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Sales Survival: Avoiding Panic, Paralysis, and Pessimism

The Center for Sales Strategy

Parts of what we’re seeing have occurred in the past—severe shock to the financial system such as the Great Recession of 2008/2009 where banking system nearly collapsed, a shutdown of events and travel post 9/11, and a 50% drop in stock indexes in 1987—all crises in which we've managed to adapt. Part of what we're seeing seems new.

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Sales Leaders: Set Realistic Goals for 2021

The Center for Sales Strategy

Do you remember projecting 2009 revenue as we stared into the abyss of the Great Recession? Many businesses projected negative sales growth, while others simply would not accept it. We all knew it was coming as it started with plenty of notice in the Fall of 2008.

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Why Coachability Is Key to Sales Success

Hubspot Sales

The same is true in sales. An uncoachable sales team is easy to spot — they lack direction, motivation, and cohesion. But when sales reps embrace coaching, they invest in their success — and the success of their entire team. Yet, coaching is necessary for professional growth — especially if you're in a sales role.

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The First-Mover Advantage, Explained

Hubspot Sales

When I started selling HubSpot software in 2007, no one had ever heard of inbound sales and marketing. But Coke’s biggest beverage brands have reached more than $1 billion in sales -- something Pepsi has never quite been able top. When I spoke with business owners, I had to explain what these concepts were and how they worked.

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2010 vs. 2020: 9 Sales Strategies That Changed Dramatically in the Last Decade

Hubspot Sales

In 2019, millions of social media users took to their Facebook and Instagram profiles to post their 10-year challenge photos consisting of side-by-side shots of themselves in 2009 and 2019. Now, it’s time to do the 10-year challenge with your sales strategy. 2010 Sales Strategies. 2010 Sales Strategies. In 2010, 7.2%

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The Unprecedented Sales Management Challenge for 2009

Sales Gravy

Sales managers are facing a set of challenges that they've never experienced before. They think their team is focused on generating sales, but they are completely distracted. As a sales manager, for years, you've had Human Resources preaching t

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14 Pro Tips for Running a Successful Business

Hubspot Sales

We're losing more than we're gaining for the first time since those statistics have been tracked, and the crossover coincided with the recession of 2007-2009. Census Bureau, the overall number of business applications began to recover in late 2009 and has been trending up for the past ten years. Source: Capterra. According to the U.S.