Sales Gravy

APRIL 2, 2025

Dennis from Chesterfield, Missouri, wants to know if sales coaching truly moves the performance needle, especially when shifting from transactional approaches to more consultative selling. Why Sales Coaching Is Essential Sales is a skill position. Why Sales Coaching Is Essential Sales is a skill position.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

What is consultative selling? Consultative selling is an approach that focuses on creating value and trust with the prospect and exploring their needs before offering a solution. Advancements in sales and marketing automation are making inside selling more effective than ever before. Consultative selling tips.

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APRIL 5, 2014

If you are not using the phone at least half of the time you are reaching out to buyers, then I hope you are using video conversations to a great extent. While being in front of someone is, in fact, the BEST way to communicate, a good two-way video conversation is the next best thing. Know of a great online course about communications?

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JUNE 3, 2014

Last week I had the pleasure of spending a day with Ken Krogue, co-founder of InsideSales.com , inside sales pioneer, and Forbes columnist It was great. A specialization model in inside sales yields a 7 point higher close rate – do you have specialists? In inside sales, leading indicators are effort and results.

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Veloxy

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Don’t listen to the naysayers who believe inside sales is taking over sales teams. Field sales is not dead! Fortune 500 and Inc 5000 companies have found continued success with new field sales strategies and technology, and a new number one key performance indicator (hint: it’s not quota).

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014

To make this a practical and valuable day, I thought I’d send a message to those in an inside sales career – sellers and sales managers alike. A Valentine for Inside Sales. You work in a position in an industry that is ever growing – be it individual contributor or sales leader -.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Those of us in remote, professional selling (also known as Inside Sales) need to be more aware of the massive, incredible power of appreciation. Appreciation for a Great Conversation with a Prospect. Let’s say you have a great conversation with a prospective buyer. What social selling tool can do that for you?

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The 5% Institute

JUNE 6, 2023

Inside sales consulting plays a crucial role in helping businesses enhance their sales performance, increase revenue generation, and optimize their sales processes. Benefits of Inside Sales Consulting Improving Sales Performance Inside sales consultants are experts in sales techniques and strategies.

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Veloxy

APRIL 5, 2022

Couple the aforementioned facts with the reluctance on the part of inside sales and outside sales reps to call leads, and the phone can collect dust faster than a broom. Why are sales professionals reluctant to cold call? Sometimes it depends on the role of each sales team. Gate keepers. Privacy laws.

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Score More Sales

DECEMBER 3, 2014

That’s why we went back to the Score More Sales blog vault and put together our top tips from the popular “Inside Sales Tips” series we ran this past year. Get a valuable conversation going with a decision maker. Lori speaks, writes, trains, and consults with inside sales teams in mid-sized companies.

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OCTOBER 14, 2013

Some ideas to consider: The first person to set a demo (or appointment) today gets to the top of the sales activities winner list. In selling you need to be focused on doing activities that lead to sales. Having good conversations with target buyers is one of the best and most productive things you can do. Expand Your Pipeline.

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APRIL 1, 2013

When you have a true inside sales job you are either working with a quota to get a certain number of quality tasks accomplished each day. number of dials or good “talk-to” conversations. number of meetings or demos set up with qualified buyers. OR , you have dollar quotas to hit. split revenues with another rep.

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JANUARY 7, 2014

If you don’t, you should borrow one, under the guise of babysitting for a family member or friend – and then work to have some conversations. Yes, I’m half-kidding, but also know that if you have NOT been around little kids for a while, you are really missing out on the basics of people skills as well as sales fundamentals.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

We all have words that have become our “go-to” words and phrases in conversation. I was at a conference last week for inside sales professionals and more than a few people recommended Three Sentences – the idea of sending just three sentences (or less) in all your email correspondence. . Increase Opportunities.

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JANUARY 25, 2013

At a recent round-table with inside sales leaders, our topic was about effectively leading Gen Y / Millennials. We all agreed that generally speaking this group of employees match up to the tasks of what solid, successful inside sales professionals do – with one caveat. There is a larger need for feedback.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 13, 2017

In our last article, we did a tactical tear down of when to hire sales trainer or sales consultant. In this post, we’ll explain how to find and hire the right sales consultant or sales trainer for your business. What Do You Look For In A Sales Consultant or Trainer?

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Score More Sales

MAY 15, 2013

It comes through when you follow-up, and when you summarize the conversation – sending them notes in an email after talking. Subscribe to the award-winning blog and the “Sales Ideas In A Minute ” newsletter for sales strategies, tactics, and tips in selling. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline. Close More Deals.

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

In sales it is all about execution – the art of making things happen. Instead of rewriting your pitch or re-organizing your list of who to contact, pick up the phone and reach out to have conversations. Work to have 12 actual conversations today. The post Inside Sales Power Tip 145 – Execution appeared first on Score More Sales.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

If you are an inside sales person, it is important to put yourself in the receiver’s shoes – the person who you are trying to connect to. That can cause a good conversation to happen, if it seems that what they do ties in with what we do in some manner. Tie that into your conversation.

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APRIL 6, 2014

I recently talked to a sales rep who I was asked to coach by his sales manager. Our first two conversations were difficult. Lori Richardson is recognized on Forbes as one of the “Top 30 Social Sales Influencers” worldwide. The post Inside Sales Power Tip 152 – Be Coachable appeared first on Score More Sales.

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APRIL 14, 2014

Stop telling everyonehow BUSY you are and start having a professional conversation around why you will be successful and accomplish the results you were hired for based on a plan that you have, or will put, in place. Well-crafted messaging : voice mail, e-mail, and for direct conversations. Measure your actions and time spent.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Have 12 conversations at any level to learn the answers to questions to determine if we may have opportunities at the prospect company. Subscribe to the award-winning blog and the “Sales Ideas In A Minute” newsletter for sales strategies, tactics, and tips in selling. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline.

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Veloxy

APRIL 25, 2022

Thanks in part to the popularity of inside sales and remote work, and the improvement in sales engagement and sales analytics software, cold email metrics have been skyrocketing like never before. Are you looking to schedule a fifteen minute consultation? Just a 15 minute conversation. What is your ask?

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Score More Sales

AUGUST 12, 2013

Lori Richardson is recognized as one of the “Top 25 Sales Influencers for 2013″ and one of “20 Women to Watch in Sales Lead Management for 2013″ Lori speaks, writes, trains, and consults with inside and outbound sellers in technology and services companies. Increase Opportunities. Close More Deals.

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DECEMBER 9, 2013

Use real curiosity to lead your conversation rather than some set of targeted questions. I’ve seen sellers so disappointed when they hear NOs rather than them thinking what they can do to further their conversations. The post Inside Sales Power Tip 144 – Know NO appeared first on Score More Sales.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Some of the newest people to become inside sales reps are those who have left the field for now – perhaps forever. Many outside sales positions with fat travel accounts and face-to-face client meetings are slowly being switched over to inside positions. Thousands of outside rep jobs have even been eliminated.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Just beyond your circle of peers there is someone – many someones who have a single idea that could shift your week and get you extra conversations with potential buyers. He was leading conversations talking about his company rather than a focus on the buyer and their company. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

One of those tips, though – caught my attention and is worthy of conversation. Stop calling inside sales inside sales. Inside Sales demeaning? Inside Sales doesn’t get any respect, right? More inside sales resources here at Score More Sales’s Inside Sales Vault.

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Score More Sales

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Speak up and use language in your phone conversations and voice mail messages that match up with any C-level contact you may have. Subscribe to the award-winning blog and the “Sales Ideas In A Minute” newsletter for sales strategies, tactics, and tips in selling. Use the A.C.E. ” Act the part. Increase Opportunities.

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JUNE 17, 2013

Did you have a good conversation, perhaps did a demo, they responded favorably and then nothing else? You should find that they either were not as interested as you may have thought, or they will appreciate you furthering the conversation. The post Inside Sales Power Tip 118 – Share Insight appeared first on Score More Sales.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2013

In a conversation with a very busy CIO (Chief Information Officer) recently he said that he hates when sellers do any of the following: lie about being connected to someone he knows when they aren’t, in order to get him to respond. The post Inside Sales Power Tip 140 – Study Buyers appeared first on Score More Sales.

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JUNE 24, 2013

Ideally you could reach out monthly for a formal conversation or you could create a lead sharing group virtually with others in the same space. Subscribe to the award-winning blog and the “Sales Ideas In A Minute ” newsletter for sales strategies, tactics, and tips in selling. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline.

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OCTOBER 7, 2013

Have you had a powerful, passionate conversation about your industry with a prospective buyer when you were feeling sorry for yourself? Subscribe to the award-winning blog and the “Sales Ideas In A Minute” newsletter for sales strategies, tactics, and tips in selling. Ever closed a deal with a chip on your shoulder?

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 7, 2021

But what are these insights that will transform the conversations salespeople have? Sales customer insights. Market insights: Topical themes and drivers that can open conversations. This is important for anyone who prospects or handles inbound calls – could be both inside sales and field sales.

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JULY 15, 2013

Have a good conversation with a potential buyer. Instead of the same old email follow-up, choose more probable prospective customers during the course of your week and send a quick note, thanking them for a good conversation. The post Inside Sales Power Tip 123 – Snail Mail appeared first on Score More Sales.

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APRIL 2, 2012

We are adamant that if you are in inside sales (or outbound sales) you must STOP these practices immediately. If your sales leader thinks they are OK or that they work, please send them our way. Start by having interesting conversations with others there – instead of blanket emails to people connected to you in a group.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

One of the most talked-about sales books in the last couple years is The Challenger Sale. The complete title is: The Challenger Sale – Taking Control of the Customer Conversation. Subscribe to the award-winning blog and the “Sales Ideas In A Minute ” newsletter for sales strategies, tactics, and tips in selling.

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