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Weekly Roundup: Expert Advice From B2B Sales Leaders, Optimize LinkedIn Profiles + More

by Amanda Meade, on January 24, 2020

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-Gary Vaynerchuk

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Here's Where Sales Leaders Should Focus in 2020, According to Experts– LinkedIn

Being a leader is exciting but exhausting. Teams constantly look to their leaders for direction, motivation, and inspiration. It all comes with the territory, and most wouldn’t have it any other way, but at times, leaders themselves could use a cue to follow.

Luckily, no one is going it alone. As a sales leader, you can tap into the advice and insight of top thinkers in the field, especially your peers who are facing similar challenges, hurdles, and opportunities. Here's the perspective of five B2B sales leaders on a number of focal points, from coaching to productivity to data and beyond. >>> READ MORE

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Weekly Roundup: Bring a Dead Deal Back to Life, 10 Signs You Have a Great Team + More

by Amanda Meade, on January 17, 2020

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"To sell well is to convince someone else to part with resource — not to deprive that person, but to leave him better off in the end."

-Daniel Pink

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How to Bring a 'Dead Deal' Back to Life for Your Sales Team– HubSpot

When a deal stalls, it's tempting for the salesperson to unknowingly put themselves first. We've all been guilty of it at one time or another. You might repeat the close, not-so-subtly threaten the prospect with an expiring discount, or roll several asks into one conversation.

These tactics are a surefire way to turn stalled deals into cold ones. Before we dive into how to revive a dead sales deal, let's get clear on what dead deals are, and why they happen.>>> READ MORE

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Weekly Roundup: Handling Objections, Automation in B2B Sales, + More

by Amanda Meade, on January 10, 2020

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"Become the person who would attract the results you seek."

-Jim Cathcart

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The Ultimate Guide to Objection Handling: 40 Common Sales Objections and How to Respond – HubSpot

Every prospect you speak to has sales objections, or reasons they're hesitant to buy your product. Why are sales objections unavoidable?

Because if the buyer didn't have reservations about your solution's price, value, relevance to their situation, or their purchasing ability, they would have already bought it.

To be successful, reps must learn how to both discover and resolve these objections. >>> READ MORE

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Weekly Roundup: Create a Webinar That Converts, Make a Good Sales Pitch + More

by Amanda Meade, on December 27, 2019

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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

-Laozi

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Creating a Webinar That Increases Your Conversion Rate – SalesPOP

The online world is filled with an endless variety of businesses all trying to sell their products or services on their websites. The way to be successful is to find a way to stand out from the crowd. You can do this by figuring out what other companies are not offering their customers and offering it to yours.

One of the best ways to make a direct connection to your audience is through a webinar. Whether you are demonstrating a new product, giving instructions or sharing new ideas, a webinar is a great way to get one-on-one with your customers. Your goal is to increase your conversion rate, thereby boosting your sales. The way to do that is to create a sales funnel system that brings interest back to your site. You can garner a lot of interest and market share with a purposely designed marketing webinar. >>> READ MORE

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Weekly Roundup: Things Sales Managers Should Stop Doing, 2020 Sales Trends + More

by Amanda Meade, on December 20, 2019

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"Become the person who would attract the results you seek."

-Jim Cathcart

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8 Things Sales Managers Should Stop Doing – CloserIQ

As a sales manager, your job is to empower your team members to succeed. You are responsible for overseeing your sales process, providing regular coaching, and monitoring the KPIs of your sales reps. Everything you do has one goal: to help your team achieve its maximum potential.

However, many sales managers focus their energy on things that aren’t productive. If you want to be an effective manager, these are the things that you should stop doing. >>> READ MORE

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"Without hustle, talent will only carry you so far."

- AROUND THE WEB -

<< If you only read one thing >>

Here's Where Sales Leaders Should Focus in 2020, According to Experts– LinkedIn

"To sell well is to convince someone else to part with resource — not to deprive that person, but to leave him better off in the end."

- AROUND THE WEB -

<< If you only read one thing >>

How to Bring a 'Dead Deal' Back to Life for Your Sales Team– HubSpot

"Become the person who would attract the results you seek."

- AROUND THE WEB -

<< If you only read one thing >>

The Ultimate Guide to Objection Handling: 40 Common Sales Objections and How to Respond – HubSpot

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

- AROUND THE WEB -

<< If you only read one thing >>

Creating a Webinar That Increases Your Conversion Rate – SalesPOP

"Become the person who would attract the results you seek."

- AROUND THE WEB -

<< If you only read one thing >>

8 Things Sales Managers Should Stop Doing – CloserIQ

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