ViewPoint

MARCH 7, 2018

This is a skill that we teach our associates, who spend their days making dials (80 to 100 a day) and engaging B2B sales prospects on behalf of our clients. Read this post , written by Jim Hall, a PointClear associate, to learn how he applies these listening skills every day. Pay attention. As always, I welcome your comments.

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PointClear B2B Thought Leadership Lead Qualification Thought Leadership 159

ViewPoint

JUNE 21, 2018

Accurate lead/revenue projections are a powerful tool that all B2B organizations need to manage sales and marketing. Problem is, most lead to revenue calculators out there are overly simplistic. Now project the revenue you expect to generate through inbound leads. We have a great revenue prediction calculator.

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Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads PointClear Lead Scoring 120

ViewPoint

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

While all of these scenarios have potential, none could be called a lead. Just try to pass them on to your field sales team and you’ll see. Because the chances are pretty low—probably 3% to 4% at best—that any of these names are bonafide opportunities if you are a B2B company with a complex sales process.

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Sales Qualified Leads Forecasting PointClear Enterprise Management 120

ViewPoint

JANUARY 22, 2018

Can companies reach the holy grail of marketing—the perfect lead? Well, what is a perfect lead? Those of us at PointClear do not believe in the alphabet soup of acronyms such as BANT, ANUM and the granddaddy of all acronyms, MAN. What is wrong with these formulaic approaches to lead qualification?

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Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking PointClear 127

ViewPoint

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

In the first article on marketing analytics , I discussed the best-practice processes involved in the review, assessment and continuous enhancement of sales lead generation programs to achieve improved results. Scores of X+ went to sales, and scores of <X came to PointClear for lead qualification and lead nurturing.

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Lead Ranking Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 120

ViewPoint

JANUARY 9, 2014

Last August I wrote a blog for Top Sales World titled “Lead Generation Hogwash: The Top 7 Lies.”. I detailed 7 lies to be aware of to avoid a lead generation disaster (read the blog for the specifics): Any list will do. Automated systems accurately score (prioritize) leads. More leads are better than fewer leads.

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Sales Qualified Leads Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

ViewPoint

JUNE 5, 2015

Now as we wrap up, we’ll address appropriate expectations for a program and two essential components for ongoing success: a shared lead definition and accountability between marketing and sales. Part III: Expectations for ongoing success: marketing and sales accountability. Don’t expect your sales force’s close rate to be 50%.

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Sales Qualified Leads Lead Generation PointClear Lead Qualification 120

ViewPoint

OCTOBER 24, 2011

The comment made me think about our outsourced B2B lead generation services and the way we have successfully partnered with manufacturing, technology and start-up companies to cover their markets, develop their prospects and deliver highly qualified sales opportunities to their field sales teams.

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Lead Generation PointClear Sales Qualified Leads Generation 120

ViewPoint

OCTOBER 20, 2011

As I read the article, it occurred to me that I would add an eleventh critical question: Do you have best-practice lead generation and lead nurturing processes in place before you implement a marketing automation solution? Before continuing, I want to mention that PointClear is a strong advocate of marketing automation solutions.

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Marketing Automation Services Marketing Automation PointClear Automation 120

ViewPoint

JULY 11, 2011

While Lauren provides 10-year financial data, I excerpted this column of the most recent fiscal year as it was fascinating to see all three companies reporting an identical 48% of revenue committed to sales and marketing expenses. Sales and marketing activity. Selling subscriptions via a direct sales force.

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Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services 120

ViewPoint

MARCH 22, 2018

Value selling is PointClear's bread and butter. I practice it every day in my role as lead salesperson for the company. (We The challenge is that lead generators with happy ears don’t ask the questions that might effectively disqualify an account. Sales Performance International. We are not the low-price leader.)

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Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Work Management Paid Search Agency 189

ANNUITAS

AUGUST 30, 2011

Instead reviewing your current lead management process, making improvements where they are needed, and finalizing a plan and map for the improved process will have two effects. First, you’ll become more efficient in your marketing and sales efforts. This post originally appeared on the PointClear blog. Obtain Executive Buy-in.

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Marketing Automation Services Marketing Automation Buy Automation 100

ViewPoint

JUNE 16, 2015

Read what Mike Weinberg, author of New Sales Simplified , says about this pervasive thought: Many in what’s called the Sales 2.0 These false pronouncements are having a severe negative impact on sales performance [bold added]. I have seen inbound lead rates reported as high as 11 – 14%. I beg to differ.

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Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Cost per Lead PointClear 120

ViewPoint

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

When it comes to improving sales lead generation results, using marketing technology without analytics expertise and business acumen results in a numbers glut devoid of action items. Embedded in every client program, they help us identify the right prospects and convert them to qualified leads. Segmentation and testing.

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Lead Generation Sales Leads Sales Qualified Leads Analytics 120

Paul Gillin

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

I spent 15 months as a sales manager, which was just long enough to learn how little aptitude I had for the job. My 15 months of hell taught me otherwise, and that’s why I was curious when Dan McDade sent me a copy of The Truth about Leads. Sales people don’t effectively follow up on longer-term opportunities.

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Cost per Lead Sales Qualified Leads PointClear CPL 50

Hubspot

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Qualifying Leads: Similarly, organizations with a high volume of leads don't have time to qualify all of them manually, and sometimes, your marketing team isn't sure how to go about it. Working with a consultant or agency that can help with your lead qualification might be worth it to improve sales efficiency.

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