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The Best Sales Podcasts to Elevate Your Selling Game in 2024

Veloxy

Looking for the best sales podcasts to boost your numbers and master the art of the deal? With over 10,000 podcasts to choose from, you’ve come to the right place! 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. Expect actionable insights, cutting-edge strategies, and insider knowledge to keep you engaged and selling smarter—all without the fluff.

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Achieving Sales Team Excellence – No Micro Managing!

Anthony Cole Training

Most organizations and sales managers think of accountability or performance management as “micro-managing.” Jim Collins has been quoted as saying “There is no such thing as 'micro-managing.' There is either managing or not managing.” There is a lot that a manager must bring to the table to be effective at setting standards and gaining accountability with their team.

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The Art of Mastering the Sales Conversation: Unlocking Success in a Competitive Market

Iannarino

In the past couple of weeks of sales kickoffs, I have come to realize that sales organizations don't spend time talking about sales. Naturally, they talk about opportunities and pipelines and what must happen for the client to buy from the salesperson. Even though most sales organizations should know better, they still talk about their solutions, as if that is what the buyer wants.

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Selling Beyond the Sales Team: How a Cross-Functional Approach Improves Execution

Force Management

In today's highly competitive market, it's no longer enough for a sales organization to differentiate itself solely based on its offering. The most successful companies today are those that create differentiation in their initial sales process and the customer’s journey. That level of execution requires that leaders enable every customer-facing team and role to be fluent in a unified sales message, strategy, and execution.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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Report: OpenAI working on web search product

Search Engine Land

OpenAI has been developing a web search product, partly powered by Microsoft Bing, a source told The Information. This shouldn’t be too surprising, considering: OpenAI has a web crawler, GPTBot. ChatGPT Plus users can also use Browse with Bing to search the web. Microsoft Bing is uses OpenAI’s GPT-4 , customized for search. Why we care. OpenAI has created a popular product in ChatGPT and I’ve seen much anecdotal evidence that some people use it similarly to a search engine.

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“Give Your Best Leads To Your Top Performers!”

Partners in Excellence

I can’t begin to count the number of “experts” filling my social feeds with the sage wisdom and advice on maximizing performance: “Give your best leads to your top performers!” The rationale they provide goes something like: “If your top performers have win rates 2X more than the average for the rest of your sales team, then giving them your best leads will drive 2X yield over giving them to others!

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How to do an AI implementation for your marketing team

Martech

Everybody’s talking about all the latest AI developments, but there’s a better, more pragmatic question to ask about it: How do you implement AI in your marketing organization? That’s the question we asked Carrie Mahon, CMO for Unanet, which provides ERP and CRM solutions for government contractors, architecture, engineering, construction, and professional services.

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How to hire an SEO agency: The definitive guide

Search Engine Land

You’re ready to hire SEO help – where should you start? This guide goes A to Z on selecting and vetting an SEO agency, including the exact things you need to watch for as you search for the perfect one. In this article: In-house or SEO agency: Which is right for your business? What services do SEO agencies offer? How to evaluate an SEO agency. Vetting SEO agencies: Red flags. 10 questions to size up an SEO agency.

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Why AI will have the faults of human intelligence

Martech

Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way over the past decade, from early chatbots to today’s virtual assistants that integrate with multiple applications to “learn” about us. However, as impressive as modern AI systems seem, they still have a long way to go before achieving true human-level intelligence. This article chronicles my experiences building various AI tools to assist with business functions and looks at what’s in store for marketers.

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Meta advertisers can avoid 30% Apple service charge for boosted posts

Search Engine Land

Meta is offering small businesses a new way to boost posts without having to pay a 30% service charge to Apple. Starting later this month, advertisers will be able to use Facebook and Instagram directly on desktop and mobile to access all the features available in the iOS apps for boosting content without paying Apple. Why we care. This solution could prove hugely beneficial to small businesses as they can now boost posts without having to pay a charge, saving them money.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Google hits back at IAB Tech Lab Privacy Sandbox assessment

Martech

Google has released a detailed response to claims made about Privacy Sandbox in a recent report by the IAB Tech Lab. In a brief statement to which the response was attached, Google said: “(T)he analysis contains many misunderstandings and inaccuracies, which we consider important to correct in order to provide accurate information to the ecosystem.

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Driving lead generation with paid media: What’s new and what’s next

Search Engine Land

Lead generation isn’t just about driving leads; it’s about filling your funnel with qualified leads. The key to achieving this lies within providing your platform of choice with the right information. Whether you’re using LinkedIn Ads, Google Ads, or Microsoft Ads, Nicole Waddington, digital marketing manager at Cypress North, offered valuable tips on optimizing lead generation campaigns for maximum performance at SMX Next.

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7 Innovative Use Cases of IoT in eCommerce

The Digital Technology

With new trends coming into picture every now and then, the eCommerce industry is evolving at a rapid pace. Now, it’s time you also evolve and look for innovative ways to hook and engage customers with your online store.

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Google’s new search experiences in the European Economic Area

Search Engine Land

Google has launched a number of new search experiences today to in “preparations for the Digital Markets Act (DMA)” the search company said. This includes new rich results, aggregator units, and refinement chips, plus new flight search results. “With these new experiences, users in EEA countries searching for queries such as “hotels near me” may notice more visual and entity focused results.

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How to Prove Marketing Value: Demonstrate Content ROI and Contribution to Sales

Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten

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Step by Step: Understanding Staking in Blockchain

The Digital Technology

In the ever-changing environment of blockchain technology, staking has emerged as a basic concept with important ramifications for both investors and network members.

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Featured snippets disappear from the Google search results

Search Engine Land

Google no longer shows featured snippets within the Google search results as of this morning. It is unclear if this as intentional or if Google has another bug serving or rending a search feature. We can confirm that as of around 7 am ET on Thursday, February 15th, featured snippets are not being presented in the search results. What changed. Featured snippets are Google Search’s machine learning based snippets that can show at the top of the results and often answer your query.

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AI-powered martech releases and news: Feb. 15

Martech

Today we have a tale of two surveys with very different messages. First, up are these findings from the PR person at GetResponse: Nearly 30% of marketers are not using AI in their marketing processes and don’t plan to. 6% still don’t know what AI is. Around 22% say they’re considering exploring AI-powered tools in this year’s marketing campaigns. Methodology: Based on conversations with “2000 people based in the U.S. and U.K. working particularly in marketing, holding positions of in-house

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6 areas to address before increasing B2B paid media investment

Search Engine Land

Most B2B marketers, regardless of brand or agency experience, have likely faced this scenario: a marketer in charge of budget insists on investing in PPC campaigns despite evident issues that will hinder their effectiveness. We’ve worked with some of those clients before, attempting to address issues while managing paid media simultaneously – similar to building a plane while flying it.

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

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Two BIG Reasons Your Prospecting Isn’t Working

Sales Hacker

Your sales team doesn’t have time for efficiency blockers in a competitive, fast-paced market. Even if you’ve defined your ICP and created a targeted list of prospects, you may still find that your prospecting isn’t generating impactful results. Stale data and lack of differentiation could be two major culprits. Learn how these factors impact your prospecting, and what you can do to yield better outcomes in sales. #1: Your Prospect Data Isn’t Accurate The Importance of Accurate Data in Prospecti

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Google hits back at report criticising the Privacy Sandbox

Search Engine Land

Google is disputing claims made about Privacy Sandbox in a new report by the IAB Tech Lab. The study said the Privacy Sandbox might make it harder for the marketing industry to show effective ads and could put smaller brands and media companies at a big disadvantage. Google responded by stating that the report contains “many inaccuracies” and “overlooks”ignores” the broader goal of the Privacy Sandbox, which is to improve user privacy while still enabling effective

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How to Use AI to Build a Better Shopping Experience

Salesforce

Retailers are betting big on the future of artificial intelligence (AI), with 92% investing in the technology. Using AI in retail isn’t new — 59% of retailers use it to help store associates make product recommendations while 55% use digital assistants to help online shoppers. But AI use is gaining momentum as the technology quickly continues to evolve, and retailers are already reaping the benefits.

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Don Kent and My 8 Reasons For Inaccurate Sales Forecasts

Understanding the Sales Force

This article has a longer analogy build up then most, but it’s worth it. Earlier this week, the forecast called for a big nor’easter to drop 8-13 inches of heavy, wet snow in our area. We got 3 inches. It harkened me back to the good old days before the incredible weather technology we have now. When I was growing up in the 1960’s, I watched meteorologist Don Kent give his weather forecasts on WBZ channel 4 in Boston.

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Increase Revenue With Better, Faster Sales Onboarding

Quotas need to be hit. Revenue goals need to be met. This reality makes shortening sales onboarding time a top priority. Organizations with a standard onboarding process boost employee retention by 58% and increase productivity by 50%. Unfortunately, many companies struggle with inefficient processes that lead to high turnover and missed revenue opportunities.

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Doubling Down: Hilarie Koplow-McAdams, Venture Partner at NEA

SaaStr

“Doubling Down” is a new series where we hear from top B2B SaaS investors on their most recent activities and takes on the current market. We had a great one last time with Satya Patel, Partner at Homebrew. Check that out here. This week we’re focusing on Hilarie Koplow-McAdams, Venture Partner at NEA! #1. What’s your most recent disclosed investment?

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5 steps to a seamless post-M&A brand integration

Martech

Mergers and acquisitions can throw your marketing plans into chaos. Suddenly, you need to quickly and effectively integrate a new web, email and social presence for the acquired brand. It’s a high-visibility project with a tight timeline. Regardless of how often your company acquires brands, it helps to have a playbook to streamline the process.

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TikTok Creative Assistant now available in Adobe Express

Search Engine Land

TikTok Creative Assistant is now directly accessible within Adobe Express. This AI-powered virtual assistant, previously confined to TikTok’s Creative Center, offers users the ability to gain TikTok Insights on trending hashtags, brainstorm creative ideas, and even generate video scripts. Why we care. The Creative Assistant add-on in Adobe Express minimizes the time and effort required when working across various platforms, making content creation more efficient and user-friendly.

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SaaStr Miami is Back!! March 6 in Wynwood!

SaaStr

So we’re coming back to Miami for the 4th SaaStr Super Miami Meet-up !! We’re getting together 300+ SaaS and Cloud execs to talk all things scaling right in Wynwood. It’s out 4th Miami meet-up and everyone has been a blast. We’ll kick things off around 4pm and go until folks get tired, and including a few informal AMAs: CRO Confidential LIVE with Sam Blond CEO Vimeo on Scaling PLG + SLG Together Open AMA with Jason and much more!!

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Business Intelligence 101: How To Make The Best Solution Decision For Your Organization

Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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How to Get into Cyber Security?

The Digital Technology

In the modern age of digital technology, defending against cyber threats has appeared as a pressing intention for both individuals and businesses.

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What Are Sales Goals? S.M.A.R.T. Strategies + Examples

Salesforce

If you’re only thinking about how your reps can hit quota, you’re missing out. As a leader, you have to set broader sales goals, track your team’s progress, and keep your team accountable if you want to see real payoff. But setting goals that are both challenging and achievable is easier said than done. Start small with weekly or monthly goals, and build up your confidence to work towards bigger and more lucrative goals down the road.

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From Salesperson to Sales Leader

Sales Pop!

I’m John, your host, and today I’m excited to share with you a fascinating conversation I had with Matt Phillips , a leadership coach and host of the Matt Phillips podcast. Matt, who is based in Denver, has a wealth of experience in sales operations and accounting, having worked with big names like Western Union, Marsh, and Robert Half. Our discussion revolved around sales archetypes and the challenges of transitioning from a salesperson to a sales leader.

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AI in Banking: How to Reduce Costs and Improve Service

Salesforce

The potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) in banking is massive. Predictive AI already supports many standard banking practices, such as chatbots managing routine inquiries or call center agents’ dashboards. As generative AI continues to evolve, we expect lots of time-saving opportunities around rote tasks that improve the customer experience due to AI’s ability to produce natural language content, images, and coding.

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Using Generative AI in Sales: Pros, Cons, and Considerations According to Sellers

Are your sellers unsure about using AI in their day-to-day workflows? Or are they eager to try but uncertain where to start? They might be asking: Which tasks are best suited for AI? How will using AI affect my relationship with my customers? With so many tools available, which ones are the most useful to me? To help answer these and other common questions about using AI during the sales cycle, we surveyed B2B sellers who were early adopters to get their insight and advice about how to use gen A