Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Companies develop a brand, why not salespeople? It is worthy of your time to think about what you do differently and better than your competition. What do you bring to the table, and how do you solve problems for your existing clients? If you cannot pin that down, it is critical that you focus and develop your personal brand. Think about a significant purchase you made recently and the process you went through as a buyer.

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Iannarino

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Engaging in sales activities isn't the same as selling. Real sales happen when you're working with decision-makers to create value and establish trust.

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Veloxy

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Let’s face it: if you’re still relying on old-school sales prospecting methods , you’re falling behind. Data and speed dominate every industry and the traditional way of generating leads just doesn’t cut it anymore. The belief that human instinct and manual research are the best tools for finding prospects? That’s outdated.

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Sales Pop!

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Hearing a ‘ no ‘ for those unfamiliar with sales strategy typically defeats an effort. Realizing the ‘no’ is temporary when handled well is critical. Many people stress toward year-end, knowing that most prospects said ‘no,’ and fear losing their jobs by year-end. But that doesn’t need to be the case when the issue is appropriately handled.

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Gaming Drivers/motivators Relationship building Follow-up 126

Martech

OCTOBER 22, 2024

If you’re concerned about the effectiveness of your lead generation strategy, you’re not alone. As we approach 2025, B2B marketers increasingly adopt data-driven strategies to refine their lead management processes and ensure they deliver sales-ready leads optimally. About 50% of marketers prioritize lead generation in their campaigns and 65% cite generating traffic and leads as their biggest marketing challenge, per HubSpot’s 2024 State of Marketing Report.

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Iannarino

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Have you ever stepped out of your comfort zone into something completely new? Here's my story of embracing comedy on stage.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 25, 2024

When Marc Benioff started Salesforce, he codified the sales playbook. Then Mark Roberge , former Hubspot CRO, wrote The Sales Acceleration Formula with deep insights into quota structures. For the subsequent ten years in software, we’ve optimized every little bit of how we sell it. But today, it’s different because the kinds of software we sell aren’t the same.

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Martech

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It’s crunch time: eight weeks until your flagship conference. Sales and events aren’t even on the same page. Customer success is scrambling to find reference customers for panels. Product marketing wonders why their shiny new features aren’t getting more of the spotlight on the agenda. It’s a familiar scenario for any company that’s ever hosted a large event.

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Iannarino

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Too many sales reps are dull in their sales conversation. You can blame this on onboarding processes that gaslight reps into believing that their company and solution are the most important things. This establishes parity with competitors, meaning one salesperson is no better than another. Instead of being average and turning yourself into a commodity, aim to be a more dynamic, engaging salesperson.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In 2006, BILL CEO and Founder René Lacerte set out to define a category around financial operations for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). Needless to say, he succeeded. At SaaStr’s AI Summit during the SaaStr Annual , René chatted with SaaStr CEO and founder Jason Lemkin about how BILL has reached half a million customers and $1.3B in revenue.

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Sales Gravy

OCTOBER 24, 2024

On this episode of The Sales Gravy Podcast, JBJ sits down with Amy Franko, a sales expert specializing in the mid-market, to discuss pipeline velocity, qualifying deals, and the importance of asking the right questions in sales. Amy shares her insights on how to overcome common sales obstacles and provides practical advice for improving sales performance.

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Martech

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Eighteen months after GPT-4 shook the martech world, the dust is settling and it’s time to evaluate the real-world impact of generative AI. As brands and vendors navigate integrating genAI into their marketing stacks, one key question emerges: What’s actually working and where should the focus be? Below, we’ll explore the genAI landscape using our data and recent research, highlighting key use cases.

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Niche Growth Pipeline CRM 124

Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Growing up, my parents constantly reminded me to finish things, “Eat everything on your plate…… Make sure you finish your homework… You haven’t finished putting things away… ” That bad habit has persisted for decades. I look at the books piled on my desk, over a dozen–half finished. Two books I’m writing, almost finished.

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Start-ups Consult Up-sell Technology 92

SaaStr

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Dear SaaStr: How Much Should a SaaS Company Invest in Professional Services? A rough yardstick is that most enterprise-focused SaaS companies tend to get about 8%-10% of their revenues from professional services. A few data points: At $800m ARR, Qualtrics was still getting 25% of revenue from professional services. More here. At $500m ARR, OneStream gets about 8% of its revenue from professional services.

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Salesfolks

OCTOBER 25, 2024

If you’re finding it harder than usual to close deals, hit quotas, or keep prospects engaged, you're not alone. Many businesses experience a marked slowdown leading up to a U.S. presidential election. And, with the 2024 election fast approaching, this phenomenon is in full swing.

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Martech

OCTOBER 25, 2024

For HubSpot users, HubSpot email sequences are a powerful way to save time and stay consistent when connecting with your audience. But if you only use them for cold outreach, you’re letting a valuable tool sit idle. Think of email sequences as a Swiss army knife of sorts — useful for a ton of different things. You can use them to promote events, keep leads engaged, follow up with customers and much more.

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Appointment Follow-up Contact Start-ups 119

G2

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Navigating your career path can feel a bit like traversing the meandering yellow brick road. Dorothy took the gilded path to the Emerald City to find the Wizard of Oz, a person she believed had the power to better her life by sending her home.

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RAIN Group

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Ask your sellers if they enjoy attending sales team meetings and you may hear things like, “They’re a waste of time,” “The meetings are monotonous,” “I’m sick of being talked at,” and “I don’t understand why I have to attend.” Most sales team meetings miss the mark.

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Meeting Sales 104

SaaStr

OCTOBER 19, 2024

So we’ve finally crossed 50,000 subs on SaaStr YouTube. It took a while, but I’m probably on the unparalled quality of our content, especially the past 18+ months or so where we stepped up the editing and more. So if you want to catch up, here are The Top 10 Most Popular SaaStr YouTube Sessions of All Time. Note I did take out a few that would have made the list but were a bit dated etc: #1, 279,000 Views: “How To Perfectly Pitch Your Seed Stage Startup With Y CombinatorR

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Pitch Engineering Growth Sales 94

Martech

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This is a warning to all business professionals. If you’re an agency in the world of data collection (analytics, marketing, etc.), this might be a “shame on you” moment. Data is the lifeblood of all organizations. Without it, how can executives, business owners and managers make day-to-day and long-term decisions? Yet, for many organizations, the question of who owns their data rarely arises — until problems emerge.

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G2

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Data is the lifeblood of business success. However, simply having access to massive amounts of data is not enough. The real challenge is transforming those datasets into actionable insights that can drive growth, optimize business operations, and elevate decision-making.

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Growth 98

Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 19, 2024

My latest sales epiphany happened while I was watching Friday’s American League Championship Series game between the Yankees and the Guardians. The Guardians went to the bullpen to bring in a relief pitcher and I felt nothing. Wow! If it was the Red Sox, I would have been worried sick that the pitcher they were bringing into the game: Sucked all year Walks too many guys Is prone to giving up home runs Pitches worse against the Yankees Won’t prevent the Yankees from scoring right he

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Real Estate Gaming Pitch Sales 77

Sales Gravy

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In this episode of The Sales Gravy Podcast, host Jeb Blount Jr. sits down with LinkedIn expert and OutBound speaker Brynne Tillman to discuss the keys to leveraging LinkedIn for sales success. Brynne shares essential information on avoiding common mistakes like the dreaded "pitch slap," the importance of personalization over automation, and how to truly engage with prospects on LinkedIn.

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Pitch Networking Trust Pipeline 71

Martech

OCTOBER 24, 2024

SMS campaigns can yield big results for marketers , but there’s a catch: High hurdles around deliverability. For consumers, and ultimately for brands, it’s good that SMS messages are regulated. It’s bad when customers think you are intrusive. At the same time, many consumers prefer SMS as a communication channel, so the right text could be valuable to them and your brand.

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G2

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Choosing the best audience response system (ARS) makes it easier to meet your goals of increasing audience interaction and maximizing success for every presentation you deliver.

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Presentation Meeting Networking 89

SaaStr

OCTOBER 20, 2024

It’s time to catch up on the SaaStr content you missed this week! Top Posts of the Week: #1. “5 Pros, and 5 Cons, to Taking a VC Round at a Very High Valuation” #2. “ The Quiet Liquidity Crisis in SaaS” #3. “Ramp: Actually, We’re Mostly Buying the Same Standard Stuff — HubSpot, Zoom, Slack, Zoominfo and Carta” #4. “My Best Advice for CROs/VPs of Sales That Are Ready to Be CEOs” #5. “5 Common Pieces of SaaS Advice … That Are Often W

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Membrain

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Chris Wallace's journey is a testament to the transformative power of mindset and resilience. As an Executive Sales Consultant and Executive Sales Coach at Saratoga Sales Consulting , Chris brings not only his expertise but also his personal experiences to the table.

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Martech

OCTOBER 25, 2024

GenAI’s transformative power accelerates marketing objectives and unlocks growth. The benefits are clear: enhanced productivity, deeper data analysis, personalized experiences, content generation and more. However, tapping into genAI’s full potential requires more than just adding another tool to the martech stack. Shifting from pilot projects to widespread implementation demands a strategic approach.

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Objectives and Key Results Government Trust Technology 127

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Kyle Poyar is the Co-Founder and Operating Partner at Tremont, with over 8 years of experience at OpenView where he became a leading voice in the product-led growth (PLG) movement. Kyle shares his insights on the inevitability of PLG in an AI-driven future and reveals must-try tactics to accelerate growth using a PLG approach. Discussed in this Episode: Why PLG is becoming inevitable, especially with the rise of AI in software Creative ways companies can build out their PLG motion How social pro

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 23, 2024

So some Cloud and SaaS stocks are on fire, even now. And then … there is Palantir. The fire of the fire. It’s up +162% in the past year, and is now worth $95 Billion (!) at $2.7 Billion ARR. That’s a jaw-dropping 35x ARR. Goodness. Why is Palantir the highest valued public SaaS and Cloud stock? $2.7 Billion in ARR Growing 27%, and importantly — re-accelerating. 22% free-cash margins, and now GAAP profitable Customer count up 41% year-over-year It’s the bright, AI

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Government Contract Growth Closing 81

Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People was originally published on August 15, 1989. Habit 5 starts with, “Seek first to understand……” It’s foundational to everything we do, whether in our business, community, or personal relationships. Yet it seems to be one of the most difficult habits to live by. And it is one of the most important habits for us to exercise in learning, growing, and achieving our objectives.

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Martech

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Google has announced major updates to its advertising tools, including the integration of its advanced Imagen 3 AI model to help with creative optimizations and new Performance Max capabilities. Key updates: Imagen 3 integration for AI-powered image generation. Sharable ad previews for easier team collaboration. Enhanced video creation capabilities.

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Sales Pop!

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Grocery shopping often accounts for a significant portion of most people’s household budgets. Regular trips to the supermarket can quickly add up, no matter how carefully you plan. And with the rising cost of living and the steady demand for food and household essentials, many families will find themselves looking for ways to trim expenses without sacrificing their needs.

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G2

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Did ChatGPT really lose billions of users to Gemini? A Financial Times article from September 2024, which is now corrected and reads differently, supported by Goldman Sachs data, claimed just that. Though this error was soon rectified, it could have had long-lasting impacts on marketing and AI budgets.

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Adaptive Business Services

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Time flies and I’m guessing that it has been close to 10 years since LinkedIn decided to close its access doors to most third-party applications including Nimble CRM. Shortly thereafter, they did authorize limited access to a few enterprise level CRMs providing that you have the right LinkedIn premium account. What about smaller companies and solopreneurs with budgets to match?

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Martech

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Salesforce will offer integrated ecommerce storefronts within its Starter and Pro Suites, all-in-one offerings that span marketing, sales, service and now commerce. Features include low code setup for branded storefronts and tools to manage products and prices. The new offering is available immediately but only to customers in the United States. Why we care.

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Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 19, 2024

There’s a fascinating article in HBR this month, A Better Way To Link Sales And Marketing. There’s a lot “right” about this article. It offers very good insights about how we engage our customers very effectively, consistently, and efficiently. It talks about how we integrate our communications strategies effectively across all parts of the organization–marketing, sales, service, and so forth.

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