Partners in Excellence

MARCH 7, 2019

As sales professionals we face an intriguing paradox. We know, for complex B2B buying, the buyer’s journey can best be described as chaotic. At the same time, we have a relatively linear sales process: prospect, qualify, discover, propose, close. A sales process is critical for our success.

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Hubspot

MARCH 27, 2023

Welcome to "The Pipeline" — a new weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders. Sales is an increasingly consultative profession. The sales rep-prospect relationship cuts both ways — as your prospects qualify you, you need to qualify them back. But be careful here.

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Membrain

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The idea of a “sales process” has been around since long before I was offered my first sales role. The concept has been heavily promoted by the mainstream sales methodology vendors and adopted with varying degrees of effectiveness by many sales organisations.

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SalesHood

AUGUST 5, 2021

Sales Enablement helps sellers be more competent and confident with compelling pitches in a buyer's journey. It’s time to flip our thinking about what a sales pitch is. First, a “sales pitch” isn’t a bad thing. Our prospects and customers expect a sales pitch in their buyer’s journey. [

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SalesLoft

JULY 29, 2019

You signed the dotted line on a shiny new piece of sales technology. It’s a journey made up of incremental projects. We developed a framework, 7 Considerations in the Sales Technology Adoption Journey , to help you navigate the journey as painlessly as possible. 7 Steps For a Successful Adoption Journey.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 5, 2023

The software buyer's journey has shifted dramatically over the past few years. Which ultimately means the seller's journey is going to have to shift, too. Which ultimately means the seller's journey is going to have to shift, too. How to Shift Your Sales Strategy to Match the New Buyer's Journey in 2023.

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G2

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Two strategies have emerged as dominant front-runners: Product-led Growth (PLG) and the increasingly prevalent Product-led Sales (PLS). For B2B SaaS businesses, selecting an appropriate growth tactic, or more accurately, the right distribution model, is vital for the product's growth and success.

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Iannarino

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Struggling to make your mark in the competitive world of sales? Begin your journey to becoming the unrivaled authority in your domain. Elevate your presence. Dive into proven strategies that not only lift your standing but also turn you into the indispensable partner your clients trust and value.

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Iannarino

JULY 6, 2021

The Gist: A modern approach to sales calls for a new sales conversation. In reality, it is the value you create and deliver during the sales conversation that causes the client to buy from you—or to choose your competitor. You Facilitate Their Buyer’s Journey. The same linearity limits the buyer’s journey model.

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Iannarino

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

At a recent conference, one group shared that buyers start their buyer’s journey on the seller’s website. I’ve also heard this described as the digital journey. The biggest change is that buyers can acquire more information than ever by visiting the sales organization’s website.

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Iannarino

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Fourteen years ago today I started the practice of writing The Sales Blog daily. Explore the transformative journey of daily blogging and feel inspired by the pursuit of personal growth.

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CloserIQ

OCTOBER 17, 2019

There is a lot of effort that goes into selling and creating a sales process. A sales team needs to be constantly checking into new trends, tools, and needs in the market in order to know how to sell. The customer journey is what makes a sale happen, and it is as important as the product. Develop a customer journey map.

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SalesLoft

DECEMBER 11, 2017

You know the value of providing prospects with the best possible experience and know your customer’s ultimate praise is “You’re not like other sales reps I’ve talked to.” ” To truly conquer your buyers’ sales landscape, you need to understand each and every portion.

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Iannarino

OCTOBER 3, 2023

To make sense of B2B sales, we use concepts designed to make sense of selling and buying. These concepts are supposed to help salespeople succeed, using things like a buyer’s journey, a linear sales process, and an ideal client profile (ICP).

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Richardson

JUNE 19, 2019

Two major factors characterize the customer’s buying journey: increased rigor and decreased resources. These factors have created a buying journey that is complex, iterative, and twisting. Therefore, it is helpful for sales professionals to understand the buying factors that drive the buying journey.

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Iannarino

MARCH 2, 2023

This sales strategy has been part of B2B sales processes and is practiced by sales reps in many sales organizations. This strategy is still effective, as recognizing the prospective buyer's pain points allows for a good and effective sales conversation.

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Miller Heiman Group

OCTOBER 9, 2019

So we’re very excited to bring this week’s guest and Miller Heiman Group Icon Nick Gregory, global sales enablement leader at Sabre, on the show to talk to host Greg Moore about his company’s sales transformation journey. As a sales enablement leader, Gregory works across multiple business divisions at Sabre.

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Iannarino

MAY 2, 2024

Nurture Customer Relationships in Sales Environments : In a world where sales strategies lean toward transactions, fostering strong customer connections sets you apart. Schedule Regular Client Visits : Recently, one of my sales team members proposed visiting a prospect at their office. Your triumph hinges on these relationships.

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Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Ensuring these experiences align with the prospect’s buying journey allows you to reach them at the right time and increases the chances of conversion. Sales Enablement In B2B, it’s crucial to provide sales teams with the right tools to close deals effectively.

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Engage Selling

AUGUST 19, 2015

In today’s podcast I discuss why a traditional sales processes will only inhibit your ability to sell while understanding the importance of each buyer’s unique way of buying will accelerate your sales. Stop selling and start facilitating a buying decision!

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Force Management

APRIL 18, 2024

Top sales teams differentiate themselves with a proven system for finding and attracting elite talent. But landing strong candidates is only the first step in the journey. Making the move from sales rep to manager is a common career pathway. Here are six attributes to look for in sales manager candidates:

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Force Management

MARCH 14, 2024

The competition is high – we are all faced with hundreds of sales messages each day. Successful sales organizations know how to consistently rise above the noise and command greater market share.

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Martech

MAY 9, 2024

Understanding ICP entry points The ideal customer profile (ICP) entry point occurs when your potential customer is experiencing a problem, not when engaging with your sales or marketing efforts. Step 3: Journey mapping For the next 90 minutes, each group focuses on their assigned trigger and articulates the customer journey in great detail.

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Force Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In today's highly competitive market, it's no longer enough for a sales organization to differentiate itself solely based on its offering. The most successful companies today are those that create differentiation in their initial sales process and the customer’s journey.

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Force Management

JANUARY 16, 2024

There’s no doubt that the way sales organizations and their customers interact has shifted in the past few years. From a new remote-first approach to rapid digital technology advancement, the customer journey is new and requires active participation from more than just your sales team.

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G2

JUNE 16, 2021

Building trust with today’s leery buyers seems impossible.

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Search Engine Land

MAY 7, 2024

Top Google rankings: Secured top three positions for competitive terms like “electric bike” (246,000 searches) and “eBike” (90,500 searches), boosted by strategic digital PR and a focus on the online audience journey. I agree with this, and the audience journey map helps us do just that.

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Search Engine Land

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As explored in “Mapping the customer journey for SEO and marketing success,” understanding your customers’ purchase path is vital. This article explores the intricate relationship between customer journey mapping and SEO’s role in optimizing strategies for ecommerce. What is a customer journey map for ecommerce?

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Martech

MAY 1, 2024

Rapidly advancing generative AI models promise to help scale marketing and sales functions by automating customer conversations. Are brands willing to trust digital assistants to take over the reigns for part of the customer journey? This means the engagements with the digital assistants advance customers in the journey. “We

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Sales Gravy

APRIL 24, 2024

On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, master sales trainer Gina Trimarco sits down with Neil Rogers, author of "Bar Tips" and a veteran in sales and marketing. Neil Rogers, with his diverse background spanning from bartending to high-level sales roles across various industries, brings a unique perspective to the table.

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