Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A solid social selling strategy falls somewhere between “nice-to-have” and “need-to-have” in the modern sales landscape. But navigating social selling isn‘t always straightforward. That’s why we here at The HubSpot Sales Blog reached out to some experts for their takes on the mistakes you need to avoid while social selling.

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Veloxy

JANUARY 20, 2023

Much has been said and written about the human side of selling. And how exactly should you apply it to everyday selling activities? How to Cultivate the Human Side of Selling Spending most of your day nurturing the human experience you share with prospects, leads, and customers is easier said than done.

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ClickFunnels

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The post 17 Awesome Ideas & Strategies For B2B Lead Generation appeared first on ClickFunnels. Your B2B business needs leads like a boat needs water — not just to keep afloat but also to gain momentum. It usually ends with a pitch toward one of your products or services — something that’s related to the topic of the webinar.

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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. Few professionals would sell something to someone who wouldn’t benefit from what they sell. This person felt no sense of shame, and that is a shame.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 8, 2025

Youre selling something to someone who just wouldnt budge. No matter how you angle your pitch, how well you attempt to align your solution with their needs, or how many glowing testimonials you share, theyre just not buying it. Truthfully, gap selling takes patience, practice, and persistence to master.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 22, 2024

5 Things That Are Working and 5 Things That Arent in B2B SaaS AI with Ironclad’s CEO and a16z #2. What It Really Takes to Sell To Developers and Engineers with Komodor CRO Jim Hunnewell #3. How To Perfectly Pitch Your Seed Stage Startup With Y Combinator’s Michael Seibel #4.

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Iannarino

JULY 9, 2021

Some years ago, I taught a class on Professional Selling at Capital University. When I started selling, I was provided with a book that provided these tactics and was instructed to use them whenever possible, mostly to get past gatekeepers when prospecting. It’s been ages since selling was something you did to someone.

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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. B2B Cold Calling – Tips For Sales Effectiveness.

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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. Presenting: Showing the value of what you sell. Qualification: Evaluating a leads needs and fit.

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Veloxy

JANUARY 19, 2022

When a B2B buyer picks up a cold call, they instantly think you got their name and number from a list. I’ve worked with dozens of regional sales managers at telecom companies T-Mobile and Comcast, multiplying revenue by eliminating non-selling activities that bog down field sales reps. Demonstrate that you know their business.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Pitching a complicated industry-specific SaaS is like the Olympics in sales. How to Pitch a Complicated Product. There is no universal playbook for B2B sales. Your pitch should sound like a coherent story, not a stream of consciousness. Do they understand what your pitch is about? Craft a narrative.

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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? Anyone can solicit, but not anyone can sell.

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Partners in Excellence

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It’s interesting to see continued predictions of the death of selling. Some focus on PLG types of approaches, where the product sells itself–at least until one wants to scale that to the enterprise level. I actually never see anything about this other than within the selling community. Hmmm, what am I missing?

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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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Martech

APRIL 10, 2024

Redefining martech: From hype to authentic innovation Here’s the truth bomb: Success in martech isn’t about the pitch but the product. The spark before the flame: Building martech with a heart It all begins with a spark — a yearning to help businesses not merely sell but connect. Well, not anymore.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Marketing to a single lead in B2B is like pitching to one person in a boardroom and ignoring everyone else. The gap between martech capabilities and B2B reality We’re all excited about martech and its constant improvements that enhance our campaigns. The lead model does not reflect the reality of B2B purchases.

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Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 30, 2024

Can I show you what results you might realize…” Sometimes, the product pitches are thinly veiled by a problem: “Is lead/demand gen a problem for you? The data on problem led selling is fascinating. But this means we have to give our sellers the tools to enable them to engage in problem focused selling.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This makes your conversation feel more personal and genuine, and the prospect can tell you‘re not just throwing out a pitch. It's all about showing that you're not just there to sell but to genuinely help them solve their problems. Remember, it's not just about what you're selling, but who you're selling to.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 1, 2020

Modern enterprise buyers are inundated by sales pitches and presentations that flood their inbox every day. So, how do you make your pitch stand out from the noise? Now is the time to align their issues with your product’s features, before you actually pitch your product. Sales pitch tips. Make a Splash with Your Reveal.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 7, 2024

Marketers sell! At least Carlos Hidalgo sells. Sometimes, “we” have mis-conceived notions about selling, thinking that only those in some sort of formal sales role sells. But selling goes far beyond the titles. And some of the very best have never had a selling title. Preface : Surprise!!

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Martech

JANUARY 16, 2024

Storytelling might not be the first tool that springs to mind in B2B marketing. This article dives into the nuts and bolts of storytelling in B2B marketing. Let’s explore these elements and more to harness the full power of storytelling in your B2B strategy. Yes, B2B decisions are data-heavy. But why storytelling?

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SaaStr

MARCH 25, 2025

In SaaS, its easy to assume that virtual selling has completely taken over. Hyrid and work-from-home made it the default paradigm for many in B2B sales. In-Person Selling Builds Trust Faster Christian Smith, CRO of Splunk, emphasized that building deep, long-term relationships is much harder to do remotely.

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The 5% Institute

APRIL 7, 2021

At The 5% Institute is to teach, empower, and serve Sales Professionals and Business Owners around the world – which is why we created a premium B2B sales course. The 5% Sales Blueprint ; our B2B sales course, is a 100% online delivered sales training program, completely designed with the end user in mind. Our Mission.

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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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Hubspot

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Importance of Sales Champions in B2B Sales What Do Sales Champions Do For Your Sales Deal? Theyre someone who takes initiative, inspires their fellow salespeople, and drives revenue growth through an innovative approach to prospecting and selling. Lets get it cracking. Table of Contents: What is a sales champion?

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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.

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Search Engine Land

MAY 13, 2024

And for B2B, you need a content strategy with a strategic distribution plan. Here are a few proven ways to supercharge your B2B content distribution strategy. Top B2B content distribution strategies that work Content marketing is crucial for B2B. But it’s not enough to just create great content.

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ClickFunnels

AUGUST 17, 2021

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. LinkedIn is the #1 professional social network in the world.

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Martech

MARCH 26, 2025

The topic isn’t all that fresh, or worse, it’s a disguised sales pitch. Some B2B partners are making that happen at an upcoming webinar. Those insights are so “actionable” that you’re having trouble keeping your eyes open. Now, imagine the panelists are talking with you instead of at you.

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Partners in Excellence

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

OK, most sellers are clueless about solution selling. They’ve been taught to pitch products! In complex B2B, this approach isn’t as effective. Solution selling has enabled us to have higher quality conversations about both our products and what they do for the customer. Will it……, by how much?

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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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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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Veloxy

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Salesforce is arguably the best customer relationship management system for B2B companies. Start here: Speed up your selling activities in a few clicks If you’re using another sales acceleration software, most of the principles will still apply. Sales acceleration isn’t merely selling faster to sell more.

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ConversionXL

AUGUST 21, 2019

Most B2B leads don’t become customers. Additionally, most B2B marketers aren’t nurturing lead-magnet downloaders properly. I downloaded 25+ B2B lead magnets and discovered an array of shortcomings: Sending one or no follow-up emails, even when I opted-in to learn more. But Salesforce revealed that less than 0.5% Or at all.

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Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 23, 2022

welcome to “How I Work It – Social Selling”. There is a lot of confusion, particularly with B2B, regarding how to implement social selling. Tom takes the mystery out of social selling by consistently demonstrating key elements including … Authenticity. Today we are joined by Tom Pick of Webbiquity.

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Sell Objectives and Key Results Networking Pitch 101

Veloxy

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Just be sure you print and bookmark this blog post so you can take it with you wherever you go, wherever you sell. In its simplest form, cold calling is the act of calling someone whom you’ve never had contact with before, with the ultimate intention of selling them your product or service. They’ll thank you for it.

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Cold Call Objectives and Key Results Real Estate Up-sell 211

Martech

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This data-driven guide dissects the science behind powerful B2B calls to action along with insider tips and winning examples. While I can’t guarantee you overnight success, I promise you’ll walk away inspired and armed with powerful tactics to take your B2B outreach to the next level. Shows value without feeling like a sales pitch.

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