As a B2B salesperson for companies like IBM and Open Text, I’ve had to work hard to earn every meeting, especially in industries where inboxes are overflowing and priorities shift daily. I used to obsess over subject lines and intros, but once I learned how to end a sales email, my reply rates took off. […]

For most brands, making the website a central part of their marketing means directly converting website visitors into paying customers during (or shortly after) their visit.

For the longest time, I was on the fence about creating manual invoices versus using invoice software for my side hustle. My tech-savvy friends often raved about using the latter for their small businesses. Still, I wondered if it would work for me or if adding a new tool would make things more complex and […]

In web development, creating a great user experience (UX) is just as important as building functional features. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that attention retention, or keeping visitors engaged, often comes down to the little details. And animation is one of the most powerful tools we have for that.

If you’re like me, you’ve asked this question: What is the difference between a salesperson and a business development representative (BDR)? Well, here’s what I found. A salesperson usually deals with warm leads. That is, people who already know what they want and just need some guidance to make a decision. But a BDR? That’s […]

During my time as a B2B sales rep, my voicemail greetings started off being long-winded, pitchy, and wordy. I thought that having a good voicemail greeting consisted of saying all the right things to guarantee the prospect answering my callback. Many believe voicemails don’t convert and are a waste of time, but I learned that […]

In today’s competitive B2B landscape, companies are continuously looking for ways to drive growth, accelerate their sales pipeline, and close deals faster. A well-executed growth sales strategy is the key to unlocking success. But how do you ensure that your B2B sales pipeline isn’t just moving it’s racing?

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 […]

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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. […]