The Personal Sales Strategy: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market
In today’s crowded and hyper-competitive sales environment, standing out can seem like a daunting challenge. Every seller is vying for attention, each promising a better solution, a more efficient process, or a more lucrative deal. But the truth is, it’s not enough to be just another salesperson offering a product or service. To succeed, you…
70+ customer service statistics to know in 2025 (+ State of Customer Service data)
Like many, I’m a big fan of buying products online, which means getting packages shipped to my house. When it’s time to check out, I avoid one shipping company in particular. This delivery service has left packages outside my door without my consent, forged my signature, and marked me as “absent” without even attempting delivery.…
The most helpful AI agents for small businesses, according to business owners
Most small businesses know the frustration of scaling their tech all too well. As they address their pain points in day-to-day operations, they find themselves buried in tedious setup processes, constant troubleshooting, and tools that just don’t scale. I researched several companies who have shared about their struggles and the subsequent success they found in…
My favorite testimonial examples to inspire your customer testimonial program
If you’re an online shopper like me, chances are you’ve set out to read a customer testimonial before purchasing a product or service. As consumers, we want to know that other customers are satisfied with their purchase before we are ready to commit. But what sets a great customer testimonial apart from a not-so-great one?…
How to win more sales with an optimized distribution strategy
I feel like starting a retail business has never been easier — there’s a YouTube video and tool for everything. But growing one is exceedingly challenging. To survive in a competitive market, brands have to outshine their competitors and reach their customers where they are globally. This is a challenge, especially if you don’t have…
The cold calling framework every rep needs to beat the summer sales slump
Cold calling might be the most dreaded activity in sales, especially during a slow season. As someone who‘s trained countless sales professionals at HubSpot, Stage 2 Capital, and Harvard Business School, I can tell you it’s also one of the most misunderstood. I run an exercise in some of my HBS classes. We have students…
8 best sales tools for small businesses to consider
Finding the right sales tools for small businesses can make the difference between chasing leads endlessly and closing deals with confidence. As someone who has worked closely with a small business owner, I know how important it is to have tools that help us work smarter. In this article, I’ll explore what I believe are…
Strategic planning: How it supports a perfect sales operation
I’ve led two sales teams at SaaS and was a salesperson myself. I spoke to hundreds of C-level salespeople and founders from enterprises like Coca-Cola to different IT vendors. When we talked about strategic sales planning, it was often confused with operational planning, as I came to understand through conversations. Back then, I thought it…
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 an online education program designed to train me as a sales development representative. The program was self-paced, allowing us to study the material at our convenience. I made flashcards to assist my memorization, and I came across the word…
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 Services and an AE at LinkedIn Learning all the way to where I am now. As the head of business development at Untap Your Sales Potential, we coach and train the top 1% of sellers at SAP, Microsoft, Gong,…
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