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5 Must Read Articles For Inside Sales Professionals 0

Looking for sales articles worth reading? As the inside sales industry continues to progress and expand, keeping up on the latest best practices and techniques is highly essential if you want to get the most results from your effort. With that being said, here are the 5 best sales articles that supply the best practices and…

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Using AI For Sales? Forget The Hype 0

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the new buzzword du jour. It seems everyone has “AI” software or services that will help you accomplish your objectives. But you run a sales team. And you have to deliver results this quarter and the next quarter and the one after that — you don’t have time for marketing hype. Here’s…

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A Selling Secret: Have Better Conversations 0

In a recent series of articles about extreme velocity sales on Forbes Magazine, I’ve mapped a way to improve your sales performance. In the latest article, I share a useful selling secret. There are two main ways to have better conversations with your leads: one is to polish up your skills with sales training, and…

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U.S. Sales Reps Lagging Behind European Counterparts 0

Sales representatives in Europe are achieving quota more often than their U.S. counterparts, according to the latest research from XANT Labs. I discussed this aspect in my column in Forbes magazine, showing why sales reps in Europe are achieving better results. And it’s as simple as their day to day activity. The “State of Sales…

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The Secret Message In The Apple Keynote For Entrepreneurs 0

If there was ever a coming out party from Apple on the topic of AI (Artificial Intelligence), the latest product launch event was it. Apple has staked its claim and its future on AI by including a myriad of AI-powered features in its new iPhone X handset. Concepts like “neural engine,” “AI,” and “machine learning”…

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Ken Krogue, In Forbes Magazine: Artificial Intelligence Is Here To Stay 0

AI is here to stay and it’s not just changing the market, it’s shaping the way we live and work. In the sales industry, the growing sophistication and accuracy of predictive analytics is creating significant advances. However, inbound marketing and sales (along with many other functions and sectors) must continue to advance their use of AI in…

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