Fundamentals of Prospecting with a focus on B2B Sales (feat. Dr. Deva Rangarajan)

Fundamentals of Prospecting with a focus on B2B Sales (feat. Dr. Deva Rangarajan)

In this podcast episode, ⁠Dr. Deva Rangarajan⁠ discusses the topic of prospecting in sales. The conversation covers various aspects of prospecting, including the changes in prospecting over time, the difference between advertising and marketing, and the role of sales and marketing in outbound and inbound prospecting. The discussion also touches on the effectiveness of cold calling and cold emailing, the challenges of purchasing mailing lists, and the importance of automation in sales. The episode concludes with a recap of the main points discussed and a preview of the next episode, which will delve into a practical example of prospecting.

Takeaways

  • Prospecting in sales involves both outbound and inbound approaches.
  • The role of sales and marketing teams is crucial in both outbound and inbound prospecting.
  • Cold calling and cold emailing can still be effective in certain scenarios and industries.
  • Purchasing mailing lists may not be a reliable or recommended approach.
  • Automation plays a significant role in streamlining sales processes.
  • Open rates and response rates in email campaigns can vary, and it is important to set realistic expectations.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:24 Subjectivity in Sales

06:42 Sales Prospecting 101

09:31 Changes in Prospecting

10:33 Difference Between Advertising and Marketing

12:26 Sales and Marketing for the Long Term

15:24 Inbound and Outbound Prospecting

18:43 Approaching Outbound and Inbound Differently

22:03 Role of Sales and Marketing in Outbound and Inbound

23:37 Assessing Success in Sales and Marketing

25:26 Filtering Leads in Inbound Marketing

26:52 Role of Sales and Marketing Teams

27:36 Inbound and Outbound as a Combination

29:29 Outbound Sales Campaigns

30:51 Cold Calling and Cold Emailing

32:43 Effectiveness of Cold Calling in 2024

33:31 Feasibility of Cold Calling in Certain Scenarios

34:36 Cold Calling in Specific Industries or Demographics

36:39 Cold Emailing and LinkedIn Prospecting

38:17 Challenges with Purchasing Mailing Lists

39:23 Quality and Accuracy of Mailing Lists

42:42 Considerations for Small Organizations

43:39 Importance of Automation in Sales

44:57 Open Rates and Response Rates in Email Campaigns

49:09 Recap and Practical Examples

53:49 Closing Comments

55:51 Next Steps and Example

58:14 Conclusion

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