Last Updated on February 16, 2021
Have you ever heard of the saying, “The more you learn, the more you earn”?
Well, it’s certainly true for the sales profession.
The day you stop learning is the day your selling slows down.
Fortunately, there are so many great ways to discover valuable sales content and education, that it’s easy to make it a daily habit.
We’ve already covered some of the best sales books ever, as well as some podcasts that will make you better at sales. Now, it’s time to cover another important medium: blogs.
With this in mind, here are 5 sales blogs every sales rep should follow:
1. The Sales Blog
Direct title, isn’t it?
Sales coach Anthony Iannarino specializes on B2B sales. His blog is littered with quality videos and written content, all about how to help you become a better sales rep.
One thing he stresses a great deal is the importance of relationships in sales – which is something we very much agree with.
Here are 3 of his most popular blog posts:
- Sales Is, Was, and Always Will Be Relationships
- How to Treat Other People So They Know They Matter
- The Difference Between Sales Acumen and Business Acumen
2. Salesforce
Salesforce’s software drives an extraordinary amount of business and sales – so their grasp of sales and customer development is second to none.
The Salesforce blog is a must read, though they offer particularly valuable insight on email marketing.
Here are 3 of their most popular blog posts:
- New Rules for Sales Emails: Less is More
- 6 Keys to Prospecting Emails that Get a Response
- The Barebones ToolKit for a Growing a Sales Team
3. John Barrows Blog
John Barrows trains the sales teams of some of the leading tech companies. On his blog, he deals out tons of helpful content for sales reps.
Inspirational and actionable – his content will help you build motivation and have more successful sales calls.
Here are 3 of his most popular blog posts:
- I Can’t Stand This Email Technique Any More
- My Favorite Sales Nugget: The Summary E-Mail
- One of the Worst Sales Meetings I’ve Had
Here’s a recent one with an irresistible title (and great takeaways):
4. A Sales Guy
Jim Keenan – or just Keenan as he’s known, is the founder of A Sales Guy. He’s a big time influencer in the sales and marketing world – and rightfully so.
His blog is informative and fun to read, and is perfect for the ambitious salesperson.
Here are 3 of his most popular blog posts:
- 13 Must Read Sales Books to Become a Badass Sales Person [Updated]
- 22 Crazy Sales Tips and Hacks That Actually Work
- Note To SDR’s (Sales Development Reps) Your Job Is Arguably The Most Important Job In Sales
5. Sales Pro Insider
Sales Pro Insider boasts a team full of sales experts and coaches – and their blog doesn’t disappoint.
It’s filled with advanced cold calling tips as well as other strategies to help sales reps blast through their sales quotas.
Here are 3 of their most popular blog posts:
- The ONE Big Thing That Kills Your First Sales “Cold” Call
- How the Pokémon Go Craze Can Help Your Team Sell More
- These 2 Important Actions Will Shorten Your Sales Cycle
Conclusion
To keep your sales game sharp, you should always be learning something new. Keep an eye on these blogs for inspiration as well as golden nuggets that can help you get the next sale.
Do you have any other favorite sales blogs? Let us know in the comments below!