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B2B Sales in the New Climate with Sam Sunmonu

Transcend Network2024-02-29
Zoom recording
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💫 Short Summary

The video showcases a virtual meeting with participants from various locations introducing their educational technology companies focused on innovative learning approaches. Discussions include lead generation strategies, B2B sales challenges, prospecting tactics, and personalized outreach in sales and marketing. Emphasis is placed on building relationships, tailoring messages, and utilizing frameworks for effective email campaigns. The importance of relevance, value-driven prospecting, and continuous deal advancement is highlighted, especially in industries like HR and schools. Sales processes, relationship-building, and leveraging tools like Apollo for targeted outreach are also discussed, concluding with a message of unity and gratitude.

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Highlights of Virtual Meeting on Company Introductions
02:49
Participants from Boston and Nairobi discuss their respective companies and projects during the virtual meeting.
One participant is working on an offline school management solution for rural and last mile schools, assisting NGOs and nonprofits with data collection.
Quick company introductions are encouraged, with participants sharing links in the chat for further information.
The diverse group includes founders and individuals supporting entrepreneurs, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for networking and idea exchange.
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Introduction of founders and their educational technology companies.
03:48
Companies focus on personalized management development, diversity talent preparation, core literacy skills, AI for educators, and gamification Esports for learning in grades 3 to 6.
Emphasis on making learning fun and engaging through innovative approaches.
Founders highlight unique contributions to the education sector to improve student outcomes and enhance the learning experience.
Showcases the diverse range of companies in the evolving landscape of educational technology and its potential impact on education.
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Samson Monu discusses his background in startups and small businesses, including his experience at a fintech startup that failed due to a lack of sales pipeline.
08:20
Monu left a family office in 2016 to start consulting with startups and has been involved in various business development roles since.
He highlights his work with companies like Elite Gaming Live and Finn, focusing on employee engagement and virtual experiences.
Monu also offers presentations on B2B sales and cold email outreach strategies.
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Strategies for lead generation and sales pipeline development in B2B sales with a focus on selling to HR.
10:57
Participants inquire about proof of concept selling and shortening time to revenue.
Discussion on strategies for charging upfront without free trials.
Insights on sales cycles in K12 education.
Obtaining stronger commitments from organizations during trial periods.
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Importance of Lead Generation and Demand Generation in B2B Sales
16:20
Digital transformation has shifted power to buyers, with only 17% of their time spent meeting potential suppliers.
An Omni Channel approach is essential to effectively reach buyers across multiple channels.
Designing a comprehensive strategy within budget is crucial for success in the current sales environment.
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Key Highlights of Remote Selling Strategies:
17:37
Buyers start by researching online, including influencer content on LinkedIn.
Meetings now happen digitally, necessitating customized sales processes.
Sales activities are mostly remote, such as through email, phone calls, and LinkedIn.
To stand out, sales content should be creative, humorous, and innovative, moving away from traditional approaches.
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The importance of prospecting in generating leads and engaging in customer discovery for salespeople.
21:55
Prospecting involves asking questions and confirming hypotheses about an ideal customer profile.
Tactics for securing calls and meetings to drive revenue can also be applied to customer discovery.
Sales is highlighted as a human-centric business, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with potential clients.
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Cold emailing is legitimate under GDPR regulations, but Europe is more particular about personalized emails than the US.
22:03
Sending out templated cold emails without personalization can be considered spam, especially if not relevant to the recipient's role or interests.
It's important to avoid mass templated emails to maintain outbound effectiveness.
Copy Frameworks, like The Triple R framework, can help position companies as high value and buyer-centric, cutting through the noise of salesy messaging and maintaining a strong brand.
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Tips for improving email effectiveness for HR professionals.
26:31
Providing valuable content like culture reviews or job listings can increase email effectiveness.
Clear calls to action are essential in cold emails to prompt responses from busy recipients.
Frameworks for effective cold emails include being informative and provocative to capture attention and stimulate engagement.
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Importance of Personalization and Relevance in Sales and Marketing Strategies.
27:31
Tailoring messages to specific needs or events, like a data breach, can improve engagement.
Provocative approaches are effective for selling innovative products/services and encouraging new perspectives.
Analyzing a company's annual report resulted in a 20% reduction in Cloud costs, highlighting the value of research.
Various frameworks, including personalized and relevant strategies, can be used to create high-response sequences in sales and marketing.
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Tailoring outreach messages to different target audiences is crucial for generating leads and demand efficiently.
30:15
The ideal response rate for outreach campaigns is around 4%, with a corresponding meeting rate, and higher rates are achievable with targeted and tailored messages.
The meeting rate should ideally be 50-100% of the reply rate, indicating a strong interest in the solution offered.
Different industries and customer types may require varying approaches to outreach, with a focus on evaluating and adjusting value propositions for optimal results.
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Challenges of prospecting and different types of call-to-actions.
32:55
The challenges include rejection and low reply rates, which can be discouraging for sales professionals.
Direct calls for meetings and softer CTAs like seeking feedback are discussed as effective strategies.
Soft CTAs are emphasized as a way to build relationships gradually and unlock potential for future meetings and revenue.
The importance of softer CTAs in initiating relationships and achieving business goals is highlighted by the speaker.
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Flexibility of frameworks in client example.
35:54
Mine Works addresses special education teacher shortage by reaching out to schools with job openings and relevant messaging.
Emphasis on special education compliance to avoid audits and fines.
Approach includes personalized emails showing knowledge of school's values and needs, leading to successful meetings and follow-ups.
Consultative email strategy highlights pain points and research to appeal to schools struggling to serve students effectively.
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Importance of consultative and value-driven prospecting in standing out from generic cold emails.
38:21
Researching LinkedIn profiles for job titles and interests to tailor outreach messages effectively.
Using personalized formats, such as addressing specific job roles and mentioning relevant challenges or goals, to increase engagement with potential leads.
Differentiating outreach strategies to capture the attention of target prospects and foster meaningful conversations.
Emphasizing the need for successful lead generation through personalized and engaging prospecting techniques.
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Importance of relevance over personalization in email outreach.
40:36
Personalization can be placed in the PS section rather than the body of the email.
Research on prospects through public filings, news articles, job postings, and company mission statements is recommended.
Outreach based on aligning with the prospect's values and goals can be effective.
Case study involving outreach to black women and LGBTQ entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry to create a more inclusive business environment is highlighted.
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Tailoring brand outreach to target businesses in HR and schools.
44:30
Taking into account company mission, vision statements, and decision maker backgrounds for effective outreach.
Utilizing buyer intent data and tracking search topics for timely messaging.
Incorporating research elements for successful cold outreach strategies.
Addressing questions related to the sales cycle and effective communication strategies.
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Discussion on pricing strategies for products and sales cycles in South Africa schools.
46:14
Variations in budget thresholds for teachers, principals, and districts are emphasized.
Importance of prospecting in sales highlighted, with a focus on continuous deal advancement.
Challenges faced by businesses and salespeople in prospecting, leading to limited deals.
Ongoing prospecting stressed for consistent sales outcomes.
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Importance of school budgeting process on purchasing decisions.
49:06
Emphasizes prospecting and building relationships to secure contracts.
Starting early and engaging with decision-makers is crucial for navigating budgeting cycles effectively.
Urgency in areas like staffing needs can help expedite the process.
Managing expiring trials, multiple meetings, and seeking advice to make decision-making less painful for all parties involved.
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Key highlights of sales process optimization.
53:05
Sales is relationship-driven and requires systematic thinking about stages in the pipeline.
The traditional sales funnel is extended horizontally to focus on customer retention.
Breaking down the sales process into discrete stages with clear entry and exit criteria is crucial for advancing deals.
Implementing a mutual action plan with clear rules between the seller and customer can help move deals forward.
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Key highlights on creating a mutual action plan for accountability and commitment in sales processes.
54:42
Having a champion among stakeholders helps in bringing everyone together.
Setting upfront expectations and having a defined sales process is crucial when managing multiple decision makers.
The sales process includes leads, meetings, qualified meetings, formal opportunities, contracting, signed contracts, and payments.
Contact databases like ZoomInfo provide accurate B2B data, but direct dials for mobile are preferred for calling to avoid office or school lines.
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Benefits of using Apollo for email marketing.
57:53
Apollo offers 10,000 email credits per month and the ability to create messaging sequences.
Access to intent data for targeted outreach.
Recommended for HR purposes, but may not be as effective for selling to schools due to educator's limited presence on LinkedIn.
Importance of verifying data accuracy, especially for schools with higher email bounce rates and turnover.
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Speaker offers personalized assistance and discussion on LinkedIn.
01:00:02
Viewers can message the speaker for a half-hour meeting to ask questions.
Benefits of using LinkedIn are highlighted by the speaker.
Speaker shares a closing ritual of unmuting microphones and saying 'go team' as a symbol of unity and gratitude.
The video concludes with a message of gratitude to the audience.
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