Analytics and reporting have always been a central part of sales, yet this increased access to data doesn’t always result in an increase in sales performance. Even with data readily available, strategy and tactical knowledge can be a challenge for reps and sales managers alike.
Month: March 2017
How to Build the Perfect Sales Stack for Your Company
I was recently talking with Mark Roberge, CRO at Hubspot, for a podcast we’re launching soon. I asked him, “What is a common question that you get that’s actually the wrong question?”
How to Avoid Burnout: Lessons from Sales Leaders
How Sales Automation is Different than Marketing Automation
Why you need to Use Both Effectively
Sales and marketing. They’re the yin and yang of revenue development for any company. They go hand in hand but are increasingly difficult to distinguish from one another. After all, the goal of both activities — to get more business — is the same. And social media, which can be a very effective tool in the hands of both sales and marketing pros, has further blurred traditional distinctions.
How Modern Sales Leaders Can Save Time and Money
Investing in building a new tech stack does not always save you time or money.
How I Used My Sales Skills Outside of Work
“With great power comes great responsibility.” If it’s true for Spider-Man, it’s true for our guests this week.
How I Got My Start in Sales
Even sales superheroes had to learn to crawl before they could walk. From paper routes and cookies to selling weapons to kids, there are many doors into sales.
How I Closed the Biggest Deal of My Career
As sales reps, there are some deals you close that you’ll never forget.
How Sales Reps Can Get to Yes Despite the Constant Barrage of No’s
In SaaS sales, SDRs and AEs are faced with a relentless stream of objections, constant refusals and straight up rejections. Not everyone can handle this kind of punishment. That’s why these sales reps are a special breed and a critical part of any company.
Get Creative with Your Sales Prospecting
Each Monday morning, Steve McKenzie, InsightSquared Sales VP, asks the team one question: