As a small business owner, you’ve probably thought about acceptable payment options. In a world where people are increasingly tapping to pay, has your business started accepting these types of payments? There are some things to consider when deciding how to handle credit card and digital payments. You want to make sure your business insurance ... 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 ... »
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 ... »
Expert opinion on the subject of sales processes has pendulum swung a great deal over the years. One day sales processes are all-important and sales organizations must stick to them like glue. The next day the sales process is far less important than allowing a salesperson the freedom to take actions as they see fit. ... Read Post
This book examines the sales techniques of the greatest salesperson of all time: Jesus of Nazareth. I’ll begin with the disclaimer that began every post on which this ebook is based: this doesn’t mean I’m taking a jaded view of Jesus and only characterizing him as a salesperson. Nor does it mean I’m stepping all ... Read Post
All of Pipeliner CRM’s features express sound business philosophy–and are designed to totally empower your sales force Features and Functionality: Philosophy Meets the Real World In our previous 2 ebooks, Theory Made Real and Reducing Risk, we demonstrated how Pipeliner CRM is the sum total, in the real world, of sound philosophical business principles. Theory ... Read Post
The shift in business is happening right now. Workflow automation is fundamentally transforming how companies operate, yet many are still “stuck in analog.” They are bogged down by disconnected departments, slow communication, and high-value employees trapped by repetitive, error-prone tasks. The pressure to become fully digital isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about survival. Organizations that fail ... Read Post
Is Sales an Art or a Science It’s an age-old argument that still persists today: is sales an art or a science? The old timers will firmly argue the former, and the modern-day salesperson armed with the latest smartphone and steeped in technology will often argue the latter. But the truth is, that both are ... Read Post
The understanding of Pipeliner CRM features must go well beyond simple, functional explanations. Just understanding mechanical functionality doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll really grasp the product and all that it means, which is why I’m now writing this ebook on the concepts behind Pipeliner CRM functionality. Read Post
It can often seem that running a sales force is like fighting a war—and in fact it more or less is a war between your company and your competitors. The prize is new prospects, new customers, sales, customer retention, and market share. As a sales manager, your troops are your salespeople. You want those troops ... Start a slideshow
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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For sales teams and high performers, a confusing compensation plan is a fast track to disengagement. Scott Trumpolt joins the Sales POP! podcast to explain why the best compensation plans prioritize clarity over complexity.
The biggest mistake companies make? Hiding the math. Whether it’s base salary or variable commission, employees need to see exactly how their efforts translate to dollars. But it goes deeper than that—Scott suggests linking pay directly to Career Architecture.
