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Historically, the collaboration between marketing and sales teams has faced its fair share of challenges. The disconnect between these teams is often deeply ingrained in the corporate culture, manifesting in the form of departmental silos and a lack of communication. A Forrester study found that only 8% of B2B companies have tight marketing and sales alignment. Even so, organizations are increasingly recognizing the need to bridge the gap and are actively seeking solutions.  The real challenge lies in identifying and implementing a strategy that not only enhances sales and marketing collaboration but also brings about lasting, transformative change within the…

Have you ever faced an objection during a sales call that left you feeling like you have nowhere to go? The kind that makes you wonder if you'll ever close the deal? Well, we're here to tell you that you're not alone.  There are three objections that even the most experienced salespeople can find challenging to overcome:  "I need to think about it",  "We don't have the money/time right now",  and  "We are currently using/considering XYZ".  Although these sales objections can be troublesome, you don't need to worry. In this article we'll show you how to identify the real meaning behind each of these…

Are you fed up with chaotic sales processes and messy data? Are you sick of always having a hard time tracking sales activities? If that's the case, it's clear that your sales process needs a transformation. For salespeople, streamlining the sales process isn't just a smart move - it's a necessary step that can help to increase efficiency, create a delightful customer experience, and ultimately, boost business revenue. One way to achieve this is through sales automation. Mastering sales automation can help to enhance your sales operations, reduce costs, and nurture client relationships.  Keep reading to explore some effective ways…

Let’s face it. Managing a remote sales team isn’t easy. Every manager wants their team to crush their quotas, but with a remote sales team scattered around the country or even the globe, this at times can prove challenging.  Communication isn’t that simple, and misunderstandings can be quite common. When problems arise, you can’t just walk across the hall to resolve them face-to-face. Collaboration can also suffer as if team members don’t trust each other, they will never be able to reach their maximum potential and elevate their team to reach new heights. What’s more? Working from home can lead…