Link building is an art that many, including columnist Andrew Dennis, have learned through trial and error. Today, he shares some of what he’s learned about how to identify and obtain better links. Andrew Dennis on August 3, 2016 There is no formal education or pathway into link building. Most professional link builders are self-taught … Continue reading Link prospecting tips and tricks
August 4, 2016 It’s a great time to be in B2B sales; you have access to an ever-expanding pool of potential customers, there are more sophisticated tools for reaching prospects too, and you have the ability to engage clients in new and unique ways thanks to social media, search engines and other digital strategies. Without … Continue reading 4 Uncommon Strategies Sales Reps Can Employ For Strategic Prospecting
by Tibor Shanto July 9, 2016July 9, 2016 While it may be true that “good things come to those who wait,” it is more true that in sales, better things happen to those who make things happen. Making things happen involves effort in a number of ways, one being persistence, the ability and – willingness … Continue reading Persistence With Purpose: What is Your Sales Prospecting Cadence?
by Tukan Das July 7, 2016 Follow @tdasJuly 7, 2016 Traditional outbound lead generation typically involved a dial tone and a mind-numbing array of telephone numbers. Today, it’s more sophisticated – and more digital. Email has become one of the most important touch-points between your sales team and their prospects. It opens the door to … Continue reading Roundup of the 6 Best Tools for Outbound Email Prospecting
by Brandon Redlinger December 15, 2015 Follow @brandon_lee_09December 15, 2015 LinkedIn is the single best source of business contact information on the planet. In general, it offers the most accurate and up-to-date information about people’s jobs, duties and contact information. It’s a gold mine of sales information, which is why nearly every B2B salesperson is … Continue reading 6 Advanced LinkedIn Prospecting Tactics for the Outbound Sales Rep
by Megan Tonzi November 28, 2015November 28, 2015 Are your reps improving their data and conversions? According to Dun & Bradstreet’s State of B2B Marketing Data 2015, 54% of the 223M+ data records that were analyzed did not include a phone number. Organizations that are lacking a complete and consistent view of their prospects run … Continue reading Accurate Data Sources Are Imperative To Successful Prospecting [Infographic]
Larisa BedgoodJuly 21, 2015 How to Sky Rocket Your Leads with Social Prospecting 72% of marketers say social content has helped them close deals (Brafton). And there are a ton of consumers out there in the “world of social” holding conversations about what they want to buy and who they plan to purchase from. They … Continue reading How to Sky Rocket Your Leads with Social Prospecting
Christy GoodmanApril 24, 2015 I love the art of selling. Ethical, genuine, authentic selling. What’s better than having a solution for someone else’s problem? My idol is Jill Konrath, in my opinion the greatest sales guru out there. Her SNAP Selling process has been so successful because it’s effective. It works. Not to mention, she … Continue reading Take Selling to the Next Level: 5 Steps for Successful Social Prospecting
Dan McDadeMarch 27, 2015 Here we are at the fourth and final installment of the series, 4 Tips to Power Up Prospecting in 2015, from Mike Weinberg’s presentation at the 2015 Virtual Sales Kickoff. His final tip is a passionate plea calling all sales reps to return to the telephone. Tip 4 – Reconcile your … Continue reading 4 Tips to Power Up Prospecting in 2015 #4: Use the Telephone!
Dan McDadeMarch 27, 2015 In the 2015 Virtual Sales Kickoff earlier this year, I had the pleasure of hearing for the first time, Mike Weinberg—sales coach, consultant, and author of the book New Sales. Simplified.: The Essential Handbook for Prospecting and New Business Development. It was a stellar presentation. So much so that I asked … Continue reading 4 Tips to Power Up Prospecting in 2015: #3 – Sharpen Your Story!
