Category Sales

7 Sales Phrases That Will Supercharge Your Credibility with Buyers, According to HubSpot’s Sales Director

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by Dan Tyre for HubSpot So, like, I’ve been a salesperson for years and, well, I’ve learned kind of a few things. And today, I want to, um, share some of what I’ve learned with you — if that’s okay? If you’re a salesperson and you speak like this, here’s a reality check: It is going to be very, very hard to convince prospects to buy. No matter how much you know, if you don’t speak like an authority figure, you’ll never be treated like one. And prospects don’t buy from salespeople they don’t trust. It’s not easy to build…

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10 Types of Sales Calls: What to Know and How to Use Them

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by Tristen Taylor for HubSpot When I think about different types of sales calls, some of the first terms that come to mind are terms like warm calling or cold calling. These are important to understand of course, but salespeople aren't always going to call just to pitch to a potential customer — the job encompasses so much more. Sales professionals not only convert prospects into buyers, they hold the power to negotiate, upsell, and even problem-solve after the initial purchase is made. In this post, I‘ll guide you through the different types of sales calls and the purpose they serve to meet…

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7 Sales Tips You Need to Know For 2024 [Expert Insights]

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Erin Rodrigue for HubSpot There's AI — obviously — and all the ways it's changing how we sell. But salespeople also had to work against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, which will likely carry into 2024. On top of that, shifts in buyer expectations continue to redefine our strategies year after year. While these changes seem daunting at first, they also signal new opportunities to innovate, grow, and adapt. To help you stay ahead of the curve, I spoke with top sales professionals to get their tips for selling in 2024. Free Download: Sales Plan Template Let's dive in. 7 Sales…

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Strategic Success: Beyond Passion in B2B Sales

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by Tory Johnson In the realm of B2B sales, passion alone is not the linchpin for sustained success. Early in my sales journey, I thrived on sheer passion and drive, exceeding quotas. However, the first year I fell short, I realized a pivotal truth: passion lacks strategic direction. Operating in "attack mode" without a plan led to inefficiencies. To forge consistent and repeatable results, I embraced the 80/20 principle — where 80% of outcomes stem from 20% of inputs. Strategic Allocation of Energy As B2B sales leaders, intentional energy allocation is paramount. Passion becomes potent when channeled through processes that…

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Navigating the Sales Landscape in a Recession: Strategies for B2B

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by Anthony Nicks The shadow of a possible recession looms large over the economy, a fog settling on the once-bright prospects of endless growth and prosperity. Sales, the lifeblood of any commercial enterprise, are particularly vulnerable during these economic downturns. In the B2B sector, the ripple effects of a recession can be both immediate and severe, as businesses tighten their belts and scrutinize every expenditure. Yet, while a recession presents undeniable challenges, it also offers an opportunity for strategic reevaluation and tactical adaptation. In this article we discuss the effects of a recession on sales and outlines strategies and tactics…

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What do Your Leads… LEAD to?

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by Brian Basilico, The Bacon Guy If you are on LinkedIn, I am sure you have fallen victim to the connect and pitch. Chances are they got your name using Sales Navigator, a tool like ZoomInfo, or by looking at their connections and simply reaching out to their connections. You know how it works. Someone connects with you and says, “I am not trying to sell you anything”, and then keeps messaging you to act like they wanna be your friend. I had one guy the other day (who is a fitness coach) hit me up with a list of…

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Why Do Salespeople Avoid Prospecting?

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BY GEORGE BRONTÉN for MEMBRAIN If there’s nothing else to do, salespeople should default to prospecting. That’s a pretty decent rule of thumb, one we’ve all heard more than once. After all, effective prospecting is the key to keeping the pipeline full and sales results consistent. But do salespeople use their downtime this way? Not usually. In fact, making “cold calls” is often the most-avoided critical task in sales. We procrastinate, we delay, we get busy, and we ignore its necessity. The result is a roller coaster pipeline, up and down, and unpredictable sales forecasts. But why? Paul Fuller, our CRO, had an interesting conversation with Frank Kniekamp recently, and…

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For AI-Driven B2B Customer Experiences, You’ll Need These Four Strategic Investments

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by Matt Roberts for MarketingProfs Generative AI is huge, and it's everywhere. Bloomberg predicts AI spend will hit $1.3 trillion by 2032. Microsoft is investing $14 billion in Open AI. And Netflix has hired a director of AI at $900K a year—which shows me I'm clearly in the wrong profession. And which corporate function will be most affected by AI, across all industries? You may (or may not) be surprised that it's Sales and Marketing. How will the incredibly promising technology hit Marketing? Although some fear jobs will be lost to AI, most marketers are taking a rosier view. A full 71% of them say AI…

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4 Tips for Closing a Deal That Has Hit a Wall, According to a HubSpot Sales Director

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by Ben Kassiff for HubSpot Some deals hit walls — that‘s just an unfortunate fact of sales life. As wonderful as it would be to have every sales engagement run smoothly end-to-end and amount to an amicable, productive resolution, that’s just not how things work. As a salesperson, you‘re almost guaranteed to have to handle this kind of situation at some point in your professional life. So to help you best approach this dilemma when the time comes, I’ve put together a list of four key tips I've learned over my career for closing a deal that has lost steam.…

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[Book Review] A Must-Read Explanation of the Science Behind Why People Buy

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by G. DAVID DODD for B2B Marketing Directions The most basic goal of marketing is to influence customer buying behaviors, so understanding why customers buy is essential for successful marketing. A new edition of Decoded:  The Science Behind Why We Buy, 2nd Edition (John Wiley & Sons, 2022) by Phil Barden provides a wealth of science-based insights on this critical aspect of human behavior. Phil Barden is the Managing Director UK of DECODE Marketing, a consultancy that combines hands-on brand management experience with cutting-edge capabilities in cognitive and social psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics. Barden has over 25 years of marketing experience,…

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