Sales Gravy

DECEMBER 25, 2024

In this episode of The Sales Gravy Podcast, take a look back at the best insights from the year. These moments arent just memorable, theyre actionable advice that sales professionals can take into 2025 to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Consistency Is King: Talent might get you started, but consistency is what keeps you winning.

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Salesforce

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Some retailers may be missing out on opportunities to rev up sales through the end of October. After some years of declining sales, retail’s Halloween season is now the industry’s second biggest retail holiday. Of course, Halloween sales can be challenging. What’s the scariest thing about Halloween? Back to top.

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Retail Promote Sales Follow-up 105

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Here’s an uncomfortable truth about SaaS companies: the majority of first-time VPs of Sales don’t make it past 12 months. The 30-Day Evaluation Framework Test #1: Did They Bring in 1-2 Great Sales Reps in the First Month? Great VPs of Sales understand that recruiting is their primary responsibility.

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Veloxy

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Let’s face it: if you’re still relying on old-school sales prospecting methods , you’re falling behind. Now, CEOs and Sales Executives need something sharper, faster, and more precise: AI for sales prospecting. At Veloxy, we believe AI is the game-changer every sales leader needs.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Hello and welcome to The GTM Newsletter – read by over 52,000 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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Sales Pop!

JANUARY 25, 2025

Weve spent years helping businesses boost their sales by standing out online. Below, youll learn how to identify your unique selling points, communicate them effectively, and turn them into real sales advantages. Research shows that landing pages focused on specific buyer concerns can improve conversion rates by up to 80%.

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Sales Gravy

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In this episode of The Sales Gravy Podcast, Jeb Blount sits down with Andy Matheou from RHM Staffing to dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of selling in the staffing industry. Competitiveness and resilience are essential traits in both sales and personal life, helping individuals push through challenges and setbacks. –

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Sales Gravy

OCTOBER 10, 2024

On this episode of The Sales Gravy Podcast, Lucy Beth Adams sits down with Master Sales Trainer, Jessica Stokes to discuss her journey in sales, from her early days in cold calling to becoming a top trainer. link] Diverse Life Experiences Diverse experiences before entering sales can provide valuable perspectives.

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Salesforce

DECEMBER 2, 2024

When you run a small business or startup, you may feel like you need to be great at sales, marketing, finance, and customer service, right? Here’s why these courses are a great choice for growth: Build skills on a budget You can explore different business areas, like marketing or online sales , without stretching your budget.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Dear SaaStr: What’s the #1 Reason You See Sales Reps Fail These Days? The #1 reason I see sales execs struggling today in new roles: they are convinced their playbook is better. Every start-up is deeply flawed on many levels :). And you have to run their playbook, 9 times out of 10, to succeed in sales.

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Martech

JANUARY 8, 2025

The faster the sales process, the faster the revenue growth. This isnt just a sales problem, either. This isnt just a sales problem, either. Marketing teams play a crucial role in optimizing tools, content and communication throughout the sales process. The easier prospects can book, the faster sales can move.

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Martech

DECEMBER 3, 2024

online sales, up 8.2% ecommerce sales, according to Adobe. sales (digital and in-store) were up 7%, coming in at $76 billion for Cyber Week. online sales alone, Adobe Analytics found. billion and was up 7.3% up 2% over last year, according to Salesforce. billion, up 8.8% sales were $7.6

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Former Head of Revenue at BILL and HubSpot Americas leader Michelle Benfer recently joined us on a SaaStr Workshop Wednesday share her insights on one of the most critical roles in any SaaS organization: the frontline sales manager. “At HubSpot, I had over 100 frontline sales managers reporting to me.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

As we wrap up this series, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and, yes, a touch of that familiar AI anxiety. Advanced chatbots and AI-powered conversational interfaces are becoming sophisticated enough to handle complex queries, provide personalized recommendations and even close sales. Where is all this heading?

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Martech

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

ecommerce sales were up 9.6% billion in online sales. And, not only have they started earlier than previous years, but many are comparison shopping and looking to take advantage of the best deals. billion in sales for Nov. 1-24, up 11.4% billion, up 13.4% billion, up 16.8% billion, up 7.2%

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Martech

AUGUST 14, 2024

At the start of the year, Yahoo and Google issued new rules for bulk email senders. Build up your sender reputation To ensure deliverability, bulk email senders must authenticate emails using Sender Policy Framework (SPF), DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) and Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC). “The

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Sales Gravy

JANUARY 30, 2025

In this conversation with Jeb Blount bestselling author of Fanatical Prospecting and Sales EQ, and the founder of Sales Gravy motivational speaker and co-founder of The Constance Group Brian Parsley shares insights into embracing conflict, staying mindful, battling internal doubt, and communicating effectively.

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Sales Gravy

JULY 15, 2025

How can one comp plan mistake sabotage your sales team before they even start? After attending one of our Dallas workshops, they made the bold decision to transition to a non-attorney sales team. This isn't just semantic; it's a fundamental change in how you think about motivating your sales team. This is the No.

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Sales Gravy

JANUARY 14, 2025

Eric in Lewiston, Maine, asks how to use last years data to create and accurate sales plans and evaluate software tools (like CRMs and ZoomInfo) to make those goals happen. Sales planning is vitalwithout a roadmap, youre just hoping your revenue targets magically come to life. Success in sales is about balance across the entire funnel.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

These statistics confirm what I heard from many people I spoke with at the conference: Although nearly all marketers understand AI’s impact on marketing, they’re not quite sure where to start. For those who have started, they are falling into the trap of using AI for isolated tasks without a strategic framework. Processing.

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Sales Gravy

MARCH 18, 2025

Gaius, who runs an insurance brokerage in Ohio wants to know how to get his new sales agents cold calling and building pipeline earlier in their training cycle, without making them feel overwhelmed and sabotaging their confidence. The question is, how soon can they start generating leads and setting up sales conversations?

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Martech

AUGUST 2, 2024

Struggles crop up as internal political debates, anxiety over funding prospects, conflicting priorities, shifting targets and worry about looming macro-shifts like AI. Frequently shifting elements include digital campaigns, creative execution, content and sales plays. Together, they make a powerful force. Processing.

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Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

By Sarah Threet , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing In a fast-paced sales environment, Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) face the constant challenge of balancing high-volume outreach with personalized engagement. SDRs may forget to log calls or meetings, leading to incomplete records and missed follow-ups.

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Salesforce

AUGUST 15, 2024

Every year our customers gear up for what is typically their busiest sending season of the year: Black Friday and Cyber Monday (or as it has become known in recent years, Cyber Week). Below we will take a look at some data in the eight weeks leading up to Cyber Week and compare that with what happened over Cyber Week itself.

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Salesforce

OCTOBER 2, 2024

And, 33% of sales teams expect to use it within two years. AI for small business is simply utilizing artificial intelligence solutions for remedial tasks that take up time and resources. Get AI for your SMB Get started with artificial intelligence (AI) for your small business and scale fast with the #1 AI CRM for SMBs.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Thats why HG Insights created The Next Generation of Sales AI report to calm the FOMO and help you bring AI to your GTM teams. It includes a breakdown of the Sales AI landscape, adoption of GenAI and Sales software across buyer groups. Plus, an analysis of the top 75 trending sales AI tools. Youre not alone.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 20, 2024

Those choices add up to something like 35,000 total decisions in a day. There might be variables that don’t really add up, or maybe you’re comparing apples to oranges. When we have too many choices, we end up less satisfied, even if the product is perfectly tailored to our needs. Set clear priorities and goals.

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Search Engine Land

AUGUST 14, 2024

Digital advertising has evolved quite a bit since I started working in paid media. If you haven’t been keeping up with the role of automation and AI in lead gen advertising, this article includes advice and experiences on: Managing your ad strategy. Aligning marketing and sales efforts. AI tools to help you level up fast.

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Heinz Marketing

JULY 22, 2024

Start with some keyword research using free tools like Google Keyword Planner. We once had a chatbot pop-up that looked great on the desktop, but took up the entire window on a mobile device – blocking the entire page so there was no way the visitor could navigate anywhere. Check multiple operating systems and devices.

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Martech

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Sales and events aren’t even on the same page. The community team planned pre-event meetups to drum up excitement. Great ideas often pop up when you ask, “What would get your audience to attend?” And field sales? It’s crunch time: eight weeks until your flagship conference.

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Martech

OCTOBER 16, 2024

While the majority of retail sales, for example, still happen in physical stores, most marketing efforts focus solely on tracking online metrics. retail sales taking place in brick-and-mortar stores and nearly 80% of marketing budgets spent on digital channels, something doesn’t add up​. The challenge? But with 80% of U.S.

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Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 19, 2024

My latest sales epiphany happened while I was watching Friday’s American League Championship Series game between the Yankees and the Guardians. And because this is my brain, this article is actually about sales, not baseball! Sales Leaders should root for their salespeople the way I root for the Red Sox. This is huge!

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Salesforce

JANUARY 9, 2025

So, closing more deals more quickly is a win for everyone sales representatives, sales managers, the finance department, and a company’s leadership. Say hello to the sales acceleration process. What you’ll learn: What is sales acceleration? Why is sales acceleration important?

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

A strategically built calendar offers a bird’s eye view of your year ahead, ensuring you hit every big sales opportunity and highlight everything that sets your business apart. Ensure your calendar only has one sale happening at a time. This includes early access sends and extended sale offers. Processing.

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Salesforce

AUGUST 6, 2024

After years of steady sales and profit growth, the 2,300-employee company has hit a rough patch. Market more effectively with AI Now that Sandstone has started to tackle costs, the next move in its transformation is finding new sources of revenue. To start, it needs to segment its audience. It has a two-pronged approach.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 7, 2024

After some initial discovery, the capable sales rep dove into the platform to give me a look at one of the functionalities I was most interested in. Table of Contents What Is a Sales Demo Environment? You can think of a sales demo environment in the same way. But during the live demo, disaster struck.

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Salesforce

AUGUST 15, 2024

Let’s say you start your workday by checking your email and going over your sales stats. By automating routine tasks such as invoicing, inventory management, and email marketing, businesses can reduce their teams’ time and effort, freeing up their days for more important tasks like strategy and selling.

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