Wed.Aug 07, 2024

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The 10 Best SaaS CRM Software

Hubspot Sales

The secret's out: behind every “How do they do it all?” SaaS worker is a CRM platform holding their life together. If you're new to the world of CRMs, then prepare to have your world turned upside down. I distinctly remember the day I learned about CMRs: I was using a spreadsheet for my contact management, and I felt like other people maintained their networks better by sheer luck.

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Identifying Coaching Opportunities to Improve Sales Performance

The Center for Sales Strategy

The ability of a sales team to consistently achieve goals and exceed expectations hinges not only on the team's talent and determination but also on the quality of coaching they receive. Identifying where your people need coaching is key. Without this insight, your coaching efforts might be well-intentioned but ultimately ineffective. By identifying specific problems or struggles, you can tailor your coaching to address these areas directly, leading to more meaningful improvements in performance

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Sales Demo Environments: How to Use Them to Close More Deals

Hubspot Sales

Early on in my position as head of business development at Lead Prosper, a SaaS company, I found myself on the receiving end of a software demo for an industry-leading company. After some initial discovery, the capable sales rep dove into the platform to give me a look at one of the functionalities I was most interested in. But during the live demo, disaster struck.

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Financial Illiteracy is Costing You Deals: Can Your Sales Team Afford the Loss?

FinListics Solutions

Financial illiteracy among sales teams is a silent deal killer. Sales reps struggle to demonstrate the economic value of solutions, costing valuable deals and revenue. This gap in financial literacy prevents effectively showcasing the true worth of what you offer.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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10 Tips for Implementing Your Strategic Plan

Strategic Communications

As I work with people on strategic planning activities—once we get over the initial resistance to strategic planning—one of the biggest barriers I find is concern about implementation. Too often implementation just doesn’t happen and organizations find themselves in an endless loop of planning without achieving measurable results. Part of the problem, I believe, is that we invest so much time and energy into planning that this becomes our primary focus.

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Driving Sales Enablement Strategy Through Change Management

RAIN Group

Sales enablement isn't just a nice-to-have—it's a strategic imperative for driving sales success in today's dynamic business environment. Yet, many organizations struggle to implement and sustain effective sales enablement initiatives. This article explores how leveraging change management principles can transform your sales enablement strategy, leading to lasting improvements in sales performance.

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How To Track the Customer Journey (And Use What You Learn!)

Groove HQ

“Now more than ever we need to talk to each other, to listen to each other and understand how we see the world.” When he said that, Martin Scorsese was talking about the power of cinema as a cultural medium. But the truth behind his words applies just as well to customer support. Let’s say […] The post How To Track the Customer Journey (And Use What You Learn!