Salesforce

APRIL 13, 2023

Eighty-seven percent of business buyers expect sales reps to act as trusted advisors, according to the 2023 State of Sales report. That’s how relationship selling works. Join the Salesblazer movement Together, we’re building the largest and most successful community of sales professionals. How are you doing?”

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The 5% Institute

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn exactly how to do relationship selling, by following an eight-step prescriptive formula. Learning, implementing and following a sales process is one of the most important things you can learn in sales. What Is Relationship Selling? Relationship Selling – How To Do It Right.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Zach Lawryk is currently the Head of Global Solutions Consulting at Rippling , previously the VP of Solutions Consulting at Slack , Director of Sales Engineering at Box , and really began his career in tech at Salesforce as a Sales Engineer in 2005. And…monthly bonus podcast episodes dropping the first Thursday of every month.

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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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Veloxy

JANUARY 2, 2024

As a sales leader, your efforts directly impact the company’s stability and growth. However, with increasing competition combined with a limited budget and sales personnel, reaching your quotas can be challenging. However, it’s not due to a lack of effort by the sales team.

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Veloxy

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Looking for the best sales podcasts to boost your numbers and master the art of the deal? Whether you’re a rookie learning the ropes or a vet hunting innovative tactics, our curated guide to essential sales podcasts is your ticket to leveling up your sales game.

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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Listen to the proponents of “Social Selling,” and it is the future of selling. It is the way for us to “develop relationships,” extend our reach, capture new prospects and customers. Over time, those “relationships” became very unsatisfying. We had fun, we got one night stands.

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Engage Selling

AUGUST 2, 2019

Businesses and business reps that have a long history in the market have been successful because of relationships. When you spend 30 years in your territory selling … Read More » Most of my clients are in traditional businesses: commodities, manufacturing, aerospace, and finance.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 28, 2017

What is relationship selling? Relationship sellers prioritize their connection with the customer over all other aspects of the sale. Relationship selling is essential if you have a high average selling price (ASP),” explains VidScale COO Adam Rizika. What is transactional and relationship selling?

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Veloxy

JUNE 15, 2023

The year 2023 has brought with it new challenges and opportunities in the world of outside sales. As sales professionals navigate this ever-changing landscape, the secrets to their success lie in adapting to industry trends , leveraging technology, and honing essential skills.

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Heinz Marketing

MARCH 8, 2019

“Smiling and dialing” will always have a place in sales, but it only does so much. That’s why Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Heinz Marketing have teamed up to uncover what kind of sales strategies and technologies contribute to achieving desired revenue goals. The Portrait of a Successful Sales Team. LinkedIn Sales Navigator).

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KO Advantage Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

When people ask me what’s the difference between sales as a whole and high value sales, I ask them which do they want to achieve better: quick wins or long-term achievements? Any sales person can make a sale, but not everyone can tap on qualified leads and generate high value sales.

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Veloxy

MARCH 28, 2022

While it might be a slow return in some places, you are probably starting to consider again how you want your sales force to work for your business. After years of remote sales work, you might be ready to evaluate what formula of salesforce will best meet your needs as a business and as an employee. What Is Inside Sales?

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Heinz Marketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In the past, for most B2B companies, relationship selling was selling. There was no social selling, there was no selling automation. Selling was about the relationship between a salesperson and their buyer. Sales teams are in a mad rush to close as many deals as possible.

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Sales Gravy

MAY 2, 2024

On this episode of the Sales Gravy podcast, Jeb Blount sits down with sales coach Cheryl Parks to discuss why modern sales professionals need to shift from traditional selling to a more consultative and insightful approach that leverages business acumen, industry knowledge, and the right questions.

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Veloxy

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Salesforce is arguably the best customer relationship management system for B2B companies. While it checks a lot of boxes for Sales Managers, there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done to unlock Salesforce’s potential to accelerate sales at your company. What is Sales Acceleration? What is Sales Acceleration?

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Iannarino

JULY 9, 2021

While some sales organizations still use legacy approaches, none of them are based on high-pressure sales. Some years ago, I taught a class on Professional Selling at Capital University. Once they finished their assignment, I asked the students to raise their hand if one of their parents worked in sales.

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RAIN Group

JULY 29, 2020

2020 has flipped sales on its head and driven unprecedented levels of virtual interaction. You can’t sell the same way you did before. If you want to thrive in sales today, it'll require you to transition to the new world of selling virtually, and take the "new norm" by storm.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JUNE 16, 2016

If you are a regular reader, you might recall this great article on Selling to a CEO. In that article I also mentioned some of the expanded Sales Competencies that Objective Management Group (OMG) now measures. Image Copyright 123RF Stock Photo. I had a theory about salespeople but didn't have the data to prove it out.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MARCH 25, 2024

While one of the sales lessons from this trip comes from baseball, the actual travel generated the other two sales lessons. You must pull out all the stops and sell your value without trying to win with low-margin, low-retention pricing. When you encounter unfavorable selling conditions, refuse to accept them.

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A Sales Guy

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Relationship selling as we once knew it is DEAD. The other day on Twitter, this popped up in my timeline: I personally prefer selling after building a relationship. Trust goes a long way in sales. Yes, selling after a relationship has been established is preferable, but HOW the relationship is established matters.

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Understanding the Sales Force

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan I''ve heard this stated so many ways and so many times. Dave, you need to know that our business is all about relationships!". There are four possible relationship scenarios: Strong relationship and you have the business. Strong relationship but you don''t have the business.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MARCH 20, 2024

Although this is an article about sales process, the first two paragraphs have more to do with religion than sales. I’m sure by now you’re thinking, but Dave, what the heck does that have to do with sales process? Most of that group believes that a sales process is helpful. It will be worth it!

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Salesforce

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Channel sales — or selling through partners — represents 75% of the world’s commerce, according to Forrester. This approach helps companies accelerate sales and grow revenue without adding to their headcount, a move that’s increasingly important during economic uncertainty. What you’ll learn: What is channel sales?

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Closing Bigger

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This sales podcast episode is focused on shifting our sales performance management from tactical to strategic. Although there are dozens of strategic shifts we can make, today we are focused on three key levers that can impact your personal and organizational sales performance. Strategy can also be influenced by tactics.

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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Channels “partners” have been a part of sales ever since sales have existed. We put in place programs to attract channel partners (or if we are a channel, to attract the companies developing the products/solutions) getting them to sell our products. We create contests and SPiFs to entice the partner sales people.

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The Sales Hunter

MAY 29, 2012

I recently exchanged comments with a person who claimed they don’t do “relationship selling.” ” In fact, they claimed they don’t sell at all. The person’s perspective was he doesn’t need to sell because he works on building a relationship with the prospect and then they wind up buying.

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Understanding the Sales Force

AUGUST 28, 2023

My reaction to the theme song helps to explain a lot about the role of intangibles in selling. An OMG Sales Assessment will show a salesperson’s selling gaps in all 21 Sales Core Competencies, but in this case, it might not fully explain why one weak salesperson is failing while other weak salespeople at the same company are succeeding.

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Sales Pop!

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

I am your host, and today I am thrilled to share with you the insights from a recent podcast episode where I had the honor of interviewing Karl Becker , the founder of Improving Sales Performance and author of several insightful books on sales and marketing alignment. He emphasized that for success in sales.

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Highspot

MARCH 12, 2024

The business case for a dedicated enablement function is powerful: 92% of companies acknowledge that the enablement function improves sales performance and, as a result, enablement budgets will increase 50% by 2027. The Role of Enablement in Modern Sales Organizations Enablement’s primary directive should be driving behavior change.

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Understanding the Sales Force

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Welcome to my annual list of the best sales and sales leadership content of 2023. 2023 saw more content than ever before and that certainly includes the sales space. Look for more videos in 2024 and a fun new self-directed sales course called Movie Night. This course will skip the theory, instruction and role-play.

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Sales Gravy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, I sit down with Mike Weinberg for Part One of our conversation on the state of the Sales Profession, sales leadership, and getting started as a new sales manager. This shift requires not only a change in skills but also a fundamental shift in mindset.

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Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 26, 2021

In the past 10 years, we’ve done everything we can to take the “human” out of complex B2B selling. Sales growth has become a “predictable” math equation. Customers become widgets in our efficient sales strategy. It really becomes about human relationships. Do they know it?

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Sales Gravy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Delivering A Next-Level Customer Experience In this Sales Gravy Podcast, Jeb Blount talks to Clare Dorrian, SugarCRM's CMO, about putting people first, building human connections, and prioritizing the customer experience in a saturated market. In a highly competitive market, differentiation is key.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 5, 2024

For the past month, I’ve been publishing stories on “Why I’m So Interested In Selling.” Some have had long careers in selling, some are relatively new. This theme underscores the importance of human connection in sales, beyond mere transactions.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 15, 2024

Preface : Barry Trailer has been a leader in researching/surveying sales performance and providing deep insights into that performance. A couple of things stand out–one the survey Barry cites stating that sales people are tied with politicians in how credible people believe they are. That’s why I’m interested in Sales!”

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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.

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