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Posted by James Obermayer on Oct 13, 2015 10:00:00 AM

Tags: Lead Management, Sales Leads

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To Manage Sales You Must Manage Sales Leads

“Why,” I was asked, “must you manage sales leads in order to manage sales? Sales lead management is a marketing function, isn’t it?”

It was with a slight hesitation that the sales manager added the second sentence about..

Lead Generation Specialist

Posted by James Obermayer on Feb 18, 2015 9:52:44 AM

Tags: Marketing & Sales Alignment, Sales Leads

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Sales Lead Management Leads to the Most Efficient Media Buy

Few companies get by on their good looks—although the engineering department would like to think that the pure genius and word of mouth about your product is enough to sell it. In their opinions marketing is not needed...

Lead Generation Specialist

Posted by James Obermayer on Dec 17, 2014 2:41:00 PM

Tags: Sales Process, Sales Leads

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Stunning Study Reveals How to Increase Sales by 29-49%

Stephen Covey said, “The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” Of course, Covey’s message is a good one for all of us, but especially true for salespeople as pointed out in..

Lead Generation Specialist

Posted by James Obermayer on Nov 17, 2014 9:27:00 AM

Tags: Marketing & Sales Alignment, Sales Leads

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8 Ways to Motivate Salespeople to Follow Up Inquiries

Corporate growth, good and bad, can be traced to sales lead follow-upi

Marketers keep thinking it is common sense for sales representatives to follow up all inquiries given to them. After all, what is the alternative?..

Lead Generation Specialist

Posted by Dan McDade on Nov 3, 2014 12:09:16 PM

Tags: Lead Generation, Sales Leads

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Five Signs You're Missing Sales Opportunities

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How Much Leads Cost

I review a lot of content on this topic and am amazed at what I find written about lead cost. For example:

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