How can you stay updated on sales development trends?

I was terminated in 2016 after a 32 year successful sales career due to a corporate buyout. I have not rejoined the sales world and therefore cannot contribute to the sales trends question.

LinkedIn and Podcasts. The best way to stay on top of new tools is to have an active community. Be present, and show them support. CEOs will start reaching out to you so you can give them feedback on their product, and you can even get subscriptions for free.

If you want to learn, you must listen to what industry experts says. You must learn with the bests. Follow experts in social medias, read their books and articles and their opinions.

Incorporate continuous learning into your routine by subscribing to newsletters, podcasts, and blogs dedicated to sales and business development. Additionally, seek out professional development opportunities, such as workshops or training programs, to stay ahead of the curve.

Se manter em contato com comunidades de seu setor de atua??o, é uma excelente maneira de se manter atualizado e saber das principais tendências. Nem sempre as discuss?es nessas comunidades ter?o o nível de profundidade que você deseja ou precisa no seu momento de desenvolvimento e maturidade. Em alguns casos, esses debates podem ser muito profundos para a sua experiência, ou, exatamente de maneira oposta, n?o trazer nenhuma contribui??o por ser muito superficial. Mesmo quando isso acontecer, você teve contato com os temas de interesse da sua área e pode complementar seu aprendizado com outras fontes de informa??o.

Online communities are going to teach you what is popping and what are the new trends. RevGenius is a must. Just like in real life, to get on top of new tech you must be aware of your surroundings. So connect with all people and try to learn what they do, and what they sell. Learn from their own experiences and try to apply the different systems you see them using.

Acompanhar as principais publica??es da área trará os mesmos benefícios das comunidades, porém, com o benefício adicional de serem fontes confiáveis e de terem o papel de curadoria de temas e autores.

Catch up on blogs from start-ups that are killing it, Follow them and hit the bell so you can be on top of what they are talking about Companies like Gong, Lavander, and Apollo. Are focusing on teaching their community what is going on and how to do it better.

Participar de eventos, sejam eles remotos ou presenciais, conjugam várias oportunidades. Além de te manter atualizado sobre o que de mais importante acontece no seu setor, você terá a chance de consumir conteúdo de qualidade e construir networking de qualidade, se aproximando de outros profissionais de sua área de atua??o.

Show up for your community, and participate in the events that they are inviting you to. These "workshops" will do wonders for you, not only from what you learn but from, who you are learning from. Being present and showing your face is what will increase your knowledge in this environment.

Purchasing sales tech has never been more accessible and affordable. Anyone can purchase a few tools, invest in their online learning and onboarding programs, and level up their skills.

This is the time to test and conquer. There are amazing tools coming out every day. 1. Follow them on LinkedIn 2. Understand their purpose 3. Compare with your current process 4. Take advantage of free trials And never forget that tech is improving each day.

The history of humanity say that after pandemics or wars coming a lots of changes. The principal change at this time is the technology use, for example, follow industry experts, join online communities, attend online events, etc. If you learn to use technology for the sales, you can to get good leads, but not just online you can get costumers, maybe you should go at business conventions to prospect leads.