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Posts Tagged ‘sales tips’

4 Ways AI Tools Are Making Salespeople Better (And More Honest)

By Lisa | June 30, 2026

If you’re not using AI in your sales process yet, you’re leaving time, accuracy, and competitive advantage on the table. Here are 4 ways we’ve integrated AI tools into our workflow — and why it’s changing how we sell.

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Why 1 Phone Call Beats Email for Sales Follow-Up

By Lisa | June 12, 2026

The world is overflowing with ways to communicate and somehow, the phone call has become the thing salespeople fear most. Here’s why making the call is still the single most effective move in any sales follow-up strategy.

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The Biggest Mistake Companies Make After Someone Fills Out a Form

By Amy Kant | March 25, 2026
Lead follow-up best practices illustrated by a hand pressing a website form submit button

Someone fills out your website form—now what? Too often, the answer is “not much.” This blog breaks down the biggest mistake companies make after form submissions and how to fix it with better follow-up, automation, and alignment.

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Stop Rushing the Sale: Why the Best Sales Wins Come from Pacing, Not Pushing

By Lisa | March 25, 2026
Sales process best practices illustrated by a running track labeled “slow” to represent pacing the sales process instead of rushing to close

Too many salespeople rush to pricing and miss the opportunity to build real value. This blog breaks down why slowing down your sales process leads to better outcomes, stronger relationships, and more confident buyers.

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Mastering Sales Habits: Key Practices Every Sales Professional Should Adopt

By Lisa | March 12, 2026
CRM best practices

Sales success is built on consistent habits. Learn two essential sales habits that can transform your approach to closing deals.

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5 Sales Lessons You Can Learn From College Basketball

By Lisa | March 11, 2026
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What do College Basketball and Sales have in common? A lot more than you think! From dopamine to hustle, discover five essential elements that both basketball and sales share.

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Stop Guessing. Start Selling Smarter with Buyer Intent in HubSpot

By Kim Marx | March 5, 2026
Screenshot of the visitors tab within the buyer intent feature in the HubSpot portal.

Learn how the Buyer Intent feature in HubSpot helps you identify high-fit companies researching your solutions, prioritize outreach using real behavior data, and enter the sales process earlier than your competitors.

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Why Confident Sales Leaders Don’t Trash the Competition

By Lisa | February 17, 2026
B2B sales coaching session discussing competitive differentiation and sales methodology

In the month of love, here’s a sales tip that lasts all year: never speak negatively about your competitors. The most confident sales organizations respect the marketplace, and know exactly what makes them different.

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2025 Year in Review: How The Middle Six Helped Teams Build Better Sales Systems

By Lisa | December 30, 2025
Sales team collaborating on sales enablement strategy and CRM optimization in 2025.

2025 was a year of momentum for The Middle Six. From CRM rebuilds and Sales Boot Camps to sales enablement marketing and leadership alignment, we helped organizations bring clarity, confidence, and structure to how they sell. Here’s a look at what we built, and what it means heading into 2026.

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The Secret to Closing More Sales? Learning How to Lose Them First.

By Lisa | November 24, 2025
How to close a sales deal

Here’s a hot take: the best closers know how to lose. Whether it’s a prospect that passed or a long-time client who moved on, losing with grace can turn a “no” into a “not yet.” In sales, your biggest wins are often hidden in how you handle the losses.

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