Mike Kunkle

MARCH 31, 2023

Sales competencies are essential for any sales professional, regardless of the specific methodology they use or the process they follow. Thanks for reading, be safe out there, and by all means… let’s continue to elevate our sales profession.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 5, 2018

Netflix - Somewhere along the way, “We all decided that we hated wearing pants and wanted to stay at home on our couch instead of getting dressed and driving to Blockbuster,” said sales expert Derek Wyszynski, when I asked him the write the concluding chapter in my book, Inbound Selling: How to Change the Way You Sell to Match How People Buy.

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SalesPop

MARCH 25, 2021

Sales most definitely have two sides, and this is also true of account management. In his 2014 book Zero to One , Peter Thiel wrote, “In the 1990s, the focus was on the product, and not on sales. It’s not discussed much, not even in books. Technology is primarily about product development, not distribution.

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Account Management Management B2B Advertising 98

Brooks Group

APRIL 5, 2023

In his book, “Smarter Faster Better,” Charles Duhigg writes “Mental models help us by providing a scaffold for the torrent of information that constantly surrounds us. Instead, he returned to the fundamentals of flying and imagined he was piloting the smaller, simpler plane. “I Not knowing what to do isn’t an option.

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SBI

JUNE 11, 2014

How can you succeed in this difficult to control sales environment? To start, I recommend a few books that approach the subject from different angles. The first is Sales Chaos , a fascinating and educational book by Tim Ohai and Brian Lambert. I also recommend the books by Chip Heath and Dan Heath.

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MTD Sales Training

OCTOBER 11, 2017

What’s your favourite book? How would you describe the best sales project you have been involved with, and what was your contribution to its success? Tell me about one of your biggest failures in a sales environment and what you learned from it. How did you go about researching our company before today?

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Challenger Sale is a sales methodology that focuses on challenging the customer’s way of thinking and providing valuable insights to drive the sales process. It was introduced by Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson in their book “ The Challenger Sale.” appeared first on ARPEDIO.

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Arpedio

APRIL 15, 2024

Understanding the Role of AI in Modern Sales Processes The infiltration of artificial intelligence into the commercial landscape has ushered in a new era of efficiency and sophistication in sales methodologies. An AI-powered sales transformation is as much about the people behind the data as it is about the technology itself.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Closed-lost: When the buyer fails to purchase a product or service from the sales rep. Closing ratio: Ratio of prospects that a sales rep closes and wins. Sales Prospecting Techniques. Example: “Hi John, I’m reaching out because I noticed you were looking at our e-book on improving sales productivity.”.

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SBI

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Within the six chapters of this must have guide, you’ll get tips and guidelines on; being a phenomenal coach for a sales force, hiring and firing, inspiring a sales team to want to achieve and exceed their goals, and more. What the Book Offers. From quick tips to easily implementable plans, he leaves no stone unturned.

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Sales Management Management Sales Leadership 40

Corporate Visions

MARCH 19, 2020

Get the proven science behind unforgettable sales presentations in the e-book, Impossible to Ignore. If your sales reps aren’t prepared with skills and techniques suited for the virtual sales environment, you risk losing the attention and engagement that’s so critical to winning complex deals.

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Virtual Selling e-Learning Decision-making Sales Environment 52

Arpedio

MARCH 15, 2024

At its core, strategic selling involves a thorough understanding of the customer’s business, industry, and competitive landscape, as well as the ability to navigate complex sales environments and decision-making processes.

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Arpedio

APRIL 15, 2024

Importance of AI in the Sales Domain The importance of AI in the sales domain cannot be overstated, particularly in today’s fast-paced and data-driven business landscape. By harnessing AI technologies and strategies, organizations can navigate the complexities of modern sales environments with agility and precision.

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SalesGlobe

JULY 11, 2022

Whether you are a pro or new to the sales environment, to have a thriving business you need to build, strengthen, and maintain strong relationships. On one such occasion, I booked travel for one of our partners to go to New York. I booked the flight and then realized on the day of the trip that I had not booked the hotel.

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Corporate Visions

MARCH 19, 2020

Get the proven science behind unforgettable sales presentations in the e-book, Impossible to Ignore. If your sales reps aren’t prepared with skills and techniques suited for the virtual sales environment, you risk losing the attention and engagement that’s so critical to winning complex deals.

Virtual Selling 52

Virtual Selling e-Learning Decision-making Sales Environment 52

SBI

JUNE 11, 2014

How can you succeed in this difficult to control sales environment? To start, I recommend a few books that approach the subject from different angles. The first is Sales Chaos , a fascinating and educational book by Tim Ohai and Brian Lambert. I also recommend the books by Chip Heath and Dan Heath.

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Decision-making Sales Sales Environment B2B 35

KAMCast

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In this episode, I invite Fred Copestake, a sales consultant and trainer specialising in complex B2b sales environments, to get into this topic with me. He has even written a book on it). You will hear us talk through: The three biggest challenges that senior leaders will see when they look at their sales teams.

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Mercuri International

MAY 22, 2024

This saves the seller’s time and minimizes the risk of double bookings. Consider the following tools for optimizing the management of AI-enhanced virtual meeting participation: Clara Labs : AI assistant that automatically communicates, books appointments, follows up, and manages details such as location and time with clients.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Scott Kaplan, Founder and Chief Coach @ Quick Hit Sales Tips Scott has helped sales teams 2X their bookings with Sales TIPS (Tactics to Improve Professional Sellers), is an international bestselling author, and helps sales leaders and sales reps grow their sales skills and processes by creating a winning sales environment.

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Sales Prioritization Account Management CRM 52

Arpedio

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Scott Kaplan, Founder and Chief Coach @ Quick Hit Sales Tips Scott has helped sales teams 2X their bookings with Sales TIPS (Tactics to Improve Professional Sellers), is an international bestselling author, and helps sales leaders and sales reps grow their sales skills and processes by creating a winning sales environment.

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SalesGlobe

MAY 13, 2021

In our book, What Your CEO Needs to Know About Sales Compensation , we lay out the six dimensions of sales roles: sales strategy, product and service, market segment, sales process, marketing/technical/operations, and management responsibilities. These greater upsides are also designed to help attract top talent.

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SBI

JANUARY 21, 2014

I’d love to hear your thoughts on how the concepts in Switch can be applied to your sales environment and whether you’ve learned any key take-aways from reading the book. If you want to learn the 3 step process to make that happen, pick up Switch and read it today.

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SBI

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Inside sales reps who engage prospects with a personalized pitch see better open rates, have longer conversations, and book more meetings. But migrating from a traditional cold calling model to one that requires a high-level of customization can be challenging, even for the most sophisticated inside sales environments.

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Brooks Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Many sales professionals don’t think their manager’s feedback helps them improve their sales skills. To counteract this view, create a sales call evaluation form that covers the key selling competencies a sales professional needs to be successful in your specific sales environment.

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Sales Management Management Sales Meetings 103

CoSell

APRIL 13, 2021

We need to make sales more human. Finding balance is key as we master the new normal of our virtual sales environment. I’ve found 7 key skills that I believe you’ll use to build balance and make sales more human. These skills are extremely useful for individuals, entrepreneurs, start-up teams, and sales teams.

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Zendesk

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

In this scenario, the repair services performed on the stringed instruments can be counted in the August books, but the accordion repair can’t—even though the customer paid for repairs in August. Creating graphs of previous sales data can help you spot patterns. Use historical data to extrapolate future trends. Allow for flexibility.

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Supply Chain Profitability Sales Government 52

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Introduction to the Challenger Sales Framework We start by providing an overview of the Challenger Sales framework, developed by Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson in their seminal book “ The Challenger Sale. They are highly confident in their abilities and may resist guidance or direction from others.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

By following the SPIN framework and tailoring their approach to the prospect’s specific needs and challenges, the sales professional can effectively demonstrate the value of their solution and facilitate a successful sale.

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Software Software Decision-making Performance Review 52

SBI

MARCH 14, 2019

With productivity, sales leaders can track the number of prospecting dials executed, emails sent each day, or the number of first meetings booked, each of which can help discern, “Are my reps focused on the right, most impactful activities?”.

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Sales Training Sales Financial Services Onboarding 29

Arpedio

MARCH 27, 2023

Executing and communicating sales plans effectively and successfully. Elevating sales competencies by making “best practices” available to all. Creating an empowering sales environment where the individual is motivated to excel. Retaining more customers and winning more/new business.

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Arpedio

APRIL 3, 2024

By understanding and embracing the key components of the solution selling methodology, sales professionals can effectively engage with customers, identify opportunities, and deliver value-added solutions that drive business success. Continuous Learning and Improvement: Solution selling requires ongoing learning and skill development.

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Value Proposition Stakeholders Decision-making Organization 40

SalesGlobe

OCTOBER 4, 2022

I mean, that’s my big question is, now you’ve got a tough sales environment. What Your CEO Needs to Know About Sales Compensation is the first book to address sales compensation challenges from a C-suite perspective. And then what does it mean for quotas? Michelle Seger. And we all know that.

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Performance Review Sales Value Proposition Organization 52

PandaDoc

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Don’t worry — you are not alone: 69% of your colleagues feel the exact same way, according to Salesforce’s State of Sales 5th edition. For such purposes, you can use specialized or customized AI-powered chatbots like Chatbot or Wonderchat , as well as a more general GPT-3.5 Turbo with API and predefined inputs.

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Artificial Intelligence Sales CRM e-Learning 52

SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

If Sales Books lived up to the claims they made, we’d all be at 300% of quota every year. Of the thousands of books published annually, many are just inspirational fluff. However, Sales VPs we interview always ask about specific sales books. So is Pink’s new book on Sales as thought provoking?

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SalesGlobe

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Success in Challenging Sales Environments Mark Donnolo Welcome to the Rethink Sales Podcast. Michelle Seger He is author of the book Leverage Your Mindset Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Amplify Your Life. Mark Donnolo Doing both reading the book and I’m several days into it and into the app.

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Sales Environment Sales Supply Chain Software 52

Upland

MARCH 19, 2021

Think of the metrics commonly tracked by businesses — from bookings, to billings, to their backlog, conversion rates, deal sizes, renewals, NPS, and more. Those sales leaders and teams who can track, monitor, and clearly articulate potential pipeline as a KPI are on the right track to deliver revenue growth in any sales environment.

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SBI Growth

JUNE 29, 2013

Sales leaders will not Make the Number if they fail to rapidly onboard new talent. The sales environment is uniquely suited to take advantage of an innovation called “ gamification.” This post is for HR and Sales leaders who ask, "How can we accelerate the productivity of our new hires?".

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