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
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 ... »
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 ... »
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 ... »
This is the first in a series of ebooks covering the vital subject of Sales Management. In this ebook, we’re going to cover the basic essentials of the subject: Getting rapidly up and running when you’re first put on the job, taking on a team, the mindset you need, the subject of management, a sales manager’s virtues, dealing with people, and the technology you need. Read Post
Pipeliner is a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) product of which Founder and CEO, Nikolaus Kimla, is extremely proud of. It was and is the first CRM product developed to actually empower salespeople—prior to Pipeliner, a CRM was intended to control salespeople (and in many cases still is). Pipeliner is a true sales enablement tool. How ... Read Post
Perhaps more than any other vocation, salespeople generally get their educations on the job. There is no university degree for a “Bachelor of Sales.” Any veteran sales rep will tell you that the only real way to learn how to sell is to get out there and do it, fall on your butt, and get ... 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
Any activity is governed by principles or natural laws. Some are obvious—skydiving, obviously, is governed by gravity. Flying is also subject to gravity, as well as wind and air patterns. Some are not so obvious. A fantastic example is economics, which for hundreds of years has been subject to “principles” in various schools of thought ... Read Post
Craig M. Jamieson’s comprehensive guide to building a successful social CRM strategy is focused on small businesses. Download your free excerpt here. The era of small business social CRM is upon us. Can you keep up? Your business and customers have both evolved dramatically over the past several years. Much of this has to do ... Read Post
It’s no secret, if you really examine the facts: in the past, CRM was a failure. It was this big, complex thing into which salespeople were forced to enter data. Unfortunately, sales reps, sales managers, and anyone else that needed data from CRM couldn’t quite get what they needed, either. What is CRM, and what ... Start a slideshow
Qualify accounts and track information about contacts, sales account profile, and sales in process. Knowing Your Buyer The first and most important thing you’d like to know about the decision-makers in your prospect company is: what is motivating them to be interested in your product or service? In other words, you want to discover the ... 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.
Ready to upgrade your game? In a fascinating interview with Sales POP! Online Sales Magazine, author and former pro athlete Dre Baldwin broke down his system for disciplined execution and dominance. This isn’t your typical “work harder” advice. It’s a strategic framework built on four critical pillars.
First, Dre introduces his “third day” concept, highlighting how discipline separates pros from amateurs. He explains that it’s about showing up consistently, even when motivation is gone. Second, he challenges the myth of “too much confidence,” arguing that true confidence is built by giving yourself permission to become the best version of yourself, your “Super You.” Third, Dre teaches us to distinguish between physical and mental errors, a key to developing mental toughness. Lastly, he stresses that personal initiative is what turns knowledge into real-world results.
