Sales Gravy

OCTOBER 31, 2024

and guest Neil Cameron discuss the evolving landscape of B2B sales, focusing on how to adapt to millennial buyers, the importance of authenticity in digital sales, and strategies for building trust in the modern sales environment. Transparency and Authenticity: Millennials value transparency and avoid overly polished sales pitches. .

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Iannarino

JULY 16, 2021

He conceded that he only wanted to pitch me. My radar is fairly fine-tuned, so I can normally detect the “connect and pitch” variety of LinkedIn spammers. First, the connect-and-pitch model is sloppy, trying to skip several necessary conversations. This person felt no sense of shame, and that is a shame. Essential Reading!

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PandaDoc

AUGUST 18, 2020

And if you run a business-to-business (B2B) company, you will probably need to conduct your pitch meetings online for the foreseeable future. Read on, and I’ll show you how to conduct the perfect virtual pitch meeting. Then use this information to structure your pitch. Better Pitch Meetings = More Sales.

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Pitch Meeting B2B Clients 98

The 5% Institute

AUGUST 8, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn our six proven and effective sales tips for B2B cold calling. B2B cold calling can be an effective way to get in touch with your ideal clients, because it allows you to cut through all the noise and get in direct contact with the potential decision maker. Tip #3 – The Actual Call.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 15, 2021

Have you ever wanted to actually follow through with a cold pitch you got on LinkedIn? I ran an experiment about people on LinkedIn pitching on their first couple of messages. During that experiment, 70% of the people who pitched had done so on the first message. Was I pitched? That’s not a good reason to contact me.

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Pitch Contact Networking Prospecting 132

ClickFunnels

AUGUST 17, 2021

Making a list of sales prospects to contact. This makes it the best place to look for sales prospects, especially if you are in the B2B space. Once you have your list of sales prospects, you should conduct extensive research on them in order to make your sales pitch as persuasive as possible. LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

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Sales Pop!

MARCH 12, 2025

Instead of simply using ads, businesses enable their sales pitches through valuable learning experiences, thus building trust and generating leads. This approach works well across industries, especially in B2B lead generation process , where businesses seek educational content that helps them make informed decisions.

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Lead generation Process Education A/B testing 130

Veloxy

JANUARY 7, 2025

Why the sales cycle is critical in B2B sales In the B2B space, the sales cycle is extremely important. You need to know how your unique cycle works like the protracted decision-making process typical in B2B transactions. Use them in pitches and on your website to shore up claims about what youre offering.

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Objectives and Key Results Negotiate CRM Sales 130

Membrain

APRIL 18, 2021

Whether proactively reaching out to potential future customers or responding to inbound enquiries, salespeople and business development reps in complex B2B sales environments often find themselves having to make a large number of contact attempts in order to get a single new conversation started.

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Iannarino

JUNE 29, 2021

You might still start this pitch by sharing information about your company, but follow up by extolling the tremendous value in your products and services. But the salespeople themselves were never the primary factor, even though the salesperson has always been central to B2B sales. The competition was over trust and reputation.

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Hubspot

JUNE 5, 2018

Your sales pitch can make or break the deal, so it’s a good idea to have that nailed down before meeting with your customer. I’ve been in sales for 15 years and have heard some really great pitches and some really bad ones. I’ve been in sales for 15 years and have heard some really great pitches and some really bad ones.

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Pitch Sales Represent Commission 101

Iannarino

JULY 17, 2021

But the way automation is being used in contemporary B2B sales is a sort of inversion of that intention, since one party benefits by harming another. Bezos isn’t exactly hurting for cash, but Amazon doesn’t seem to mind dinging my credit card as often as possible, even if it’s just for paper towels. You and I are numbers (you are Number Six).

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Conversion Clients Gaming Prospecting 305

Martech

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

That’s what we’re aiming for in B2B marketing. Imagine B2B emails that ditch the generic approach for something as personal as a gallery owner’s welcome. Advanced strategies for personalizing B2B email campaigns B2B marketing emails are often lost in the mountain of the daily inbox, but they don’t have to be.

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B2B Campaign Click Through Rate Follow-up 133

Sales Pop!

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Instagram marketing is effective for B2B brands because it’s where the customers are. Also, since Instagram gives marketers access with real-time data for marketing strategy adjustments, brands and businesses are assured that they’re doing B2B marketing right.

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B2B Niche Click Through Rate Growth 130

ConversionXL

MAY 27, 2020

Take this email pitch I received recently. I’ve been in the B2B link-building game for almost five years, and the true value of link building isn’t quick fixes. There are several factors: Who’s sending the pitch? The second most common reason why your pitch might be rejected is the quality of your copy.

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B2B Niche Pitch Follow-up 142

Martech

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Most B2B deals are won or lost before sales teams even know they exist. The answer is in providing relevant experiences, not sales pitches in disguise. Maximize your content strategy B2B buyers directly contact vendors when they’re already 70% into the buying process, per 6sense research. Spoiler: I’m still stateside.

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Salesforce

JUNE 28, 2023

Let’s be real, the sales pitch has evolved. It’s no longer just a pitch, it’s a fastball. Pitching with information your prospective customers already know shows apathy — and a lack of awareness. We have some tips to ace the pitch — before, during, and after those critical 30 seconds.

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Pitch Objectives and Key Results Sales Trust 98

Martech

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Most B2B deals are won or lost before sales teams even know they exist. The answer is in providing relevant experiences, not sales pitches in disguise. Maximize your content strategy B2B buyers directly contact vendors when they’re already 70% into the buying process, per 6sense research. Spoiler: I’m still stateside.

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B2B Education Pitch Sports 109

Iannarino

JUNE 15, 2021

The idea of what makes up value in B2B sales has changed dramatically over time. Later sales pitches added “advantages.” Typically, the salesperson’s knowledge would be limited to their products and services, expertise that is still necessary but no longer sufficient for modern B2B sales. You need help now.

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Cold Call Clients Sales Up-sell 235

Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Social selling isn‘t about bombarding prospects with generic sales pitches; it’s about building relationships. Common mistakes in social selling include over-pitching too early without establishing rapport, failing to personalize outreach, and neglecting to engage meaningfully with prospects.

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Veloxy

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Salesforce is arguably the best customer relationship management system for B2B companies. Now more than ever, buyers want more value-add to be initially brought to the table without pitches because they see that as a clear signal that the salesperson can be trusted with their business. How to Accelerate B2B Sales: 4 Best Tactics.

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Veloxy

JANUARY 20, 2023

Easy: Put your sales pitch aside – listen and empathize first, build a shared camaraderie and thus, a shared sense of community that works toward the same goal. What about the anxiety that is the job of the Business Development Representative who is responsible for making those connections and first contacts? Got questions?

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Lead Fuze

JULY 11, 2021

What is a sales pitch? A sales pitch is a message used to persuade a prospect to purchase a product or service. In most cases, a sales pitch should be short and to the point. Slideshare Presentation: Sales Pitch: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Message. 4 Ingredients on How to Make a Good Sales Pitch.

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Pitch Cold Call Sales Objectives and Key Results 98

ClickFunnels

JUNE 24, 2021

A lead is someone who has expressed an interest in your product and has given you their contact details or it is someone who hasn’t given you their contact details but has expressed an interest in your product once you contacted them. You find their contact information. That’s all. This is an important distinction.

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Prospecting Process Cold Call Customer Relationship Management 215

Martech

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Most B2B deals are won or lost before sales teams even know they exist. The answer is in providing relevant experiences, not sales pitches in disguise. Maximize your content strategy B2B buyers directly contact vendors when they’re already 70% into the buying process, per 6sense research. Spoiler: I’m still stateside.

B2B 101

B2B Education Pitch Sports 101

Hubspot

JULY 30, 2024

As a B2B salesperson for companies like IBM and Open Text, scheduling in-person meetings or phone calls was often challenging, regardless of my prospect or client’s industry or business size. Be so inspired by your email that they contact a competitor that offers similar products or services. Leverage a strong, clear email signature.

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Closing Quota Healthcare Tradeshows 85

ConversionXL

MARCH 11, 2020

Some 73% of Millennial workers are involved in B2B purchase decisions, and 85% of that group uses social media to research products and services for their companies. Still, Facebook (91%), Linkedin (80%), and Twitter (67%) are the most popular social media platforms among B2B marketers. When does Instagram make sense for B2B?

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B2B Education Promote Referrals 113

PandaDoc

DECEMBER 19, 2022

B2B sales organizations may often find that this process is highly time-consuming and requires significant investments in manual labor. In many cases, just initiating the first contact doesn’t deliver any business growth. B2B sales prospecting in a nutshell. Sales prospecting acts as the first stage in the sales process.

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Prospecting B2B Objectives and Key Results Referrals 98

Martech

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

B2B marketers are getting a lot from the huge amount of new marketing technology, but it comes with more than a few challenges: Systems integration, budget woes, demonstrating ROI to name a few. Which products are best suited to the B2B world? And so many choices out there. Which are best for my industry and for my customers?

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 14, 2019

You simply won’t succeed if you don’t take B2B selling for what it is: a high-stakes selling game that requires an entirely unique approach from direct-to-consumer selling. Before we dive into the insider tips, let’s get crystal clear on what B2B selling entails. Here are key steps you may want to include in your B2B sales process.

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ClickFunnels

JANUARY 30, 2022

You don’t need to be super aggressive about promoting your product and pitch it at every opportunity. his team analyzed 502 B2B companies, then published a B2B content marketing report ). Reach out through a warm contact. This is where the “selling without selling” comes in. People get tired of that really quickly.

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Sales Pop!

JANUARY 25, 2022

It’s simply easier to put your head in the sand and stick to the same sales pitch that has always worked. In a B2B context, your leads are usually shopping around and speaking to many prospective businesses. All of these insights will help you stand out and help your pitch align with the company-wide message.

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Pitch Sales Niche Relationship building 180

Outreach

APRIL 20, 2020

Our advice (detailed by Brooke Simmons here ) is for sales reps to acknowledge the situation and become a trusted advisor that collaborates with the buyer - and doesn’t pitch. Bombora just published an extremely informative analysis on COVID-19’s impact on B2B (you can read the whole thing here ). Collaboration with Bombora.

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B2B Retail Sales Trust 102

SalesHandy

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

For a sales team to continually nurture and close — B2B lead generation plays a crucial role in enabling the process. With this article, we’ll comprehensively cover existing B2B lead generation ideas and channels. What is B2B lead generation? 11 Ways to Set Up B2B Lead Generation. Website Landing Pages. Free tools.

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Lead generation B2B Referrals Networking 111

Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In these challenging economic times, business as usual has been anything but – and like many sectors, B2B sales is in the midst of transition. A recent survey of B2B sales professionals commissioned by my company, Lusha, sheds light on the extent to which this critical industry is in a state of flux. 33% had poor sales demos.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This script should outline the key points of your sales pitch, ensuring that agents deliver a consistent message to potential customers. but the exact price can vary based on the complexity of the sales pitch, your target audience, and additional services (like appointment setting). Information about your product or service.

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Cold Call Sales Price Campaign 73

Sales Hacker

MARCH 27, 2018

Every business runs like a B2B sales prospecting operation. For B2B organizations, customers now represent the new gold to be desired and the sales team’s pipeline the new gold mine to be developed. Why B2B Sales Prospecting Needs More Attention Than You Think. What is B2B Sales Prospecting? Brian Tracy. 2) Referrals.

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B2B Prospecting Cold Call Referrals 104