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"A good leader leads the people from above them. A great leader leads the people from within them."
- M.D. Arnold
by Amanda Meade, on October 8, 2021
- M.D. Arnold
by Amanda Meade, on October 5, 2021
Successful sales is a difficult multi-level process that requires a lot of effort, knowledge, and attention. Sometimes methods and approaches that showed good results in the past don’t work anymore.
In this case, there's a need to search for something new and reliable, something that will rescue the situation. That’s why it's important to follow sales trends and consider using new features before competitors. It always helps to be one step ahead and earn the reputation of the leader.
In this article, we'll take a close look at 5 new and already popular eye-catching trends in sales.
by Amanda Meade, on October 1, 2021
- Michael Jordan
Research shows that companies who share ownership widely with employees survive recessions better than ones that do not. They lay fewer people off, they recover faster, and they often end up able to buy other companies who have not done as well.
So what is their secret, and what are they doing to survive the most extreme crisis any of us has ever faced? >>> READ MORE
by Amanda Meade, on September 27, 2021
Great business leaders have a knack for leveraging all plausible merits of different business tactics. What enables them to do so is their incredible vision to innovate and drive exceptional outcomes from usual scenarios.
It's commendable and inspiring how you always look at the brighter side of things and align them to the success of your business. But have you ever thought about laying great emphasis on the experiences you offer to your employees? Is facilitation of positive employee experiences a part of your core business strategy?
by Amanda Meade, on September 24, 2021
- Mike Puglia
Looking to build an efficient, high-performing field sales team?
There’s no “right way” to make a sale. Some companies prefer an inside approach, which means their reps make sales from the comfort of a corporate office. Other companies take an outside approach and physically meet with their prospects in the field.
The approach you choose for your organization will likely depend on the kind of products you sell. Brands that sell simple products and/or have short sales cycles usually opt for inside sales, while B2B companies with complex offerings and longer sales cycles tend to have more success with outside sales.
In this guide, you’ll learn about the top field sales management challenges, as well as strategies that can be used to propel your sales team to new heights. >>> READ MORE
by Amanda Meade, on September 22, 2021
Straight from the Director of Sales at Zimmer Communications, Carrie Berkbuegler discusses sales leadership, sales performance tips, and answers a few questions that we all have.
You’ll get answers to questions like – what are the key performance metrics you track? What are the big rocks that you’re focused on? And how has sales management changed over the past few years?
Tune in now or keep reading for a brief overview.
by Amanda Meade, on September 17, 2021
- Drew Houston
Sales managers, there’s no way to sugar coat this: Most B2B sales leaders (69%) reported that their teams did not have enough pipeline to hit quota.
Don’t get me wrong — I realize that sales managers have the hardest job in our profession: Revenue executives have an insatiable appetite for data; HR demands ongoing coaching and training; and the sales reps themselves need assistance daily with customer issues, moving deals forward and crafting proposals.
It’s extremely easy to lose sight of fundamentals when you’re swimming in a sea of demands, data, and deteriorating sales productivity.
What’s the solution? A strategic prospecting strategy that enables you to separate the shoppers from the buyers. >>> READ MORE
by Amanda Meade, on September 16, 2021
What do selling and tennis have in common?
Bernie Weiss, President at iHeartMedia New York and Author of Ace It! How Sales Champions Win New Business answers that question, plus offers some sales performance tips.
Tune in now or keep reading for a brief overview.
by Amanda Meade, on September 10, 2021
- Henry Ford
3.6 million people resigned in May alone and workers in all job categories, from customer-facing service roles to highly professional positions, are actively or passively hunting at roughly the same rate, according to a Gallup analysis. And, according to the US Labor Department, job openings reached a record 10.1 million in June as unfulfilled jobs continue to outpace unemployed workers actively seeking employment. >>> READ MORE
by Amanda Meade, on September 8, 2021
What big rocks should sales managers focus on? What should they be doing or learning right now to ensure success?
On this episode of the Sales Leadership Series, Scott Sutherland, VP/Market Manager of the Phoenix Market at Bonneville International, joins host Matt Sunshine to answers these questions and discuss sales and executive leadership tips.
Tune in now or keep reading for a brief overview.
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