Mike Kunkle

APRIL 8, 2023

In this post, I’m going to share some simple concepts that I’ve seen deliver radically improved results across a sales force. The advice comes from Modern Sales Foundations , a course that was developed based on over 16+ years of top sales performer analysis, modernized for working with today’s buyers.

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Mike Kunkle

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

“As in other studies we’ve done, this year’s enablement study found that sales process and sales methodology adoption rates above 75% resulted in above-average gains for revenue plan attainment, quota attainment, and win rates, with a big boost at adoption rates greater than 90%.” increase in revenue plan attainment 17.1%

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PartnerTap

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

2024 is the year companies admit the old sales playbook is broken and invest in sales transformation. Companies that don’t modernize their sales playbooks won’t survive. These are just the start of a tidal wave of sales transformation initiatives that CROs are undertaking across all industries.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MARCH 2, 2022

Are you looking to expand your sales team? There's no doubting that more sales, scales, and finding the right people are essential to a successful business. Don’t waste time and money on the wrong sales reps. Use this guide to find the best ones for your business.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 22, 2023

You see, it's not really a matter of if you should scale your business — it's more a question of when. Instead, what we need to focus on is not only how fast to scale but when to scale. Welcome to the Science of Scaling , a new podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, all about how to scale your revenue and sales.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

If you find yourself in a competitive business landscape, then you probably also know that sales teams are constantly on the lookout for innovative strategies to enhance their effectiveness and drive revenue growth. Leverage data analytics tools and customer feedback to refine and update your ICPs regularly.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Of course, when we talk about the future of sales, it's less about the products we might sell (flying cars, anyone?) Here, I spoke to sales leaders at Bardeen.ai , Aircall , and HubSpot to get their top predictions for the future of sales. Sales professionals need to become influencers — kind of. Let's dive in.

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Nutshell

APRIL 3, 2024

Startup management used to be complicated and time-consuming for companies wanting to scale. But nowadays, with modern software for startups, getting your small business off the ground is easier than ever. Marketing and sales software Marketing tools allow you to centralize your messaging across various platforms.

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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. This unified effort propels businesses to new heights of success. Nowhere is this truer than with the commercial organization. So, why care, or why read it?

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Brooks Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

This is especially true for sales performance. Tracking key sales metrics and knowing how to influence them is critical. Leading and lagging indicators reveal how well your team is navigating the complex B2B sales cycle. Core sales metrics are important to the strategic goals of an organization.

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ACT

APRIL 25, 2024

You’re taking a break for lunch in the middle of a busy workday and open your inbox, only to find two new sales emails from unknown senders. The first one starts with a run-of-the-mill promotional sales pitch. That’s what adding personalisation to your sales outreach efforts can do.

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Showpad

AUGUST 4, 2020

How do you scale sales enablement? And what’s your role as an executive? First, we talked about how enablement could be your engine to drive digital transformation. Scalability is the ability to expand sales enablement services to a broader audience without adding more resources to the enablement system.

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Sales Outcomes

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

An experienced B2B salesperson will tell you that the sales cycle is a critical factor to success. So, how do you shorten the B2B sales cycle? There are many factors to consider, but here are four tips four tips that are sure to make an impact in shortening the sales cycle. Rely on one individual at your peril.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 25, 2023

Here's the burning question: Does AI have a place in sales, and how does it affect our current sales processes? We'll review use cases of AI emails, their pros and cons, and the tools you should consider when adding this tech to your arsenal. Here are three examples of how teams use AI to generate sales emails.

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Arpedio

APRIL 15, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal tool in revolutionizing the sales domain. Importance of AI in the Sales Domain The importance of AI in the sales domain cannot be overstated, particularly in today’s fast-paced and data-driven business landscape.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Conversational AI for sales teams can eliminate a lot of repetitive tasks such as follow-up emails and customer queries and even generate sales collateral. Operationally, conversational AI speeds up processes within tools like your CRM or CMS, makes reporting easier, decision-making more effective, and so much more.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 24, 2021

Having conversations with prospects is baked into sales — in a lot of ways, it's the basis of the whole concept. You need to be able to successfully initiate and conduct productive sales conversations if you really want to thrive in a sales role. You can't do that without doing your research.

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PartnerTap

JANUARY 17, 2024

As I mentioned in Sales Is Broken Part 1 , traditional B2B sales is broken. Most sales reps didn’t hit their quota in 2023 and sales leaders were uniformly thrashed for failing to hit their targets. But there’s a more fundamental change causing the quota shortfall: buyers no longer want to talk with sales reps.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JUNE 2, 2021

When you're starting your own company, you want to start out with the strongest foundation possible. 20% of new businesses fail in the first two years that they're open. The reasons why they fail can vary, but starting your business with the right planning will give you a better chance of success.

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Brooks Group

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Planning your sales kickoff or national sales meeting? After you choose the date and venue, your next question may be who you should ask to deliver the keynote—and what you want them to talk about. Your sales keynote speaker will set the tone for the rest of the event.

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Brooks Group

APRIL 4, 2023

Sales Leadership: Qualities Of A Sales Leader To be an effective leader, you need to make appropriate strategic decisions that fit within your organization’s vision and goals. You must inspire and motivate your team members so that they perform at their best. What Are The Qualities of Successful Sales Leaders?

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 11, 2023

Your sales team plays an essential role in driving revenue and reaching goals that stretch across the organization. Your seasoned, super-star reps lead the way. If any of your top salespeople leave your company, you may fall behind. So should you be worried about churn in your sales department?

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 12, 2023

When assessing your team’s performance, sales activities offer crucial metrics. That includes the number of sales calls, VP-level meetings, new qualified opportunities, and so on. With proper sales activity management, you can influence sales objectives and business results.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 26, 2023

And, as a result, it’s a valuable channel for businesses and entrepreneurs looking to increase sales, if you know how to optimize your profile and posts. So today, I’m showing you what you need to know about optimizing X to help you present a trustworthy and knowledgeable front to your audience. compared with 31.9%

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 3, 2023

Prospective buyers don’t always understand the landscape, prospects under (or over) estimate AI’s capabilities, and worries that AI could drive humans out of their role puts business leaders off AI. However, the data suggests that AI adoption has plateaued, which gives reason for the challenges and apprehensions that sales teams are facing.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 18, 2023

And it was that motivation — paired with his empathy, intelligence, and creativity — that allowed him to play an instrumental role in building HubSpot’s sales department from the ground up as the company's first sales director and sixth employee. Capture the hearts and minds of your team as a manager. billion in just nine years.

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Nutshell

MARCH 7, 2023

, but rather a capable and dependable sales time. In this article, we’re breaking down some key tips on how to build a sales team that’s successful, reliable, and just maybe rivals Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. With Nutshell’s all-in-one CRM software, your sales team can track and follow up on leads with ease.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Sales teams dedicate a lot of their time to forecasting. Yet, over 50% of sales leaders question the accuracy of their sales forecasting efforts. Getting your estimates right is vital to your future business decisions. In today’s article, we’re going to focus on machine learning sales forecasting.

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Arpedio

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Sales automation software: The ultimate guide Explore the ARPEDIO platform ← Back to blog In today’s fast-paced business landscape, sales teams face numerous challenges in managing accounts, seizing opportunities, and nurturing relationships with stakeholders. Sales, a pivotal function in any organization, is no exception.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Scaling your sales team is paramount to growing a healthy, sustainable business. So how do you scale your team quickly, while also ensuring you’ve hired the right people? The trick is to hire with a strategic, results-driven approach that will benefit your company for years to come.

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Nutshell

APRIL 3, 2024

When you’re running a consulting services business, a good CRM is a must to streamline your client acquisition process and keep a good balance between landing clients and delivering services. However, CRM is a helpful tool for businesses of all sizes. So, should you use a consulting-specific CRM for your consultancy?

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 2, 2020

The term "sales data analysis" can sound a bit overwhelming — all three words, individually, can be imposing in their own right. Sales" is a difficult line of work to master. Some sales data analyses are difficult, exhausting, and far from effortless — but in this day and age, it doesn't have to be that way. Let's jump in.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Business growth can be an incredibly exciting and exhilarating time at your company. Scaling effectively is vital for long-term business success. While there are many reasons why a business fails, one major one is the inability to sustain successful processes as your organization grows rapidly.

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Nutshell

APRIL 3, 2024

An ideal tech stack software for consultants is easy to use and integrate, adding convenience to your business without being difficult to use or time-consuming. This is what you should keep in mind when deciding to adopt new software to build your consulting business tech stack. DOWNLOAD Is your business ready for a CRM?

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Sales Gravy

AUGUST 12, 2022

Putting Aside Time Every Day to Prospect Will Keep Your Pipeline Full Kaizen is a theory that developed in Japan after World War II and revived the country, their spirit, and their commerce. In this case, it’s a business philosophy rooted in making small progress every day to improve your life and find success.

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LinkedFusion

OCTOBER 6, 2023

One of the finest strategies to expand your organization is to make an investment in a good sales team. Your success is ultimately influenced by how you organize your sales staff and manage your leads. SDRs use software that automate the repetitive task and optimize the sales process.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 11, 2020

Everything from large-scale conferences to staff meetings, to meetings with prospects, are hosted remotely. Chances are, your sales process has moved fully online as well. The right video conferencing tool is necessary to continue conducting business in 2020 and beyond, and choosing the right software is an important decision.

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