Gong.io

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Why is research on decision-making psychology critical to your sales messaging? How do you make the customer feel like the hero of the story? Tim has more than 20 years of experience in marketing and sales, is the author of multiple books, and is Chief Strategy Officer at Corporate Visions. . The Customer is the Hero.

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Gong.io

DECEMBER 13, 2021

WARNING: THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE DEALS WITH PSYCHOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF MIND AND BEHAVIOR. . Specifically, we’ll be diving into behavioral economics, “the study of psychology as it relates to the economic decision-making processes of individuals and institutions” ( Investopedia ). Here is how it’s done. Endowment effect.

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The Lost Book of Sales

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

He showcases how, when combined, they become a profound and interwoven framework to organize our thoughts in the complex world around us. It’s an unfortunate mess in academic psychology that some practical psychological phenomena are nowhere to be found in even the greatest universities.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In business, we often assess contacts based on how they will — or will not — support what we’re promoting. We describe organizations as being “data-driven” or “research-based” and industries as “cutting edge” or “slow-moving” to help us understand how to position ourselves and improve our messaging.

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The 5% Institute

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Best sales books; with so many articles, which one’s should you focus on reading? Personal development, such as listening to informative podcasts, business and sales related audio books, and sales training should be a part of your daily activities if you want to succeed and win more sales. 3 – Pitch Anything.

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ConversionXL

JULY 28, 2020

This post takes you through examples of online nudges and how these fit within nudge theory , so that you can implement them on your website. We’ll also take a look at how to develop an effective nudge marketing strategy to make the most of these powerful behavior drivers. So how do we use nudges for marketing?

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Lead Fuze

JUNE 30, 2023

Creating a need in sales is an art that requires strategic planning and execution. Grasping the knack of stirring up customer interest is a must for sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business proprietors wishing to maximize their revenue. We will also discuss competency assessment and training initiatives for sales teams.

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Search Engine Land

MAY 8, 2024

This article explores the SEO-UX paradox and how businesses can achieve visibility and user delight through a holistic approach that aligns with search engine algorithms and human needs. From a psychological perspective, there is a cognitive bias known as “ the peak-end rule.” Understanding user intent is key to this.

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ClickFunnels

JUNE 28, 2021

The post 9 Techniques To Effectively Sell A Product appeared first on ClickFunnels. You also need to know how to sell that product effectively. Are you ready to increase your sales? Follow us on Instagram! You can’t be effective at selling if you don’t know exactly who are you selling to.

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Hubspot

MAY 26, 2021

If we can apply what we've learned about how people make decisions, and how we as companies group people together, we'll be able to reach customers like Elizabeth with empathetic solutions that help her, rather than stereotypical cure-alls that are easily overlooked. Elizabeth needs a way to recharge, relax, and care for herself.

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Cerebral Selling

MARCH 30, 2020

How would you feel about getting vaccinated? The psychological principle behind this phenomenon is known as denominator neglect and its incredible impact applies equally to how you present data and statistics in your business case during the sales process. Have your feelings about getting vaccinated changed?

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Heinz Marketing

JULY 20, 2020

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. How do you differentiate and still win.

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Jeff Shore

AUGUST 1, 2018

In This Episode of The Buyer’s Mind with Jeff Shore: Jeff Shore talks about something we all face as sales professionals – Distinction Bias. When you customer starts comparing what you sell to that of your competitor, you need something that will distinguish you and set you apart. How do you do that? Jeff Shore.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 4, 2023

Earlier this week, we announced that my new company, the GTMfund , has acquired my old company, Sales Hacker , from my…other old company, Outreach. It’s very unusual that when you sell a company, you get a say in what happens after that. New sales tech was finally getting investment. Buckle up, it’s a pretty wild journey.

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Hubspot

JULY 19, 2021

If you've ever been amazed by a magic trick, you've likely been under the psychological spell of pattern interrupt. Magicians understand how to trick your mind just enough to create a conflict between what you believe to be true and what you see in front of you. Pattern Interrupt in Sales. Pattern Interrupt in Sales.

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Heinz Marketing

AUGUST 8, 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. Important skills and lessons from door-to-door sales.

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Anthony Cole Training

JUNE 28, 2011

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. Why Arent Your Salespeople Selling? 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. Sales Core Competencies I.

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Lead Fuze

AUGUST 10, 2021

Change Your Sales Process Tactically Through These Sales Statistics. Understanding these sales statistics can help you make critical decisions, but ultimately you are going to need to test what works for you. As an analytical person, I’m always looking for data to confirm assumptions. This is exactly why we exist. .

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Hubspot

MAY 7, 2024

No matter your niche, product, or service, and no matter how prepared you are, your business will throw you a curveball. Competencies That Every Entrepreneur Needs How to Build Competency What is Entrepreneurial Competency? Why do I bring this up in the context of entrepreneurship? Sometimes, life just happens. The real kicker?

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

While a short-lived experience, a thank you page reaches visitors while they’re still just a click or two away from a sale ; a confirmation page places added steps between a recent converter and another conversion. For Basecamp—and other SaaS companies offering free trials—getting a customer to start using their trial is a priority.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

But what they can't get from just any vendor is the same sales experience, which is created by the sales rep. Regardless of what industry you're in or what type of organizations you sell into, a few sales axioms hold. These rules can help you sell more to just about anybody. How to Sell.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 12, 2018

On this episode of the Sales Hacker podcast, we talk with David Priemer , Founder of Cerebral Selling about using empathy in sales backed by science. . The core elements of Cerebral Selling. Using modern psychology to more effectively engage your prospects. How to ask questions in the right way.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 21, 2020

When I first wrote this article, we were in a very different place, with unemployment at an all-time low and sales hiring a top priority. Man oh man, how the world has changed so quickly! In this article I’m going to show you how to create and implement a hiring scorecard so you can make the right hire, the first time.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 31, 2015

This post originally appeared on the Sales section of Inbound Hub. To read more content like this, subscribe to Sales. They''re built into the fabric of our thought -- so to us, they just seem normal. They''re built into the fabric of our thought -- so to us, they just seem normal. Thanks, psychological biases.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

This post originally appeared on HubSpot's Sales Blog. To read more content like this, subscribe to Sales. Our minds are naturally prone to these kinds of biases. In sales, biases can be a rep’s worst nightmare. Recognizing that we all have unique biases is the key to overcoming their potential negative effects.

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Gong.io

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

PS: Grow your sales skills: Sign up for our FREE Product Demo Master Class. We analyzed 3,000,000 web-based product demos using AI to understand which behaviors sell. Pretend you’re a sales rep pitching a politician on building a new city on top of an empty plot of land in South Dakota. Here’s an example.

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Sales Hacker

JULY 27, 2020

Today, I’m going to show you how to apply some email marketing principles to your cold emails to get more responses and close more deals. PART II: A Weird Visualization to Help With Sales. Part V: When to Use Cold Email Templates (And What to Avoid). Are there alternative solutions they might be using to yours?

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

We take a website, and make it sell better. But how do you do it? It’s not about following a checklist from a blog post, that’s not how great people operate. While mediocre people are dime a dozen, good people are always in demand. Alas they can be hard to find. What makes an optimizer a great optimizer?

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Spiro Technologies

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

On this podcast, I talk with company leaders about how they’re modernizing the business of making, moving and selling products and of course having fun along the way. Instead today, we’re talking with Matt Dixon, the author of four Amazon Wall Street Journal, bestselling books including The Challenger Sale.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It's because we're all limited by our own experiences, biases, and areas of expertise. These areas of expertise give rise to "mental models," assets we're using all the time but might not realize we have. Your coworker in sales has a different background than you, which means she can bring different ideas to the table.

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ConversionXL

MARCH 29, 2016

Many modern psychology researchers have suggested that the human brain has three (figurative) parts: The new brain – thinks (rational data). So how do we influence the old brain for greater growth? You’ll find that these stimuli are used in many of the most effective ads and websites. The 6 triggers are: Self-centered.

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

First Thing’s First: How Do You Determine Value and Price? Instead, a variety of research techniques have been developed and used through the years. When it comes to subscription product pricing, you’re not just guessing…are you? Pricing is important. It can be one of the more technical aspects of marketing.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 2, 2020

And for leveling up your sales skills, nothing beats a good sales book. So what are the best sales books for helping you reach peak performance? Have been recommended by sales professionals. Here’s how you can find the sales books that are most relevant to you. Sales Models and Fundamentals.

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Secure login and payments SaaS company Memberstack is a great example of how interactivity, movement, and customization can create a unique landing page experience. When we hit either of these toggles, the animation on the right side changes, visualizing the change in workflow instigated by using Memberstack. Image source. Memberstack.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Women in sales often have a polarizing experience. Questioning what we can achieve and how far we can stretch is a tactic to evaluate our choices. If you do something constructive with your doubt, and use it to advance yourself, it can be an asset. What is one a-ha moment you’ve had in your sales career? Lori Richardson.

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Hubspot

JUNE 1, 2015

This post originally appeared on HubSpot's Sales Blog. To read more content like this, subscribe to Sales. Choice is the purest expression of free will -- the freedom to choose allows us to shape our lives exactly how we wish (provided we have the resources to do so). Choice theory is the study of how decisions get made.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 16, 2022

These tactics are upselling and cross-selling (respectively). In this article, we’ll show you how six companies employ the best upselling strategies. Then we’ll tell you how to do it yourself so you’re not leaving money on the table. Then we’ll tell you how to do it yourself so you’re not leaving money on the table.

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