Happiness at work. While that may sound silly to those who keep their noses to the grindstone for their careers, it is a goal worth chasing: happy employees are engaged, contributing, working harder, and making your team that much more effective. In today’s hyper-competitive workplace, you might expect employers to focus…...
How to Become a Super Successful Sales Rep in B2B Sales
There are several types of sales. Some salespeople sell to consumers (B2C), while others sell to government entities (B2G). In B2B Sales, the customers are other businesses. All types share the common need to help the client acquire better results or buy something they need. But each type has a different…...
Cold Texting for Sales: Do’s, Don’ts, Tips (& Should You Do It?)
Have you ever received a text message from a stranger trying to sell you something? Who am I kidding, we all have... that’s cold texting, and it doesn’t necessarily have a positive connotation. Read the full article at: blog.close.com...
The Complete Guide to Sales Development
The business case for sales development is built on flawless logic and verified by market data. It’s a lot better to sell to qualified prospects than to try your luck on a complete stranger. The more time your closers spend taking moonshots, the less sales they actually make. That’s why…...
Sales Motivation: 18 Tips to Keep Your Salespeople & Team Happy
It’s a no-brainer that motivated sales teams enjoy their work more and do their work better, resulting in a healthier bottom line. However, achieving this doesn’t come from cracking jokes all day (What’s the best way to stay happy at work? Take longer vacations!) and expecting morale to be high.…...
Why Sales Reps Must Stop Trying To Create Urgency
One of the hardest things to do in sales is “create urgency” when it’s seemingly not there. Sales reps try to manufacture urgency all the time by proactively offering discounts at the end of the month, but that’s just sad. But how do you actually “create” urgency? Let me be…...
Maximize Sales with Minimal Headcount: 3 Strategies to Help Sales Managers in 2023
Despite the current economic challenges, sales leaders are still expected to increase sales revenue. While this may seem like a formidable challenge, it is possible. Take a back-to-basics approach and focus on the core activities proven to help Sales Managers drive revenue. Here are 3 strategies to help you maximize…...
Complexity Bias, Occam’s Razor & Your Sales Process
Complexity bias — our tendency to value complexity over simplicity — is part of being human. But this natural leaning causes significant headaches and roadblocks when it bleeds into the sales world. Let’s talk about how to spot overcomplication in your sales process and what to do about it.To understand…...
Sales coaching: How to coach reps to succeed in 2023
High-impact sales companies rank at the top of the list for many reasons, but one of their most enviable traits is that over 75 percent of their reps achieve quota. Meanwhile, companies in the mid- or low-impact range may be struggling to reach even 25 percent quota attainment. If you’re one of the hundreds…...
15 New Year’s Resolutions for sales managers and entrepreneurs
With 2023 being just a couple of days away, it’s time to make a list of New Year’s resolutions. Do you want to close more deals next year? Do you want to spend less time on manual tasks? Do you want to become an industry leads and a recognized expert?…...
8 strategic tips on how to sustain a high-performing sales team
In sales, you are only as good as your last deal. Every day, week, month, or quarter is a fresh start where, once again, your team needs to gear up and deliver. Great sales leaders are able to push or pull a team whether they are at 120% or at…...
Essential Tips for Effectively Managing a Sales Team
Working in sales is a roller coaster ride, and so is managing a sales team. But considering the pivotal role of sales in a company’s success, it’s essential to contrive measures to enhance the efficacy and performance of your sales department. Around 50% of sales representatives miss their targets every year. So,…...
How the Right Sales Team Can Help Your Business Grow
As an entrepreneur, you’re probably no stranger to wearing a multitude of hats to see projects through. This is especially true if your business is in its infancy, when new partnerships or investments play a pivotal role in keeping the lights on. Eventually, though, your clientele will grow to a…...
How to Bolster Your Sales Talent Pipeline
With the war for sales talent at an all-time high, scaling your team with top performers is a tall task. Or is it? Many leaders rely on the tried-and-true method of sourcing A-level salespeople externally, but recruiting isn’t the only way to find the next generation of great salespeople. Talent…...
