Why Great Salespeople Are Like Curious Children
Anthony Cole Training
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Child: "Can I have ice cream for dinner?".
Anthony Cole Training
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Child: "Can I have ice cream for dinner?".
Understanding the Sales Force
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
You must have heard the joke that 73.6% of statistics are made up! I have read and even reported that sales leaders who coach their salespeople see a boost in revenue of around 27%. It sounds like a realistic number but I have not seen any science to back it up. Until now. Check this out!
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ConversionXL
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
If you rely on search engine traffic, conversion optimization starts before visitors get to your site. Why? Sitelinks. For most sites, a brand query (e.g. “king arthur flour”) generates sitelinks—links from other pages on your site that appear below the main link, typically the homepage. For mobile searches, those sitelinks may be expandable, allowing users to browse multiple levels of your site, all before clicking a link.
Jeff Shore
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
By Jeff Shore. We are sales professionals, and therefore we very much love three letters: Y-E-S. Is there a sweeter sound than that of a hard-earned “yes” at end of a sales presentation? I think not. The converse, of course, is also true. The word “no” is like a dagger in the heart. The word falls upon us as if weighing two tons, and we are Wile E. Coyote under its crushing weight.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Membrain
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
In today’s coaches corner, we’re discussing how to move your sales team upstream from making small sales to small business, to engaging and closing enterprise business, without adding necessarily new members to the team.
Partners in Excellence
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
I can already picture half the readers. Raising their eyebrows, perhaps rolling their eyes, thinking, “Well Dave, the answer is obvious…… ” The obvious answer is to address needs, perhaps to solve a problem. Once that is acknowledged, the more sophisticated immediately leap to understanding the buyer’s journey. Too many focus only on the “seller’s journey.” hoping the buyer is interested in riding along.
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Women Sales Pros
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
We work hard helping clients hire entry level salespeople. Our goal is to teach them a process that improves talent acquisition effectiveness using the #1 rated Objective Management Group Sales Assessments. Doing so, we’ve noticed far more candidates are not recommended for entry level positions than those not recommended for more experienced sales positions.
Sales Hacker
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Sales is a hyper-social, customer-facing role that can get highly stressful. In this article we talk about the top indicators of sales burnout and how to tackle them. We all know Sales is the job for the people person — the high-flying, always-on-the-go charmer that’s on the phone, in meetings and/or closing deals. The same goes for recruitment — you’re constantly talking to people, helping them find their next big opportunity.
Partners in Excellence
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
We all know how difficult it is to change. Whether it’s our own personal habits/behaviors, those of our teams, our organization/company, or getting our customers to change. There endless pithy quotes both about the importance of change and the challenges of change. There are 1000’s or articles (add one more to the stack) about how to drive change.
Heinz Marketing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Why is B2B marketing so bad so often? Sure, there are plenty of smart and talented marketers who produce some interesting campaigns that generate incredible results. They are exceptions and not the standard. Don’t be offended. I’m not here to socially shame or condescendingly lecture the world of B2B marketers. I’m the first to admit I make lots of mistakes and my learning journey is full of potholes, mistakes, and wrong turns.
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.
Women Sales Pros
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Some called him a war hero, others a giant of the senate, still others, a truth teller, regardless of politics or party. Late Saturday night, John McCaina great leader father and husband departed from life. His daughter, Meghan McCain, wrote a stunning tribute, one that any parent could only hope to receive from their child. Meghan’s unfailing love and admiration for her father got me thinking about who we are to others – how we show up in the boardroom, the sales room and the living rooms in ou
CloserIQ
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
The research is very clear: more diverse sales teams do better. According to an article written by sociologist Cedric Herring and published in The American Sociological Review , companies with the highest levels of diversity brought in 10-15 times as much revenue as compared to companies with the lowest levels of diversity. Diverse companies tend to have greater revenues, market share, and customers.
Jill Konrath
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
I trudged into the coffee shop, ordered a large mocha and sat down in the corner. I was dripping professional discouragement. It's been five months since I published my weekly newsletter—something I've done religiously for over a decade.
Hubspot
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Instagram Stories has extended the amount of time people spend in the app by approximately ten additional minutes. But, while that extra time means more attention and focus on your brand, it won't translate to much if you can't get that traffic back to your site. If you have over 10,000 followers or you're a verified user, you have an incredibly effective tool at your disposal -- the swipe up link.
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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.
Partners in Excellence
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
One of the single most important concepts in marketing and sales is the “Ideal Customer.” Yet it’s an area too few focus on. When I pose the question, “Who’s your ideal customer,” it’s usually met with an eye roll and sigh. It’s usually answered with: “It’s the organizations that buy our products… ” “It’s the enterprise… ” “It’s a C-level executive…” “Every company can
Membrain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2018
Usually, after a sales call, we ask ourselves, “Did I accomplish my objectives?” (That is if you assess yourself after the sales call.) It’s a critical question, we need to be purposeful and focused in each of our meetings with the customer.
Sales Hacker
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
The post 7 Ways to Ramp New Sellers to Full Quota Lightning Fast appeared first on Sales Hacker.
Hubspot
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
I’ll be honest. When Brian Halligan (HubSpot’s CEO) started talking about retiring the funnel and adopting the flywheel as the model to think about our business, I was not very happy. See, I love the funnel. It’s been my trusted sidekick for years. It’s given me the hard feedback I’ve needed, celebrated my team’s successes, and gotten me out of more growth troubles than I care to admit.
Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali
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.
Selling Power
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
How can you hire the right salespeople and retain them? Consider these tips.
Engage Selling
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
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Partners in Excellence
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
I was sitting in a series of reviews. Sales people were walking through their pipelines, key deals and other issues. The team was struggling to make their numbers. Of course, there were a number of execution issues, with each sales person, there were challenges they had created for themselves. Chasing poorly qualified deals, not executing the strongest deal strategies, poor planning…… Their manager coached people on various areas, all focused on improving their abilities to execut
Hubspot
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Us marketers are a tight-knit tribe. We share a lot of similar beliefs. We believe that content is king, that nothing is as sweet as first-page first position, and that interruption is the enemy. We also believe that video is the future. Right now people spend a staggering six hours a day watching video , and that number is only increasing. But I’d like to let you in on a little secret: even though us marketers know that video is the future, that our customers love it, and that it can be the mos
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!
Sales Hacker
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
What is Customer Success and why do you need it? This mini guide talks about this and more. Also inside are actionable steps to get started with CS! Gain a new customer, you increase revenue. Lose an existing one, your company’s sales potential drops. What happens when you lose more customers than you gain? Doomsday — and the painful clarity of failure.
Jeff Shore
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
By Amy O’Connor. From the consumer’s perspective, making a buying decision can feel like mental gymnastics. Should they do this or that? Bend or twist? Leap or spring back? Buying is often confusing and overwhelming. Enter the sales hero – a sales professional who senses the distress and saves the day. That’s you! To be a sales hero, you must help your customer achieve clarity and certainty in three critical decision-making areas.
ConversionXL
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
I’m doing a new series of video interviews. If you like this one and want more, subscribe to my channel. In this video, I sit down with AJ Wilcox, founder of B2Linked Agency and expert on all things LinkedIn Advertising. You can check out his LinkedIn Ads course on CXL institute. [This post contains video, click to play]. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
Hubspot
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
To increase conversion rates on your ecommerce website, no part of the user journey can be overlooked. From that initial landing page through checkout, every step a user takes on your website needs to be carefully designed with that final purchase in mind. But building a user path that successfully balances an enjoyable shopping experience with a clear path to conversion is easier said than done.
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.
RAIN Group
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Written by: Mike Schultz and Gord Smith. When it comes to selling financial services, professionals are usually faced with three common challenges: Creating new conversations with potential clients. Leading conversations and winning business against stiff competition. Maximizing business with current clients. The good news is that you can overcome these hurdles.
Jeff Shore
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
In This Episode of The Buyer’s Mind with Jeff Shore: Jeff explores why your customers might be cynical. Customers cynical? Is that really a surprise? As a sales professional, wouldn’t it be more surprising if your customer wasn’t cynical? So, today’s word of the day is empathy. Join us as Jeff gives you the key to overcoming objections by relating to your customer and what they’re feeling.
InsightSquared
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
It’s that time of year again and here at InsightSquared, we are gearing up for our sixth annual Dreamforce. As part of our 2018 presence, we are partnering with our customers, industry leaders, and the revenue ops community to host two break-out sessions, as well as sponsor Ops-Stars. These sessions and our sponsorship booths will provide sales, marketing, and business ops professionals alike with actionable takeaways to help solve business challenges and grow revenue.
Hubspot
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
In marketing, efficiency is crucial for success. The faster you produce results, the longer you can focus on refining your overarching strategy and capturing more of your audience’s attention than your competitors can. But the physical act of typing out personal notes, your own ideas, and other documents is much slower than your brain’s actual processing speed.
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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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