Wed.Sep 09, 2020

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Sandbagging in Sales: What It Is & When to Do It

Hubspot Sales

Exceeding expectations is always gratifying. The idea of beating the odds and impressing someone who "didn't think you had it in you" is the stuff of starry-eyed daydreams. We all root for the rogue cop who doesn't play by the rules but still saves the day. Everyone loves the undersized kid on the football team who catches the game-winning touchdown.

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Is Your Revenue Problem Really a Culture Problem?

The Center for Sales Strategy

Employee engagement, collaboration, talent retention, and client satisfaction are all essential elements of company culture. And studies show that each has a significant impact on revenue growth. When performance numbers aren’t where expected, where do you default your thinking? Most sales managers agree that when sales performance suffers, they think more activity is needed, the right people aren’t on the team, or the processes are broken.

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Using Toyota Kata to Overcome Racism

Kainexus

In support of my friend, Deondra Wardelle and her work to end racism, I participated in a KaiNexus webinar a few weeks ago called “Sharing our Visions and Voices to #RootCaseRacism” ( click here to see the recording ) and was asked to speak about the obstacles to overcoming racism. Deondra was one of the original members of the over 500 women that make up “Women in Lean” – an online community started a year ago by myself, Karyn Ross, and Crystal Davis.

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How to Unlock Millions Through Your Ecosystem

CoSell

What is the best way to unlock massive value and drive disruptive growth? According to Accenture research, 60% of executives believe ecosystems are the way to go. In the next ten years, ecosystems could unlock $100 trillion of value for business and society, according to Accenture Strategy reports. The question is: how can you accomplish this in your industry?

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2024, The Year of the Customer

2023's struggles fueled a shift: companies are ditching wasteful strategies in favor of data and AI-powered growth. Enter 2024, the year GTC takes center stage. Discover 5 ways a customer-centric approach unlocks new revenue and delivers lasting success.

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[Partner Webinar] Shape Your Sales Approach for the New Normal

RAIN Group

Salespeople everywhere are struggling as they navigate changed budgets, new targets, and selling virtually. Some are even trying to force their in-person processes to work in a virtual world (spoiler: they don't).

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Becoming a SalesTech Entrepreneur: One Man’s Journey with Ankesh Kumar

SBI

Becoming a SalesTech Entrepreneur: One Man's Journey with Ankesh Kumar. An intro by Nancy Nardin, Founder, Smart Selling Tools. I met Ankesh Kumar around this time last year. What immediately struck me was his enthusiasm and confidence. It wasn’t hubris. It was this rare quality that’s hard to put your finger on. Let’s call it a sense of purpose.

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How to Do a Successful Quarterly Business Review (QBR) Meeting: 10 Expert Tips

SmartKarrot

Hi there! This is the second time I am writing about the QBR meeting. In my last article, I went into the details of What is QBR and the choices that can make or break it. If you haven’t read that then I suggest it is worth having a glance before you read this one. Today, I’ll be going into the details of QBR meeting and will mention tips for conducting it successfully.

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Survey Results: How CEOs Are Leading Their Sales Transformation

SBI Growth

Great leaders know how to navigate these choppy waters, but the economic uncertainty has created a new layer of challenges. While many are still struggling to survive, others feel that recovery is fully in place and are on the upswing.

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The top 9 sales management software tools of 2020

Nutshell

Sales managers are responsible for growing revenue. To do that, they have to create an environment where their sellers can be successful. That means 1) providing sales reps with the guidance they need to continuously improve, 2) building a sales process that gives reps the best chance at closing each lead, and 3) understanding which efforts are moving the needle and which are a waste of energy.

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How B2B Software Helps Grow Your Business??

LinkedFusion

There are many B2B software companies that are offering high-end services to help the business grow. These companies possess tools and equipment essential for optimizing the tasks launched by businesses. The use of software can actually streamline business operations. If you are worrying about conducting the business this way, then you must omit your stress right away.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr