We’ve put together a list of some of the blogs from thought leaders and movers and shakers in sales. This is by no means exhaustive but a good place to start and identifies some of the key players you can follow in 2015.
Of course, don’t forget to also check your trade publications for the industry you’re selling in. If you’re selling to the Food industry, then, of course, you should be reading magazines like Grocer – reading up on food news will help you build knowledge of the industry and build rapport with potential buyers. Additionally, be sure to join some of the leading sales groups on LinkedIn, which is full of good information and those looking for advice, just like you.
Here we go.
1: Sales Benchmark Index
About: Sales effectiveness, tips and best practices.
Written by: Executive-level thought leaders at Sales Benchmark Index.
Updated: Daily.
A recent post:
2: Sales Source – Geoffrey James on Inc.
About: Sales, leadership, and innovation tips.
Written by: Geoffrey James, columnist for Inc.com and author of “Business Without the Bullsh*t.”
Updated: Daily.
Favourite recent posts:
3: Make it happen – Keith Rosen
About: Sales, leadership, and innovation tips.
Written by: Keith Rosen, sales trainer and author of “Coaching Salespeople into Sales Champions”
Updated: Every two weeks.
Top recent posts:
4: Inside Sales Experts – The Bridge Group
About: Sales best practices for pipeline generation and quota attainment.
Written by: The Bridge Group, an organization of Inside Sales consultants including President & Chief Strategist Trish Bertuzzi.
Updated: Weekly.
Favourite recent posts:
5: J. Barrows Blog
About: Sales tips and best practices.
Written by: Sales trainer and author of app, Sales from the Streets.
Updated: Once a week.
Top 2014 posts:
6: Sales Blog – Jill Konrath
About: Sales tips and best practices.
Written by: Jill Konrath, sales strategist, speaker and author of ‘SNAP Selling’ and ‘Selling to Big Companies’.
Updated: Weekly.
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7: EDGY Conversations – Dan Waldschmidt
About: a tough love approach to the gritty side of what it takes to achieve outrageous success.
Written by: Dan Waldschmidt, business strategist, speaker and ultra-runner.
Updated: Weekly.
Favourite recent posts:
8: Score More Sales – Lori Richardson
About: Sales coaching blog.
Written by: Lori Richardson, sales strategist and interactive coach.
Updated: Weekly.
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9: the funnelholic – Craig Rosenberg
About: Sales best practices and how-tos.
Written by: Craig Rosenberg, co-founder of TOPO, a research and consulting firm for sales and marketing organisations.
Updated: Every day or two.
Favourite 2014 posts:
10: The Sales Blog – Anthony Iannarino
About: Ideas on success, sales and leadership.
Written by: Anthony Iannarino, president of Solutions staffing and B2B coach.
Updated: Every week.
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11: Partners in Excellence – Dave Brock
About: Insights on a variety of business, sales, marketing, and leadership topics.
Written by: Dave Brock, President at Partners in EXCELLENCE.
Updated: Every few days.
Top recent posts:
12: Predictable Revenue – Aaron Ross
About: Sales news, tips, and case studies.
Written by: Aaron Ross, author of award-winning, bestselling book “Predictable Revenue.”
Updated: Every few weeks.
Favorite recent posts:
13: The Center for Sales Strategy
About: Sales strategy tips and best practices.
Written by: Executive-level thought leaders at the Center for Sales Strategy.
Updated: Daily.
Top 2014 posts:
14: Sales Pro Insider – Nancy Bleeke
About: Sales tips and best practices.
Written by: Nancy Bleeke, founder of Sales Pro Insider.
Updated: Every week or two.
Top recent posts:
15: Smart Calling Blog – Art Sobczak
About: “How-to tips and rants on cold calling, Inside Sales, ALL sales, and more.”
Written by: Art Sobczak, author of “Smart Calling,” named Top Sales Book of 2010.
Updated: Every few days.
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16: The New Sales Coach – Mike Weinberg
About: “blunt, practical new business development and sales management help”
Written by: Mike Weinberg, author of “New Sales Simplifed”, an Amazon best seller.
Updated: Every few days.
Favourite recent posts:
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Senior Executives are Hurting Sales by Piling Too Much Crap on the Sales Manager
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Salespeople and Managers Should Stop Bragging About How Busy They Are
17: The Peak Sales Blog – various
About: Generally list based articles, but with an interesting insight giving they have the outsider view of the industry.
Written by: the staff of Peak Sales Recruiting, a B2B recruitment agency.
Updated: Weekly.
Top recent posts:
BONUS – EXTRA ONE
Don’t forget to check out the excellent free content on sales and marketing in the Forbes magazine website.
Thanks very much, I’m honored to be included not only once, but twice 😉 It’s a great list of blogs. Regards, Dave
No problems Dave. Well spotted, we’ve repaired your multiple appearances!
Thanks for including the Peak Sales Blog – we are excited to be listed here and featured alongside the best of the best!