Pushy. Aggressive. Loud. Fast-talking. These salesperson stereotypes are something you've likely encountered before. But just because it’s a stereotype—doesn’t make it a rule. Whether these traits describe you exactly, or you’re the polar opposite, we can help you become a ...
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Sales? Me? Sales isn’t for me. I don’t have what it takes. I’m not that competitive. I don’t handle rejection well, either. I don’t want to be thrown to the wolves! I don’t even have any experience! Have you had ...
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ABC—Always. Be. Closing. If you know classic sales techniques, you’ve likely heard this phrase before. Made famous in the 1992 play-turned-movie “Glengarry Glen Ross,” Alec Baldwin (as hot-shot sales motivator Glengarry) uses fear and intimidation to whip a group of ...
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As one of the leading sales and technology companies in Kansas City, our team at Spring Venture Group prides itself on staying cutting edge. We’ve taken the traditional, outdated process of hiring employees and modernized it to fit our needs ...
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Paul Duong is the behind-the-scenes of SVG. He breaks things just to put them back together—all while making everyone’s job a little bit easier. OK, so *what* do you do? Basically, I analyze interactions in customer service calls in order ...
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This month we met with Matt Lowe to discuss his experience helping health and finance brands tell their stories. What do you do here? Essentially, I make sure every story we tell reflects all the awesome stuff we’re doing at ...
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Employee benefits: Which perks really matter to employees? Ping pong. Happy hours. Bring-your-dog-to-work days. Work perks have been a big topic of discussion for employers since the startup boom began almost a decade ago. And now that unemployment rates are ...
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This October, we met up with the world’s least spooky—but probably the world’s nicest—person: Sales Recruiter Kelsey Price. So … what do you do? Well, I basically recruit and find new sales professionals that will fit in perfectly here at ...
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Spring Venture Group has partnered with Pareto Health and Wellness Centers to offer employees a new, unique healthcare experience for all their primary-care needs. This partnership will provide employees and their family members who are insured through Spring Venture Group ...
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How to nail an interview at Spring Venture Group Getting an interview is an incredible feeling. Your first reaction is probably joy and excitement—but may feel more like fear or anxiety the closer it gets. The good news is, we’ve ...
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How to keep in touch with great candidates you didn’t hire Losing a great candidate is never an easy situation for recruiters. Sometimes you may find yourself with a handful of awesome candidates, but only one role to fill. Sometimes ...
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Creating a seasonal marketing campaign that works In pretty much every industry, seasons and holidays play a role in shaping and implementing a marketing strategy. Whether you’re ramping up your marketing during Thanksgiving or Tax Day, or during more industry-specific ...
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Content Marketing vs. Content Strategy “Content is king.” If you’ve worked for a marketing department or firm, or even overheard a marketing conversation while in the office break room, you’ve more than likely heard this phrase. It’s not that this ...
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The SVG Sales Internship Experience A great internship can give you a leg up on your peers and put you on a positive career trajectory. That’s why, this summer, we invited four driven individuals to join our ranks as our ...
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Top sales insights | Checklist for a perfect sales call Sales is one of the oldest occupations in the book. The dawn of commerce arose when people started trading goods and services—and suddenly the list of essential survival skills grew ...
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Inside SVG: Business Development Specialists Looking for a career change but don’t know where to start? Spring Venture Group has the role for you. Our Business Development Specialists guide our clients through the process of finding the right insurance policy—and ...
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3 common prospect fears and how to address them You don’t have to be a sales professional to know rejection is a big part of the job. And no matter how long you’ve been in the business, it never feels ...
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In sales, it’s easy to lapse into bad habits after a long day of dialing, smiling, and seemingly repeating the same conversation dozens of times. Because of this, it's common for sales agents to revert to bad habits during slower ...
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Networking is marketing. Marketing yourself, marketing your uniqueness, marketing what you stand for. —Christine Comaford A quick search of the word “networking” will garner about 772 million results filled with tips and tricks to getting ahead. As a buzzword used ...
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Inside SVG – Kate Bartram, Email Marketing Manager It takes a village to do what we do here at SVG. Our marketing department sits at the intersection of data, technology, and communication to help tell our story to every audience ...
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