Posts Tagged "business development"

5 Steps to a Sales Pipeline That Converts

Posted on Jul 26, 2024 in Blog, Principles of Success, Training and HR

Building a healthy sales pipeline is critical if you want to attain your revenue goals 3, 6, or 9 months from now… So what steps should you take to build and sustain a HEALTHY sales pipeline all year long? 1. Fuel Your Engine with Leads Sales is a numbers game. Your pipeline’s health starts with a steady stream of leads. Only a portion of those leads will qualify, and even fewer will be ready to buy now.  How many suspects are in your lead pool today? 100? 300? That’s not nearly enough to create a healthy pipeline. It is PARAMOUNT that you add ENOUGH targeted leads into the top of your...

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Trade Show Success: 3 Secrets to Skyrocket Your ROI

Posted on May 7, 2024 in Blog, Principles of Success, Training and HR

Understanding the Corporate Training & HR Landscape We work closely with corporate training and HR professionals, providing us with a deep understanding of their unique challenges and priorities. One persistent issue is maximizing return on investment (ROI) when participating in trade shows. While major overhauls might seem tempting, often it’s mastering the fundamentals that leads to the most significant results. Let’s delve into three proven strategies to elevate your trade show success: 1. Pre-Show Outreach: The Proactive Advantage Shift from a passive mindset to a...

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3 Reasons Your Emails Aren’t Getting Noticed

Posted on Apr 10, 2024 in Blog, Principles of Success, Training and HR

How can you boost your email marketing results to reach the right people? We have some tips for you… Is your email marketing falling flat? If so, it might be time to refine your target audience. After all, email marketing done right still works as is proven by the following stats: 64% of B2B marketers consider email the most impactful channel in their multichannel strategy (Backlinko, 2024). 73% of B2B email marketers use email newsletters as part of their content marketing strategy (Content Marketing Institute, 2024) 65% of B2B buyers say emails nurture them through the buying journey...

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How to Build a Comprehensive Prospect Profile (Part 2 of 2) by Pat Ryan

Posted on Mar 27, 2024 in Blog, Meeting/Event Planning, Principles of Success, Training and HR

In our previous blog post, we explored the importance of gathering information from prospects to better serve them in your sales efforts. Today, we will delve deeper into Question Guidelines designed to help you build comprehensive prospect profiles and improve your sales results. You can transform simple data points into actionable insights about your potential customers by asking the right questions. Turning Contacts into Prospects: Using these probing questions is an effective way to unlock valuable information and understand your prospect’s situation. Remember, these questions are...

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How to Build a Comprehensive Prospect Profile (Part 1 of 2)

Posted on Mar 11, 2024 in Blog, Meeting/Event Planning, Training and HR

In today’s competitive landscape, gathering detailed information about potential customers remains essential for successful sales conversations. Building comprehensive prospect profiles allows you to understand their needs, challenges, and motivations so that you can tailor your approach and increase engagement and sales results! The Importance of Information Gathering Taking the time to gather information about potential customers provides several benefits: Identifies qualified leads: By understanding their specific needs and challenges, you can focus your efforts on leads with a...

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