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A New View for Evaluating Sales Effectiveness

Anthony Cole Training

What you cannot see can kill you. If you don't see the car to your right about to run a stop sign, you might be in trouble. If you cannot see a clogged artery, you might be in trouble. If you cannot see that your sales team is failing to execute the fundamentals of an effective sales approach, then surely that will kill your chances for sales effectiveness and consistent sales growth.

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My Shame And Anger! Posted on March, 2025

Partners in Excellence

Typically, I take controversial positions on GTM, selling, leadership and other business issues. I have cautiously avoided writing about anything that could be construed as “political.” I can no longer stand by silently. It would be irresponsible, I have to speak out. Frankly, I don’t care about the consequences, because speaking out, and encouraging others to do the same (regardless of views) has never been more important.

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Freedom of Speech? The Book Facebook Wants to Suppress

David Meerman Scott

Facebooks artificial intelligence algorithm isnt just an innocent piece of codeits a carefully tuned, profit-driven machine that thrives on polarization and division.

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Customer-First Personalization in the Age of AI: Takeaways from Adobe Summit

G2

Insights from Adobe Summit 2025: Discover how AI is revolutionizing B2B marketing with personalization at scale and real-time customer engagement.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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Cutting The Cost of Acquiring Customers in Half with Brandon Healey

Predictable Revenue

Hemlane proved that with the right data, timing, and high-volume dialing, cold calls can drive 10% of revenue with a small team. The post Cutting The Cost of Acquiring Customers in Half with Brandon Healey appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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65+ LinkedIn Statistics Highlighting Present and Potential Trends

G2

LinkedIn, a social networking platform for professionals, is popular with people, especially those seeking jobs or actively establishing meaningful connections. Since its inception in 2003, it has grown tremendously to the point where Microsoft started seeing it as an investable asset.

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6 Best Corporate Performance Management Platforms I Tested

G2

I tested the best corporate performance management software to find tools that drive efficiency, improve forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.

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"We Need Training." Posted on March, 2025

Partners in Excellence

The email came in, “We need training. We’ve seen your programs before, can you talk to us about a training program?” I quickly arranged a discussion, “What kind of training do you need?” “We need sales training,” came the response. “What kind of sales training do you need?” I ask. “Sales training, our people aren’t performing the way we expect,” came the response. “Where are they struggling?

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Dear SaaStr: How Do I Progress My SDRs to AEs?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: How Do I Progress My SDRs to AEs? Progressing SDRs to AEs is a well-trodden path in SaaS sales, but it requires structure, timing, and a clear process to make it work effectively. Heres how Id approach it: Set Clear Performance Metrics for SDRs Before promoting an SDR, you need to ensure theyve mastered their current role. Look at metrics like the number of qualified opportunities they generate, their efficiency (e.g., how many prospects they convert into meetings), and their abilit

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Mentorship is the Path to Sales Success

Sales Gravy

Wherever you are in your sales journey, you need a mentornow. If youre serious about becoming a top performer or want to stay at the top of your game, you need more than just grit and determination. You need a guide. A mentor whos been through the fire and who can help you avoid costly mistakes. Sales expert Tony Morris stands behind the power of mentorship and the impact it can have on confidence in The Sales Gravy Podcast.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Zscaler: AI in The Enterprise is Up 3,400%; ChatGPT is 45.2% of It

SaaStr

So enterprise Cloud security leader Zscaler has its latest theats report ou t, and by the sheer nature of its scale in the enterprise, it has a massive dataset on just what apps are being used how in the enterprise. The big take-aways: AI/ML transactions up 36x over past 12 months (!) or 3,464.6% :). (I know those don’t quite tie). ChatGPT is 45.2% of all transactions , but also the most blocked Grammarly is #2 in the enterprise.

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The 16 Best HubSpot Updates from February 2025

Martech

HubSpot’s February 2025 updates focus on smarter automation, deeper insights and improved customization. From AI-powered workflow enhancements to more flexible forecasting tools, these updates will give you greater efficiency, better data visibility and more control over your CRM. Let’s take a look at the biggest HubSpot updates for February 2025.

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You Are Probably Doing Email All Wrong

SaaStr

Satya Nadella literally replied to a random email in 5 minuteson a Saturday pic.twitter.com/2BX8926DNE — Aadit Sheth (@aaditsh) February 20, 2025 The debate around if outbound still works, how well, and what AIs role will be, I think a huge point is missed: Youre wasting your shot. Email remains special. Literally every executive manages their >own< inbox.

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Bridging the Digital Divide: AI’s Role in Business Growth

Salesforce

Not every business is keeping up with digital advancements, and the gap between those who do and those who don’t is growing. This is called the digital divide. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) like yours need the right tools to stay competitive. Many businesses are already using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency and customer relationships, while others are still unsure where to start.

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AI in Marketing & Sales: Today’s Tools, Tomorrow’s Potential

Speaker: Kevin Burke

AI is reshaping marketing and sales, empowering professionals to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. This webinar will provide a practical introduction to AI, focusing on its current applications, transformative potential, and strategies for successful implementation in your organization. Using real-world examples and actionable insights, we’ll examine how businesses are leveraging AI to increase efficiency, enhance personalization, and drive measurable results.

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How Coursera Turned Around Their GRR from 47% to 86% in 12 Months: A Deep Dive

SaaStr

Turning around a struggling renewal rate is the holy grail of growth. When Bradley Lawrence, Senior Director of Customer Success at Coursera, faced a GRR of just 47%, he knew something had to change. Here’s how he did it. He came to SaaStr Annual to share all the details. About Brad Bradley Lawrence serves as Senior Director of Customer Success at Coursera, where he’s led a transformational turnaround in the company’s enterprise renewal rates.

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How Cloud Technology is Helping Expand Business (2025)

Salesforce

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are like plants — they need nurturing, care, and attention. You want them to grow big and strong. Scalability is like giving your plant the right tools to grow, even if you don’t have a giant garden and fancy tools, like say, big competitors. It means using smart systems and tools that can handle more customers and information as your business grows.

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Predictable Pipeline Benchmarking: Sales Processes Lack Structure, Even with Adequate Resources

Heinz Marketing

By Win Dean-Salyards , Senior Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing When we enter a new client company, we establish our baseline using the Predictable Pipeline Maturity Model. It measures companies across five stages (scored on a range of 1-5): Initial(1), Ad-Hoc, Defined, Managed, and Optimized(5). This year, Heinz Marketing analyzed that dataset from companies across the B2B market and reviewed the findings to establish these Predictable Pipeline benchmarks we’ve published in our rece

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Why forced choices reveal more customer insights than ratings

Martech

When it comes to surveys, standard rating scales often fail to predict actual behavior. People may say they are extremely likely to do something, but their actions tell a different story. Forcing individuals to make trade-offs rather than simply rating options leads to far more accurate predictions. Learn why forced choice works and how it can improve survey design and decision-making.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Predictable Pipeline Benchmarking: Sales Processes Lack Structure, Even with Adequate Resources

Heinz Marketing

By Win Dean-Salyards , Senior Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing When we enter a new client company, we establish our baseline using the Predictable Pipeline Maturity Model. It measures companies across five stages (scored on a range of 1-5): Initial(1), Ad-Hoc, Defined, Managed, and Optimized(5). This year, Heinz Marketing analyzed that dataset from companies across the B2B market and reviewed the findings to establish these Predictable Pipeline benchmarks we’ve published in our rece

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AI-powered martech news and releases: March 20

Martech

Half of all Americans use AI, according to a survey by Elon Universitys Imagining the Digital Future Center. And its not just the tech bros and Silicon Valley elites, either. Sure, younger, wealthier, and better-educated folks are slightly more likely to use AI, but guess what? It is also used by 53%of households earning under $50. Hispanic adults (66%) and Black adults (57%) are even more likely to use LLMs than White adults (47%).

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