Does Cold Calling Have a Place in the Future of Sales? Here’s What One Sales Pro Sees Down the Line


Ask any salesperson with some gray hairs if cold calling works, and they’ll probably tell you to smile and dial. That’s because cold calling indeed “works.” If you spend enough time calling, you’ll book a meeting. With enough meetings, you’ll make a sale. But, everything has an opportunity cost. Time spent cold calling is time […]

Does Cold Calling Have a Place in the Future of Sales? Here’s What One Sales Pro Sees Down the Line


Ask any salesperson with some gray hairs if cold calling works, and they’ll probably tell you to smile and dial. That’s because cold calling indeed “works.” If you spend enough time calling, you’ll book a meeting. With enough meetings, you’ll make a sale. But, everything has an opportunity cost. Time spent cold calling is time […]

How to conduct survey analysis like a data pro [all my tips + secrets]


I’ll be the first to admit that I wish survey data could sort and analyze itself. Unfortunately, it does not (yet?). So, you’ll need a dedicated survey analysis data team to sift through survey results and highlight key trends and behaviors for your marketing, sales, and customer service teams. In this post, I’ll break down […]

How to conduct survey analysis like a data pro [all my tips + secrets]


I’ll be the first to admit that I wish survey data could sort and analyze itself. Unfortunately, it does not (yet?). So, you’ll need a dedicated survey analysis data team to sift through survey results and highlight key trends and behaviors for your marketing, sales, and customer service teams. In this post, I’ll break down […]

Sales pipeline stages: My blueprint for what to look for at each stage


Well-defined sales pipeline stages allow reps to track their deals and nurture their prospect from lead to customer. Whether you’re just getting started in B2B sales management, want to improve your team’s performance with repeatable, proven practices, or anything in between, you need a sales pipeline in place. In this post, I’ve assembled a step-by-step […]

Sales pipeline stages: My blueprint for what to look for at each stage


Well-defined sales pipeline stages allow reps to track their deals and nurture their prospect from lead to customer. Whether you’re just getting started in B2B sales management, want to improve your team’s performance with repeatable, proven practices, or anything in between, you need a sales pipeline in place. In this post, I’ve assembled a step-by-step […]

Stop sending “just checking in” emails. Here are 22 alternatives for your follow-ups


Hi, it’s me again, just checking in. Following up. Circling back. Despite the temptation to try this easy follow-up opener, I never recommend that salespeople send “just checking in” emails. The simple reason? They don’t work. It feels like a guilt trip, and doesn’t add new value or pique the prospect’s curiosity. But that doesn’t […]