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7 Lessons for Millennials Who Are Afraid of Cold Calling

There are few things more intimidating than phoning a total stranger, interrupting their very busy day to sell them something. We’ve all been on the other side of those calls, so you know how annoying it can be to get a call from a number you don’t recognize, only for the stranger on the other side of the line to sell you something you neither want nor need.

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Modern Sales Series: The State of Sales Development 2017

 

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How 900 Companies Build And Execute Successful Sales Development Teams

Sales development is one of the more misunderstood roles in sales. Many people debate the definition of sales development while others argue which department it should report into or how much sales development reps should be compensated. 

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Lead With Your Vision, Not Your Brand

 

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Field and Inside Sales Continue to Blur, Sales Tech On The Rise [Roundup]

field-inside-sales-grow.jpgWelcome to your weekly roundup for September 15-22. This week we’re summarizing research from InsideSales.com, exploring 7 trends upending sales today and breaking down what buyers want really want from salespeople. Enjoy.

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Why Skill Based Training Is Critical at Sales Kickoff Events [eBook]

Skill based training

Fewer product updates, more role-based training. When asked, 62% of salespeople said they would like to see more sales skills for prospecting and qualifying opportunities at their sales kickoff events, according to Vorsight.  

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Discovery to Decision: How To Tackle A Tough Buyer Journey With Content

Think about the last time you made a major purchase decision in your personal life. Where did you start? Did you jump on Google, maybe you asked your Facebook network or checked out those Amazon reviews?

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Why Social Selling Must Be A Priority for Your Next Sales Hire

The B2B sales landscape is changing. Drastically. Outbound techniques like calling and emailing are in decline, and these days 84% of all B2B companies are relying on peer recommendations and referrals to start the purchasing process rather than going to a rep.

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Salespeople: Your Emails Suck—Here’s What To Do About It

emails-suck-sales.jpgI’m just gonna come out and say it: Most sales emails suck. And I’m not talking “mildly ineffective” suck. No, I’m mean, “You just talked your prospect out of ever buying from you” sucked.

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Only 18% of Buyers Trust And Respect Salespeople [Roundup]

Welcome to your weekly roundup for September 1-8. This week we’re rounding up research from DiscoverOrg, HubSpot and HBR. Why do only 18% of salespeople trust buyers? Are salespeople overworked? And is your commission model incentivizing the wrong behaviours?