Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It’s here, the biggest sales quarter of the year. The very moment deal-seekers everywhere shoot their shot, turn prospects into buyers, and score buzzer-beating slam dunks that accelerate the business to record-breaking sales. Q4 sales are often the most lucrative of the year, but successful sales don’t come simply because of the season. Sales professionals who are doing their best work in Q4 are executing their sales processes to perfection.

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Customer Think

APRIL 16, 2023

While people are hesitant to accept the likely reality that we are heading into a recession, we’re seeing higher interest rates, less venture capital funding, and widespread layoffs in the tech industry. Despite the uncertainty, there’s some good news: even if we are facing a recession, these moments are temporary.

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Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Introduction In today’s fast-paced and challenging business landscape, maximizing organizational success hinges on seamless coordination across various functions. Nowhere is this truer than with the commercial organization. At the core of this synergy lies a concept that wields immense influence in driving revenue and ensuring organizational performance – cross-functional Commercial Effectiveness.

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Sales Readiness Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In just a matter of a few months, ChatGPT has created a global frenzy. Ask it a question, and ChatGPT answers mimicking human conversation. Its capabilities are amazing and show how Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from a futuristic concept into real-world applications that are changing how we live and work today.

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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.

Nutshell

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Keeping your company’s contact information up-to-date and workflows synced across your tech stack is critical for success. That’s why we’re excited to introduce AppConnect , our new add-on to help your business connect your CRM data with the apps you already use and get more out of Nutshell. Nutshell already provides a library of native integrations and thousands more middleware integrations through Zapier.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MAY 8, 2023

Whether you think the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Wall-E or The Terminator, the reality is that AI is going to change the way that you sell. According to Crunchbase, there are nearly 10,000 AI startups. 10,000 new AI companies in the last year are a staggering number of people focused on how AI can help your life, business, and organization.

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Revegy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Navigating the intricate landscape of sales forecasting can often feel like solving a complex puzzle, especially for savvy business professionals. This challenge is highlighted by a striking statistic from the CSO Insights 2017 World Class Sales Practices Study: only 40% of respondents stated that their ability to close deals as forecasted either met or exceeded expectations. […] The post Maximizing Sales Forecasting Accuracy: Innovative Strategies for 2024 and Beyond appeared first on Rev

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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

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Flevy

MAY 4, 2023

Sir Basil Henry Liddell-Hart (October 31, 1895 – January 29, 1970) was a British strategist, historian, and one of the world’s foremost military thinkers. B. H. Liddell-Hart was a prolific writer and wrote extensively on military strategy and tactics. Liddell-Hart’s work titled “ Strategy ” is considered one of the most important works on military strategy of the 20th century.

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Help Scout

AUGUST 22, 2023

The best customer service tips can only come from world-class teams. Here are 16 tips for delighting your customers.

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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

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 17, 2023

The average buyer in this day and age is shrewd — naturally skeptical of salespeople and having certain standards reps have to measure up to. That makes establishing credibility central to the success of any sales effort. But maintaining that kind of trustworthiness and legitimacy over multiple sales conversations can be easier said than done — a lot of reps run into hitches, hiccups, and human errors that undermine their credibility with prospects.

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Customer Think

MAY 8, 2023

The era has turned digital. So, enterprises around the globe are using digital transformation to drive business success. With the advancement in technology, companies can now engage with customers in more ways than ever. Digital transformation has become the key to improving customer experience.

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Mike Kunkle

MAY 30, 2023

Purposefully orchestrating organizational performance improvement is difficult. It requires a wide range of knowledge, skills, capabilities, practices, and mindsets, as well as mental toughness, emotional maturity, and, often, the ability to influence without authority. It’s organizational behavioral change management, for sure, and requires both smart and hard work.

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Sales Readiness Group

JUNE 7, 2023

For many sales managers focusing on short-term day-to-day results, it is often challenging to think like a leader and focus on achieving a long-term vision. But that is exactly what a sales manager must do to maximize their team's performance. With the right vision, your team can transcend expectations and reach new heights of sales excellence.

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ClearPoint Strategy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

See what makes ClearPoint a vital cog in any organization's financial machinery.

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Nutshell

MAY 11, 2023

One of the main benefits of CRM software is the ability to get every aspect of your business working in sync. Table of Contents Why use a CRM Quickbooks integration The best CRMs for QuickBooks integration Nutshell Method Insightly Zoho Microsoft Dynamics 365 Salesforce Copper Freshsales Greenrope Frequently asked questions about CRM QuickBooks integration Look for the best CRM, not the best integration By uniting your communication and marketing tools with your sales platform, your team can con

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RAIN Group

MAY 3, 2023

Have you met Morgan? A terrific sales rep. Except recently, Morgan has slipped out of the top tier of the leaderboard and I think I know why: she struggles to adapt to the new selling environment.

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Revegy

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The B2B enterprise landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the years, with organizations placing a heightened emphasis on their customers. With the advent of digital technology, businesses have had to adapt to an increasingly complex environment characterized by more decision-makers, longer deal cycles, higher pricing points, and a plethora of competing channels.

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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.

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Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In this post, I will offer advice about how to measure the ROI of your sales enablement program. This is a complex topic that is beyond the scope of one blog post, but I will do my best to provide a solid kickstart for you and offer what I hope will be some helpful perspective and good resources to continue to pursue. I do have a video on this topic, from my newsletter, Sales Enablement Straight Talk , as an additional resource.

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Sales Readiness Group

MAY 26, 2023

In the sales world, pricing is crucial in determining whether or not a prospect will convert into a customer. However, discussing pricing prematurely with a prospect may not always be the best approach. Doing so can lead to a focus on cost rather than the value of the product or service. So, what should sales professionals do when faced with prospects who want to discuss price prematurely?

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Customer Think

MAY 22, 2023

If you put what’s important to them ahead of what you think is important for your business, and allow your imagination to take over, customers will begin to drive your business and ultimately, if you let them, drive your success.

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Sales Readiness Group

APRIL 19, 2023

Negotiation is a really important skill for anyone in a professional setting. In this article, we'll look at three different negotiation tactics and give you some examples of how to respond to each one effectively. Whether you're trying to work out a business deal or a personal matter, knowing these tactics can make a big difference in helping you get what you want while building and maintaining trust in your relationships.

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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.

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Customer Think

JANUARY 26, 2023

Contact center leaders, your time is now. Customer service and customer experience analysts and thought leaders are suggesting that the contact center is “the next big tech frontier.” Investment in the contact center is increasingly—finally.

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Customer Think

JANUARY 3, 2023

When mobile phones and computer-based communications first surprised people barely 50 years ago, it was only the beginning of a new transformation and the fourth revolution. The third was the realization of digitalization, which altered how the world is connected thanks to the internet, computers, and mobile phones. However, the fourth revolution, which transformed how […].

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Customer Think

MARCH 12, 2023

Today’s retail market is increasingly digitized and saturated with competitors, making customer experience (CX) a critical part of the customer journey. In fact, a recent study shows that 75% of shoppers prefer to buy from brands that personalize their purchasing experiences.

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Customer Think

JANUARY 6, 2023

The metaverse concept has captured the imagination of futurists for decades. With the advancement of blockchain technology, developing a fully-realized metaverse is becoming increasingly possible. The merger of these technologies has the potential to significantly impact the future of customer experience (CX). They can transform how businesses interact with their customers, creating more personalized, immersive, […].

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Customer Experience 144

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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Sales Readiness Group

AUGUST 30, 2023

Sales coaching is one of the most important activities a manager can do to increase performance. Yet managers often confuse sales coaching with having one-on-one meetings and telling their reps how to improve. Let’s dive into 6 coaching activities that will reshape your coaching style.

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Sales Readiness Group

JUNE 19, 2023

Effectively managing the progression of opportunities and accurately predicting future sales performance is critical for success. Sales pipeline management and forecasting are essential practices that help sales teams achieve these objectives. Let’s explore the difference between the two and how sales managers can link sales pipeline management with sales forecasting for increased performance.

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Sales Readiness Group

MAY 24, 2023

Capturing the attention and trust of your potential customers is a crucial aspect of successful sales. When you establish a strong relationship, you gain their respect, the willingness to value your insights, and the potential for long-term business. But the question is, how can you build rapport effectively?

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Sales Readiness Group

MAY 15, 2023

As a sales manager, you want your sales team to be motivated and work toward achieving business goals. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, understanding the six common factors that motivate salespeople can help you increase your sales team's motivation to achieve sales goals. In this article, we'll cover: What Is Sales Motivation? What Happens If Sales Managers Don't Motivate Their Teams?

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