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If you ask sales managers their thoughts on the purpose of coaching, many will say they use it to correct negative behaviors via real-time feedback. This results in the following type of situation: A sales rep just finished a rather tough call. As soon as he hangs up, his manager comes up to his desk and says, “I think you’re...
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Why You Should Reinforce Sales Coaching with Gamification
Sales leaders face many challenges on any given day. One of the biggest is knowing how to be an effective coach. You can have all the right strategies in place, but everything can quickly go out of the window when individual sales reps leave those coaching sessions.  This isn’t to say that you’re a bad sales coach. Much like your...
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Motivating a Sales Team
On the heels of  a global pandemic, the subsequent Great Resignation, and now mass layoffs and economic uncertainty, individuals are suffering a lack of motivation, productivity, and proper support amid such challenging times.  Workers are stressed. They might not be on their A-game. This has led to a surge in articles and other resources with advice on how to help...
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The year is flying by, and we’re already halfway through the second quarter of the fiscal year. This is a critical time of year. There have been plenty of deals and enough action to really start taking a good look at how teams are performing.  You have plenty of data at your fingertips to analyze and, with the right tools,...
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Sales Contests to Kick Off Q2
April. What a time for new beginnings! It’s the start of Q2, and so many teams are looking for great ways to keep the momentum going — or to get back on track if Q1 didn’t deliver as well as hoped.  So what is the best way to celebrate the start of a new quarter? We’d argue that the answer...
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Sales leaders face a common challenge: you need your employees to be at the top of their game. A lot of the time, precious resources are wasted on infective coaching strategies and it turns into a game of throwing stuff to a wall and hoping something sticks. Leaders generally understand the importance of sales coaching, but there is a disconnect...
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February Sales Contest Ideas
February is a great time to consider launching a sales contest. Love is in the air, and so are sales leads. We’ve made it through the first month of the year, and many of us are looking to finish out the quarter stronger than ever. Boost team morale, encourage healthy competition, and liven up the company culture this month by...
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How to Reengage with Prospects after the Holidays
The end of the year is a particularly challenging time for salespeople. Not only are you rushing to close deals before year end, but you’re also dealing with the busy holiday season. Prospects go on vacation, you go on vacation, etc. You could be nearing the close of a deal only for the prospect to go completely dark.  Although it’s...
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