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
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 ... »
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 ... »
In today’s mega-technological super-convenience society, we’ve all but lost sight of one particular fact: Life is a risk. We’ve built walls, dams and roofs to keep it out. We’ve armed ourselves with the latest inoculations to keep risk from making us sick. We’ve mounted the latest weaponry to safeguard us from our enemies. We’ve insured ... Read Post
We’re well into the 21st century—yet the subject of Sales and Marketing alignment still seems as pertinent today as it has ever been. In many organizations, the frustrations seem to endure with every passing year. The age-old blame games are played out. Sales bemoan the quality of leads that Marketing is sending over, and Marketing ... Read Post
The sales manager’s job is arguably the the most difficult and demanding in a company. From above, the sales manager is being monitored and pressured to get those sales. From below, salespeople are looking to the sales manager for leadership, while at the same time harboring a bit of criticism because the sales manager isn’t ... Read Post
The traditional approach to sales in the mining industry was straightforward, centered on trading raw materials like copper and gold based on global market prices and standard contracts. For many years, the main goal was to sell large volumes of extracted resources, with sales methods firmly established in commodity trading practices. This long-standing model is ... Read Post
There are many considerations when choosing the perfect CRM. Our comprehensive guide talks you through all the issues — from every angle — so you can make the best decision for your team. The Journey to the Best CRM for You Traditionally, salespeople have not welcomed CRM software with open arms. They perceive CRM tools ... Read Post
Going back to the earlier part of the last century, sales was traditionally fraught with—and seen as—trickery. It seemed that the most clever salesperson, the one who consistently got the highest numbers, knew how to manipulate prospects. In the 1960s this began to change, when pioneers such as Zig Ziglar sought to raise the reputation ... Read Post
The SPIN Selling process was developed following the careful observation of 35,000 sales calls carried out by experienced, professional sales experts. It was created as a method of helping salespeople understand the questions they were asking, and teaching them how to utilize targeted questioning to earn more sales. The quality of the question matters, so ... Read Post
Identify and evaluate any sales opportunity to prioritize your sales pipeline and keep it accurate and actionable. Learn How to Identify a Good Sales Opportunity Nancy is a sales rep for a company that sells office furnishings. They include chairs, desks, couches, conference tables and any other such items needed. Nancy’s company generally qualifies opportunities with this ... Read Post
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In this tactical episode featuring branding guru Nathan Schiess, we zero in on the exact content plan that separates the top-tier agents from the tire-kickers. It’s about being intentional, empathetic, and relentlessly practical.
