Understanding the Sales Force

AUGUST 28, 2023

If you grew up in the sixties and seventies like I did, then you remember when TV shows had theme songs that were so good, they were also hit songs. My reaction to the theme song helps to explain a lot about the role of intangibles in selling. Despite my enjoyment of the series, the theme song hit me like nails on a chalkboard.

Relationship building 62

Relationship building Sales Consult Up-sell 62

Sales Pop!

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

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. Remember the four most important words in selling – It’s not about you.

Legal 241

Legal Finance Contract Networking 241

SaaStr

MAY 29, 2025

At Owner, selling ~$10K ACV deals to tiny businesses that “don’t typically buy software,” the AI transformation has been mission-critical. Irrelevant automated emails and generic follow-ups can destroy deals faster than no automation at all. This doesn’t eliminate the need for human sellersit elevates the bar.

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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. Here are some of the speakers, their thoughts and my translation of those to sales, selling and sales management. However, I cannot help myself.

Appointment 196

Appointment Drivers/motivators Sales Clients 196

Veloxy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Salesforce Adoption Pain Point #1 : Sales representatives report spending 66% of their day performing tedious, non-selling activity in Salesforce. This is a conundrum for most sales managers, as sales productivity is one of the common selling points of the Salesforce CRM platform. The key is Salesforce automation. Table of Contents.

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Territory Represent Sales Lead generation 342

Veloxy

DECEMBER 28, 2023

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. and embark on this journey to master the art of field selling together! Get Your Free Ebook Key Takeaways Outside sales is the practice of selling through direct, in-person interactions.

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Outside Sales Cold Call Represent Objectives and Key Results 242

Veloxy

JUNE 23, 2021

Guide to Building an Inside Sales Team. What Positions Make Up an Inside Sales Team? This is often why many companies don’t end up with rockstars and new teams miss the mark. When we talk about outside sales, we’re referring to a team that goes out on sales calls to sell regionally and at conferences, events, and so on.

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Sales Pop!

MARCH 19, 2025

The mining industry is having to change in its approach to sales, moving away from its traditional focus on transactional selling and instead leaning into consultative selling. “Turning Engineers into Sellers” To sell effectively in the mining industry, however, requires a high degree of technical expertise.

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Consult Relationship building Sales Technology 130

Sales Pop!

JANUARY 25, 2022

Once a business has established its overall identity, it’s up to marketers to run effective campaigns which leverage your business’s identity and, hopefully, make the job of sales teams that much easier. Well, a strong brand will simply help you sell more. Relationship Building. How to Use Branding. Conclusion.

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Pitch Sales Niche Relationship building 223

Martech

APRIL 14, 2025

I didn’t set out to purchase a connected or smart dishwasher, but the price was right, so I ended up with one that is both connected and smart. Email: Business email address Sign me up! This data opens up numerous opportunities for personalization, predictive maintenance and targeted marketing efforts. Processing.

Manufacturing 80

Manufacturing Trust Relationship building Start-ups 80

Sales Pop!

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Should it appear you are experiencing unstable selling, it’s wise to review what is in place and how to improve the process. Business Growth Strategies Building a company is challenging. Relationship building is vital, and asking questions upfront rather than hammering a sale is essential. Celebrate Success!

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 2, 2024

Since Tekelec, he has been involved in a number of technology start-ups, has developed a specialized fund, providing seed capital to some start-ups. My friend, Dave Brock challenged me to explore, “why I’m obsessed with selling.’ This does not reflect my conviction and passion for selling, not one bit.

Sell 138

Sell Negotiate Up-sell Relationship building 138

Salesforce

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Hitting the snooze button and exercise are the runners-up. One-quarter of respondents said theyre superstitious about selling, while two-thirds find magic in the coffee they drink. 24% are superstitious about selling 35% wake up before 6 a.m. Even when theyre not actively selling, 33% are still researching.

Quota 52

Quota Relationship building Sports Referrals 52

Understanding the Sales Force

AUGUST 31, 2024

One thing I have excelled at in my hole digging responsibilities is cutting into the coaxial cable that makes up Dinger’s invisible fence, rendering it useless. That got me thinking about how salespeople chase their tails and waste time that could be better utilized on actual selling activities.

Cold Call 125

Cold Call Relationship building Follow-up Up-sell 125

SaaStr

APRIL 28, 2025

For companies with high volumes of leads, the transformation is most noticeablecustomers get immediate, accurate responses rather than waiting for human follow-up that may take days. Unlike cadenced emails that feel robotic, the AI remembers every past conversation and can follow up intelligently on specific issues discussed.

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Negotiate Contract E-commerce Price 94

Salesforce

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A lead’s criteria may not neatly line up with what you consider the product’s main selling point. Sign up now Thanks, you’re subscribed! A good Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool is crucial here. If that doesn’t describe your business, another option may make more sense.

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E-commerce Territory Pitch Sales 87

Closing Bigger

AUGUST 30, 2015

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. Successful Selling Strategies. Persuasion, Communication & Relationship Building . Motivation, Closing & Keeping Clients. Sales & Planning Toolkit.

Relationship building 145

Relationship building Sales Drivers/motivators Clients 145

Martech

MAY 6, 2025

Marketing teams spend countless hours building target account lists, researching prospects and personalizing messages. Sales reps waste valuable selling time prioritizing accounts, logging activities and crafting follow-ups. Hands them to sales for follow-up. AI changes this equation. Qualifies them through scoring.

Assembly Line 120

Assembly Line Sales Follow-up Technology 120

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Shocking as this sounds, you’re actually trying to sell something when selling. 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.

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Technique Trust Prospecting Conversion 69

Sales Pop!

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of sales, the farmer archetype takes center stage, tending to leads, nurturing sales, and elevating the business through relationship-building. This strategy, built on relationships, transcends the transactional approach and focuses on the long-term growth of existing accounts.

Cross-sell 130

Cross-sell CRM Pipeline Strategize 130

The 5% Institute

JULY 21, 2020

They’re afraid that if they tell you up front what they’re looking for, that they’re not going to be able to browse at their own pace, without someone trying to force them into making a buying decision. Further reading: A Guide To Building Sales Relationships / Building Rapport. The I’m Just Looking Statement.

Retail 144

Retail Sales Relationship building Up-sell 144

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Using Alex Rodrigues (a 26-year-old CEO of Embark) as an example, how a Founder’s trajectory (“slope, not intercept”) and potential for growth will define where a company’s culture ends up. Build relationships with junior investment professionals, who can become your champions within the VC firm.

Relationship building 134

Relationship building Drivers/motivators Finance Strategize 134

Sales Hacker

JUNE 6, 2025

Every time we automate a task – prospecting, drafting, follow-up, analysis – we also outsource the skill-building that task enables. ” Many SaaS teams now require new GTM hires to complete onboarding steps by hand (prospecting, call notes, follow-ups) to develop the muscle before layering in automation.

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GTM Objection handling Cold Call Follow-up 53

Veloxy

MARCH 23, 2023

Let’s now review three unique types of selling quotas : activity quotas, revenue quotas, and profit quotas. Selling activity quota This type of quota measures the number of activities performed by sales reps within a specific timeframe. It can also help sales reps prioritize higher-value deals over lower-value deals.

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Quota Profit margin Non-Profits Teamwork 246

Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Hello and welcome to The GTM Newsletter by GTMnow – read by 50,000+ revenue professionals weekly to stay up-to-date and scale their companies and careers. With Vanta Questionnaire Automation, go-to-market teams can complete security reviews up to 5 times faster, helping you close deals in less time than ever.

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GTM Customers Hospitality UX 108

The 5% Institute

JULY 29, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn how to sell in a recession, by using these simple yet highly effective sales tips to make the most of the sales conversations you have with your potential clients. These sales tips are centred around consultative selling. How To Sell In A Recession – Tips To Win More Sales.

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Sell Up-sell Clients Presentation 141

PandaDoc

MARCH 25, 2025

If youre selling a cup of coffee, the options are relatively simple. Closing the deal is just one step; ensuring customer success and fostering long-term relationships requires ongoing work. Identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities to drive continued revenue growth. Take buying a CRM, for example.

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Objectives and Key Results Contract Legal Sales 52

The 5% Institute

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Selling real estate the correct way, can make the difference between remaining a mediocre Real Estate Agent or Realtor, and reaching the top 5% of your industry. So; what’s the correct way to go about selling real estate? So; what’s the correct way to go about selling real estate? Selling Real Estate – A Step By step Guide.

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Real Estate Sell Cross-sell Objectives and Key Results 145

Highspot

MAY 15, 2025

Youll get a partner enablement planning canvas to help you align your teams, identify gaps, and set your partners up for success. Partner enablement equips your external partners, like resellers and distributors, with the tools, training materials, and content they need to sell your companys products or services. This is not reality.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Objectives and Key Results Niche Finance 52

The 5% Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn eight powerful and effective new realtor tips so that you can sell more homes, consistently. In this guide, you’ll learn our recommend new realtor tips and how to sell more homes, by using a system followed and successfully executed by our Students from various countries, and who speak many different languages.

Real Estate 145

Real Estate Sell Cross-sell Objectives and Key Results 145

The 5% Institute

OCTOBER 9, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn how to have a selling advantage, by learning proven sales tips and techniques that you can start implementing straight away. These successful sales techniques are centred around consultative selling. Read on to learn how to have a selling advantage in a non-pushy way. 3 – Positioning.

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Sell Technique Up-sell Clients 136

The 5% Institute

DECEMBER 2, 2021

These techniques are centred around consultative selling. This means that you’ll take a question based, and solution approach rather than purely presenting up front, or using any old school and gimmicky techniques. To learn how to build rapport the right way, read the linked article below for more detail.

Technique 144

Technique Sales Clients Closing 144

The 5% Institute

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Selling them a product or service. As per our article in Entrepreneur ; many Sales Professionals and Business Owners rely too heavy on using the exact wording in a sales script, which ends up hurting your sales. Cold Calling Process Step #2 – Warm Them Up. This allows you to warm them up prior to making your call.

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Cold Call Process Objectives and Key Results Pitch 145

The 5% Institute

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Although real estate can be difficult at times, especially when it comes to selling consistently; it doesn’t have to be. So; what’s the correct way to go about selling real estate? Cross selling. Inbound prospecting is the method of setting up marketing systems, that help leads come to you. Cross Selling.

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Real Estate Cross-sell Objectives and Key Results Clients 145

The 5% Institute

JULY 26, 2021

Selling real estate with the right consultative process is important; however prior learning how to close real estate deals; you first you need to know and learn the correct sales prospecting methods. Cross selling. Inbound prospecting is the method of setting up marketing systems, that help leads come to you. Cross Selling.

Real Estate 145

Real Estate Closing Cross-sell Objectives and Key Results 145

The 5% Institute

AUGUST 3, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn eight tips on closing sales more effectively, by using our proven method – which’ll help people sell themselves on the need for your product or services. These tips on closing sales more effectively are centred around consultative selling. 1 Tip On Closing Sales More Effectively – Building Rapport.

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Closing Sales Clients Presentation 145

The 5% Institute

APRIL 6, 2021

These tips to improve your closing rate are centred around consultative selling. This means that you’ll take a question based, and solution approach rather than purely presenting an option up front. To learn how to build rapport the right way, read the linked article below for more detail. Tips For Selling #4 – Finding Pain.

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