Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the role of Chief Revenue Officers (CROs) or senior-most sales leaders (by any title), has never been more critical. When sales, marketing, and customer success operate in isolated bubbles, opportunities for collaboration and synergy are lost. This is a definite growth killer.

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Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

At the recent PM Forum workshop on “Selling processes and sales skills for marketing and business development professionals” we focused on sales and selling challenges in professional services. Selling challenges in professional services: Sales processes and skills. Their fee-earners are often in the same boat.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Marketing and sales teams rely heavily on one another to drive business. After all, it’s the marketing department that generates leads, and the sales team that converts those leads to paying customers. Sales collaboration dramatically improves results, but bringing it to fruition can be more complex than it sounds.

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Software Sales Guru

MAY 15, 2023

Read more The post Why Sales Leaders Must Focus on Beliefs to Transform Sales Behavior appeared first on Software Sales Gurus.

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Sales Readiness Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Sales forecasting is not just another corporate chore. Let’s explore who should be in charge of sales forecasting, why it is so important, and how to engage your team to gain unique insights. It is the cornerstone of informed decision-making and the financial roadmap that keeps your organization on course.

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Revegy

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Compared to its finance, marketing, and logistics counterparts, sales has traditionally been a laggard regarding digital technologies, and for good reason.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

AUGUST 28, 2023

Sales meetings are more than just a routine; they have the potential to inspire, motivate, and educate your sales team. A productive sales meeting introduces your team to new information, solutions, and opportunities, ultimately driving revenue. But a poorly executed one?

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Brooks Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Effective sales coaching can have a huge impact on your business. The biggest benefit of sales coaching is its contribution to revenue. Research shows that successful sales coaching programs increased average deal size, sales activity, win rates, and new leads by 25%-40%. Focus on specifics.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Welcome to “The Pipeline” — a new weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders Top salespeople are successful because they sweat the details. They probe for pain, help their prospects, and run effective sales calls. Honesty should be a given in any sales conversation.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MARCH 22, 2023

Many organizations rely on sophisticated sales tools to automate sales activities, manage sales pipelines, communicate better with leads, close more deals, and improve their sales team’s performance. That said, some businesses still struggle with adopting software for sales. Why does this disconnect happen?

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JULY 10, 2023

A robust sales CRM system is the key to optimizing your sales process, improving team productivity, and ultimately driving revenue growth. From selecting the right CRM platform to implementing automation and analytics, we will uncover the secrets to maximizing your sales efforts.

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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.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

When it comes to sales, there's a lot of innovation happening — and therefore, a litany of new tools. But only one type of tool is considered "effective" by 78% of global sales professionals. If you're in sales, this result shouldn't be a big surprise. As part of our 2024 State of Sales Series , our Sr.

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Brooks Group

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Planning your sales kickoff or national sales meeting? Your sales keynote speaker will set the tone for the rest of the event. A great speaker can help motivate your sales team, elevate your mission, and drive results. Step 1: Ask Your Sales Team The ultimate goal of a sales kickoff is to improve sales performance.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In the world of sales, the ability to effectively communicate, negotiate, and understand products is imperative. While traditional training methods often involve presentations and role-playing, integrating games and activities into sales training can be a game-changer.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

DECEMBER 7, 2022

If you are like me, the idea of your sales team working remotely was beyond your imagination. Have you changed your management style to match the new reality of a hybrid sales team? Oh, sure, they are "working from home," and I saw "Big Foot" run across my backyard. However, with the pandemic, the world changed seemingly overnight.

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Sales Readiness Group

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Success in sales demands more than a distant target. Let’s explore what subgoals are, their role in achieving your sales targets more effectively, and how a 4-step framework can help you manage your team’s performance. It requires a clear roadmap and smaller victories along the way, or, in other words, subgoals.

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Sales Gravy

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In the competitive world of sales, adopting the right mindset is crucial for success. On this episode of the Sales Gravy podcast, Jeb Blount spends time with Dre Baldwin, a former professional basketball player in the NBA turned business guru to discuss why sales professionals who adopt a pro athlete mindset have greater success.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Welcome to "The Pipeline" — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders. There are a lot of standard qualities most companies look for when recruiting sales professionals. The Anatomy of an Ideal Sales Hire 1. Sales requires focus. Let’s dive in.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

No one knows what it’s like to work in sales better than those in the trenches of the day-to-day — salespeople trying to hit their numbers while battling the ups and downs of the job. If you’re thinking about a career in sales, you probably want to hear the cold, hard truths about sales and what it entails.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 15, 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.

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Nutshell

MAY 11, 2023

You might be wondering, can you use AI for sales? Sales is a field that relies heavily on human interaction, but technology has always played a significant role in enhancing its efficiency and effectiveness. AI is one of the latest technologies that’s making a big impact on the world of sales. How can sales teams use AI?

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JULY 27, 2023

As a business owner or sales leader, you understand how important your sales process is to the success of your company. But are you certain that your sales process is as effective as it can be? If so, a consulting organization such as The Center for Sales Strategy (CSS) may be able to help.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Finding and attracting top sales talent is a perpetual challenge for sales managers. Inbound marketing is proven to generate sales leads, and these same principles can be applied to enhance your employer brand and recruiting efforts.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

That’s why you need sales tracking software to help hit your revenue goals. The right software can help your sales team optimize its strategies and close more deals. This post reviews 17 of the top sales tracking software packages available today to help you select the right one for your team.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 8, 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.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2023

Every sales manager has an onboarding procedure for new reps, beginning with day 1. The first 30, 60, and 90 days of onboarding new sales reps are pretty standard. (Of However, what are your plans on Day 101 for your new sales reps? However, what are your plans on Day 101 for your new sales reps?

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The Center for Sales Strategy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The Center for Sales Strategy (CSS), a leading provider of sales training and coaching solutions, celebrates 40 years of excellence – helping B2B sales teams drive revenue and performance.

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Brooks Group

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Sales training is essential to your company’s success. It’s a powerful tool for developing the full potential of every sales professional on your team. The Brooks Group’s training programs are led by expert sales trainers (aka facilitators) with real sales experience.

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Sales Readiness Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In the modern, competitive sales landscape, negotiation is no longer simply about price. Smart sales professionals know that a deep understanding of how the deal will unfold and who will be involved is crucial to setting yourself up for a successful negotiation. It is about value.

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