We’re quickly approaching the halfway point for 2016, so I decided to take a look back at our top ten inside sales blog posts (by number of visits) for the first half of this year. Here are the items our readers have found most interesting so far this year. 10. Cold Calling: Motivate Your Sales Team …
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Cold calling, when treated professionally and with the right game plan, is very successful. So, what is cold calling? Learn about it here.
I recently attended the 2016 AA-ISP Leadership Summit in Chicago with some other members of the VanillaSoft team. If you aren’t familiar with the AA-ISP, it’s an organization dedicated to inside sales professionals, and the annual Leadership Summit is the only conference dedicated exclusively to Inside Sales Leadership. The Leadership Summit is an excellent opportunity …
An article in the New York Times states, “there are, nevertheless, many instances where proper advertising is producing better results than the old method of personal solicitation – larger volume at lesser cost.” Is that an argument that sounds familiar? Throughout recent years, people have been sounding the alarm proclaiming that the position of sales …
Recent studies suggest that consumers are increasingly relying more on word-of-mouth and recommendations from friends and family when making buying decisions. These studies also reveal that 61% of customers who have a positive experience will tell their friends and family. So the question is, how can you create a better customer experience? Let’s assume you’ve …
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When it comes to social selling, an inside sales rep often has a leg up on the road-warrior field rep. After all, an inside sales rep is often “inside” at his or her desk making connections with potential new business contacts. This means more time to access the internet and social networks, both of which …
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Voicemail and email, when used together in rapid succession, can be an effective combination when reaching out to prospects, leads, and customers. This one-two punch could lead to a “knock out,” resulting in more sales and stronger relationships. According to FreeDictionary.com, a one-two punch in boxing is a combination of two blows delivered in rapid …
A thriving inside sales operation takes more than just a list of leads and a phone. Success requires a well defined lead management strategy and the tools to implement that strategy. Make sure your inside sales team is provided with the methodologies and tools to contact more people, more efficiently and move more leads through …
So, you are an insurance salesperson who relies on sales by phone. You know we live in a fast-paced world that is all about convenience. You can binge watch a whole season of a favorite television show in a single weekend. You can order food online and get it at your home in less than …
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