Anna Lindh was a Swedish politician who was known for her fierce commitment to international cooperation. This famous quote of hers very aptly sums up today’s maelstrom of global trade, tariffs and supply chains – “Globalization has made us more vulnerable. It has created a world without borders and makes us painfully aware of the ... Read Post
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 ... »
Get ready to start the new year with optimism and success. With a solid foundation of financial protection through business insurance, streamlined production, and optimized pricing, you can improve your profits and set yourself up for the best year yet. Business Insurance for a Foundation Business insurance is essential for creating a safety net in ... »
Top 5 B2B CRMs for the Mid-Market The mid-market segment has unique B2B CRM requirements: sophisticated enough to support complex sales processes, yet practical enough to drive rapid adoption without dedicated IT resources. Here’s our definitive ranking. 1. Pipeliner CRM Why It Leads for B2B CRM Mid-Market Pipeliner CRM was purpose-built for the mid-market sweet ... »
There are literally hundreds of pain points that plague a sales manager. In Pain Points of Sales Management, Nikolaus Kimla gives you a fascinating and insightful tour of the most important of these. These pain points can be broken down into 3 categories: Management Technology People Throughout the book, pain points fall within one or ... Read Post
A well-defined, smooth-running, and carefully measured sales pipeline is one of the most powerful sales tools you use. Our ebook shows you how to make the most of it. Understanding the Power of Metrics You know that your pipeline is the foundation of a successful sales process and the root of all revenue. When you ... Read Post
For any company involved with sales, account management and key account management is crucial and requires a vastly different skillset and toolset than winning new sales. What is (Key) Account Management? The core concept of account management is that winning a new account is more costly and difficult than maintaining and upselling an existing account. ... Read Post
Capitalize on the new buyer’s journey by aligning sales and marketing. Help your business grow! Discover the advantages of making your sales and marketing work together. A huge part of the buying decision is made before your customer reaches out to your brand or meets your sales team. What does that mean for your sales ... Read Post
Would you ask someone to marry you on a first date? Probably not. Admittedly, popping the big question to a stranger might seem like an extreme example, but if you’re hoping for a “yes” from a client, you’re in the same playing field. The world is a cluttered, distracted place. Whether you’re trying to get ... Read Post
“Nikolaus Kimla’s latest book, Facing Forward, is another valuable contribution to clarifying the best role for CRM software in the success of modern sales pros. An effective CRM solution must serve the needs of today’s overworked sales people. The folks at Pipeliner really get this and it drives all of their software development efforts. Right ... Read Post
Sometimes your biggest competitive advantage can be your own attitude and that is something you have 100% control over. There are so many variables in sales that are often outside of your control but attitude is not one of them. This slideshow outlines how you can use your mindset to create the optimum circumstances for ... Start a slideshow
PointClear has developed a comprehensive Lead/Revenue Calculator that factors in metrics frequently ignored in the planning process, and addresses other shortcomings often found in these sorts of tools. This is a model you can adjust to fit your company; so multiply, add zeros, adjust percentages or make whatever other changes you feel will shed light ... Read Post
Sales POP! is your shortcut to sales, marketing and leadership excellence, offering short, insightful episodes with top global thought leaders, hosted by John Golden.
Guest: Steven Rosen, MBA — Founder of STAR Results and author of Focused: The Leadership Discipline That Protects Performance from Distraction
A quick preview of our conversation with Steven Rosen. After 30 years coaching CROs and VPs of sales, Steven has a blunt message: if your numbers are off, stop looking at your reps and start looking in the mirror. Here’s a taste of what he shared with John Golden.
Key Takeaways:
Quotes from Steven Rosen:
“It doesn’t collapse overnight. It erodes over time. There are leaks. Discipline is falling.”
“Performance breaks when standards stop being held — especially when you’re under pressure.”
Listen to the full episode for Steven’s complete framework on coaching, inspection, and the leadership enforcement spine.
Links: Steven’s website: https://starresults.com | Book on Amazon: Focused | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stevenrosen
