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Subscribe to the Growth Forum Newsletter Click Here 👉 https://www.growthforum.io/newsletterIn this episode, Rachel Fox discusses effective sales strategies for startups that have limited budgets. The Rachel shares some of her successful techniques that have helped her generate more leads and increase her conversion rates.Key Takeaways:Cold calling is not always the most effective way to generate leads. The speaker prefers cold emailing, which she finds more enjoyable and has seen success with.Social media platforms like LinkedIn can be valuable tools for outreach. The speaker leverages her personal brand to generate excitement around her company, but also utilizes her company's page for content distribution.Using tools like HubSpot to track engagement data can help prioritize leads and make the most of limited time and resources.When creating email sequences, the speaker recommends targeting specific industries and personas, and incorporating industry-specific articles and third-party content. Emails should be short and engaging, as most people only read the first few sentences.Rachel shares tips and strategies for mastering the art of sales and highlights the importance of building strong relationships with customers and understanding their needs.**About This Podcast**How To Sell is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners master the art of sales and prospecting, offering valuable insights on B2B sales, revenue optimization, and B2B marketing strategies, all while providing expert guidance on sales coaching, customer engagement, and B2B leadership to maximize your revenue potential in the dynamic world of sales and marketing.

Subscribe to the Growth Forum Newsletter Click Here 👉 https://www.growthforum.io/newsletterWhat is like going from High Performing Sales Professional to managing sales professionals? This week on the podcast, Jon Feldman VPP of Customer Acquisition from Absolute Software shares his journey from salesperson to sales manager, discussing the characteristics of high-performing sales teams and practical tips for differentiation.Jon discusses the characteristics that make up a high performer in sales and shares tips on how sellers can differentiate themselves in 2023. Key Takeaways from the Podcast:- 4 things top performers do differently - Good sales managers are not just coaches but also mentors who take an interest in their team's development.- Having a strong work ethic and a positive attitude is essential to achieving success in sales.- The importance of building strong relationships with customers and maintaining those relationships even after the sale is made. This episode will provide actionable advice and inspiring stories for those looking to improve their sales skills and achieve success in 2023.**About This Podcast**How To Sell is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners master the art of sales and prospecting, offering valuable insights on B2B sales, revenue optimization, and B2B marketing strategies, all while providing expert guidance on sales coaching, customer engagement, and B2B leadership to maximize your revenue potential in the dynamic world of sales and marketing.

Subscribe to the Growth Forum Newsletter Click Here 👉 https://www.growthforum.io/newsletterThe podcast features Tom Stanfill Founder of Aslan Training, who shares his unique methodology for prospecting and selling. The focus is on changing the traditional approach to selling, which involves dropping the tension between the salesperson and the customer, listening to the customer's needs, and providing ultimate solutions to their problems. Tom emphasize the importance of leading with the customer's interests and needs and treating them as the hero of their own story.Key takeaways:Customers are overwhelmed with information and resistant to salespeople, so sales reps need to change their mindset to put the customer first.Salespeople should focus on understanding the customer's interests and needs to capture their attention and provide ultimate solutions to their problems.Sales reps should drop the tension between themselves and the customer and communicate honestly about the value of their product to reduce buyer resistance.**About This Podcast**How To Sell is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners master the art of sales and prospecting, offering valuable insights on B2B sales, revenue optimization, and B2B marketing strategies, all while providing expert guidance on sales coaching, customer engagement, and B2B leadership to maximize your revenue potential in the dynamic world of sales and marketing.

Subscribe to the Growth Forum Newsletter Click Here 👉 https://www.growthforum.io/newsletterIn today's rapidly evolving business landscape, technology has become an essential tool for sales professionals. Despite this, some salespeople may still feel intimidated or uncertain about how to effectively use technology in their work. However, with the right tools and techniques, salespeople can leverage technology to their advantage, creating a level of differentiation in the marketplace and helping them achieve greater success in their sales process. In this episode, we will explore why salespeople should embrace technology and not fear it, and how they can use it to their advantage in the sales process. This week we are joined by the Director of Sales or Lusha. A tech platform that makes it easier for salespeople to find contact data for their prospects. During this episode, George will share how he started in sales. What changes he has seen and what sellers can do to leverage technology to drive results. So sit back, relax, and get ready to learn how technology can help you take your sales game to the next level!**About This Podcast**How To Sell is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners master the art of sales and prospecting, offering valuable insights on B2B sales, revenue optimization, and B2B marketing strategies, all while providing expert guidance on sales coaching, customer engagement, and B2B leadership to maximize your revenue potential in the dynamic world of sales and marketing.

Sales and marketing are two critical components of a successful business, and each plays a unique role in generating revenue. While sales focuses on closing deals and making transactions, marketing is responsible for creating awareness and building the brand. However, salespeople who also think like marketers have a distinct advantage in today's competitive landscape. By incorporating marketing tactics into their approach, salespeople can differentiate their offerings, build trust and credibility with prospects, and create a compelling value proposition. This allows them to better understand the customer's needs, anticipate objections, and provide relevant solutions that meet those needs. A salesperson who thinks like a marketer is better equipped to leverage content and digital marketing tools to engage prospects, generate leads, and close more deals. During this interview with Chip House, CMO of CRM and Marketing Platform Insightly, Chip shares a number of different strategies that sellers need to consider when creating awareness. Connect with Chip https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiphouse/ This episode is brought to you by Growth Forum - sign up for 30-days free, use the code: GROW30 Growth Forum is a place to Connect, Learn and Grow. Launching February 2023 Growth Forum has a new prospecting program to help Sellers take control of their pipeline. The program is usually valued at $2500 but if you sign up to Growth Forum now you will receive access to this program for free! https://www.growthforum.io/

Discovering what a buyer needs is not just about sellers learning about their potential customers, it's also about the buyers learning about what the seller can offer them. In this week's episode of our sales podcast, we sat down with sales Practitioner Kyle Asay to discuss the importance of the discovery stage in the sales process. Kyle shared his tried-and-true tactics and strategies for effectively guiding prospects from their initial conversation all the way to closing the deal. It's a must-listen for anyone looking to take their sales game to the next level! Connect with Kyle https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleasay/ This episode is brought to you by Growth Forum - sign up for 30-days free, use the code: GROW30 Growth Forum is a place to Connect, Learn and Grow. Launching February 2023 Growth Forum has a new prospecting program to help Sellers take control of their pipeline. The program is usually valued at $2500 but if you sign up to Growth Forum now you will receive access to this program for free! https://www.growthforum.io/

How often when prospecting, do you hear a NO or receive an email saying not interested and then you mark as closed lost and move on. During this weeks episode, Ryan will help you think about what a NO means and why you should be taking all feedback from your prospects as a learning to help develop the next outreach step within your target accounts.

Show em you know em has become a famous quote in sales. This week we are privileged to welcome Samantha Mckenna founder of #samsales who joins us to share insights and ideas on what sellers can do to differentiate in a crowded marketplace.https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsalesli/ **About This Podcast**How To Sell is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners master the art of sales and prospecting, offering valuable insights on B2B sales, revenue optimization, and B2B marketing strategies, all while providing expert guidance on sales coaching, customer engagement, and B2B leadership to maximize your revenue potential in the dynamic world of sales and marketing.

2022 has been a difficult year for many sellers. Companies reducing head count, economic uncertainty causing deals to slip. And the amount companies are spending on inbound has dropped. So how do you thrive during uncertain times. Creating a predictable outbound sales framework. Even though outreach is becoming harder it is still the number 1 method to self generate pipeline. During this episode Michael Hanson will break down his outreach process. **About This Podcast**How To Sell is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners master the art of sales and prospecting, offering valuable insights on B2B sales, revenue optimization, and B2B marketing strategies, all while providing expert guidance on sales coaching, customer engagement, and B2B leadership to maximize your revenue potential in the dynamic world of sales and marketing.

This episode is brought to you by Growth Forum - sign up for 30-days free, use the code: GROW30 Sales is a complex industry, so leaning on the wisdom of others is essential to avoid potholes and succeed more efficiently. Let's get started. In this episode Luigi is joined by Nicholas Thickett, Managing Partner at Alignd, and Co-Host of the B2B Power Hour Podcast. First they explore the hazards of the industry (burnout, economic conditions) and the unexpected opportunities you can discover within them. Then they switch into tactical mode to cover taping into your buyer's vision using insight, why you should be multi-threading, how to determine what you should research, and using GIFs to help make you human. This episode is brought to you by Growth Forum - sign up for 30-days free, use the code: GROW30