A Sales Blog a Day Keeps the Manager Away
Almost every company that specializes in sales maintains a blog. Some of them are especially useful. They provide valuable insights from a variety of perspectives across multiple industries. These ideas can provide you with just the edge you need to fly right past your quota and land that huge contract you’ve been after. At Boomsourcing, we think it’s good to boost each day with a little motivation and encouragement, but we also don’t want to get lost in a swamp of ideas. That’s why we’ve taken our top five favorite blogs and arranged them in a particular way. Check out what we think is the best sales blog to read each day of the workweek!
Monday: The Sales Blog by Anthony Iannarino
Even if you love your job, there are some Mondays where it’s just a pain to drag yourself into the office. On those days, you need some fire. That’s why we like a heavy dose of The Sales Blog first thing each week. Anthony’s writing style is crisp and to the point, just like your pitch should be. There are more than a few ways to pull a truckload of insight from every one of his posts. They pack a serious punch, and they’ll Start the week off on a power note with this one.
Tuesday: A Sales Guy
Keep that good momentum rolling with this funny sales blog that gets a little rude and makes you think. The team at this site gets technical in an engaging way, helping to remind you what sales is really all about. This blog will help you stay focused on providing real value for the people around you. Instead of focusing on yourself or your own company, you’ll be an asset to every person you talk to if you master the principles A Sales Guy covers.
Wednesday: HubSpot
Hump day, the middle of the week. When things get slow, as they seem to do on Wednesdays, keep it light with the sales section of HubSpot’s blog. HubSpot is a leader in the SaaS field, so their sales commentary overlaps a bit with their tech knowledge. That variety helps you make new connections mid-week that can open your mind and set you up for a strong finish. Besides that, they routinely offer long lists of powerful ways to improve your sales calls and emails, so don’t skip this one for anything!
Thursday: Jill Konrath
As a leading, well-known expert in the field, Jill Konrath’s sales blog is the perfect thing to read on Thursday, when you’re on the home stretch. If you’re wondering whether there’s a way to run faster or swing harder, Jill will have the right questions you need to ask yourself to find the answer. Her posts provoke the kind of crucial introspection that helps sales professionals stand out among their peers.
Friday: Nancy Nardin’s Smart Selling Tools
Whether you’ve had an amazing week or you know there’s something you can do better, Finish it off with Nancy’s strategies on how to use technology to streamline your process. In addition to the power of automation, her posts frequently highlight how you can become a better salesperson by raising and maintaining your ethical standards to the highest levels.
You may have found another sales blog or two that really pump you up for a day of success. Share your favorites in the comments!
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