Customer Think
MAY 9, 2024
There’s a universal truth the world over — bad experiences turn customers away. But the rate of churn after a disappointing encounter isn’t equal across the globe. Customers in some regions are less forgiving after a poor interaction.
Hubspot Sales
MAY 7, 2024
Let’s talk about emotional resilience — that’s the ability to respond to stress, unpredictable outcomes, and setbacks. Why do I bring this up in the context of entrepreneurship? Sometimes, life just happens. No matter your niche, product, or service, and no matter how prepared you are, your business will throw you a curveball. That simple fact makes emotional resilience a cardinal competency to master as an entrepreneur.
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The Center for Sales Strategy
MAY 8, 2024
An effective omnichannel strategy integrates various channels, ensuring a consistent and personalized customer journey that leads to better brand recognition, customer satisfaction, and increased conversions. As sales cycles embrace a hybrid model, the buyer's journey now spans multiple physical and digital touchpoints before making a purchase. To optimize the omnichannel experience and foster customer retention, it's crucial to understand customer expectations, map their journey, leverage data
Account Manager Tips
MAY 9, 2024
Struggling with stakeholder engagement? Follow this easy ChatGPT prompt guide to develop your strategy and forge stronger connections in less time.
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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.
Force Management
MAY 9, 2024
MEDDICC is an industry standard for determining the strength of a deal and charting the path to get the deal closed. Many times, deal qualification can hinge on whether your team can identify the Economic Buyer and build enough influence in the organization to both access and evangelize them. But the power of MEDDICC for influencing deal decision-makers extends far beyond the “E” in the acronym.
Hubspot Sales
MAY 6, 2024
Unicorns are all around us — unicorn companies , that is. Your favorite graphic design software or AI tool may just be a unicorn startup dazzling in plain sight. The term unicorn refers to a company that‘s been given a shiny billion-dollar valuation, and the public can’t help but stare at these mystical creatures. Since the term‘s inception in 2013, they’ve attracted immense attention and praise; there's even a reality television show called Unicorn Hunters that capitalizes on this public fascin
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Customer Think
MAY 6, 2024
Today’s interview is with Don Schuerman, the CTO and Vice President of Product Strategy and Marketing at Pegasystems. Don joins me today to talk about the upcoming PegaWorld iNspire 2024 (PegaWorld is taking place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas from June 9th to the 11th and there is a money back guarantee!
FinListics Solutions
MAY 8, 2024
Today’s market is unforgiving. Sales teams that lack a profound understanding of their customers’ industries, key metrics, and financial priorities are not just at a disadvantage, they're at risk of being left behind. Without a strategic grasp of how to proactively showcase how their solutions positively impact a customer’s financial goals and add value, many sales organizations are not just struggling, they're sinking.
Force Management
MAY 6, 2024
This April, on the Revenue Builders Podcast, we shared wisdom from hosts John Kaplan and John McMahon along with their world-class guests. The result was some of our best insights yet on leading a relationship-based sales motion that helps sellers connect with buyers and have greater influence. We dove into how new technologies are changing the sales process in The Impact of AI on Sales with James Underhill, and discussed where many B2B Sales startups go wrong in defining and connecting with the
Nimble Business Success
MAY 8, 2024
Let’s face it, it’s very rare for any sale to happen without a timely follow-up. How many times have you heard that 80% of sales require 5 follow-up calls but 44% of salespeople give up after just one follow-up? You’d think that if we knew that getting to “yes” during the sales process was simply […] The post From Prospect to Profit: Why You Should Stop Avoiding Follow-Ups — Nimble appeared first on Nimble Blog.
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.
Customer Think
MAY 9, 2024
This article was first published in the May edition of Top Sales Magazine. You can subscribe by clicking the link at the bottom of this article. It’s a fairly basic principle that in order to be able to sell something, we need to know something about what we’re selling.
Nutshell
MAY 9, 2024
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the people working for your customers so you could find the right point of contact? Introducing PeopleIQ , the ultimate solution for getting in front of the right people. PeopleIQ is a new Nutshell add-on that allows your team to proactively identify the people who work for the companies/customers you already have in Nutshell.
SBI Growth
MAY 10, 2024
2024 has all the signs of a prosperous year for CEOs: 52% of surveyed leaders report accelerating demand into the start of the year, with many more prioritizing growth as a core element of their value-creation strategy. However, meeting these goals will require more than just a robust plan; CEOs need a go-to-market (GTM) team that can execute it effectively.
Groove HQ
MAY 9, 2024
Have you ever encountered a customer complaint that irreversibly damaged their relationship with your company? Sometimes there’s nothing you can do to turn things around with an unhappy buyer. However, the above scenario can often be prevented, and in some cases a complaint can be turned into a positive experience that increases customer trust.
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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
Customer Think
MAY 7, 2024
Today’s post, which I wrote for NICE, covers the power of artificial intelligence when it comes to delivering a great customer experience. In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape, designing and delivering an exceptional customer experience is crucial for building brand loyalty and driving growth.
Nutshell
MAY 7, 2024
Trade shows can be powerful platforms for showcasing your products, growing your brand, and winning new customers. However, figuring out how much your business actually benefits from attending trade shows can be challenging. To make the most of these events, you’ll need to measure the return on investment, or ROI, of the trade shows you attend. When you understand your ROI, you understand how much each trade show is worth to your business and get insights on how to improve your trade show perfor
SBI Growth
MAY 9, 2024
To make 2024 a significant year for growth, CEOs have many factors to consider before making their next move. Yet from our observations, it seems like CEOs have gotten their strategy, operating model, and product fit right, providing them with the perfect opportunity to capture their value creation goals. But one part of the plan is still uncertain: CEOs still believe that their GTM talent is holding them back from success.
Groove HQ
MAY 7, 2024
If you cringe when you hear the phrase ‘the customer is always right’, you’re not alone. It’s a pillar of classic customer support philosophy, and there’s certainly a kernel of truth to it. At the same time, you’ll encounter plenty of customers who make you question this aphorism. Whether they’re aggressive, unreasonable, or have unrealistic […] The post The Customer Is Always Right: Or Are They?
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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.
Customer Think
MAY 7, 2024
Listen to the podcast: One of our podcast listeners stumped me a bit with a recent question. Sonia Montella asked for a detailed explanation of customer loyalty and why we need it. I decided that such a good question deserved a good answer or, at least, the best possible answer I had.
RAIN Group
MAY 8, 2024
For consultative sellers , having successful sales discovery calls is essential because they underpin the entire sales process. These calls provide sellers with an opportunity to deeply understand their buyers' challenges, objectives, and operating environment. In turn, this in-depth knowledge of the buyers’ needs allows sellers to design solutions that are tailored to fit the unique circumstances of each buyer.
SBI Growth
MAY 6, 2024
When you have a strong relationship with a buyer, you tend to have more influence with that buyer. That means the buyer respects your experience and advice, they're more likely to value your contribution to the decision process, and there is a greater chance of such buyer becoming a “long-term” customer. Follow these four strategies to build a strong relationship with your buyer, and you'll go a long way towards having an easier time closing more business.
Strategic Communications
MAY 7, 2024
O ver the years marketers have come to rely on many different types of technology to perform a wide range of tasks, from collecting customer data to communicating with customers, from creating and distributing content to identifying and nurturing leads, tracking campaign success, and much more. Now, with the introduction of generative artificial intelligence technologies like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, IBM’s WatsonX, and Salesforce’s Einstein GPT, the use of technology is exploding even mo
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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
Customer Think
MAY 7, 2024
If we are talking about marketing through video, one of the most powerful tools you can have in your arsenal is an explainer video optimized to communicate complex ideas or concepts in a way that is simple, engaging, and easy to understand. But making a video like that is no easy feat!
Brooks Group
MAY 9, 2024
Is your sales team leaving opportunities on the table because of poor questioning? Asking consultative sales questions is a critical skill many sellers overlook in their rush to close. But it’s a highly effective tactic. In a recent webinar, Sales Questioning Skills That Win More Deals , The Brooks Group Director of Sales Effectiveness Corey McKizzie and I shared the most effective sales questioning approaches for better sales discovery.
OnStrategyHQ
MAY 10, 2024
Why do you need to identify your AI governance structure? As you work to complete your AI governance plan and begin implementing AI projects, it’s important to establish a clear AI governance structure and team that will be responsible for the ethical use of AI in your organization. Establishing this structure and working group is important to mitigate risk, remain compliant with laws in your competitive space, and protect your data and privacy.
Planview
MAY 10, 2024
The automotive landscape is evolving, witnessing a subtle shift as the industry diversifies its focus to include a broader range of alternatives to both EVs and internal combustion engines (ICEs). This change, influenced by fluctuating demands and stricter regulations, underscores the need for agility and adaptability. Amidst this dynamic backdrop, automotive organizations find themselves at a crossroads, tasked with making strategic, future-proof investments that minimize risks.
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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.
Customer Think
MAY 9, 2024
Almost everything in your business plays some role in shaping customer experience. The aesthetic choices of your installations, your welcoming communications, and the quality of your products all influence how your customers think about your brand. But how does that customer experience shape customer support satisfaction?
Groove HQ
MAY 9, 2024
Have you ever encountered a customer complaint that irreversibly damaged their relationship with your company? Sometimes there’s nothing you can do to turn things around with an unhappy buyer. However, the above scenario can often be prevented, and in some cases a complaint can be turned into a positive experience that increases customer trust.
PandaDoc
MAY 9, 2024
So, what is a sales spiff, exactly? You’ve come to the right place. It’s no secret: sales is a fast-paced industry. Launching a new product can necessitate an overnight shift in objectives and strategy, which often damages morale and causes high staff turnover. How do you hold onto your top salespeople and keep hitting those targets? For many businesses, the answer lies in offering incentives like spiffs, spivs, or commission structures.
DemandFarm
MAY 9, 2024
Have you ever walked into a company’s headquarters and seen a wall filled with employee photos, names, and titles connected by lines that map out who reports to whom? That’s an organisational chart, and while it might look straightforward, creating and maintaining one in a workplace can be anything but simple. Imagine you’re a key account manager at a multinational corporation.
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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.
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