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How I meet with C-level and win deals as a seasoned sales rep

Most reps aren’t prepared to sell to C-level executives. Here’s my honest take: Most salespeople are…

How purchase orders streamline your business — what to know and how to get started

Purchase order numbers. I wonder how many invoices I’ve added PO numbers to in my years…

Creating an effective business development plan from concept to execution

I distinctly remember a meeting when our sales and marketing teams brainstormed how to grow the…

The art of asking open-ended questions

I still remember the worst discovery call of my career. I was twenty minutes into what…

What is the ideal length of a sales email? Insights based on 40 million emails

Like most people, I don’t read all of the sales emails I get. When I do…

19 templates for follow-up emails after a meeting, conference, and more

Follow-Up Email Subject Lines How to Send a Follow-Up Email After Networking When to Follow Up…

Solution selling: What it is and how I do it effectively

I’ve been fortunate enough to work my way up from being a BDR at Experian Marketing…

How I use BANT to qualify prospects [+ expert tips]

I recall the first time I was introduced to the BANT framework. I was enrolled in…

My 8 favorite invoice & billing software solutions for small businesses

For the longest time, I was on the fence about creating manual invoices versus using invoice…

How to end a sales email: Closing statements & tips from a quota-carrying salesperson

As a B2B salesperson for companies like IBM and Open Text, I’ve had to work hard…