Technology and sales enablement has become really important aspects of today’s sales environment, but there is danger lurking in trying to automate areas that should be left to humans. Technology Does Not Replace Humans Everything in today’s business environment seems to be about technology, the latest developments, content marketing, microblogs, engagement, SEOs, etc. Some companies ... Read Post

One of the biggest issues in any sales organization is the lack of congruency between what the overall sales strategy says and what salespeople do every day. Indeed the same issue is similarly at play between the sales plan and the plan for the entire organization. The strategy says one thing and not only do ... Read Post

What Selling Behaviors Would Change if You Worked Straight Commission? When I started my sales career, I was a commission only salesperson. I wouldn’t classify this as a gentle transition into the selling world, but it definitely made me work. Not having a base salary is a really great way to learn and develop positive ... Read Post

We are officially halfway through 2018, and it’s a great time to be in sales. This sales article provides actionable insights to help you understand the current climate of the business world, and leverage tools and skills to make this the best year yet. Technology Changes: The sales world has been inundated with a surplus ... Read Post

In my days as vice president of marketing at several technology companies, I distinctly remember how difficult it was for my team of marketing professionals to command the respect of the salespeople in the company. No matter how much product knowledge we had, that wasn’t enough. We were finally successful in doing so, but only ... Read Post

Predictive intelligence, also sometimes referred to as predictive analytics, is a sophisticated method of delivering unique sales experiences to your clients. Using the power of artificial intelligence (AI), predictive intelligence uses algorithms to deliver content to customers, or potential customers, based upon estimations of what they may want or need. Anticipating the intentions of a ... Read Post

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The Digital Era of Sales Management “If you’re a leader in today’s world, whether you’re a government leader or a business leader, you have to focus on the fact that this is the biggest technology transition ever. This digital era of sales management will dwarf what’s occurred in the information era and the value of ... Read Post