cold calling
Getting in touch with an intended prospect can be challenging, even if they don’t have a gatekeeper, but they are there for a purpose. How should salespeople navigate the person that holds the keys to their next sale? Occasionally a gatekeeper – generally an executive assistant or office manager – sits between you and…
Read MoreYou’ve made what seems to be a successful connection with a prospect, but what are some strategies to keep them engaged to get them to convert? Sales is an interesting and sometimes difficult role. It takes someone with patience who’s willing to persevere and weather the ups and downs that come with the sales process.…
Read MoreThere’s still a lot of people who don’t believe outsourcing can be a successful part of their business strategy. Lead generation is vital for sales success but handling it internally can be time-consuming and costly. Can outsourcing this task be a reliable solution? Outsourcing certain job roles is becoming a more common business practice. From…
Read MoreCompanies lose qualified leads every day. That’s probably something owners and sales leaders don’t want to hear, but on a positive note, there are a few things they can do to help keep their sales pipeline healthy. The core of a business’ sales department is their pipeline. It provides the sales team a structure and…
Read MoreNo salesperson likes to have a negative call or leave a prospect’s concern go unaddressed. There are a few key things they can do to prepare for sales objections and see greater success. What is an objection? An objection is anything that stops a prospect from engaging with a salesperson or making any commitment to…
Read MoreThe theory behind first impressions is true, but salespeople also need to know how to make a lasting impression. When it comes to building a steady stream of leads, the relationships a salesperson cultivates and maintains are the driving force of their success. Some, however, fail to do so because they are solely looking for…
Read MoreCold calling is not easy and can often be quite discouraging, but it’s a necessary task to keep your sales pipeline healthy by feeding it new opportunities, which leads to more sales. We have all been there, either through our own first-hand experience or witnessing a colleague pick up the phone, dial lead after lead,…
Read MoreHow can a small business not only get off the ground, but differentiate themselves from the competition? Startup companies have a lot on their plate to get up-and-running. In addition to making sure the actual product or service has been perfected and is ready to launch, there are other business functions that need to be…
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