SPIN Selling Mistakes and How to Fix Them
SBI Growth
NOVEMBER 13, 2016
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Stop Waiting for Sales to Improve
Engage Selling
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
When salespeople are stuck or in a slump, many of them tend to…wait. That’s right, far too many sellers just wait for things to get better. Sales rarely get better by just waiting around.
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What Do You Do When Your Customer Wants To Vent?
MTD Sales Training
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
There are times when the customer simply wants to let off steam. Maybe the delivery you promised hasn’t arrived. Or some of the equipment has broken down. Or there’s simply too much pressure on the. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
21 Customer Acquisition Strategies to Win New Customers
Matthew Barby
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Having a solid customer acquisition strategy is an essential component for any business. Without it, you're going to seriously struggle […]. The post 21 Customer Acquisition Strategies to Win New Customers appeared first on Matthew Howells-Barby.
AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work
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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.
Tying Collaborative Innovation to Internal Business Incubation: An Example
Planview
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Companies that use innovation management tools — such as Spigit — in conjunction with their collaborative innovation practices regularly come up with new and interesting use cases. Because organizations have begun to staff and fund internal business incubators, employees now have the tools, training, and space they need to pursue ideas. Collaborative Innovation and Authentic Breakthroughs.
The Likable Leader: Gaining Mindshare and Stoking Employee Engagement in a Diverse Workplace
Jeb Blout
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
By Jeb Blount, Author of People Follow You The Gen X leader I was working with was frustrated at his inability to get his team of.
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Your Sales Team Needs This Key Trait
Engage Selling
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Do your team members possess the key trait for sales success? People are always asking me what they think the number one personality trait of a successful salesperson should be.
6 Quick Steps On Expanding Your Industry Knowledge & Awareness
MTD Sales Training
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
How long have you worked in your industry? That’s your history, and for many people it’s all their history. In other words, they have just one or two perspectives on the world of work and business. I. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
A Sale is a Result, Not a Behavior: How to Evaluate Sales Effectiveness
Sales Gravy
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
I dont know about you, but I've been more than guilty of falling in love with the tallies on the sales report. I'll read the report and assume that those whose names line up with the strongest numbers are the best salespeople.
Should you listen to a Devil’s Advocate?
Shapiro Negotiations
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
Why would we encourage someone to tell us we are wrong and that our ideas aren’t clear? Sometimes it could be the push we need to be better, to do more, or to make more. John Adams, the second President of the United States, relied on his wife Abigail for advice and critiques to lead our country. With that said, taking the extra hour to script your pitch for a meeting or to hand off your proposal to a co-worker might not only be the remedy to miscommunication, but the key to success.
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.
Achieve a 5-10x Impact with A-Player Sales Talent
SBI Growth
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
On this week’s SBI Insider Video Podcast we discuss the topic of developing an A-Player profile for revenue producing roles. The A-Player profile becomes the foundation for how you source, assess, hire, onboard, develop and create a succession plan. Joining me.
Will Adding Headcount Help Me Make My Number?
SBI Growth
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
On this week’s SBI Insider Video Podcast we discuss the topic of Sales Headcount Planning. The question we explore is whether “to hire, or not to hire” in order to make your sales number. . Too many reps and you will destroy.
How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech
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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
Org Structure Questions Every Sales Leader Should Ask
SBI Growth
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
SBI recently spoke with Dave Longaker, the Chief Revenue Officer at Rovi Corporation. . Dave leads a robust b2b sales force at Rovi, a leading technology supplier to the entertainment industry. When you are flipping through channels and looking for TV shows.
CMO’s Guide to Earning Brand Preference with Great Content
SBI Growth
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Today’s article is about earning brand preference by satisfying the information needs of your target customers and prospects. Marketing leaders make this a reality by planning and executing a content strategy. Recently we interviewed Steve Keifer, the Vice President of Marketing at.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Party Intent Data: Which Is Right for You?
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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.
Do I Have the Right Sales Coverage and Channels?
SBI Growth
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Today’s article is focused on sales coverage and sales channels as part of the corporate strategy. SBI recently interviewed Drew Forret, the Chief Operating and Financial Officer at CARPROOF. The sister company of CARFAX, CARPROOF is the leading provider of vehicle.
Engage in Conversation, Not Combat | Sales Tips
Engage Selling
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
Far too often sales reps get into combat with their customers over questions and objections and you can get into combat if you want to win the sale, you have to stay in conversations. So how do we do that?
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.
Eliminate Your Wild Swings in Revenue
Engage Selling
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Is your business experiencing wild swings in revenue? This may surprise you, but putting too much emphasis on closing business is actually counterproductive to increasing your revenues. What?! Let me explain.
Kickstart Your Sales & Marketing Team | Sales Tips
Engage Selling
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
,So I work with a lot of companies who aren’t big enough to have both a sales team and a marketing team. And you know what?
How to Get Your Sales Calls Returned
Engage Selling
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
It’s simply one of the oldest and biggest problems in sales…how does a salesperson get their calls returned? You’ve probably encountered this problem before. I don’t anticipate this age-old issue becoming any easier in the near future.
Don’t Be Scared To Hire | Sales Tip
Engage Selling
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
,I know there are a lot of small businesses and startup businesses that pay attention to my site. Often, they come to me and they say, “Colleen, should I build out my sales team?
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.
Where Does Your Revenue Really Come From?
Engage Selling
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
I have a question for you. Do you really know where your revenue comes from? Most businesses can probably answer that question pretty quickly. It’s obvious, right? Not so fast. Recently, we’ve been involved in a very large sales reorganization.
How to Use Criticism To Your Advantage
Engage Selling
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
You’ve probably had to deal with professional criticism at some point (or often) in your sales career.
Sales Advice from Mike Tyson | Sales Tips
Engage Selling
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Mike Tyson once said, you know, everybody has a set plan they’re going to use until they step in the ring and they get punched in the face.
How to Prove Marketing Value: Demonstrate Content ROI and Contribution to Sales
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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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