Cerebral Selling

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

This is leaving sales leaders and reps alike struggling to figure out: How to handle new objections they’ve never heard before. Unfortunately, this lack of perspective can lead to lack of conviction in your sales motion, threatening your revenue growth and indeed, the culture within your sales team.

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Iannarino

JULY 22, 2021

When it results in a negative number, it is often because the formula for revenue growth requires a meta formula: Revenue Growth = Growth of Sales Effectiveness. The most common belief in sales is that more is better than better. The Gist: One of the primary obstacles to better results is a refusal to unlearn poor techniques.

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Iannarino

JULY 12, 2021

Like any outcome you pursue in sales, there is more than one way to get to your desired end state, but not every path creates the same value for your client. There is now a new sales conversation, one built around delivering a better prospective client experience and improving your odds of winning the deal.

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Iannarino

JULY 19, 2021

The Gist: The legacy approaches to the sales conversation have created a form of commoditization. In these approaches, conversation order is a well-worn path that prevents differentiation. For salespeople who want to be treated as partners, there is a new sales conversation that creates greater value. Our Clients.

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Veloxy

JUNE 8, 2022

Couple questions here – are your sales stagnating? If yes, then you’re probably looking for new ways to improve your sales performance. Perhaps the answer could be in your sales pipeline. Research shows that top performing companies and sales teams do extremely well when it comes to managing their pipeline. But first….

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Iannarino

MARCH 2, 2023

This sales strategy has been part of B2B sales processes and is practiced by sales reps in many sales organizations. This strategy is still effective, as recognizing the prospective buyer's pain points allows for a good and effective sales conversation.

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Iannarino

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

9 Questions B2B Sales Leaders Must Answer Why isn’t improving B2B sales effectiveness your most important initiative? Over the last two decades, many sales leaders have chased every shiny object that was put in front of them. It is impossible to identify anything more important than increasing sales win rates.

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Martech

APRIL 23, 2024

Predictive analytics is the use of data and modeling to predict the likelihood of future outcomes based on the historical record. ” Predictive analytics uses past data to answer questions about the future, e.g. “How will this type of email campaign perform with this type of audience?” Here are some of the more common.

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Tibor Shanto

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

While the exact number may vary, people in sales continue to accept the false assertion of an 80/20 world. At any given time only about 10% of your buyers are in Decision Mode, which results in challenge for sales leaders. By Tibor Shanto. Keeps the 80% out of the way, allowing the 20% to do their thing. Where The Buyer Is At.

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Iannarino

JUNE 25, 2021

It’s easy to sell on autopilot, especially when we believe that the conversation is mainly about our winning a deal —a goal best accomplished by not actively pursuing it. It’s easy to sell on autopilot, especially when we believe that the conversation is mainly about our winning a deal —a goal best accomplished by not actively pursuing it.

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Iannarino

JULY 14, 2021

The Gist: A new sales conversation is replacing the traditional sales call. Clients increasingly find traditional sales approaches to be inadequate—and it’s causing them to avoid salespeople. The new conversation provides value in areas where we have not yet enabled salespeople. The Salesperson’s Dilemma.

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Martech

MAY 1, 2024

Rapidly advancing generative AI models promise to help scale marketing and sales functions by automating customer conversations. Information management and storage company Iron Mountain adopted a gradual and surefooted approach to adopting digital assistants and making conversational AI a driver of engagement and revenue growth.

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Iannarino

JULY 4, 2021

The Gist: Your clients measure your performance by the value of the conversations they have with you. Your intentions can spoil the outcomes you hope for by preventing the conversation from being valuable to your contacts. No more pushy sales tactics. The first thing you need to do is to create value for your prospective client.

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Contract Contact Clients Conversion 335

Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It was such a fun conversation, we focused on how we increase our effectiveness and impact through deeper understanding of our customers/prospects. It was such a fun conversation, we focused on how we increase our effectiveness and impact through deeper understanding of our customers/prospects.

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Martech

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Traditionally, analyzing data meant looking back at historical trends to inform future decisions. Now, businesses aim to predict future trends and opportunities rather than just looking at the past. Data has become the lifeblood of businesses in today’s digital age. However, marketing analytics has evolved. The simple answer is “no.”

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Martech

MARCH 11, 2024

While this approach works well for roughly 5% of actively in-market buyers, it creates a poor experience for the remaining 95% of future customers who aren’t yet ready to buy. For the sales team, better conversions, less garbage in, less time wasted, etc. And for 95% of our future customers, a better brand experience.

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Heinz Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

By Sheena McKinney , Business Operations & Marketing Assistant at Heinz Marketing Whether you’re yet to explore AI or you’re an early adopter, welcome (again) to the AI future of B2B sales and marketing! So, let’s dive into the highlights of an incredible conversation.

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B2B Strategize Clients Consult 111

Martech

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

While an aggressive sales strategy is critical in the early stages, long-term profitability requires balancing customer acquisition and lifetime value. We explore strategies to evolve from a sales-driven startup to a mature, profitable company. From sprint to distance This is where the future hangs in the balance.

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Sales Gravy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

If You Don't Take Action, You Won't Get Results In this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, Jeb Blount and David Newman, author of Do It! focusing on providing value rather than seeking approval or sounding smart during conversations with economic buyers. Planning is essential, but without conversations, it won't lead to success.

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Prospecting Strategic planning Referrals Strategize 85

Search Engine Land

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The big cookie crumble of 2024 officially began in January with Google’s initial roll-out of Tracking Protection for Chrome users. Any PPC marketer caught off-guard by this either haven’t paid attention to the signals for several years or haven’t corralled the necessary parties to create a cohesive strategy in response – or both.

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Salesforce

MARCH 7, 2024

Getting it right means more conversions and ultimately, a more satisfied customer base. If you’re a large fashion retailer with an upcoming sale on sneakers, you can send that announcement exclusively to the segment of your audience that has shown interest in athletic footwear. Personalize, personalize, personalize.

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Search Engine Land

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Instead, the platform recommends collaborating with your Sales and Finance departments to identify more meaningful metrics. LinkedIn also advises leveraging CRM data through tools like the Revenue Attribution Report to connect marketing efforts with sales success. Why we care. Predictive analytics. Real-time campaign optimization.

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Salesforce

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Below, we share a vetted sales email template that can help you get responses. What you’ll learn What is a sales email template? Engage buyers everywhere What is a sales email template? A sales email template is a pre-written message, sent via email, that can be quickly and easily customized for different audiences.

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Martech

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Up to 47% of organizations are using AI to help them with sales, marketing and customer service, with marketing operations at the top. Most CRM applications that offer this functionality can monitor conversations in real time and then provide reports to management, alerting them of potentially unhappy customers.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

SiriusDecisions, the analyst firm now part of Forrester, had entered the conversation, pioneering the marketing funnel that became a staple of B2B marketing for the next 15 years. SQLs (Sales Qualified Leads). SALs (Sales Accepted Leads). Marketing/sales alignment was never better. It was the early aughts. Lead scoring.

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B2B Technology Technology Pipeline 118

Martech

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

That’s the mastery of email personalization — it’s more than a “Hi [First Name],” it’s a suite of experiences, each one a handpicked conversation starter. It organizes and clarifies the path to your audience, providing your team with actionable insights that drive sales and marketing success. It’s perfect. Demographic data.

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Sales Gravy

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, Jeb Blount sits down with KaTom CEO Patricia Bible to discuss what it takes to lead and sustain a hyper-growth company. Reflecting on her journey with KaTom, Patricia shared insights into the exponential growth of this hyper-growth organization.

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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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Technique Technology Technology Trust 81

Martech

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

More than half of Americans expect future improvements in customer service thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence. People expect the future to be better than the past. Whoever in your organization owns customer experience surely understands that it doesn’t reduce to a conversion. Infobip survey. Why we care.

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Sales Pop!

MARCH 31, 2024

Recently, I had an enlightening chat with Govind Balu , a pioneer in the digital transformation field, and I’m excited to share some of the gems from our conversation. How Automation Empowers Sales and Customer Service Our talk then veered into how automation changes sales and customer service.

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Appointment Technology Technology Gaming 64

Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

As the PPC landscape continues to evolve, having the ability to predict future campaign performance is invaluable. This article will cover some of my favorite PPC forecasting techniques using Google Sheets and Vertex AI that paint a clearer picture of the future and empower clients with actionable insights.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 12, 2024

Lessons have been learned from previous market cycles, but the challenge lies in passing down this knowledge to future generations of founders and investors. 17:15) The future of M&A: Ecosystems and strategic partnerships. (23:10) 17:15) The future of M&A: Ecosystems and strategic partnerships. (23:10) The story of a $2.6

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Martech

JANUARY 16, 2024

AI will play a pivotal role in sculpting the future of customer acquisition, but it is still an uncharted realm of strategies and tactics. Join experts for an unmissable webinar designed specifically for digital marketers who drive offline sales and conversions. Click here to view more MarTech webinars.

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Growth Campaign Presentation Conversion 97

Highspot

MARCH 13, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping sales, transitioning from a buzzword to a core component of how sales teams connect, predict, and work. Let’s explore how AI can become your team’s MVP, making your sales efforts more competitive. Why Do You Need AI in Sales? Why Do You Need AI in Sales?

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Search Engine Land

APRIL 16, 2024

Dig deeper: Beyond search volume: Future-proofing keyword research for SEO 2. But in my experience, it’s rare for SEOs to take a comprehensive approach to customer understanding that involves conversations across teams and fluency with different tools. SEO is turbulent right now. My list of these includes: Keyword trend analysis.

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Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Consider a future state workshop. Successful testing yields valuable insights to guide your 2024 strategy, whether it’s for regular campaigns or holiday and sales-focused ones. The holiday season is an ideal time to experiment with gamification to learn about your audience for your future marketing. Keep it simple.

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Gaming Campaign Clients Start-ups 138

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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