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
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 ... »
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
With the right tools, your sales forecast can be effective and accurate. The right CRM solution helps you get your bearings within the tangled web of sales metrics, and see the clear picture of the story your numbers are telling. Download this free ebook and learn how to properly analyze your sales pipeline, and create ... 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
At Pipeliner, we operate on principles instead of values. The difference between these two terms is significant. Values are dependent upon: culture, time, era, language, business sector, geographical location, and other factors. They are highly contextualized. Principles, on the other hand, are universal and are totally independent of such factors. An example is the principle ... Read Post
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
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
Most of the time, a sales manager becomes a sales manager by being promoted out of the salesperson position. A salesperson was a top producer on a sales team, and was then promoted to sales management to run that sales team. Sure, being great at sales helps—in fact, salespeople may not even listen to them ... Start a slideshow
Salespeople know that qualifying opportunities with the BANT Method (budget, authority, need, and timing) is quick and effective. Try our version of  Bant sales qualification too for free. Budget + Authority + Need + Timing The first thing to know when sounding out a prospect company, of course, is if there is a budget available. In ... 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.
Most business advice boils down to one thing: make more money. But what happens when the money’s coming in and you still feel stuck?
Andy Clark has spent two decades helping business owners answer that question. In this episode, he joins host John Golden to introduce the Whole Pie System — a 15-step framework designed to help entrepreneurs build companies that are profitable, meaningful, and genuinely enjoyable to run.
Andy walks through the biggest mistakes he sees small business owners make, from neglecting their core values to getting addicted to crisis management. He also shares a deceptively simple diagnostic question every owner should ask themselves when things feel off — and a free tool you can use right now to assess 25 critical areas of your business.
This isn’t theory. It’s a practical conversation grounded in real experience, real failures, and real solutions. If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s a better way to run your company without sacrificing your sanity, this is the episode for you.
