The Lost Book of Sales

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Say you approach a sales manager working in a large company and question him on why sales teams are required to forecast exact amounts of revenue for up to three months in advance? Let's kick things off with an unassuming quote: “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.” Yes, and pigs can fly!

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The 5% Institute

AUGUST 3, 2023

The world of sales is an ever-evolving landscape, with businesses constantly competing to secure valuable customers and close lucrative deals. In this highly competitive environment, mastering the art of sales closing techniques becomes a crucial skill for any salesperson.

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Cerebral Selling

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

So if you want to sell more, you need to create a high-value and frictionless experience during the sales cycle that transcends the business value customers get from your solution. People don’t love companies because of their physical products. They love them because of the experiences they create. They sell easy transport and assembly.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 17, 2024

One line stood out, “But the most powerful reason is because sales make me feel useful.” I’m afraid that to answer the question, I have to first give a long explanation of how I came into the world of sales. I need to explain it because, at the beginning of my working life, I really hated sales.

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The 5% Institute

MAY 22, 2023

This is where psychological selling comes into play. In this article, we will explore the concept of psychological selling, its importance in the sales process , and effective strategies to leverage consumer psychology for better results.

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ConversionXL

JULY 28, 2020

is any aspect of the choice architecture that alters people’s behavior in a predictable way without forbidding any options or significantly changing their economic incentives. Nudges are tiny changes in the environment that can help people make better choices. It’s summer in the UK. One bin is marked Ronaldo, the other, Messi.

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criteria for success

JUNE 13, 2023

in Business Psychology, she coaches and facilitates clients. Jean Oursler on LinkedIn Elizabeth Frederick on LinkedIn Jean Oursler's Resource Recommendations: Cavemanbrain Sales Dogs – Blair Singer CFS Resource Recommendations: Building a Sales Process for Repeatable Success Subscribe to our blog ! With her Ph.D.

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Martech

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Identify] what changes you need to make in your forms, in sales or the intake process to get to what you want.” To help with feedback, you can give customers a choice of a few scenarios that best describes their situation. Here are four essential steps marketers can take to boost MAP performance and drive value for their organization.

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Salesforce

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It’s no different in sales — only instead of game rules, you use a sales cycle to make sure you’re following the right steps at the right time. It’s no different in sales — only instead of game rules, you use a sales cycle to make sure you’re following the right steps at the right time. Why is a sales cycle important?

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The 5% Institute

JUNE 8, 2023

The various types of sales closes play a vital role in the success of any sales professional. The ability to effectively close a sale not only impacts revenue but also helps in building strong customer relationships. It is the final step in the sales process and involves obtaining a commitment from the customer.

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InsightSquared

APRIL 3, 2019

The best sales professionals and marketers understand how important it is to study human psychology and use that knowledge to create stories, messages and strategies that drive results. Psychological or cognitive biases are subjective perceptions that we fall back on as we process information. Humans are visual creatures.

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Martech

AUGUST 2, 2021

Conversions are the lifeblood of all businesses… building your database, boosting form submissions, closing more sales, or increasing LTV. Break up the day with your choice of community meetup to discuss SEO content or PPC targeting challenges with special guest hosts and like-minded attendees.

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Martech

JANUARY 23, 2023

Using psychological approaches in your email campaigns can motivate customers to act instead of making do with hastily written copy and a “Buy now” mindset. Using psychology to address your ecommerce customers’ motivational drivers will be one of those approaches. It’s a cognitive bias many of us share.

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Martech

APRIL 4, 2024

Anybody can push the “send” button on an email campaign. But good email results depend on more than state-of-the-art technology, beautiful email designs or all the data you want. What’s missing? People with the kind of personality traits that set them up for success. Strategic thinking is essential to email success.

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The 5% Institute

AUGUST 10, 2023

In this article, we’ll delve into the intricacies of effective selling, exploring strategies, techniques, and mindset shifts that can transform you into a sales maestro. Understanding the Psychology of Buyers Before you even think about making a sale, it’s crucial to understand what makes buyers tick.

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Search Engine Land

MAY 8, 2024

From a psychological perspective, there is a cognitive bias known as “ the peak-end rule.” SEO and user experience (UX) are critical components of modern digital marketing strategies. At first glance, these two objectives may seem contradictory. Still, without SEO, the website could be missing the traffic required to convert.

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Women Sales Pros

JULY 27, 2018

Incentives: Non-monetary incentives are the better choice here, tied directly to your product or service (ex: priority support, added features, etc.). Incentives: Non-monetary incentives are the better choice here, tied directly to your product or service (ex: priority support, added features, etc.). Asking for Referrals.

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The 5% Institute

MAY 9, 2023

Are your sales reps unable to meet their quotas and reach their targets? The solution to these problems may lie in providing your sales team with effective B2B sales training topics. Building B2B Relationships B2B sales is all about building relationships and trust with your prospects and customers.

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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. Earlier this week, we announced that my new company, the GTMfund , has acquired my old company, Sales Hacker , from my…other old company, Outreach. Buckle up, it’s a pretty wild journey.

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The 5% Institute

JULY 20, 2023

The Psychology of Persuasion Selling intangibles requires a deep understanding of human psychology and the art of persuasion. One powerful tool in the sales arsenal is the concept of social proof. Customers need to feel confident that they are making the right choice.

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Martech

MAY 5, 2023

Budget cuts, data privacy changes, new hot channels like TikTok (which might disappear overnight) and now generative AI. Marketing is never dull. You never know what is around the corner, but it will likely be exciting. This article is about marketing’s future, which AI may or may not play a role in.

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Veloxy

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Many sales teams find themselves juggling multiple tools, each promising to be the silver bullet for sales success. Yet, instead of streamlining operations, this often leads to confusion, inefficiencies, and a longer sales cycle. Let’s start on this journey to simplify, consolidate, and elevate your sales process.

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Martech

JANUARY 11, 2024

Provide concise yet compelling product information to empower customers to make informed choices. Transactional data This includes crucial sales and revenue metrics, such as average order value (AOV), clearly showing your business’s financial performance. To achieve this, make sure to: Optimize your ecommerce platform.

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Cerebral Selling

MARCH 30, 2020

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. You have the choice of picking a marble from one of two jars that sit in front of you. Would you take it?

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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. Cars, phones, jobs, products, lifestyles -- at no other point in human history has there been such a variety of choice. But choice is difficult because it also represents sacrifice. What is Choice?

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The 5% Institute

AUGUST 24, 2023

In an era saturated with information and choices, the ability to wield the power and principles of persuasion is a skill that holds unparalleled value. Whether you’re a marketer vying for consumer attention or an individual aiming to sway opinions, comprehending the principles of persuasion is your ticket to success.

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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. Conversations in marketing, conversations and sales.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 27, 2021

This is achieved because sets reduce the choice between alternatives. This means that predisposition towards a stimulus will make any choice quicker than considering all the alternatives.” Image source ). How many legs does the elephant have? Can you even tell for sure? How about this image? Image source ). Do you see 13 or B ?

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Lead Fuze

JULY 5, 2023

Making sound decisions is an imperative aptitude that all sales reps, recruiters, startup founders, advertisers and entrepreneurs must excel at. Making sound choices can be the deciding factor between success and failure in your professional pursuits. What are the 5 steps to making good decisions?

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Jeff Shore

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

In This Episode of The Buyer’s Mind with Jeff Shore: Today Jeff explores the confusion your customer feels when they’re overloaded – overloaded with information, overloaded with choices, overloaded with brands. buyersmind #sales Tweet This. Be Bold and Win the Sale: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone and Boost Your Performance.

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Sales Pop!

MAY 14, 2024

When people go online in search of a solution to their problem, they don’t want to spend days looking for a service that will meet their needs. Most simply shortlist a few services that catch their eye and opt for the one that feels right. This decision often comes down to which service is presented in the most clear, accessible, and engaging way.

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Hubspot

MAY 7, 2024

Here’s the real kicker: It’s not like I had a choice. Let’s talk about emotional resilience — that’s the ability to respond to stress, unpredictable outcomes, and setbacks. Why do I bring this up in the context of entrepreneurship? Sometimes, life just happens. Fortunately, this wasn’t the case. It was a difficult time, sure. The real kicker?

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Sell Or Die

MARCH 26, 2018

He's here to discuss how to react, respond and recover to debilitating situations in sales and life. He's here to discuss how to react, respond and recover to debilitating situations in sales and life. The experience changed the way Martin thinks about the psychology of recovery and he's eager to share. Become a Sales Warrior ?

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Sales Pop!

MARCH 29, 2023

The convenience of online shopping has made it a popular choice for consumers worldwide. While traditional methods like SEO, PPC, and email marketing are effective, there are many overlooked tactics that can boost eCommerce sales. 5 Overlooked Tactics to Boost eCommerce Sales 1.

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SalesLoft

OCTOBER 16, 2019

It’s called the Sunday scaries , a cute term that describes a not-so-cute psychological phenomenon. If you’re the least bit worried about your team’s happiness and growth, then ask yourself: as a sales leader, how strong is my emotional intelligence? But the best sales leaders make developing EQ their priority and you should too. .

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Moreover, it’ll inform the psychological triggers -- the words and angles — you use to compel prospects to buy things. 6 Brain Triggers Copywriters Use to Drive Sales. One of the most important chapters in Scientific Advertising is “Chapter 6: Psychology.”. So the principles of psychology are fixed and enduring.

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SaaStr

MARCH 27, 2021

There can be nothing more frustrating in the middle-early days than when sales closes some great deal for say $125,000 a year … but you “knew” they could have gotten $200,000 if they just held the line on discounting. So they use discounts strategically to both bring down sales cycles and increase the # of deals that close.

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