Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Behaviour in sales meetings). This article is a reminder of the key points valued by the delegates: Nine insights: Sales processes and selling skills for targeting and meetings. Sales meetings. Delegates reported some fee-earner challenges when attending preliminary sales meetings. Debrief after meetings.

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Meetings Value Proposition Key Account Management Account Management 100

Red Star Kim

MARCH 10, 2023

Back in 2019 I reviewed a book about depression (see Lost connections – Why you’re depressed by Johann Hari (kimtasso.com) ) which was dismissive of medication for depression. I still like the book’s ideas about “disconnection” being a cause of some low mood and depression.

Decision-making 130

Decision-making Organization Management Meetings 130

Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Nervousness – Shyness, modesty, lack of confidence and fear of failure can make fee-earners reluctant to organise meetings to take the next steps in building a potential client relationship. There is rarely a deep understanding of how disparate and disconnected decision-making units are across such large organisations.

Key Account Management 130

Key Account Management Account Management Value Proposition Client Relationships 130

Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

20 Best Business Books of 2017. Yep, according to the experts, reading the latest industry blogs, articles, and books is key to finding success in your job and your career. To help you stay at the top of your game, I’ve rounded up the top business books of 2017. 20 Best Business Books of 2017. Principles. Unshakeable.

Decision-making 134

Decision-making Innovation Investors Marketing 134

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 1, 2020

Here is a breakdown of the easiest and hardest campaigns I have taken part in to book sales appointments with various clients. This information is compiled from my time at TRO Lead Generation and Cobalt Iron using email marketing, social media, digital ads, and other strategies to book sales appointments. Client referrals.

Decision-making 111

Decision-making Small Business Sales Value Proposition 111

Red Star Kim

JUNE 15, 2023

no-data-entry CRM; relationship intelligence (ERM); revenue operations system; automatic capture of emails, meetings and referrals). Some firms provide templates of different types of KAM meeting types. (profit, growth and core legal services) How can Nexl help law firms execute their Strategic Account initiatives? (no-data-entry

Key Account Management 130

Key Account Management Account Management Management Client Relationships 130

Red Star Kim

MARCH 1, 2024

This book explores how to manage these differences when communicating digitally Book review: Digital Body Language – How to build trust by Erica Dhawan (kimtasso.com). Building empathy with fee-earners helps us to understand what they expect and any assumptions they may be making about the likely results. Everyone is different.

Stakeholders 130

Stakeholders Decision-making Emotional Intelligence Communication 130

Liston Witherill

APRIL 21, 2021

So I started digging into how people make decisions, and how systems influence those decisions. I was surprised that these disciplines rarely made their way into sales literature, even though sales is fundamentally about how people make decisions. In a word, systems. Historically products drove the economy.

Decision-making 52

Decision-making Sales Training Retail Marketing 52

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

So, if you see the letters “CEO” in your future, it’s never too early to start preparing with these 27 powerful and inspiring books. 27 Best Business Books for CEOs and Entrepreneurs. Great People Decisions. This book captures what it’s really like to lead a startup. The first few chapters alone make this book amazing.”.

Decision-making 111

Decision-making Leadership Profitability Investors 111

Brightbridge Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2021

We now look forward to booked engagements with the development of leadership and furtherance of account plans this Autumn. A face-to-face meeting is planned! It makes understanding and communicating value far more difficult – (It was challenging already). The post Meeting up?

Meetings 40

Meetings Suppliers Key Account Management Account Planning 40

5600 Blue

MARCH 8, 2018

I’ve also had the good fortune to write a negotiation for buyers book with supply chain management expert Rosemary Coates. they are making a decision. If that is the case (and it is) we need to stop trying to sell them something and start helping them make higher value investment decisions.

Procurement 52

Procurement Decision-making Negotiation Supply Chain 52

Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Books About Starting a Business. Consider that Bill Gates reads 50 books every year , Mark Cuban reads for three hours each day, and Elon Musk -- when asked how he learned to build rockets -- said, “I read books.”. But knowing which books to start with can be overwhelming. 21 Books About Starting a Business.

e-Learning 107

e-Learning Investors Profitability Decision-making 107

Upland

JULY 12, 2023

And it’s all about deal qualification MEDDIC – a deal qualification framework Many think that MEDDIC is a sales process , but it’s really a deal qualification framework with multiple processes for decision criteria, decision process, etc. Decision criteria: What factors will buyers consider when making their decision?

Decision-making 195

Decision-making Sales Account Planning Healthcare 195

Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We ask questions to avoid making wrong assumptions or adopting the wrong focus. will make people pause to consider how their feelings compare with those they had the previous day. Questions are important when we meet someone new. For example, when we first meet at a networking event. Video) (kimtasso.com).

Negotiation 130

Negotiation Value Proposition Emotional Intelligence Decision-making 130

Mike Kunkle

APRIL 8, 2023

My point here, is that you should make a purposeful determination on these levels, clearly define them, train them, and coach to them. In addition to having the right decision makers in the deal, which is part of qualification, it’s important to assess the landscape and relationships. Here’s what I mean.

B2B 243

B2B Decision-making Sales Stakeholders 243

Red Star Kim

MAY 3, 2023

Which makes planning difficult and often impacts on project delivery. There’s more about how to frame choices in Book review: Nudge: Improving decisions about health, wealth (kimtasso.com). “To

Stakeholders 130

Stakeholders Digitalization Communication Decision-making 130

Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Traditionally, firms have focused on technical expertise, client impact, and book of business as the criteria for making partner-selection and hiring decisions. Eric Tresh, a partner at law firm Eversheds Sutherland , spends most mornings reviewing recent tax-court decisions. The firm has grown from $800 million to $1.8

Client Relationships 130

Client Relationships CRM Financial Services Decision-making 130

Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Understand their decision-making process. Meet their needs. Make an emotional connection – Connect with your reader. Adhere to your guidelines – You may need to follow a brand book or a style guide Check the grammar – No one likes mistakes Be human – Write as you speak Be concise – Can you say it with fewer words?

Media 130

Media Financial Services Advertising Decision-making 130

Account Manager Tips

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Schedule meetings ASAP 4. Use meeting scheduling tools 5. Schedule follow up meetings during the meeting 6. Only meet for as long as needed 10. Say "No" to update meetings 11. Resolve meeting conflicts immediately 14. Resolve meeting conflicts immediately 14. Batch meetings 16.

Management 246

Management Meetings Decision-making Brainstorming 246

SuperOffice

JANUARY 19, 2022

Types of customer meetings. Along with a sequence of emails, companies with long sales cycles arrange three meetings before the conversion happens: Discovery meeting. This is your first meeting with a warm, qualified lead that’s held with the goal of understanding the specific needs of a prospect. Follow-up meeting.

Meetings 63

Meetings CRM Decision-making Sales 63

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Covey is a self-improvement book. I recommend starting that path by reading Stephen Covey’s best-selling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. That's why we summarized the entire book for you below. Reactive = "He makes me so mad." That way, we can make sure the steps we’re taking are in the right direction.

Energy and Utilities 145

Energy and Utilities Communication Prioritization Decision-making 145

Corporate Visions

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Tis the season for picking sales meeting kickoff themes for sales and marketing organizations around the world. But when it comes to the content for the sales kickoff meeting, don’t settle for a new version of the same checklist you may be using. That would make for a big kickoff! Hey, I love a good book, too.

Meetings 64

Meetings Suppliers Sales Decision-making 64

Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Describe when and how you'll make your recommendation happen and immediate next steps. The reasons are many: relationship building; confirmation of strategy or tactics; seeking clarity to help deal with uncertainty; advice on decisions; get a decision changed; inform; educate; get action. Alternatives (2 minutes). Use humour.

Value Proposition 246

Value Proposition Decision-making Shareholders Government 246

Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 30, 2023

They must show that they can make an impact with enablement and move the needle on the metrics that matter most. But there is much an enabler can do to lead the change projects, garner the support needed, and continue to nudge, push, cajole, and lead the way to making a business impact. But it’s all about behavior change.

Leadership 293

Leadership Stakeholders Decision-making Sales Training 293

Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Keep this in mind as you read this article, and adapt and adopt what makes sense for you in your current context. Product ensures that solutions meet the demands of the marketplace. I often say that having guidance on how to determine what’s right for you is much more valuable than being told what to do.

Customer Experience 304

Customer Experience Decision-making Profitability Marketing 304

Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It’s worth touching on some related skills : Facilitating Essentially, facilitation is about making communication, interaction, collaboration or learning easier. Facilitation skills provide opportunities and resources to a group of people that enable them to make progress and succeed. Coaches and consultants use facilitation skills.

Facilitation 130

Facilitation Decision-making Emotional Intelligence Acquisition 130

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

These roles equipped me with excellent resources for managing my “book of business” in my assigned industry and territory. They also said that it’s critical to find ways to delegate or streamline tasks that are mandatory yet of little or no value in helping me meet and exceed my quota.

Artificial Intelligence 96

Artificial Intelligence Media Prioritization Software 96

Upland

AUGUST 30, 2023

It represents the culmination of their journey, where they have progressed through the earlier stages and are now highly engaged and ready to make a purchase. At every stage of this journey, marketers employ targeted strategies to guide potential customers toward making a purchase decision. Lead Magnets : Create lead magnets.

Decision-making 195

Decision-making Software Software Retail 195

Mike Kunkle

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Other times, sellers work with ad hoc buying committees who have never worked together to make a purchase decision, and who are operating without an aligned process, policies, or even guidelines and guardrails. click the image to see a larger version] This makes sense, right? This is so important to understand.

B2B 231

B2B Sales Decision-making Negotiation 231

Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 3, 2022

When to give up Forms of communication (from most to least effective) Favourite book on follow up In other news Have your say on the future of key account management Quote of the week. We follow up with clients for to close a sale, to ask a question, to get a decision, to share information or reminders. Make it easy.

Key Account Management 130

Key Account Management Account Management Decision-making Communication 130

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 19, 2024

Yet, when I work with some teams I notice that they aren't making any calls. The goal is to make the conversation feel more natural. Here's a simple three-step formula for crafting a powerful value proposition: Identify the Persona: Who are you talking to, is it a decision maker, and what do they care about? Follow-up: “Got it.

Value Proposition 96

Value Proposition Cybersecurity Meetings Decision-making 96

Hubspot Sales

JUNE 21, 2023

But as sales reps well know, a successful call ends with a concrete calendar meeting, not a vague “Let’s talk later.” So how can salespeople turn this brush-off into a meeting with a specific date and time? Meeting booked, and attention earned. You never want to argue with the prospect’s ability to make a decision.

Decision-making 113

Decision-making Meetings Sales Organization 113

Red Star Kim

AUGUST 1, 2023

Have empathy – Most fee-earners are really stretched to meet their targets, serve their clients and manage their teams. Find ways to make their lives easier and better. They can make it a firm priority to produce M&BD plans. Then summarise their comments, requests and decisions in a (concise) structure that they value.

Decision-making 130

Decision-making Marketing Business Planning Management 130

Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 8, 2023

This abundance of data can lead to analysis paralysis, where decision-makers are overwhelmed without the insights to drive action. Use data to drive informed decisions, optimize sales processes, and identify untapped market opportunities. Tailor your products, services, and sales strategies to meet these needs authentically.

Sales 221

Sales Prioritization Innovation Leadership 221

Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Finding a suitable location (quiet and without interruptions) to make calls when working in an office environment was sometimes a challenge. 83% No – and no experience 17% Yes – formally Your sector: 33% Legal 50% Accountancy/Insolvency 17% Property/surveying How confident are you at taking and making telephone calls?

Emotional Intelligence 130

Emotional Intelligence Value Proposition Decision-making Digitalization 130

Flevy

MARCH 19, 2024

The concept was published in his book, “The Mind of the Strategist: The Art of Japanese Business.” Ohmae’s 3C Model (Strategic Triangle) has its applications in Strategic Planning, Market Analysis , and guiding Decision-making processes. products, services, technology, organizational culture, and so on).

Shareholders 52

Shareholders Decision-making Digital Transformation Manufacturing 52

Red Star Kim

MARCH 4, 2024

They fear making mistakes and don’t want to appear vulnerable. Their behaviour makes you feel irritated, inferior, worthless and stupid. They may make you feel stifled, stupid or untrusted. You need to avoid making mistakes or paying insufficient attention to detail. Please let me know if you’d like a copy.

Management 147

Management Communication Leadership Digitalization 147