What are the most common challenges that come with sales enablement? Misaligned marketing and sales Not using innovative technologies Misconceptions about enablement in general
read more3 Challenges with Sales Enablement and How to Solve Them
by John Cook | Sep 16, 2018 | sales best practices, sales cycle, enablement, sales enablement tools, misconceptions, sales challenges, sales enablement, sales, sales automation
3 Ways You Can Use Sales Automation to Convert More Leads
by John Cook | Sep 13, 2018 | sales best practices, sales cycle, sales enablement, sales, sales acceleration, sales automation, lead generation
What are the ways you can utilize sales automation to convert more leads? Using email as much as possible Finding out what content you can use again Implementing effective...
read moreWhat is Demo Automation?
by Garin Hess | Apr 18, 2018 | sales best practices, Demo Production, sales cycle, shorter sales cycle, demos, sales, b2b sales, sales automation, demo automation
One of the most inefficient, costly, time consuming but critical steps in the sales process is the live product demonstration (usually known as just "the demo"). Ask any B2B sales...
read moreMeet the Modern B2B Buyer(s)
by Garin Hess | Aug 04, 2016 | sales best practices, buying panel, b2b, consensus selling, business, sales enablement, sales, b2b sales, buying group, consensus, buying consensus
Shelley Cernal of Knowledge tree recently wrote about the "Modern B2B Buyer," and 5 things salespeople need to know.
read moreHelping Buyers Build Consensus is the Elephant in the Room
by Garin Hess | Jul 06, 2016 | sales best practices, sales productivity, sales enablement, sales, b2b sales, sales acceleration, sales automation, consensus, buying consensus
As a sales person, you see the same “time-tested” tips thrown around a lot.
read moreTrouble Closing Sales? It’s Not Them, It’s You
by Garin Hess | Jun 09, 2016 | sales best practices, sales enablement, sales, b2b sales, sales acceleration, consensus
People tend to distrust Sales. According to Forrester, 59% of buyers prefer to do research online instead of interacting with a sales rep.
read moreGuest Post: Norman Behar of SRG on Facilitating Agreement in the Sales Process
by Garin Hess | Mar 16, 2016 | sales best practices, consensus selling, sales, buying consensus
Editor’s note: The topic of B2B buying consensus is crucial in Sales today. Several analyst firms, including CEB, SiriusDecisions, and MHI Global, have published studies on the...
read more11 Tips on Delivering a Memorable B2B Product Demo
by Garin Hess | Feb 17, 2015 | presentations, sales best practices, demos, sales, sales acceleration
Product demos are tough. I mean, really tough. Depending on your sales funnel, it may be the first time you get some real face time with the prospect. After watching countless...
read more3 'You Should Be Fired' Product Demo Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them:
by Garin Hess | Jan 07, 2015 | sales best practices, Demo Production, demos, sales, demo presentations
Photo CC: Sean MacEntee Product demos are likely the most important interaction you will have with prospects throughout the sales process. So why are so many demos flat-out...
read moreThe 3 Most Effective Tips That Apply to Every Aspect of Sales
by Garin Hess | Oct 19, 2014 | sales best practices, Demo Production, sales, Marketing, b2b sales, sales acceleration, demo automation
The wording in your product demo means everything. I mean it; you cannot waste a single word because the best product demos are short, and sweet—and very sales driven. Part of my...
read moreThe Benefits of Automation: Can They Apply to Product Demos?
by Garin Hess | Oct 09, 2014 | sales best practices, Demo Production, sales cycle, sales enablement tools, sales, Marketing, b2b sales, sales acceleration, sales automation, demo automation, DemoChimp
We generally think of automation as a way to save time. And we often only think about automating tasks that make us want to pull our hair out with frustration or boredom. This...
read moreWhen is the Right Time for a Live Product Demo?
by Garin Hess | Jul 28, 2014 | presentations, sales best practices, Demo Production, sales, demo presentations, demo, sales demo
Source: Flickr, Hiking Artist, licensed under CC There are many different sales methodologies out there in the world and all of them claim to have the most effective sales...
read moreYour Body Language Shapes Who You Are — TED Talk
by Garin Hess | Jul 16, 2014 | sales best practices, sales, Marketing, body language, ted talk