ClickFunnels

JANUARY 30, 2022

His essay “Do Things that Don’t Scale” is now considered a classic piece of startup advice. Graham argues that “startups take off because the founders make them take off” and encourages entrepreneurs to do things that don’t scale to get their businesses off the ground. It’s not enough to have a great product. Case Study.

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Martech

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Now you’re ready to go. If you’re running a brand awareness ad be sure it can stop someone in the midst of their scrolling long enough to debate reading the next word. This article outlines four steps essential to undertake at the start of your go-to-market effort before you even mention your product. Nail your value proposition.

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Gong.io

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Now here’s a dog who really knows how to get around. Fact is, Gong had grown exponentially the last few years and the business was now considering its future as a global enterprise. Sales teams were targeting larger and larger customers, the kind who demand only proven business partners. He was more than that of course.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

2021 will bring sales professionals a host of new challenges and trends to consider, and it could be tricky to adapt. Of course, reps will need to add certain strategies into their repertoires, but "adapting" doesn't stop there. Remaining mindful of these inevitably ineffective sales tactics will only help your case in 2021.

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Heinz Marketing

MAY 29, 2023

By Sheena McKinney , Sales Pipeline Radio Producer If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals.

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SalesProInsider

AUGUST 15, 2022

Or are you having that first interaction, meeting, or conversation, only to realize that prospective client is not committed to taking the next step? This lack of conversion to the next steps in your sales process happens way too often to the financial professionals I work with. There’s No “I” in a Closed Sale.

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Heinz Marketing

APRIL 9, 2020

The proliferation of virtual events right now is staggering. Your attendees didn’t take the time and money to attend your event only to watch keynotes on a big screen from the back of a ballroom. This is, of course, tricky. Below is a list of strategies and tactics many companies are trying. For different topics? In the content?

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Martech

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

And if you use corporate signatures already, you may not be getting the most out of them right now. Email signatures have been around for a long time, and businesses and individuals widely use them. Professional email signature makes your email messages look formal and helps you build trust with your clients.

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Women Sales Pros

MARCH 22, 2019

And depending on which economist you follow, it looks like the downturn will hit somewhere around end of 2020 beginning of 2021. Now before you put this article down because it’s beginning to sound like doomsday, know that a down shift in the economy is not necessarily a bad thing in fact it is a very normal thing.

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Salesforce

DECEMBER 12, 2023

“The best leaders prioritize values that center around their customers, and they consistently communicate and act from that customer-obsessed foundation, empowering all employees to do the same.” That’s why fostering a customer-obsessed culture can improve an organization’s health and longevity.

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Lead Fuze

JULY 12, 2021

Let’s get to know what is a suspect in sales is first. . A suspect in sales is a person who will stick around for a certain amount of time in the sales conversation and funnel process without any means or intention to buy the products you’re selling. However now—they’ve got nothing for you. Good question.

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ClickFunnels

AUGUST 11, 2021

Your sales funnel. The Value Ladder Sales Funnel. Here at ClickFunnels, we believe that the most effective way to sell online is the Value Ladder sales funnel. Here’s how it looks like: It has four stages: Bait. The lead generation funnel is the first step of the Value Ladder sales funnel (“Bait”). Want more leads?

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Many headlines throw the term around, claiming that employees are doing it — but do we really know what that means? And if so, what does it look like to sales professionals? Sales rely on won deals. If salespeople are withdrawn and unmotivated, prospects will be forgotten in the sales pipeline or lose interest.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 15, 2021

But plenty of sales reps continue down this road. Think about walking around in Times Square and having a person on your left ask if you want to go to a comedy club, while a guy dressed as Goofy on your right asks if you want your picture with him. Sales can so frequently come down to how you make someone feel. Probably not.

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Heinz Marketing

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

In addition to our Sunday App of the Week feature, we also summarize some of our favorite B2B sales & marketing posts from around the web each week. Leaders: This is exactly what ‘more communication’ should look like. What the World of Hybrid Work Will Look Like in the Future.

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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?

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Hubspot

JANUARY 5, 2024

As a small business owner myself, harnessing AI for inside salespeople has been rattling around in my mind since the launch of ChatGPT. I’ve been in contact with sales experts about how AI has helped them. Personalization really does increase sales, but that’s not a boon if you lose the time and money to have people do it by hand.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Welcome to "The Pipeline" — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders. Every time you use a selfish sales tactic, you’re destroying the trust between you and your buyer — but you’re not just hurting yourself. Don’t be this person. But, our new house had a guest room in it.

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Salesforce

MARCH 2, 2022

To take the pulse of the industry, we surveyed more than 2,500 small and midsize business owners and leaders across the globe to answer questions about the future of entrepreneurialism in the latest edition of our Small and Medium Business Trends Report. SMBs are looking to deepen relationships with customers. Read the report.

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ConversionXL

APRIL 28, 2021

and didn’t want more email clogging up her inbox, it made us stop in our tracks. Based on what we were seeing, we decided to take a risk. We stopped requiring users to provide an email address upon signing up—which ultimately meant that we ditched our email marketing efforts altogether. Why we decided to stop collecting email.

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Heinz Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. And when you take it, you take it. My name is Matt Heinz.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 25, 2020

Anxieties keep us up at night , and distractions from working from home , burnout from a lack of boundaries between our professional and personal lives, and the cognitive overload of Zoom are all killing our focus. Even before the uncertainties of COVID-19, Americans were underslept. The Effect of Sleep Debt on Productivity.

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Heinz Marketing

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

I was honored recently to be a part of another great RevTech Summit 2021 , an online summit for marketing and sales professionals who want to set themselves up for success in 2021; hosted by ChatFunnels. 10 months ago feels very similar to what it is right now. 10 months ago feels very similar to what it is right now.

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Veloxy

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

It’s still kicking butt and taking names. In fact, 51% of executives would rather hear from sales reps via phone compared to email, LinkedIn, and in-person visits. What they need is someone who understands the complexity of a sales call, what needs to be said, and how to say it. And share it with your sales colleagues.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 17, 2023

Based on the non-stop rain and humidity we have had for the last 6 weeks in Massachusetts, you could probably make a case that not only do we now have a rainy season, but where our house is located, we must live in a rain forest. So while he has adapted and is bopping around on 3 legs, he needs to all out spring when he wants to.

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SalesBlog!

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Business owners, managers, and sales professionals can be blind to a changed market and new competition. Now their competition that “got it” is ahead of the curve. Let me give you an example… Years ago I introduced social media marketing and its applications to my company and more specifically sales teams.

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SalesHandy

MARCH 21, 2023

Sales email templates work as a great time-saving blessing when one has to send similar emails to multiple recipients who are in different stages of the sales funnel. Only 30% of emails get opened across all industries, making it important to write a compelling sales email that prompts a click. Let’s jump right in!

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SalesBlog!

AUGUST 12, 2022

I’m talking about much more than just tracking sales leads, appointments and opportunities however. I monitor actual daily activity that rewarded a salesperson with sales leads in the first place. Are the sales leads quality? Are the sales leads quality? Especially in outside sales environments. Here’s why.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Everyone in sales talks about how you need 5, 10, 15, or more touches to engage a buyer. They spend their time digging through complex data sets to help sales professionals perform at a higher level. They spend their time digging through complex data sets to help sales professionals perform at a higher level.

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Heinz Marketing

JUNE 16, 2020

Though graduations look a little different in 2020 than we’re typically used to, there are still new college grads entering the workforce and probably wondering how best to transition from student to professional. Before you get started sending out resume and applications, take a quick scan of your social profiles.

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Search Engine Land

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Artificial intelligence offers exciting opportunities but also raises understandable concerns – including the potential for generative AI models to “take” or misuse content created by human writers and marketers. Why do we care about AI taking our content? What can AI take from your content? Let’s define our terms.

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SalesBlog!

MAY 29, 2022

He stopped the match and demanded the attention of my son’s competitor and said “smile, this is supposed to be fun, remember?” Turned grey, no detectable pulse, looked like I was out for the count. Smile and Win Sales. Unfortunately when I look around, I’m not seeing happy. Years ago I had a close call.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 16, 2022

It’s been a tough couple of years, Sales Hackers. What do the changing market conditions mean for RevOps and sales? What do the changing market conditions mean for RevOps and sales? VP of Global Inside Sales at Tray.io. Q: How can you know it’s time to take measures against recession, such as pivot toward deal efficiency?

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Heinz Marketing

MAY 29, 2023

By Sheena McKinney , Sales Pipeline Radio Producer If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 20, 2020

One way for companies to avoid layoffs is to hire from within and look for individuals they can take from non-revenue-generating roles and move them into revenue-generating roles like Sales. . That’s why, when hiring the next member of your sales team, you should look within.

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Lead Fuze

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Have you ever wondered how top sales reps continue to excel, while others struggle? Among these tools, one stands out for its power and accessibility: best sales leads podcasts. But have you considered that this simple act could skyrocket your sales game? What is the longest running sales podcast?

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Eliminate Your Competition

JULY 15, 2022

Sales is one of the most challenging and rewarding careers a person can choose. It takes hard work, determination, and a robust set of career success principles to be successful in this field. This post will explore fundamental principles that lead to success in a sales career. What makes you different from other salespeople?

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