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International Journal of Sales Transformation | Understanding best practices for a buyer-centric sales approach.

Nine Ways To Overcome Customer Objections And Close The Deal

Forbes Expert Panel | Julie Thomas shares tips on negotiating on terms and deliverables.

RevOps Alone Won’t Fix Bad Sales Calls

Forbes | This article by Julie Thomas discusses the unique connection between RevOps and sales methodology.

How Perceptyx Transformed Its Revenue Engine & Increased ACV By 56%

Demand Gen Report | ValueSelling’s & Perceptyx case study published in the “Case In Point” featured section.

Buyer-Centric Selling Explained: Six Best Practices

CustomerTHINK | Learn how companies can foster alignment on best practices

ValueSelling Associates a Top Sales Training Company for 2023

Times of San Diego | We’re thrilled to make this list 11 years running!Read the full article

15 Biz Dev Leaders Discuss The Impact Of Remote Work On Sales And Marketing

Forbes Expert Panel | Julie Thomas comments on digital social engagement.

Here’s Why These Two Sales Tactics Are Ineffective in Sales Today

SalesFuel | ValueSelling’s CEO Julie Thomas talks about how to best leverage case studies.

How to Conquer Your Phone Anxiety and Close Deals: 11 Expert Tips and Exercises

HubSpot Sales blog | No one likes cold calling. Here are some tips to overcome phone anxiety.

Researching Prospects is Key to Standing Out. Here's How to Do It Right.

LinkedIn Sales Blog | A guide to sales prospecting that covers how to find reliable info, how much time it should take, and how to tailor messages that add value for prospects.

How To Manage No-Decision Prospects And Focus Your Energy To Win

Demand Gen Report | ValueSelling’s & Perceptyx case study published in the “Case In Point” featured section.

Align Revenue Engines to Drive Customer Value; ValueSelling Presentation at Gartner CSO & Sales Leader Conference

Times of San Diego | Learn how ValueSelling participated in this Gartner conference.

Here’s How B2B Salespeople Define Buyer-Centrism

Demand Gen Report | ValueSelling’s & Perceptyx case study published in the “Case In Point” featured section.

Prioritizing Growth In Today's Marketplace Through Strategic Investments

Forbes Expert Panel | Julie Thomas discusses investing in human capital and evolving skillsets.

Beyond the Buzzword: Buyer-centric Sales Strategies From Sales Professionals and L&D Decision-makers

Training Industry | Six best practices to implement a successful buyer-centric sales approach ValueSelling’s CEO, Julie Thomas, shares our latest research results.

Salespeople and leaders differ on key aspects of buyer centricity

International Journal of Sales Transformation | Exploring research around buyer-centric selling.

ValueSelling Associates Welcomes Nicole Hutzul and Expands Canadian Sales Training

Canadian Insider | Nicole Hutzul will expand ValueSelling training in Canada.

Why Sellers Need to Take a Value-Based Approach

CustomerTHINK | How you sell is as important as what you sell.

61% of Sales Leaders To Use a Buyer-Centric Approach—Even if It Makes the Sales Cycle Longer—Because It’s More Effective, According to New Research

SalesTech Star | Learn about the results of our latest research.

15 Tips For Creating Smart Business Development Budget Plans

Forbes Expert Panel | Julie Thomas discusses how to clearly identify your goals.

15 Steps To Take Before Starting A New Business Partnership

Forbes Expert Panel | Julie Thomas gives advice on owning the relationship in a partnership.

2023 Top Sales Training and Enablement Companies

Training Industry | ValueSelling makes the top 20 list for the 14th year.

120 Sales Podcasts for Hungry Sales Professionals: 2023 Edition

Sales Hacker | We’re thrilled that our podcast is included on this list. See us at #9.

12 Tips To Solidify 'Win-Win' Partnerships In Business

Forbes Expert Panel |Julie Thomas explains her approach of understanding what is valuable to your business partner.

ValueSelling Associates Congratulates Clients Named as Finalists in the 2023 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service

SalesTech Star | ValueSelling celebrates client success.

12 Biz Dev Leaders Discuss The Benefits Of Working With PR Agencies

Forbes Expert Panel | Julie Thomas discusses how to establish thought leadership around a brand by leveraging PR.

21 Sales Coaching Tools and Resources to Create a Top-Performing SDR Team

Reply | Article for Sales Development Reps cites ValueSelling research.

Stop Chasing Sales Efficiency and Focus on What Matters Most

Selling Power | Julie Thomas discusses why sales effectiveness empowers salespeople.

Sales Efficiency Isn't Sales Effectiveness. How to Focus Your Team on What Matters.

Three ways sales leaders can build effectiveness, not efficiency, in their team to drive sustainable sales results.

Three Things 2022 Taught Us About Sales

Forbes | Julie Thomas explores the top three challenges sales teams faced in 2022 – and how to overcome them.

ValueSelling Associates Welcomes Gini MacDonald as a Managing Partner

SalesTech Star | Gini MacDonald’s experience in data-driven sales development, management, and training will help expand the company’s sales training and coaching programs.

Eight Overlooked Business Factors That Are Key To Brand Elevation

Reply | Article for Sales Development Reps cites ValueSelling research.

11 Ways Business Teams Can Improve Their Sales Funnel Process

Forbes Expert panel | Julie Thomas discusses how to map your prospect’s buying journey.

Getting Over the Hump: Biz Dev Leaders Discuss Their Biggest Hurdles

Forbes Expert panel | Julie Thomas talks about the impact of The Great Reshuffle.

Too Many Cooks … How a Single Sales Methodology Can Help to Reap Global Benefits

International Journal of Sales Transformation | PJ Nisbet explains how a consistent sales methodology can result in dramatic improvements in global sales performance.

The Value of Coaching to Drive Sales Methodology Adoption

SalesTech Star | Carlos Nouche shares strategies for driving sustainable adoption of your sales methodology.

Eight Emerging Tech Trends Helping Business Leaders Work Efficiently and Stay Connected

Forbes Expert Panel | Julie Thomas suggests engaging in conversational intelligence.

Selling Power Names ValueSelling Associates to its 2022 Top Virtual Sales Training Company List

SalesTech Star | ValueSelling Associates has once again been named a top virtual sales training company.

Three Bad Habits of Salespeople – And How To Break Them

LinkedIn Sales Blog | Be on the lookout for these three bad habits and learn how salespeople can break them.

Small Wins Go a Long Way. Here Are 5 Simple Ways to Appreciate Salespeople

Here are five easy ways to celebrate the right sales behaviors and show employees you value them for the effort they put in day in and day out.

Salespeople Can Always Control These Variables

Forbes | Julie Thomas discusses three variables that are within the control of salespeople.

15 Leaders Share How They Define Sales Enablement

Forbes Expert Panel | How sales enablement can automate, accelerate and amplify sales.

ValueSelling Associates Shares Strategies to Drive Sales Productivity at Sales 3.0 Conference

SalesTech Star | Panel session on “The New Rules for Value Creation.”

It’s Never Too Early To Discuss Renewal Sales

Forbes Council | How can sales leaders fix their “leaky buckets”?

3 Crucial Sales Skills to Brush Up on Before Summer

Forbes Council | An excellent time to work on prospecting discipline.

Is your Potential Sales Candidate Emotionally Intelligent? 7 Questions to Ask.

Forbes Expert Panel | Hiring for a sales role? Julie Thomas discusses the value of resilience in potential salespeople.

Researching Prospects is Key to Standing Out. Here's How to Do It Right.

LinkedIn Sales Blog | A guide to sales prospecting that covers how to find reliable info, how much time it should take, and how to tailor messages that add value for prospects.

Understanding True Value

The International Journal of Sales Transformation | Engage buyers using the basics of value-based selling.

How to Measure the Sales Behaviors that Drive Results

Training Industry |In this episode of the Sales&Marketing Management podcast, ValueSelling President and CEO Julie Thomas discusses the skills that matter most in a virtual selling environment.

The Behaviors and Skills Sales Leaders Care Most About

Sales&Marketing Management |In this episode of the Sales&Marketing Management podcast, ValueSelling President and CEO Julie Thomas discusses the skills that matter most in a virtual selling environment.

How to Use the A-I-M Approach to Prospect More Effectively

LinkedIn Sales Blog |Learn how to use the A-I-M approach in your messaging and build a prospecting cadence to help you be persistent, consistent and leverage the way our brains are wired to generate higher response rates.

3 Ways to Build Credibility, Trustworthiness and Rapport with Buyers – Julie Thomas

Daily Sales Tips |Sales tips on how to build credibility, trustworthiness and rapport with buyers.

How to Warm Up Your Prospecting: It's About Persistence and Variety

LinkedIn Sales Blog | How to make common connections with prospects that turn cold calls into warm calls.

Improve Sales Forecasting Accuracy By Continually Qualifying The Pipeline

Forbes | Accurate and reliable forecasting has the power to transform a sales organization. And it all begins with a framework for ongoing qualification and a common language.

Why Sales Success Goes Beyond Hitting Your Number

SalesTech Star | Measuring both selling behaviors and sales results is critical to determine if a healthy revenue pipeline is on the horizon.

Buyer-First Selling: Ask, Listen, and Diagnose Before You Prescribe

Selling Power | To forge these long-term relationships, your sellers will need to present themselves as credible, authentic, and trustworthy experts who connect on a human level.

14 Key Skills Every Business Leader Needs To Develop

Forbes | To be an effective mover and shaker in the global economy of business development, it takes a humble, open-minded leader to guide a team and build on past success.

Measuring What Matters Most in Sales

Highspot | Research shows remote buying and selling is the preferred way of doing business, and this is expected to continue in the future. However, only 25% of sales organizations are directly measuring virtual sales behaviors that drive sales success.

Here’s How To Build Better Publicity And Brand Awareness Through Community Engagement

Forbes |One of the most powerful ways a business leader can elevate their company brand is to let customers share their personal experiences.

Don't Jeopardize The Business: 11 Ways To Manage Industry Regulations

Forbes | Julie Thomas shares tips for staying on top of regulatory issues.

13 Myths About Globalizing A Business

Forbes | There is no cookie-cutter approach on the path to international business success, but there are 13 misconceptions to avoid.

Overcoming Your Sales Team's Discomfort With Prospecting

Forbes | If you want to overcome your sales team’s discomfort with prospecting, you’ll need to diagnose the problem before you prescribe.

Successfully Engaging with Customers at Each Stage of the Buying Cycle

CustomerThink |The research reveals the sales behaviors that matter most during virtual interactions at each stage of the buyer journey.

How Coaching and Development Drives Sales Growth

Sales & Marketing Management | Investing in sales coaching pays off.

Soft Skills Remain Critical in B2B’s Virtual Selling World

Marketing Charts | Establishing trust and developing a rapport with customers are essential skills.

2022 Top Sales Training and Enablement Companies

Training Industry|Our list is based on a thorough analysis of the capabilities, experience, and expertise of sales training and enablement providers.

In Sales, Diagnose Before You Prescribe

Forbes | In the age of virtual selling, sales professionals must maximize every communication opportunity.

Training Industry Names ValueSelling Associates a Top 20 Sales Training Company for the 13th Consecutive Year

SalesTech Series | Innovation, geographic reach and timely measurable results are key attributes for ValueSelling Associates’ success

3 Types of Questions That Help You Better Connect With Buyers

LinkedIn Sales Blog|Raise the quality of conversations with prospective buyers and advance more quickly from salutations to contract signatures – even when selling online.

How Business Leaders Can Better Understand Their CEOs

Forbes|Fourteen experts share strategies for fellow business development leaders looking to better understand and support the goals of their C-level executives.

Create A More Effective Sales Plan For The New Year

Forbes|Formulating a strong sales plan for 2022 and 2023 will include the right mix of both leading and lagging indicators.

5 Inside Sales Lessons Outside Sales Can Use to Succeed at Virtual Sales

LinkedIn Sales Blog |Five ways B2B sales reps can succeed in today’s work-from-home sales environment using lessons from inside sales reps.

The Skills Sales Leaders Care Most About – And How to Measure The Whole Recipe For Sales Training Success

LinkedIn Sales Blog |Discover the critical sales behaviors needed for success in a virtual selling environment, and how to measure them.

The Whole Recipe For Sales Training Success

Forbes |Ultimately, each stage of the sales cycle is an opportunity for sales professionals to establish and build credibility, trust and rapport with customers.

15 Ways To Get Employees And Clients Excited About The Latest ‘Launch’

Forbes | 15 experts offer their advice on creating excitement around a launch.

Selling Power Honors ValueSelling Associates as a Top 20 Virtual Sales Training Company in 2021

SalesTech Star | ValueSelling Associates chosen as Top 20 Virtual Sales Training Company in 2021.

How Successful Companies Approached Sales Training During the Pandemic

LinkedIn Sales Blog |Three sales training secrets of high-growth companies.

Three Keys To Hitting Your Sales Number In The Fourth Quarter — And The First

Forbes | In Q4, many sales leaders make the mistake of waiting too late to course-correct. To set your team up for a strong finish, you need to put a plan in action now — not in late November.

Scary Stuff: The “P” Word…Price

LinkedIn Sales Blog |This post shares techniques to understand what the buyer values, various levers you can use to demonstrate value along the way, and three strategies for when you need to negotiate price.

Three Ways Sales Leaders Can Build A Culture Of Continuous Learning

Forbes | What do sales training and artisanal ice cream have in common?

Does Your Sales Team Have Enough Pipeline to Make Quota?

Selling Power |In this article, you'll learn a strategic prospecting strategy that separates the shoppers from the buyers.

15 Key Transitional Steps To Take When Digitizing Your Business Model

Forbes |In this article, 15 experts offer their best tips to help leaders execute a smooth, seamless transition to a digital model.

How to Sell to C-level Executives

LinkedIn Sales Blog |If you want to talk to a C-level executive, you have to think like a C-level executive and get to know their business.

How Sales Leaders Can Approach Coaching To Close

Forbes | To increase close rates, sales leaders must think like a physician.

5 Ways to Make Objection Handling Your Super Power

LinkedIn Sales Blog | The most common types of sales objections and proven techniques to help you manage the conversation with your prospects without breaking a sweat.

How to Retain Top Talent and Drive Productivity with Sales Training

Selling Power |Nothing pays off quicker than customized and actionable sales training.

15 Strategic Ways To Ensure Your Business Is Adaptable

Forbes | In this article, 15 members of the Forbes Business Development Council share strategies for fortifying a business against obstacles.

How To Coach Your Sales Teams Through Rejection And Objection

Forbes | The most effective salespeople have the shortest memory.

15 Ways To Handle Customer Objections

Forbes |To help sales reps ease the concerns of potential customers, the members of Forbes Business Development Council offer advice on practical ways to deal with objections without losing the sale.

How Top Sales Reps Rise Above the Rest

Highspot |Learn what top sales performers do differently to consistently exceed expectations and crush their quota.

It’s Time To Put The Professional Back In Sales Pro

Forbes |Sellers must harness the power of authenticity – especially when selling to the C-suite.

15 Strategies For Monitoring And Addressing Customer 'Health'

Forbes Expert Panel | Julie Thomas shares her tips on customer health.

Improve Your Sales Outcomes by Letting Go of Deals

LinkedIn Sales Blog |How letting go of low-potential deals improves your odds of closing real deals.

7 Winning Sales Habits of Top Performers

LinkedIn Sales Blog |Research uncovers the 7 mindsets, attributes and habits that separate top sales performers from the rest of the pack.

3 Ways to Propel Sales Growth During a Crisis

Sales & Marketing Management |Here are 3 ways to grow your business in the face of an economic downturn.

[New Data] 7 Actionable Habits of Top Sales Performers

HubSpot |The findings revealed that these habits are a combination of learned skills and inherent traits and set the best salespeople apart from the middle-of-the-pack reps.

To Hit Quota, Build Authentic Relationships

Forbes | What makes high performers tick? Our latest research examines what sets high-performing salespeople apart from the pack

Desire, Drive, and Discipline Set Top Sales Performers Apart

Selling Power | Julie Thomas defines the criteria you can use to hire and develop more top sellers.

Flourish or Flounder? Soft Skills Make the Difference in Sales

Highspot | Explore why some companies had a banner sales year while others fumbled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Creating a Customer-Centric Culture

LinkedIn Sales Blog |Buyer-first or customer-centric selling is more than a philosophy, it’s a practice.

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