Before we can answer that, we must define the difference between these two similar but decidedly different adjectives. Personally, I believe the difference between fame and authority is really quite simple. Famous people are known but authoritative … [Read more...]
What’s More Important: Fame or Authority?
How To Win More Deals With Better Sales Prospecting Automation
Recently I participated in an interesting discussion on the #Digital360Chat Twitter Chat hosted by Bernie Fussenegger around the idea of sales & marketing automation, specifically about automating the connection process on social media. It's hard … [Read more...]
Social Selling: Why Salespeople Should Be Curating Content
Whenever you read about Social Selling, everyone spends a lot of time talking about creating content. It makes sense, because content is at the core of a successful social selling program. But you shouldn't be paying your salespeople to create … [Read more...]
Are You Reaching or Connecting With Your Sales Prospects?
Have you ever received a LinkedIn Cold or Warm Message like the one above? You know, where someone makes a sales ask via LinkedIn's Messaging system either as a first or second touch? Arggg. I hate those. Folks just don't realize that you only get … [Read more...]
Why Gary V’s Best B2B Marketing Strategy for 2019 is WRONG
I read Gary’s missive this week and to be fair, I love the tactic he suggests but hate everything else about his recommendation because if you blindly follow it, you’ll fail. Let me explain. Conversations Become Customers I couldn’t agree more with … [Read more...]