Iannarino
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
I know you are working on ending the year strong. Your sales manager is encouraging you to pull the last couple of deals across the line. But this week, many people will be taking time off to spend with their families and friends, which means your contacts might not be at work on Wednesday and Friday. If this is true for you, it’s a good time to start building your plan to succeed in 2024.
Sales Pop!
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Familiarity with creating a goal achievement plan for work makes it easy to do the same for our unique desires. Overlooking our internal thoughts, wishes, and desires only leads us in an average direction. When we want to do something special of great interest to us, it can be the turning point for change and the betterment of our lives. The issue is being willing to take calculated risks to increase confidence for change to occur.
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Partners in Excellence
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
In today’s world, it’s pretty easy to “know the answers.” At least with respect to our products, we have endless content, training, years of experience. We can answer any question customers are likely to have about our products and solutions. We can compare them, factually, with the alternatives, showing how our approach might be superior.
SaaStr
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
SaaS products and services like Pilot track the finances of 1,000s of SaaS and other startup so they’re an interesting source of hard data. What does Pilot’s latest data say? Something that’s both not surprising but also pretty impactful: 57% of venture-backed startups will have to go “back to market” in 2024 to raise more capital.
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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.
Iannarino
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
My first cold call pitch sounded something like this: "Good morning, my name is Anthony Iannarino with Company Name, and I would like to meet with you to introduce myself and my company. Does 11:30 AM on Tuesday work for you?
Sales Pop!
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Financial literacy is the ability to understand and manage personal finances. It is an essential skill for everyone, regardless of age or income. However, with the emergence of new concepts like cryptocurrency, even those who consider themselves financially savvy may find themselves struggling to keep up. That’s where the National Finance Educators Council (NFEC) comes in.
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SaaStr
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
So the IPO market sort of, kind of, reopened a bit in 2023 — after being closed for 2 years for the most part. Kalviyo, Instacart, and ARM all 3 great leaders, IPO’d in a short window, unfortunately, to a bit of a quiet thud. None really traded up, and for the most part, I think folks view their IPOs as a test around a brief market up-tick that didn’t taken.
Iannarino
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
There is increasing interest in Eat Their Lunch: Winning Customers Away from Your Competition. Several sales organizations have bought 500 copies for their sales teams. Two other sales forces have booked me to speak to their teams about what we describe as competitive displacement.
Sales Pop!
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Our previous article in this series ended with this line: How do you want your reality to appear? Carrying on from this line, the number one thing in life is participating in reality. This would mean for ourselves and what is happening around us. What is really going on? If we knew, many decisions would be different because we increasingly filter out reality from our mindset, in a similar way that people in love only see things “through rose-colored glasses.
Search Engine Land
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
Google is deprecating the crawl rate limiter legacy tool within Google Search Console on January 8, 2024. Google said this feature is no longer useful because Google said it has improved its “crawling logic and other tools available to publishers.” What is the crawl rate limiter. It is a tool within the legacy version of Google Search Console that lets you communicate to Google crawl your site less than it currently does.
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.
SaaStr
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Dear SaaStr: What is The Best Way to Hire Your First Sales Rep? I’ll tell you the trick. It’s going to sound simple, but it isn’t, because almost everyone gets it wrong. For at least your first few reps: hire someone >>you<< would buy >>your product<< from. Period. I.e., Do not hire someone just because they worked at Facebook or Salesforce or even Datadog or Shopify in “sales”.
Iannarino
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
This last week, I had a conversation with a person who complained about the weather. If you have never been to Ohio, you may not know that our skies are gray often – I’m talking months in a row. Rain should make you grateful, as you and I would not do well without water.
Sales Pop!
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The online customer journey is the process that a customer goes through when they interact with your online store. It starts from the moment they visit your website to the moment they complete a purchase (and beyond). Improving your online customer journey can lead to a number of benefits, including: Increased sales Reduced cart abandonment rates Improved customer satisfaction Increased customer loyalty A better reputation for your brand Here are a few tips for improving your online customer jou
Martech
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Picture this: You’re at a private art showing. The curator greets you, recalling your love for impressionist art and leads you to an unseen Monet. It’s perfect. They remembered what you liked, and it shows. That feeling of being special? That’s what we’re aiming for in B2B marketing. Your inbox should be more than a drop zone for flyers.
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Search Engine Land
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Crowd-sourced human quality raters have been the mainstay of the algorithmic evaluation process for search engines for decades. Still, a potential sea-change in research and production implementation could be on the horizon. Recent groundbreaking research by Bing (with some purported commercial implementation already) and a sharp uptick in closely related information retrieval research by others, indicates some big shake-ups are coming.
Iannarino
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
Transform your sales approach from overlooked to outstanding by mastering true personalization. It’s not just about using names, but about deeply understanding and aligning with your clients’ unique challenges and ambitions.
Veloxy
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Imagine the impact of having a well-coordinated, highly skilled, and motivated field sales team driving your business growth. Mastering field sales management is essential to achieving this vision, and it all begins with understanding the role, building a high-performing team, and implementing effective sales processes. Grab a warm coffee or tea and let’s get started!
Sales Pop!
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Understanding the basics and detailed components of a project can often be challenging without a visual aid. This is where a Gantt chart comes into play. But what exactly is a Gantt chart, and what information can it provide to project managers and stakeholders? Keep reading to discover the intricacies of this valuable tool. Defining a Gantt Chart and its Purpose The Gantt chart is a type of bar chart developed by Henry Gantt, which aids project managers in scheduling, managing, and monitoring s
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.
Heinz Marketing
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
By Cameron Katoozi , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing Introduction In today’s business landscape, digital transformation has become a crucial element for success, especially in the B2B sector. This change is more than just adopting new technologies; it’s about transforming how companies operate and engage with their clients. For professionals in B2B marketing and sales, integrating digital aspects into Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies is not just beneficial but essential.
Iannarino
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
To win your dream client, you will need patience and persistence. The most desirable clients have not been waiting for you to show up in their world, as they have signed a contract with one of your many competitors.
Search Engine Land
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Attracting good traffic to your website and related properties is a great achievement in SEO. Pat yourself on the back for being good enough at keyword research, metadata, UX, etc., to get those traffic numbers up! OK, celebration time is over. How much of that traffic is actually converting? SEOs don’t have the luxury of focusing only on transactional keywords and/or relying on direct response-focused landing pages.
Sales Pop!
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the US, I thought I would share 10 quotes about giving thanks that are universal and timeless: “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman philosopher, statesman, and lawyer “Thanksgiving is the life of grace.” George Herbert, Welsh poet, priest, and orator “If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough.” Meister Eckhart , German philosopher and theo
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Sales Hacker
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Mike Vichich is the Co-Founder and CEO of Wisely , which he successfully sold to Olo for $187 million in 2021. Currently contemplating his next move, it will involve embarking on the journey of being a second-time founder. With the experience of building Wisely under his belt, he is looking to avoid making mistakes from his first venture and avoid common traps.
Iannarino
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Occasionally, you acquire a new client who turns out to be one you cannot continue working with. Your sales conversation was fine, and there were no signs you would not be compatible, as the contacts were all polite and professional. But now, you must fire your client.
SaaStr
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
“My App Stack” is a new series where we dig in with top CMOs, CROs, CTOs and CEOs on just what apps they’re really using to run their business. I always learn a lot from these — they are in essence a best practices list from each leader. Last week we had a great one with Sarah Kiefer, CMO at Pitch, check it out here. This week we have Meagen Eisenberg, CMO at Lacework !
Sales Pop!
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Effective teamwork and communication are critical in the fast-paced environment of modern business. Organizations are using digital technologies to enable seamless cooperation as remote work becomes more common. With its extensive platform for file sharing, project management, and communication, Microsoft Teams has become a dominant player in this market.
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.
Heinz Marketing
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
By Sheena McKinney , Business Operations & Marketing Assistant at Heinz Marketing Whether you’re yet to explore AI or you’re an early adopter, welcome (again) to the AI future of B2B sales and marketing! In a recent chat with our President & Founder, Matt Heinz and CMO AI Advisor Nicole Leffer , we uncovered some timely insights as we gear up for 2024.
Search Engine Land
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Google Ads has confirmed that it is going to update the Location asset requirements in December. The update will clarify the types of location assets that are not permitted on Google Ads. Locations that will not be allowed as Location assets include: Locations that are closed Locations that are not recognized by Google Locations that do not match the business running the ad.
SaaStr
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Dear SaaStr: I sold my company five years ago and have built a net worth of ~$10 million, but compared to my friends I feel like a loser and still keep trying hard at startups that stress me out and make me miserable. What should I do? It’s crazy, but … you’re not alone. And sometimes it almost never ends. Dave Duffield made $10 billion when Oracle took over Peoplesoft … but he still had to go and co-found Workday.
G2
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Employee wellness programs can help meet the demand for a better work culture. Learn more about its benefits, ROI, and how it can help reduce healthcare costs.
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