October, 2011

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11.5 Ways To Win Prospects And Contacts At A Networking Event.

Jeffrey Gitomer

Home. Store. Online Training. See Jeffrey Live! Hire Jeffrey. Who is Jeffrey? Contact. 11.5 Ways To Win Prospects And Contacts At A Networking Event. Gitomer | October 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment. Tweet Share Networking is fun. It remains an enigma to me that more salespeople don’t use it to replace the cold call (which ain’t no fun). If you network smart, it’s the easiest way to make sales contacts.

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10 Important Tips On Your Professional Appearance

MTD Sales Training

It is true, that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. As a sales professional, it is imperative that the first impression the prospect gets of you be a good one, and it starts with your appearance. However, here are 10 subtle, seemingly small items concerning your appearance that many sales people overlook. Keep these things in mind as they are easy to forget and take for granted. 1.

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Making Money Mondays: Rid yourself of sales trash | Sell More.

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How Forward-Thinking Leaders Find Value in Investments

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Let’s be honest, we can have rapport with a complete stranger just by smiling or shaking hands.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

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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Why Content Marketing is really Content Selling

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Content-marketing is the practice of using information in many forms as a means to get and maintain prospects’ attention over time, with the goal of developing them into interested buyers. The practice has been around a long time. It was not born of the Internet age. The reason why content-marketing exists is for one reason : to function as an extension of the sales team.

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3 Deadly Sales Management Mistakes

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You can find a ton of tips and tricks on what to do to motivate and build a sales team. However, there are a few things you should not do. The loyalty and dedication your sales team has in following you, is fragile and it does not take much to lose their respect. Below are three sales management blunders that you must avoid. #1. Criticise in Public.

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Is Selling An Art, A Practice Or A Science?

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How do you view the profession of selling? . Let’s face it; selling is unlike any other business or profession in the world. . I am not referring to those who do a little selling as part of their overall job function. I am referring to those people who choose to make their living purely by selling products or services, and most often to strangers. I am talking about those who have chosen to get what they want and need, by helping others get what they want and need.

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5 Successful Selling Tips From The Great Sam-I-am

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Image by Damian M. You can find Sam-I-Am in the critically acclaimed children’s book, “Green Eggs & Ham,” by the famed Dr. Seuss. First published in 1960 by Random House, “Green Eggs & Ham,” tells the story of two characters: one named Sam-I-Am and another, an unnamed character I will call “IT.”. Eloquently presented with colourful images and rhymes, the book follows Sam as he tries tirelessly to persuade IT to eat some green eggs and ham.

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3 Ways To Handle The Prospect Who Is Shocked By Your Price

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You felt that it was a good presentation and that the entire sales interaction was on track. Then you present the price, and suddenly the prospect acts as if they just had a heart attack! What happened? A better question is, what do you do? Below are three important steps you should take when this situation occurs. The Three DOs. #1. Do Start Over. The fact is that if the prospect is truly surprised by your pricing after you have had a complete sales interaction, then you really missed some fund

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The Essence Of Selling

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In the recent posting entitled, “Is Selling an Art, a Practice or a Science?”, I offered some justifiable points on why each opinion had merit. Selling could be considered an art, a practice or a science. However, as promised, here is my take on this… Selling is First and Foremost a Science. Selling is first a science, and for more reasons than the math.

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2024, The Year of the Customer

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.

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3 Tips On Getting Referrals From Prospects That Do Not Buy

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Some sales people have trouble asking for and getting referrals from prospects that buy, and even from long term clients. However, the majority of sales people have a serious problem when it comes to obtaining referrals from those prospects that do not buy. Here are a couple of tips to help you get more referrals from those, “No-Sales.” . #1. Ask for referrals before the close.

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What To Do When The Prospect Is Very Late For the Appointment: Part III

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The prospect shows up 30 or 45 minutes late for the meeting. You do not have enough time to do a proper sales interaction and you feel the prospect has complete disrespect for your time. What do you do? In Part I and Part II of this article, we began to focus on the following solutions to use the prospect’s tardy incident to your advantage. You can use one or all of these ideas that are applicable to your selling situation. 1.

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3 Ways To Get Your Sales Team To Look Up To And Admire You

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Leading a sales team is not an easy task. However, gaining the full respect, admiration and loyalty of the sales crew, is another achievement entirely. To be a true leader, means that people are willing to follow you enthusiastically. Because you are able to give orders, impart some encouraging words, change policy, or fire people; does not make you a leader.

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eselling® Set To Storm At Successful Selling Conference

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Hi all, I thought I’d pop by with some more exciting news from the MTD HQ – and this week it’s a biggie! In just over a week MTD’s MD Sean McPheat will be centre stage at the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management’s (ISMM) Successful Selling Conference at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on October 20 th. Sean is sharing the stage with some other big names in the business, including Michael Portillo and Alice Beer from Watchdog, who will be presenting to over 1,000 sales professionals from all o

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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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What To Do When The Prospect Is Very Late For the Appointment: Part II

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If you have been in the world of professional B2B selling for any length of time, then you have probably had tha t prospect who kept you waiting for 15, 20, 30 minutes or more. It presents a very delicate and volatile situation. You don’t want to kill the sale yet you have to maintain your dignity and self worth, in addition to your professional value.

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3 Ways NOT To Handle The Prospect Who Is Shocked By Your Price

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You went through the entire sales interaction without much problem. However, as soon as you mention the price, the prospect, noticeably stunned, slips into a comatose gaze, and a look that says, “Are you kidding?!” . As mentioned in, “3 Ways To Handle The Prospect Who Is Shocked By Your Price,” when the sales interaction fails to uncover problems and pain or build value, there are but a few steps you can take to possibly save the sale.

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3 Common Mistakes Experienced Cold Callers Make

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After years of on-the-job training, and tens of thousands of cold calls , you have finally arrived. You are a pro. You are able to pick up the telephone and make appointments seemingly at will. However, do not get too comfortable, because even at your level, there are some major mistakes you must avoid. Below are the three most common mistakes the best of the best make. #1.

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When Does Professional Persistence Become Badgering Harassment?

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Persistence: that all important ingredient that every sales person must possess. The sales professional makes a living by p ersevering to get pass various problems, obstacles and objections. Many sales people will tell you that the sale begins when the prospect says, “No.” Indeed, if sales people accepted the first “no”, there would not be much of anything ever sold anywhere in the world.

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1st, 2nd, and 3rd Party Intent Data: Which Is Right for You?

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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What To Do When The Prospect Blames You For Your Competitors’ Failures

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What do you do when the prospect wants to hold you accountable for a problem caused by one of your competitors? The prospect had a bad experience with a company that sells the same product as you, and is convinced that doing business with you will have the same result. . Guilty By Association. Below is a way to handle the situation where the prospect finds you guilty just by associating in the same industry as the culprit.

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What To Do When The Prospect Blames You: Part II

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It can be extremely frustrating when the customer wants to hold you accountable for something that your competition did or did not do. In, “What to Do When the Prospect Blames You for Your Competitors’ Failures,” I mentioned that when this happens, there are two possibilities: #1 – The situation is one that is common in the industry. #2 – The situation is not common or is an isolated incident.

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Ensuring sellers are engaged with their goals | Sell More, Word Less.

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Making Money Monday: Price isn't the problem | Sell More, Word.

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

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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Sales by the Numbers: The Right Sales Process Metrics | Sell More.

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Where did you learn to sell? How have you modified it? | Jeffrey.

Jeffrey Gitomer

Home. Store. Online Training. See Jeffrey Live! Hire Jeffrey. Who is Jeffrey? Contact. Where did you learn to sell? How have you modified it? Gitomer | October 28, 2011 | 1 Comment. Tweet Share In my early intensive days of learning sales and attitude (1972-1973), I was taking a four-hour sales and attitude training class EVERY DAY from 8am-noon. Every day.

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FREE E-Book: The Little Book of Listening | Jeffrey Gitomer | Books.

Jeffrey Gitomer

Home. Store. Online Training. See Jeffrey Live! Hire Jeffrey. Who is Jeffrey? Contact. FREE E-Book: The Little Book of Listening. Gitomer | October 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment. Tweet Share “I didn’t hear you.” No, you weren’t listening. “Our people need to listen better.” No, your people need to understand WHY they don’t listen.

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Are Things Getting (Slightly) Better? | Sales Training | Leadership.

Jeffrey Gitomer

Home. Store. Online Training. See Jeffrey Live! Hire Jeffrey. Who is Jeffrey? Contact. Are Things Getting (Slightly) Better? Gitomer | October 4, 2011 | 1 Comment. Tweet Share It seems as though there’s a slight sales surge going on, but no one’s talking about it much – probably because no one wants to jinx it. The economy is still very fragile, the world is even more fragile, and with elections taking focus, politicians of all sorts are finally realizing that jobs and small businesses are the p

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The 2023 Supply Chain Crystal Ball: Challenges and Solutions

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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Why do some persist and some quit? | Jeffrey Gitomer | Best Sales.

Jeffrey Gitomer

Home. Store. Online Training. See Jeffrey Live! Hire Jeffrey. Who is Jeffrey? Contact. Why do some persist and some quit? Gitomer | October 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment. Tweet Share Is there a secret to follow-up? No. Is there a best way to follow-up? No. Why do people quit too soon? Big question. Why do you quit too soon? Bigger question. Have you ever read Think and Grow Rich?

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The Last Public Seminars of 2011 | Don't Miss Out! | Jeffrey Gitomer.

Jeffrey Gitomer

Home. Store. Online Training. See Jeffrey Live! Hire Jeffrey. Who is Jeffrey? Contact. My Last Public Seminars of 2011 | Don’t Miss Out! Gitomer | October 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment. Tweet Share I want to make sure you know about my last three LIVE public seminars of 2011: If you live in or close to San Diego, Dallas, or San Marcos, I want you to join me for my events.

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Conversations From My Facebook Page | Jeffrey Gitomer | Best.

Jeffrey Gitomer

Home. Store. Online Training. See Jeffrey Live! Hire Jeffrey. Who is Jeffrey? Contact. Conversations From My Facebook Page. Gitomer | October 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment. Tweet Share Have you been to my Facebook page recently? There are a lot of great conversations going on that I would love to have you participate in. Take a look: Jeffrey Gitomer The best teacher is failure.

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His Legacy Will Live Longer Than Any of Us | Jeffrey Gitomer.

Jeffrey Gitomer

Home. Store. Online Training. See Jeffrey Live! Hire Jeffrey. Who is Jeffrey? Contact. His Legacy Will Live Longer Than Any of Us. Gitomer | October 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment. Tweet Share Steve Jobs has passed away, but his legacy will live longer than any of us. I am sad that my business hero has gone to his final reward, and forever grateful for what he has done to my world, both in business and in life.

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How to Prove Marketing Value: Demonstrate Content ROI and Contribution to Sales

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