Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Being your own boss, calling all the shots, hustling to hit your goals -- for many people, entrepreneurship is the ultimate career goal. But as awesome as running your own business sounds, it's also incredibly difficult. How difficult? 75% of startups fail. Entrepreneurs are also more anxious than other people and experience more day-to-day stress. After all, when you're responsible for the bottom line, every setback falls on you personally.

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Openview

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Growing a business can often create a complicated conundrum for entrepreneurs: How do we get the people who have what it takes to help us believe in our mission enough to take a risk and join the cause? This situation can often lead us to do some questionable stuff – like biting off more than we can chew to get them on board: Bigger titles than they’re ready for or we can support.

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

One of the main benefits of CRM software is the ability to get every aspect of your business working in sync. By uniting your communication and marketing tools with your sales platform, your team can conduct and track all their sales conversations from a single tool. But if you also rely on accounting software to manage incoming and outgoing payments, there are a lot of hidden benefits to integrating it with your CRM as well.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Music can help you push through a difficult workout, it can calm your nerves, and it can even get you pumped up and geared towards success. Music can have a powerful impact on your mindset, and using music and the right rhythm to support positive thoughts could definitely get your sales performance headed in the right direction. Abba — Money, Money, Money.

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What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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RAIN Group

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

This RAIN Group article was originally published on the LinkedIn Sales Blog. Some sales leaders believe that a quota and an attractive compensation plan are enough to ignite the hustle, passion, and intensity in a seller. It makes sense they think this way given recent Harvard Business Review articles with titles like "Motivating Sales People: What Really Works" that focus 100% on compensation.

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Miller Heiman Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Wouldn’t life be easier if the only stakeholder a seller needed was the main point of contact? If only. Stakeholder management is complicated—because it involves an ever-expanding number of roles who influence purchase decisions at an organization. According to CSO Insights’ 2018 Buyer Preferences Study , the average salesperson must now navigate six or more buying influences to close a single deal (which can take five months or more).

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

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Groove HQ

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

When it comes to doing business online, ecommerce is among the most challenging industries to be in—and ecommerce customer service is no joke, either. The proliferation of platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce makes setting up shop virtually free, so you constantly have to battle nimble entrants trying to steal a slice of the pie. At […]. The post The Little Big Guide to Ecommerce Customer Service appeared first on Groove Blog.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

From Mindful to Mindset, Part 2. MINDSET is preceded by MINDFUL. Mindful, or self-mindfulness, is the first, and most important step to your mindset. Positive outcomes start with MINDFULNESS, not MINDSET. Here are the elements and actions needed for Mindful that set the stage and the tone for Mindset. Mindful of your space to set your mind – comfort, quiet, distraction free, alone.

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RAIN Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

"Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Teach him to fish, and he'll eat for a lifetime.". This is a popular axiom in the coaching world. You'll find it everywhere. Here it is in a CBS News story : " Myth 8: Professional coaches tell their clients what to do and give them advice. Fact: Bad or inexperienced coaches tell their clients what to do and are constantly giving advice.

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2023's struggles fueled a shift: companies are ditching wasteful strategies in favor of data and AI-powered growth. Enter 2024, the year GTC takes center stage. Discover 5 ways a customer-centric approach unlocks new revenue and delivers lasting success.

Openview

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Being a salesperson isn’t just about knowing the ins and outs of your product. You may have all the answers to commonly asked questions and have no problem pitching your product, but your value proposition only goes so far. In order to be successful, you have to be able to identify the needs of each potential customer. A needs-based salesperson is the gateway between brands and consumers.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The way we interact with people is changing, both in our personal and professional lives. When we send text messages to friends and emails to colleagues, we expect a quick reply. And whether we're instant messaging a co-worker or chatting with customer support on our favorite website, we often get a response almost instantly. Wouldn't it be great if your sales team could connect with prospects in a similar way?

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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Engage Selling

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Are you or members of your sales team having trouble getting past gatekeepers? It’s an obvious struggle.

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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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Jeffrey Gitomer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

From Mindful to Mindset, Part 1. The personal development buzzword for the last decade or so has been MINDSET. Here’s a bit of history and explanation…. NAPOLEON HILL is the grandfather of MINDSET. His definition was “concentration” combined with the elements of enthusiasm, self-confidence, a chief major aim, and providing more service than you are paid for.

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Openview

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

A recent study by Invesp found that 44% of SaaS companies are focused on customer acquisition, as opposed to just 18% that are focused on customer retention. The focus on landing new customers makes sense to some degree. At launch, we are so focused on getting product-market fit, then gaining traction in the market and putting up good growth numbers.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In order to sell someone, you first have to get them to book a meeting with you. And as salespeople know, this is far easier said than done. Reps make countless calls each day, hoping and praying that one of their prospects will pick up the phone. Finally, someone does -- and what do they say? "I'm too busy for this.". "Can you just send some information?".

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How do 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party intent data compare? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party data each have specific advantages and disadvantages. It comes down to four factors: accuracy, cost, control and quantity. This infographic explains the pros and cons of each and helps you understand which one is best for meeting your business objectives. Intent data can be a great way to fill your pipeline and close more deals.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

So, you have a new product investment you are excited about. How do you ensure that your idea holds up to leadership scrutiny, and has a big enough ROI to be considered a success? Understanding and building a business model.

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Engage Selling

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Getting sales calls returned is almost always on a salesperson’s mind. Especially when a prospect seems completely ready to move forward with you, it can be frustrating when you hear radio silence. Some sellers fear coming across as desperate.

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Miller Heiman Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

CSOs, CFOs and CMOs (and salespeople) should be troubled by the outcome of deal forecasts in 2018. Just 47 percent of forecasted opportunities resulted in wins, identical to 2017, while losses of forecast deals increased to 32 percent. On its face, this looks like a dire moment. But the new “Selling in the Age of Ceaseless Change: The 2018-2019 Sales Performance Report ” from CSO Insights , the research division of Miller Heiman Group , finds a bright spot for sellers who are prioritizing relati

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RAIN Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

This RAIN Group article was originally published on the Heinz Marketing Blog. Isn't it amazing how some days just start off better than others? You wake up feeling refreshed, the kids practically get themselves ready, and when you show up at work, you accomplish a lot within the first hour. It feels like everything is going your way. Then there are days when it's a struggle to get out of bed and get to work.

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Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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MTD Sales Training

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Having achieved the goal of setting a sales meeting with a customer or prospect, what would be the best way to ensure, as much as possible, its success? Follow these five ideas in order to make sure you are fully prepared and confident when approaching the meeting: 1) Have a clear purpose. As the saying goes, if you have a big enough ‘why’ you can achieve any ‘how’.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Disclaimer : This article does not constitute legal advice. Interpretations of the Realtor Code of Ethics may differ from state to state, so you should seek your own legal advice to ensure you follow the correct process. A client came to David Magua , a top-selling real estate agent in Weston, Florida, asking for advice on a subdivision he had his eye on.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Pick five non-marketing employees at random, and ask them what value your field marketing team brings to your organization. If you’re reluctant to do this exercise, it’s likely because you want to avoid blank stares and wild guesses that humble you.

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Engage Selling

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

“How can I sell more?” I hear that question a lot from salespeople everywhere. More often than not, it’s framed around a false assumption: the belief that you need to get more to sell more.

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Speaker: Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Supply Chain Analyst

Curious to know how your peers are navigating ongoing disruption? The supply chain management techniques that dominated the last 30 years are no longer supporting consumer behavior or logistics and manufacturing capabilities. So what’s working now? What should your plans for 2023 include? By researching the supply chain challenges and solutions that businesses – especially small and midsize businesses – are currently experiencing, we’ve learned what’s working and what’s not.

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Groove HQ

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Starting a business is hard. But developing these leadership qualities will give you a chance of survival In addition to dealing with a million things on their plate at any given time, first-time business owners also need to learn to be managers for when their company starts growing—including all the leadership qualities that come with […]. The post The Top 5 Leadership Qualities a First-Time Founder Should Practice appeared first on Groove Blog.

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RAIN Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

This article was originally published on the Sales Enablement Society. Sellers often complain that it's impossible to get through to buyers. Gatekeepers are tough. Buyers are busy. Calls go to voicemail. Email goes to junk. The list goes on. While getting through certainly isn't easy, sellers who work at it do get through. In fact, 82% of buyers say they accept meetings at least sometimes with sellers who reach out to them.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Your sales team determines the success or failure of your operation. This shouldn't come as a surprise to you, but if you're like other sales managers, you don’t start looking for new sales candidates until one of your salespeople leaves the company. By then, it’s too late. You'll have to scramble to fill the role. This chaos will often result in you rushing to find the right person or settling for someone who is just “good enough.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Have you ever purchased a product based solely on its quality? Whether we're thinking about purchasing the next iPhone or a new-release Nike sneaker, we often justify the purchase of an expensive item based on more than just quality -- we also factor in our perception of the product and brand behind it. And if we do purchase one of these products, we're often left thinking, "Is the actual value and quality of this product really worth the price I paid for it?".

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Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten

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