Peter Simoons
JANUARY 29, 2023
In one of our previous Alliance Masterclasses one of the participants asked me “ Isn’t it all just common sense? ” We had just discussed the management phase of an alliance. The management phase is the phase where all of the preparation has been done, the alliance has started and is in full operation, effectively the company and their alliance partner are collaborating!
Kainexus
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
At the outset of 2023, concerns about economic conditions and a possible worsening recession are top of mind for most business leaders. Interest rate increases, GDP shrinking, and rising inflation alongside low unemployment rates have left many uncertain about how to manage resources, retain talent, and find a way to grow during the next year.
Vantage Partners
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Even in the best of times, we sometimes need to engage in difficult conversations with important customers. In turbulent times, triggers abound that can escalate difficult conversations into a “cycle of mutual dismissal.” In this article, published in the Winter 2023 issue of SAMA Velocity Magazine, Jonathan Hughes, David Chapnick, and Ben Siddall explain how to break out of this destructive cycle and transform even the toughest ones into productive discussions.
The Center for Sales Strategy
JANUARY 31, 2023
Buyer-first mentality is simply defined as it’s a buyer’s world, and sellers are just living in it. In the past, traditional sellers could easily come in and build a case because they were a superstar, had great product knowledge, and were able to support the buyer’s organization. In essence, they were selling what they could accomplish for the client without ever knowing anything about them.
Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications
Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.
Strategic Account Management Association
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Ask these discovery questions to train and elevate your SAMs to greatness. The post Strategic Account Manager Training: Begin with the End in Mind and Ask the Right Questions appeared first on Strategic Account Management Association.
Upland
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Typically, there can be up to 10 individuals involved in a B2B sale. Called “buying groups”, the reality of these multiple person buying committees points to the growing complexity of B2B selling motions. To handle this complexity, sellers need the right tools, strategies, and methodologies to understand the people, problems and relationships that matter within an account.
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Nutshell
JANUARY 31, 2023
As 2023 kicks off, we’re excited for the future here at Nutshell. We’ve got a long list of improvements in the works, and we’re looking forward to continuing to invest in our product, service, and customers while advancing our mission of helping businesses grow their revenue with powerful, easy-to-use sales and marketing technology. Recently, some of the big names in the CRM space have been cutting costs and announcing layoffs.
The Center for Sales Strategy
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
This season on Improving Sales Performance, we’re analyzing the findings from our latest Media Sales Report. With data collected from surveys conducted in Q4 of last year, the responses from sales managers and salespeople alike will help us chart a solid path forward through the media sales landscape. In each episode, Matt will be joined by a rolling roster of outstanding experts from our team here at The Center for Sales Strategy.
Sales Gravy
JANUARY 28, 2023
On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, we are switching things up to take on a very important topic— Chronic Lyme Disease. Jeb Blount (Sales Gravy) and Fred Diamond, co-founder of the Institute for Excellence in Sales (IES) discuss Fred's latest book, Love, Hope, Lyme and his personal journey supporting a loved one with Chronic Lyme Disease. You'll learn what Lyme Disease is, the devastating effects that Chronic Lyme Disease has on hundreds of thousands of people each year, why prevention i
Customer Think
JANUARY 30, 2023
By now, we all know that social media marketing is one of the best ways to build rapport with your audience and grow your business. Platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter have grown rapidly and are not showing signs of slowing down.
What if there was a better method of changing the conversation with your customer from delivering pricing to delivering value solutions? A method that would help keep you in control, manage the uncertainty, and close larger deals more quickly for you and your company? There is.
Zendesk
JANUARY 30, 2023
Most businesses understand that customer expectations have risen sharply over the past few years, and that when a company fails to meet those demands, the effects on the bottom line can be grievous. As companies wrangle with delivering compelling customer experiences, they face a difficult yet essential task: figuring out exactly what customers feel when they interact with their business.
Hubspot Sales
JANUARY 31, 2023
Over the past three years, the workforce has seen a massive shift towards remote work — and the sales industry was no exception. Fast forward to today, and many sales professionals are wondering if the workforce is prime for another shift — but this time, back to the office. To find some answers, we surveyed 100+ sales professionals to uncover whether they're returning to the office or not.
Customer Think
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
In 2022, the Forrester CX Index dropped for the first time in years, with nearly twenty percent of US brands seeing a drop in customer experience. Towards the second half of 2022, an increasing number of companies fear a recession an.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
When economic headwinds pick up, sales leaders are the first to sound the alarm — and chart a new course. Longer sales cycles, larger buying committees, increased price pressure, and smaller teams can quickly combine to reduce your margin for error and increase the urgency to find a solution. To thrive in a challenging environment, sales teams need a rock-solid grasp of the fundamentals and the biggest force-multipliers they can get their hands on.
Flevy
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Cost Transformation is a reality that every organization has to face, several times, in its period of existence. Proper and enduring Cost Transformation provides an opportunity to reformulate an organization’s complete course. It may result in divestiture of established businesses , even profitable ones, if they do not match the Strategy or the enterprise’s most distinguishing capabilities.
The Center for Sales Strategy
JANUARY 30, 2023
Do you ever wonder if you could be getting more out of your sales team? What if you could better understand their strengths and weaknesses and coach them to reach their full potential? Understanding the talents of each person on your team and coaching to these talents allows you to grow the individual and the organization. But how can you tell how a person is wired and what their natural talents are?
Hubspot Sales
JANUARY 30, 2023
Learning how to network effectively is one of the most important professional skills you need to master, regardless of your industry or expertise. In this post, you’ll learn why networking is important and how to network effectively based on your unique needs. Why Networking Matters 9 Networking Stats to Know Networking Best Practices Why Networking Matters Why Networking Matters Many of the benefits of networking seem obvious.
Customer Think
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
WordPress 6.1 “Misha” was launched on November 1, 2022. This is the third major release in 2022, following WordPress 5.9 Josephine and WordPress 6.0 Arturo. The latest version presents several core modifications, bug fixes, and backport changes. The WordPress 6.1 update is related to the Gutenberg project phase two.
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Contact and company intent data both have their advantages. Contact-level intent leads can be acted on immediately to reach active buyers, while company-level leads improve outcomes for account-based marketing and other programs. This infographic unpacks the advantages of both contact and company data and gives details about how B2B marketers can benefit from both.
Kainexus
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
One of the core goals of the Lean improvement methodology is the reduction of any material, effort, or expense that does not ultimately add value to the customer. Practitioners have identified seven distinct types of waste and developed specific techniques to combat them. Whether your organization practices the Lean methodology or not, knowing where to look for waste and what to do when you find it is important.
Force Management
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
The roadmap for building effective teams begins with the leader. As sales leaders, we can only command the best possible team when we're operating at our own maximum potential. This month’s guests on the Revenue Builders podcast give insight on the essential building blocks for creating company cultures where teams thrive and exceed collective goals.
SBI Growth
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Sales productivity is always a concern for CEOs and their go-to-market leadership teams. There's pressure mounting due to buyer uncertainty in a sideways market, a renewed focus on earnings versus growth, and owners and shareholders hungry for good news. Facing the background of a tight labor market, companies risk workforce burnout and missed opportunities to capture new markets.
Customer Think
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
How to manage personas in your CDP to get more personalized campaigns As a retailer, you likely have a good understanding of your target customers, including their demographics, behaviors, and preferences. This understanding can be further enhanced through customer personas, fictionalized representations of your ideal customers based on real data.
Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union
In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.
Sales Readiness Group
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Despite the current economic challenges, sales leaders are still expected to increase sales revenue. While this may seem like a formidable challenge, it is possible. Take a back-to-basics approach and focus on the core activities proven to help Sales Managers drive revenue.
Nutshell
JANUARY 31, 2023
Did you know 77% of people choose, recommend, and pay more for brands that offer a personalized experience? That’s because people love an experience tailored to their specific needs and interests. So, if you want to drive more conversions for your business, you need to send personalized sales emails. But how can you do that effectively? Keep reading to find out!
Apptivo
JANUARY 31, 2023
1. Time to add toppings! 2. Enriching contact management with data 3. Summary Time to add toppings! Cakes are great. Even a plain cake is something delectable. But if you want to really enjoy it, add icing, add toppings, and even add some fondant decorations. That would make the cake great. Customer data is like plain cake. Using them, you can get the patronage that will sustain you.
Customer Think
JANUARY 31, 2023
The most effective marketing is based on data. By understanding your customers and their preferences, you can more efficiently target your marketing efforts to create loyalty. The trends toward generating customer loyalty are harder than ever, where 88% of consumers say it takes three or more purchases to build brand loyalty.
Speaker: Gerhard Gschwandtner, CEO, Selling Power | Beverlie Heyman, Director of Sales Enablement, Bigtincan | Jared Hibbs, Sr. Sales Enablement Manager, Bigtincan
Sales kickoff (SKO) meetings are a critical time for sales enablement and management teams to drive learning and motivation that (they hope) will last the whole year. Unfortunately, those same meetings can also become long, tedious, repetitive days that cause reps to tune out and turn off. Over the past few years, sales kickoffs have looked very different.
Hubspot Sales
JANUARY 30, 2023
Learning how to network effectively is one of the most important professional skills you need to master, regardless of your industry or expertise. In this post, you’ll learn why networking is important and how to network effectively based on your unique needs. Why Networking Matters 9 Networking Stats to Know Networking Best Practices Why Networking Matters Why Networking Matters Many of the benefits of networking seem obvious.
Nutshell
JANUARY 31, 2023
As you scale your business, you’ll manage more customer data and analyze more buyers’ journeys. Sounds intimidating? Fret not. Customer relationship management (CRM) software can help you close more deals and increase your revenue. You can even integrate your CRM with your WordPress website, so customer data collection becomes a breeze. With many WordPress CRM plugins available, which one should you use for your business?
Apptivo
JANUARY 31, 2023
1. Time to upgrade your contact management! 2. Defining: Contact management 3. Why is contact management important? 4. Perks of Contact Management in Business 5. How contact management systems empower sales & support teams? 6. Choosing the best Contact Management Software 7. Summary Time to upgrade your contact management! The way King Solomon put it was, “The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm” (Proverbs 13:20 CSB).
Customer Think
JANUARY 30, 2023
I originally wrote today’s post for Coveo. It appeared on their site on November 9, 2022. Probably one of the hottest topics in business over the last year or so has been the Great Resignation (Reshuffle, Reset, Renegotiation, Rethink, Reimagination.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
ABM gets better with age — but unfortunately, marketers don't have the luxury of pouring it into an oak barrel for a couple decades to let it mature. In a recent survey with Demand Gen Report, we found 59% of experienced practitioners (those with ABM programs more than a year old) indicated their ABM programs are meeting or greatly exceeding their expectations, while only 45% of novices (those with ABM programs less than one year old) could say the same.
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