In preparing for sales calls, we all have our processes that we follow to give us tracks to run on and to increase the likelihood of successful outcomes. And in that, I’ve just mentioned two key elements – having both a logical call path and a planned call objective. Of course, there’s more. With the ... Read Post
To maximize the effectiveness of LinkedIn Sales Navigator in lead generation and sales processes, consider incorporating the following strategies: Targeted Searches: Use the advanced search features to filter potential leads by industry, company size, job title, and geographical location. This specificity helps in identifying the most relevant prospects. Save and Organize Leads: Utilize the tool’s ... »
The mining industry which people once saw as traditional and slow to adapt is now going through a profound transformation. The combination of technological progress with environmental demands and economic needs is forcing mining companies to adopt digital transformation in order to boost operational efficiency while adopting even greater safety measures all the while maintaining ... »
Can you count the times you asked yourself, ‘Why am I doing this?’ or ‘Why is this happening to me?’ The number is likely, infinite, and many will take the easy route – they quit. The better questions is, ‘What can I do to improve the situation, regain enthusiasm, and move forward?’ Our article offers ... »
Let’s bring the world back to doing great things, instead of app-sized flash-in-the-pan here-today-gone-tomorrow accomplishments. Read Post
Using the Right KPIs The use of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) is nothing new in business or sales. But if your KPIs are only of the lagging variety—the kind that shows the final results, such as gross sales, net revenue, or products sold—you’re missing out on the entire field of prediction. This white paper explains ... Read Post
How important is CRM in this digital age? How does it affect a company, the users, and most importantly the company experience? In this ebook, we’ll have a look at all of these aspects, for the role of CRM has become more important than ever. Read Post
Prime Economic Principles in Pipeliner CRM Sales isn’t just about products and customers—economics plays a key role in every deal. This book simplifies essential economic principles and connects them to real-world selling. These insights aren’t just theory; they’re built into Pipeliner CRM, giving you the tools to make smarter, data-driven sales decisions. Principle 1: Managing ... Read Post
You may not realize it—or the fact may have snuck up on you while you weren’t looking—but today there are far more smartphones out there than computers. There are currently an estimated 3 billion smartphones in use globally. Just to show the comparison, in 2017, the percentage of smartphone users accessing the internet was 63%, ... Read Post
CRM Necessary for the Digital Transformation You might find the statement “CRM has failed in the past” to be a bit strong and sweeping. But at the time I brought my company into the CRM space, the predominant phrase heard about the subject from salespeople was this: “CRM sucks!” Additionally, there wasn’t at the time ... Read Post
Sales Management Tool The right sales management tool will enable you to track the performance of your sales process and manage the staff that are responsible for using it. It is absolutely imperative that you utilize a sales management tool if you want to be successful as a company and make the most of the ... Read Post
Increase the chance of a successful close with a free tool to help you effectively qualify any opportunity in your sales process. Clearly Defining the Opportunity Defining an opportunity can only be done through communication with the prospect company, as in-depth as possible. It may be possible with the initial person who contacted you in ... Read Post
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What if accountability wasn’t about blame, but about support? That’s the core philosophy Rob Marcus explores in this essential episode of Sales POP! podcast. Marcus argues that many organizations fail not because of effort, but due to a fundamental misunderstanding of accountability and a lack of proper leadership training.
We dive deep into why simply promoting high performers into management is a recipe for disaster. Leadership is a learned skill, yet most managers lack the crucial ability to coach effectively. Coaching—asking, not telling—empowers teams to find their own solutions, fostering autonomy and ownership. Learn how to redefine accountability as a positive, mission-driven tool that aligns teams around clear, measurable expectations. Discover why leaders must model the standards they demand and how investing in coaching skills for your managers will build a self-sufficient, high-performing culture. This is the blueprint for crossing the divide from micromanagement to true team empowerment.
