand, reach new markets, and close deals with the same confidence and consistency as your internal reps. If partners dont have the resources they need to succeed, even the most promising relationship can fall flat.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Objectives and Key Results Niche Finance 52

Salesforce

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It’s no different in sales — only instead of game rules, you use a sales cycle to make sure you’re following the right steps at the right time. Let’s take a look at the stages of a sales cycle, and how you can use it to secure regular deal wins. What you’ll learn: What is a sales cycle?

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