Where Are All The Training Decision-Makers Hiding? by Jae-ann Rock
Like most professionals marketing and selling to Corporate Training and HR, you may have found it difficult to find the exact decision-makers you need to target. Why? Because most large list providers use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to comb the internet, building a massive database of contacts from other online sources. But – there is one problem with this approach – and it is a BIG ONE. Often, the real decision-makers you need are hiding behind obscure or non-descriptive titles. AI does NOT have the ability to drill into this information any further, and can only provide you...
Read More7 Tips to Motivate Your Sales People by Jae-ann Rock
In today’s tight labor market, it is critical to keep your most valued employees – especially those in sales! Study after study has shown that money isn’t a significant factor to retain employees. So, what can YOU do to keep your sales people motivated and happy to remain with your company? What tactics can you employ to increase employee engagement? How can you improve morale to better retain key talent? There are several timeless factors that are likely to motivate sales people to achieve huge success – for themselves, for their sales team, and for your company. In this week’s...
Read MoreHow to Build a Comprehensive Prospect Profile (Part 1 of 2) by Pat Ryan
We know you’re working hard marketing to the world of corporate training & HR – but, how can you improve the sales results of those efforts? First, it’s important to note that some lead generation organizations simply don’t understand the vital role DETAILS play in helping a sales person determine when, how and IF to follow up with a potential prospect: Is there a project? Who is in charge of that project? What are the business drivers? What are the timelines? Is there a budget? What is it? What other companies are you talking to? Who is the decision maker?...
Read MoreHow to Become a Peak Performer on the Telephone – Part 1 of 3 by Pat Ryan & Jae-ann Rock
Improving your abilities on the phone is critical to achieving optimal business performance. The good news is that this is a skill that can be learned… In fact, there are some simple techniques you can use to boost your phone performance immediately! We have prepared a three-part series dedicated to this topic, designed to help YOU become a peak performer! Here’s an overview of the series: Part 1: The top three things to do BEFORE EVERY CALL to improve the outcome of every call Part 2: Key steps to SET THE PROPER TONE during every call to achieve your sales goals Part 3: Critical steps...
Read MoreTop Email Marketing Mistakes By Pat Ryan & Jae-ann Rock
Like most companies today, you may be leveraging email marketing to reach out to prospects. But, are you getting the best possible results? Ask yourself these questions: Do SPAM filters often stop your emails from “getting in”? Do your campaigns result in a low % of “opens” and “click-throughs”? Are you experiencing an increased rate of unsubscribes? Do you see diminishing returns from your email campaigns? If you’re not getting optimal results from your email campaigns, there is a high likelihood you’re making at least one of the common email...
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