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Dear SaaStr: What Was Your First Meeting Pitching a VC Like?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: What was your first meeting with a VC like? My first meeting with a VC … It went really well. In fact the very first VC I ever pitched as a founder offered to fund us tentatively with $5m by the end of the first meeting! Well, first the intro was from an ex-boss, so I had a strong warm referral.

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Why a Fear of Cold Calling is Destroying the Latest Sales Generation

Iannarino

There is never a reason to fear calling a stranger, especially since every won deal starts by meeting a stranger. The reason is simple and straightforward: if the person who answers your call agrees to a meeting, you no longer need a sequence. Much of the advice they offer validates and even spreads a fear of sales interactions.

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Prepare For The Post Labor Day Sprint

Tibor Shanto

Harvest referrals. Harvest Referrals. One constant opportunity is to harvest referrals. While I do see value in cold calling, I prefer referrals. So, as you talk to your prospects and clients, don’t forget referrals. The five, in no particular order, are: Avoid falling back into usual routines. Embrace new things.

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Why account-based expansion is B2B’s next growth lever

Martech

While many marketing teams struggle to meet their targets, this strategy presents an incredible opportunity to unlock additional revenue. Greater potential for product advocacy and referrals and customer stories for marketing. Moreover, the costs associated with this approach are typically much lower. Automated engagement scoring.

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Convert Consistently with Customs and Connections: Meet the Achieving Tribe

SalesProInsider

Meet the Achiever Buying Tribe: How soon? Let’s meet the Achiever! When you do that, they are going to find value in you and they’re going to give referrals. The post Convert Consistently with Customs and Connections: Meet the Achieving Tribe appeared first on Sales Pro Insider. Action oriented.

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17 Best Business Email Templates to Get New Clients & Boost Sales

Hubspot

I've sent business emails for everything from driving referrals to flexing my expertise for prospects to delivering cold pitches — along with a host of other purposes. They're typically sent following initial conversations, meetings, or proposals (shocking, I know.) Hi [Prospect], [Your name] with [your company].

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Generative engine optimization: What you need to know

Martech

Content quality and relevance: Both emphasize the importance of high-quality, relevant content that meets user needs and adheres to E-E-A-T (experience, expertise, authoritativeness and trustworthiness) principles. User experience: Both prioritize creating content that is engaging, easy to find and navigate.