27Sep 2022 by Lindsay
Be Prepared – Make a Recession Plan for Your Business | September 2022 Newsletter

Be Prepared – Make a Recession Plan for Your Business | September 2022 Newsletter

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September 2022 Be Prepared - Make a Recession Plan for Your Businessby Kelly Hill, President, Sales Advisors of FloridaEvery recession or economic downturn is different. What we DO know is that historically economic climate changes happen very suddenly, regardless of warning signs. Unemployment rises, there is less consumer spending, and businesses make fewer sales. Recent changes to the housing market is a good example of how radical changes to buyer habits can happen overnight. Have you given any thought to how you can plan for resilience during an economic downturn? It is game changing to be proactive to mitigate the impact of a recession on your business. Here are some tips to help you with your recession plan. Read More Sales Compensation Plan Is your sales compensation plan effective? An effective…
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25Aug 2022 by Lindsay
Want More Good Leads? Outsource Your Lead Gen! | August 2022 Newsletter

Want More Good Leads? Outsource Your Lead Gen! | August 2022 Newsletter

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August 2022 Want More GOOD Leads? Outsource Your Lead Gen! by Kelly Hill, President, Sales Advisors of Florida Lead generation used to fall squarely on the shoulders of sales reps. After all, their job is to get new business, so they should be able to bring in leads, right? Well, times have changed. Generating quality leads takes a specific messaging strategy and multichannel prospecting (email, LinkedIn, calling). Sales reps need to be good at moving people through the sales pipeline, but they often don’t have the skills necessary to craft and conduct effective lead generation ideas. In fact, 40% of sales reps say lead generation is the hardest part of their job. One solution: outsource the lead gen. Read More Lead Generation Best Practices Lead generation is essential for growing your…
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26Jul 2022 by Lindsay
What is a Fractional Sales VP? | July 2022 Newsletter

What is a Fractional Sales VP? | July 2022 Newsletter

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July 2022 What is a Fractional Sales VP? by Kelly Hill, President, Sales Advisors of Florida Are you looking to grow your business, but so far what you’ve tried hasn’t worked? How does this sound…you can hire a sales expert with proven results temporarily to help your team lay a foundation for successful – and sustainable – revenue growth. That is what a Fractional Sales VP can do for you. A Fractional VP is an outsourced C-level executive that works for you part time. Typically, they work with small to medium sized businesses working towards sales growth that don’t have the need or budget for a full-time sales leader. Read More Sales Management Best Practices Workshop In this two hour session, you'll learn how to create a culture of accountability with…
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22Jul 2022 by Lindsay
What Is a Fractional Sales VP?

What Is a Fractional Sales VP?

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Are you looking to grow your business, but so far what you’ve tried hasn’t worked? How does this sound…you can hire a sales expert with proven results temporarily to help your team lay a foundation for successful – and sustainable – revenue growth. That is what a Fractional Sales VP can do for you. A Fractional VP is an outsourced C-level executive that works for you part time. Typically, they work with small to medium sized businesses working towards sales growth that don’t have the need or budget for a full-time sales leader. Sales VPs are expert managers of people, sales strategies, and sales processes.  Your particular situation will dictate how long a Sales VP will need to work with you. Often, an engagement lasts 9-12 months, giving them the…
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23Jun 2022 by Lindsay
Make Messaging All About the Client | June 2022 Newsletter

Make Messaging All About the Client | June 2022 Newsletter

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June 2022 How to Make Messaging All About the Clientby Kelly Hill, President, Sales Advisors of FloridaMessaging is crucial for business growth and success. Client focused messaging allows you to attract new customers, have more meaningful customer engagement, and deliver a quality customer experience. If not done properly, it can cost you the opportunity to reach customers who would benefit from your services and negatively affects your sales.Continue reading for three ways to craft your sales messaging around your customers. The trick is to think like the buyer – what catches their attention and motivates them to respond? Read More Sales Email Messaging Checklist This checklist is a tool everyone can use to make their messaging more client focused and more effective. The checklist tips are broken up in three main…
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19May 2022 by Lindsay
Is Your Sales Messaging Effective?

Is Your Sales Messaging Effective?

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We hear this a lot: “If I can get in front of the buyer, I can normally close the deal. The challenge is getting in front of the buyer in the first place.” Of course, that’s assuming your sales messaging is effective. When your sales messaging is effective, it opens more opportunities for you to have direct conversations with qualified buyers. Here’s an example of a before and after sales message. The Before Sales Messaging Hi, Just following up to my voicemail. As I mentioned, I am reaching out to you regarding your branded merchandise program. We are a certified, women-owned company that provides promotional products both nationally and globally. As a company that has recently made the INC500 list as one of the fastest growing companies in the US,…
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