As Casey Stengel said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.” For this company ‘someplace else’ had been growth, but at low margins, with chaos in the sales ranks, and a poorly installed..
As Casey Stengel said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.” For this company ‘someplace else’ had been growth, but at low margins, with chaos in the sales ranks, and a poorly installed..
Posted by Dan McDade on Jan 9, 2014 8:14:00 AM
Tags: Lead Generation, B2B Marketing, B2B Sales
Last August I wrote a blog for Top Sales World titled “Lead Generation Hogwash: The Top 7 Lies.”
I detailed 7 lies to be aware of to avoid a lead generation disaster (read the blog for the specifics):
Posted by James Obermayer on Dec 19, 2013 9:31:00 AM
Tags: Sales Process, B2B Sales, Guest Blogs
I think I have heard all the excuses for not following up on sales leads.
The business philosopher, Jim Rohn said, "If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse."
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Field sales is flat while inside sales is up 20 percent in the last few years. That’s part of the new landscape, and so is the ubiquitous use of technology. Knowing the new science of sales is what will help a..
Posted by Dan McDade on Dec 3, 2013 8:03:00 AM
Tags: Sales Process, B2B Sales, Sales Training, PowerViews, Social Media
More than one in five salespeople don’t have the qualities to succeed in the field. Selling is hard enough for people with the DNA to succeed; it’s nearly impossible for people who lack those qualities, said my latest..
Jim Obermayer is the founder of the Sales Lead Management Association, and host of the Funnel Radio Channel. Jim recently..
It’s truly strange when companies enter the stealth mode. They hide phone numbers, dial-by-name directories, and employee names,..
I’ve read and heard (from a well-known industry analyst firm) that best-in-class companies close 30% of sales qualified leads..
I've written many blog posts on the fact that cold calling isn't dead. In fact, doing the right amount of research, adding a..
Companies providing complex, high-investment solutions are facing a significant risk management issue in light of Sirius..
Learn what it takes to effectively generate leads in this complex environment. Healthcare solution providers that recognize what's required for lead generation success get better market coverage, improved industry intelligence and more sales opportunities.
Posted by James Obermayer on Feb 18, 2014 8:22:00 AM
Tags: B2B Marketing, Marketing & Sales Alignment, B2B Sales, Guest Blogs