Gong.io

JUNE 17, 2021

What do sales and hostage negotiations have in common? . The stakes in a sales deal may not literally be life or death. But success in any negotiation depends on knowing what you’re doing every step of the way. . Some people have a natural talent for negotiation. The negotiation begins once they say no.

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Women Sales Pros

MAY 17, 2019

By the time two parties to a negotiation are sitting across the table from each other, the negotiation may already be over. Ask questions before it’s time to negotiate. If you wait until the negotiation begins, you’re going to get answers that are intentionally limited. During the negotiation, people withhold information.

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SaaStr

MARCH 5, 2025

The 10-Point Checklist for Selling Your Company Understand Buyer Motivations – Have conversations with potential acquirers before announcing you’re for sale to understand what they truly value. Maintain Financial Stability – A healthy balance sheet gives you the option to walk awayyour most powerful negotiating tool.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 6, 2019

If you confuse objection handling and negotiating , you could be losing sales. . In this article, we’ll look at what objection handling and negotiating are (and what they aren’t). Then we’ll go in-depth to look at 5 techniques for handling objections and sales negotiation, so you always walk away with a win.

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Closing Bigger

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This sales podcast is focused on 12 Non-Negotiable Sales Truths. As a sales trainer and keynote speaker I come across people often who want to short-cut and negotiate the price of sales success. There are also twelve not-so-popular sales truths. I will delve into these in today’s podcast.

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Cerebral Selling

JANUARY 14, 2023

This guest post was written by Alex Cook , Manager, Enterprise Sales at Klue. Year-end can be the most exciting time in sales. You could also be well behind your quota, struggling to stay motivated and worried about job security. That means that across your team, the levels of individual motivation and satisfaction is variable.

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Veloxy

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The world of sales is vast, and if you’re a sales professional, you’ve likely been exposed to both inside and outside sales roles. However, if you’re considering a transition to outside sales or simply want to elevate your field selling game, you’re in the right place.

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Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 13, 2014

I was first introduced to goal setting in sales when I was an insurance agent with National Life of Vermont. I never did write 100 lives but, based on the sales activity reporting I did every week, I should have. Towards the end of my career, I contracted with a sales trainer, Tom. You do the math. You do the math.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Like most skills, your ability to negotiate improves with practice. There’s a lot on the line during a negotiation with the buyer. Enter negotiation role play exercises. Sales Role Play Exercises. Sales Role Plays. The same concept can apply in sales. However, getting opportunities to practice isn’t easy.

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Membrain

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Are school officials convinced that parents and bus drivers will put kids' safety in jeopardy because snow is falling? The last few years it seems that each time it snows, even a little, they cancel school.

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Sales Pop!

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Without the willingness to include people who may think differently from most, we miss unique business development and sales opportunities. Team meetings are the perfect place to practice listening, seriously consider differing viewpoints and ideas, plus negotiate an agreeable outcome. One step leads to the next.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

By using HubSpot’s AI chatbot builder, we enabled our prospects to get answers to their questions 24/7/365, regardless of sales rep availability. Why Use AI Sales Closing Techniques With AI backing up our sales department, missed opportunities became a thing of the past — which is critical considering that sales is a numbers game.

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Hubspot

MARCH 22, 2022

A sales contract defines a relationship between two parties. A lot of time and effort is spent creating them, and this happens through a process called contract negotiation. Sales contracts are legally binding, so negotiation is often necessary to ensure everyone will get their needs met. Contract Negotiation Examples.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 8, 2025

In this blog post, Ill break down what gap selling is, why its the secret sauce for successful sales, and how you can use it to connect with prospects on a deeper level. Know your prospects intrinsic motivation. Keenan advises that every salesperson should know their prospects intrinsic motivation(s). Lets get into it.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 11, 2019

Do all the research you want… Implement all the bright-shiny strategies you can think of to get sales reps excited about their roles and success…. Clearly, new strategies alone aren’t enough to motivate a sales team. According to behavioral intelligence (BQ), it’s all about how you motivate your team. Extrinsically.

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ClickFunnels

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The post How To Sell Anything – A Practical Guide To Better Sales appeared first on ClickFunnels. Of course, that’s an oversimplification of the sales process. Still, sales is a skill that can be learned and mastered. Start With a Sales Funnel. Attract your target market to your sales funnel. Here are the steps….

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The Lost Book of Sales

OCTOBER 18, 2021

As we'll see in a moment, understanding the power of reciprocation is not only a valuable instrument in controlling the outcome of a negotiation, but when deployed skillfully, the party you negotiate with will feel more engaged and responsible in carrying out their fair share of the agreement. A win-win-win. What gives?

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Sales Pop!

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Those who desire success throughout their careers must dedicate themselves to a lifelong learning path to remain ahead of the curve, essential for sales and business growth. The good news is that our initial feeling of confidence doesn’t completely fade away, as we can use it as the motivating force to continue forward and never stop.

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Hubspot

JULY 1, 2020

Negotiations come in various shapes, sizes, and scales. The process is a pillar of all things business, and sales efforts are no exception. Virtually any sale can involve some kind of negotiation, so naturally, as a salesperson, it's in your best interest to understand how to be a shrewd negotiator. Who are they?

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Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Many of my clients and prospects tell me that the 4th quarter is when they take time to discuss sales plans (goals) and business plans with their sales people. The process isn''t really a process; it''s the presenting of a pre-determined sales goal for each producer. The goals may be set, but they are negotiable.

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Highspot

JANUARY 23, 2025

Key Takeaways Strong soft skills are just as important, if not more so, than technical expertise for sales success. Attributes such as empathy, communication, and critical thinking directly influence sales performance. Soft skills training helps sales teams learn to work well with colleagues and customers.

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Veloxy

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Looking for the best sales podcasts to boost your numbers and master the art of the deal? Whether you’re a rookie learning the ropes or a vet hunting innovative tactics, our curated guide to essential sales podcasts is your ticket to leveling up your sales game.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 13, 2018

I love reading sales books just like most sales nerds. With the swamped salesperson in mind, I’ve compiled 99 of my favorite motivational sales quotes to allow you to quickly gain knowledge from the greatest sales books of all time. Sales is an extremely tough grind. Sales is an extremely tough grind.

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Cerebral Selling

JANUARY 18, 2021

Indeed, during these media events, Ford consistently demonstrates critical and nuanced sales lessons in the way he responds to pointed questions. H ere are three of the most powerful tactics that you can incorporate into your sales motional immediately: 1. Source: Motivating voter turnout by invoking the self; Christopher J.

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A successful negotiation is like a tango. And nothing ruins a productive negotiation like one of the participants using one of the 14 phrases listed below. 14 Phrases That'll Instantly Sabotage Your Negotiation 1. The focus must always be on the buyer — yes, even during the negotiation. I’ll be honest.”

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Search Engine Land

AUGUST 19, 2024

Yes, they will have a marketing manager, but they are the business’s CEO and main driver. It is the owner that negotiates deals and brings in clients. Brand is everything, and it grows through sales. Sales happen when two things increase. Their job is to be the agency’s voice and marketer.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 1, 2018

This is part one of a five-part series to help you develop the sales coaching approach that’s guaranteed to make you an unstoppable sales leader! 4 Steps to Approach Sales Coaching Carefully and Tactically: Use role perception to improve your sales coaching model. Commit to the 4 non-negotiables in sales coaching.

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Salesforce

OCTOBER 5, 2021

We pulled some great comedic lines from our interviews with sales experts, plus a few favorites from around the web, for this worth-sharing-around-the-office article. If you have a funny sales quote that belongs on this list, tweet it to us. 14 funny sales quotes to make you laugh and smile. Tung “My favorite sales book?

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PandaDoc

MARCH 25, 2025

The sales process varies greatly depending on the purchase. In this article, well explore the challenges of complex sales and the strategies your team can use to close deals more efficiently. What is considered a complex sale? Complex sales typically involve high-value products or services, which are often highly customizable.

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Sales Pop!

JUNE 21, 2023

Negotiation is never about insisting your way is best or worse, arm-twisting to get what you desire. Traditional negotiators have the appearance of being arrogant, knowing everything, and refusing to listen to another. As strange as it may sound, the better negotiator asks many questions, the underlying one being ‘Why?’

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Best Sales Blogs: Sales Hacker. Jill Konrath's Fresh Sales Strategies. HubSpot Sales Blog. Sales Solutions Blog. Sales Gravy. Marc Wayshak's Sales Blog. Sales for Life. LinkedIn Sales Blog. The Sales Blog. The Sales Blog. Sales Benchmark Index. Sales Source.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Then a month or so to make the decision, negotiate price, and sign. And importantly, the “deal driver” and project owner often no longer own the actual budget itself. So there is further negotiation and discussion with the VP/SVP above them that owns the budget, but often not the problem itself (and solution to it) directly.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 5, 2024

This theme underscores the importance of human connection in sales, beyond mere transactions. The field of sales provides constant opportunities to learn — about new products, industries, and human behaviors — and many find this aspect of sales to be particularly rewarding.

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

I just finished reading a chapter from the book – Harvard Business Review on Strategic Sales Management. The chapter is “Understanding What Your Sales Manager Is Up Against” by Barry Trailer and Jim Dickie. The various contributors always get me thinking and re-thinking about what I think I know about sales and sales management.

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Hubspot

APRIL 26, 2018

Sales Promotion Ideas. Leverage Sales Promotions to Get Deals Moving Again. Sales promotions aren’t always necessary to close business. In fact, salespeople shouldn’t get in the habit of regularly using promotions when mastering essential negotiations skills. So, are sales promotions necessary in 2018?

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SaaStr

MARCH 24, 2021

If you want to hire your first sales rep and close more deals, you need to understand how the sales process works, what tools your team needs to be successful and learn to speak sales. Sales definitions you should know. CRM objects — Represent the sales relationship you have with a specific person or company.

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Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

This is it – the 52 best sales book you’ll ever read. Of all the different types of books I read, sales books have probably been the most common (though I spend a lot of time reading books that have nothing to do with sales, which has tremendous value). The Challenger Sale. This is a sequel to The Challenger Sale.

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