Marketing qualified leads, or MQLs, are leads that are both a good fit for your offering and are ready to have a sales conversation. But what about hand-raisers, or good fit but unready sales leads, or poor fit leads?
We’ll set up a lead qualification matrix to help you sort through good fit and poor fit leads, based on sales readiness. That way, you can s ... Show More
Jan 2021
How A Sales Manager at LinkedIn Builds a Buyer-first Selling Strategy
Very few (3%) buyers find salespeople “trustworthy.” Kwesi Graves, Sales Manager at LinkedIn, wants to change the perception of people in his profession. To do that, he champions a methodology called “buyer-first selling” for his team of reps. He prioritizes quality over quantity ... Show More
12m 58s
Jan 2021
Why Sales Enablement is Critical For Revenue Growth
In our recent 2021 Sales Enablement Report, we saw that 65% of sales teams that outperformed revenue targets in 2020 had a dedicated sales enablement team or function at their company. Chris Pope, Director of Sales at Crayon, also believes that sales enablement is a critical func ... Show More
8m 42s
Jan 2021
How to Help Your Sales Team Stay Productive During a Time of Change
According to Bryan Elsesser, the former Sr. Director of Sales at Aircall, 71% of salespeople are fatigued this year. Fatigue is a difficult problem to address, especially on a team where metrics are so important, but it’s not impossible. After landing in sales development, Brian ... Show More
11m 47s
Aug 2023
[LIVE COACHING] What Should I Know Before Hiring My First Seller | Cat Hutchings - 1698
For the last few years, you have relied heavily on SEO strategies to attract customers to your business. Of course, there's nothing wrong with this. But as your business grows, you may want to hire a seller to attract more leads and improve sales. But how do you know you have fou ... Show More
54m 17s
Apr 2023
The Power of Positivity and Sales Skills | Brain Games | Think Big
The Power of Positivity and Sales Skills can be a powerful combination that can change your life and boost your business success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a sales professional, or simply looking to improve your selling skills, incorporating positive thinking and effec ... Show More
55m 42s
Apr 2021
249 - 3 Simple Rules to Slime-Free Sales
Squeamish about selling? Learn three easy steps to target the right customers, nail your messaging, and sell without being sleazy. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/principles-of-selling If you want your business to thrive, you must fall in love with sales and marketing. @MarieFor ... Show More
8m 30s
Aug 2023
How to Identify Key Stakeholders and Properly Engage Them | Dave Fink - 1692
Quality beats quantity when it comes to lead generation, prospecting, and moving customers through your sales funnel. Knowing who to talk to and how to reach them can save you from getting caught up in drawn-out back and forths with the wrong people. In today’s episode, our host ... Show More
28m 28s