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AI is transforming pipeline management in 2025, helping sales teams close more deals, shorten sales cycles, and improve forecast accuracy. Learn how AI-driven insights, automation, and predictive analytics can optimize your sales pipeline and give your team a competitive edge. Major Takeaways Introduction Only about half of sales representatives meet their annual sales targets​(1). In […]

Major Takeaways Cold calling might seem old-fashioned in the age of email and LinkedIn, but it remains a powerful tactic for B2B sales teams. In fact, nearly 49% of buyers prefer that a sales rep make the first contact via a phone call1.  These numbers prove that when done right, cold calls still open doors. […]

Businesses have difficulty standing out in markets full of competitors because everything moves so quickly.  It can be hard to get the right customers when there are so many choices. Finding more leads isn’t enough to be successful; you also need to find high-value prospects who are interested and ready to buy.  Companies waste time […]

Major Takeaways Introduction: The Growing Importance of Sales Collateral in 2025 Is your sales collateral keeping up with the rapid changes in B2B sales? In an era where digital engagement is the norm, sales collateral has evolved from static brochures into dynamic, strategic assets. By 2025, Gartner expects 80% of B2B sales interactions between suppliers […]

Major Takeaways Introduction: Optimizing SaaS Appointment Funnels with Predictive Analytics SaaS companies using AI-driven predictive analytics in sales have boosted their lead-to-appointment conversion by up to 50%. In the SaaS sales world, appointment funnels are the step-by-step processes that turn prospects into booked meetings. From the first touchpoint to the scheduled demo or sales call, […]

Major Takeaways Introduction Think cold calling is dead in the age of automation? Think again. Research shows 78% of business leaders have attended an event or scheduled a meeting because of a cold call (1). Cold calling in 2025 is alive and kicking – but it has evolved. Today’s top sales teams are blending traditional […]

Major Takeaways Introduction 82% of buyers agree to meet with a salesperson after a series of value-driven cold calls (1). Yet nearly 80% of prospects say they prefer to be contacted via email (2). These seemingly conflicting stats capture the dilemma facing sales teams in 2025: cold calling vs cold emailing – which approach yields […]

Major Takeaways B2B sales prospecting tools have become indispensable in 2025. With 42% of salespeople saying prospecting is the hardest part of their job​1, the right prospecting software can be a game-changer. Modern sales teams juggle vast data, multi-channel outreach, and tight competition — all while only a third of their time is spent actively […]

The B2B buying process in 2025 is more complex than ever, with data-driven decision-making, growing buying committees, and digital-first preferences shaping the landscape. Discover the five key factors influencing B2B purchases and learn how sales teams can adapt to close deals faster and more effectively. Major Takeaways The B2B buying process – the journey a […]