Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

There are many parts to a high-performing sales organization – the right people, processes and strategy, to start. KPIs help sales reps, managers and leaders track progress to targets, identify high-level trends and themes, and manage individual and team performance. That’s not to say there’s no art to practicing sales.

Data Visualization 188

Data Visualization Outbound Inbound KPI 188

The Product Coalition

JULY 31, 2019

Why product managers should be an all-in-one deal and should be involved in everything (sales, marketing, support, etc). Should you split between inbound and outbound product managers? Or should a product manager be “full spectrum”? Whoever promised you easy life when you jumped into product management?

Outbound 60

Outbound Inbound Product Management Product Manager 60

Ask Benny

JANUARY 25, 2020

, Why product managers should be an all-in-one deal and should be involved in everything (sales, marketing, support, etc). Should you split between inbound and outbound product managers? Or should a product manager be “full spectrum”? Inbound vs Outbound (PM vs PO). Product Management in the Center.

Outbound 78

Outbound Inbound Engineering Reference 78

Ask Benny

JANUARY 25, 2020

Why product managers should be an all-in-one deal and should be involved in everything (sales, marketing, support, etc). Should you split between inbound and outbound product managers? Or should a product manager be “full spectrum”? Inbound vs Outbound (PM vs PO). Product Management in the Center.

Outbound 78

Outbound Inbound Engineering Reference 78

Ask Benny

JANUARY 25, 2020

Why product managers should be an all-in-one deal and should be involved in everything (sales, marketing, support, etc). Should you split between inbound and outbound product managers? Or should a product manager be “full spectrum”? Whoever promised you easy life when you jumped into product management?

Outbound 78

Outbound Inbound Engineering Reference 78

Gainsight

OCTOBER 23, 2019

If you’re familiar with HubSpot, then the word that probably comes to mind is “inbound.”. In 2018, based on a new set of observations, we decided to update one of the core concepts of inbound marketing. Today, we’re going to adapt the inbound methodology to encompass tenets of customer success. From Funnel To Flywheel.

Inbound 55

Inbound User Testing Customer Experience Customer Feedback 55

Ask Benny

JULY 31, 2019

Why product managers should be an all-in-one deal and should be involved in everything (sales, marketing, support, etc). Should you split between inbound and outbound product managers? Or should a product manager be “full spectrum”? Inbound vs Outbound (PM vs PO). Product Management in the Center.

Outbound 78

Outbound Inbound Engineering Reference 78

Alchemer Mobile

MAY 27, 2020

We’re also adopting new shopping strategies such as using delivery services and curbside pickup. Average inbound and outbound message volume. Every grocery store has run out of toilet paper and flour, comfy sweats are out of stock at Target, and the wait to get into Home Depot is two hours long. So, what are retail brands to do?

Feedback Software 147

Feedback Software User Testing Customer Feedback Customer Experience 147

Intercom, Inc.

JULY 30, 2018

As an Inbound Sales Development Rep, I face the challenge of not having any control over the leads that get passed to me. If you’re an outbound SDR , you may not know if the phone number you have is going to connect you to the right person or if that person you’re calling is in the market for what you’re selling.

Inbound 157

Inbound Strategy Outbound User Testing 157

Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 22, 2019

If you are new to sales management, it can be hard to know what concrete steps you can take to improve your skills, be recognized, and eventually, rise to a senior leadership role. When you’re a rep, you could be thinking about outbounding to prospects, building pipeline, or moving forward the opportunities already in play.

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Weak Development Team Inbound Outbound Framework 123

ProductPlan

MARCH 17, 2020

A strategic product manager (PM) is responsible for shaping and sharing a strategic vision for a product, and yet—oddly enough—finding time for strategic activities can be a very real challenge. So, how does a product manager take ownership of more than just backlog management? Developing a Product Strategy.

Outbound 74

Outbound Product Management Product Manager Inbound 74

Ask Benny

JULY 31, 2019

Why product managers should be an all-in-one deal and should be involved in everything (sales, marketing, support, etc). Should you split between inbound and outbound product managers? Or should a product manager be “full spectrum”? Whoever promised you easy life when you jumped into product management?

Outbound 60

Outbound Inbound Engineering Reference 60

Usersnap

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Whether you’re still validating your SaaS product idea or launching a new feature to an existing product line, thinking about your Go-To-Market Strategy is always relevant. In fact, iterating your strategy and improving each feature Go-To-Market plan as you grow and receive customer feedback is even more important. Let’s dive in!

Research Software 52

Research Software Feedback Software User Testing Product launches 52

Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A recent Forrester Consulting study commissioned by Intercom, Drive Conversational Experiences For A Future-Ready Customer Support Strategy , revealed that 54% of teams can’t personalize support with their tech stack and 50% waste time jumping between tools. Strategy first, technology second. Let’s dive in.

Technical Review 249

Technical Review Feedback Software Analytic Tools Reporting Tools 249

The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Leadership and management books haven’t been included because when you’re just a small team, amping up leadership capability provides less leverage than solid execution of the topics that I will cover. The Four Steps to the Epiphany: Successful Strategies for Startups That Win by Steve Blank?—?This Each builds on the books before it.

Books 185

Books User Testing Product Research Inbound 185

Userpilot

OCTOBER 25, 2022

If you’re wondering what strategic product management is, you’ve come to the right place! In the article, we’re looking at the responsibilities of strategic product managers and how they can use data effectively to shape product strategy and deliver delightful experiences to users! Are you ready to dig in?

Product Research 88

Product Research User Testing Customer Feedback Research Software 88

B2B Product Management

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Currently in engineering or related area) thinking of moving to Product Management. Not all Product Managers need to be business savvy. There is opportunity to be fully technical in a Product Management role. Finance), you can also contribute to high-tech Product Management, although the focus will be much different.

Analytic Tools 45

Analytic Tools Outbound Inbound Research Software 45

Folding Burritos

JANUARY 25, 2018

If we stop to think a little bit about our internal communication strategy we can be both more effective in getting the message through, and reduce the amount of time we spend on this (having specialized communication tools for PMs would help even further, but I’m working on that ). Think about it as either inbound or outbound comms.

Data Visualization 347

Data Visualization Product Research Feedback Software Reporting Tools 347

Revulytics

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

As you pause for a moment to take a sip from your “I’m a Product Manager, What’s Your Super Power?” coffee mug, consider a challenge that may require some super- human type thinking: are you a technical or a strategic product manager? But can you be just a technical product manager or just a strategic one?

Data Visualization 66

Data Visualization Product Management Product Manager Outbound 66

Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 13, 2022

For the past year, our product and engineering teams have been building game-changing features that will help you manage inbound support volume, make your work faster and easier, provide a high-quality customer experience, and help your customers get the most out of your product. The third is bot setup and management.

Feedback Software 118

Feedback Software Events Data Visualization Customer Communications 118

The Product Coalition

MARCH 3, 2023

PLG is often compared to traditional inbound and outbound methods, which focus on more traditional marketing practices, such as email campaigns, advertising, lead generation, and sales activities, to name a few. Each product offering will differ, and the Ferris Wheel will be unique for your business.

Customer Experience 126

Customer Experience Customer Feedback User Testing User Friction 126

Product Innovation Educators

APRIL 3, 2023

Summary of some concepts discussed for product managers [5:53] What is the definition or purpose of marketing? 13:42] Have you seen any shifts from outbound (getting information to people, e.g., billboard, advertisement) to inbound (people coming to you, e.g., on social media) marketing?

Data Visualization 100

Data Visualization Marketing Advertising Analytic Tools 100

Pragmatic Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Sprout Social , which develops social media management, advocacy and analytics software for businesses, has mushroomed to 500 employees in its short, nine-year history. At Sprout Social, Product Marketing's key stakeholders have remained Product Management, Sales and Marketing. Growth also means adding shareholders.

Positioning 70

Positioning Product Marketing Marketing Analytic Tools 70

Pragmatic Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Sprout Social , which develops social media management, advocacy and analytics software for businesses, has mushroomed to 500 employees in its short, nine-year history. At Sprout Social, Product Marketing's key stakeholders have remained Product Management, Sales and Marketing. Growth also means adding shareholders.

Positioning 70

Positioning Product Marketing Marketing Analytic Tools 70

Userpilot

APRIL 8, 2022

From the get-go, Joanna was responsible for managing and growing the company via strategy, sales and funding as well as cultivating the company culture. Then we added inbound marketing which added the number of leads which, in turn, meant more conversions. First the features, then the inbound marketing.

User Testing 93

User Testing Feedback Software Research Software Product Marketing 93

BrainMates

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In order for a business to manage an efficient, happy and engaged workforce, there are a huge number of processes required – from payroll to rostering, health and safety, and employee development. ReadyTech is one company whose products are making an impact on the way Australian and New Zealand businesses are managing their workforce.

Feedback Software 52

Feedback Software User Testing Customer Feedback Data Visualization 52

Business of Software Conference

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Inbound Calls When new customers sign up, your system automatically sends them a number of emails – a generic welcome, a receipt, and maybe one or two others. Outbound Calls Depending on your product, making outbound sales calls can have a big impact on your customer acquisition numbers. Manage objections.

Research Software 52

Research Software Feedback Software User Testing Customer Experience 52

Userpilot

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The emergence of the product-led growth strategy. Sales-based growth meant sending thousands of outbound messages in an attempt to find the key decision-maker, shorten the sales cycle, and close aggressively. , social media posts, Youtube videos or podcasts. To be clear: both of these user acquisition strategies still work in 2021.

Analytic Tools 92

Analytic Tools Research Software Data Visualization Product Research 92

Brian Balfour

JULY 12, 2017

LinkedIn is the perfect example where over time they've achieve Product Channel Fit with Virality, UGC SEO, and different forms of Inbound and Outbound Sales. But if not managed properly, can also kill your company. Companies that are able to achieve product channel fit with multiple channels are rare, but end up being monsters.

User Testing 90

User Testing Strategy Product Research Outbound 90

Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Developing a sales strategy is one of the core activities every business will have to undertake. A well defined sales strategy is your path to meaningful, sustainable growth. When done correctly, your sales strategy will help your sales team execute with focus – SMB or enterprise, inbound or outbound, hunting or farming.

Outbound 177

Outbound Strategy Inbound Customer Experience 177

Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

As Head of Sales for Spendesk, Nico was initially inspired by the vision of founder Rodolphe Ardant who had spotted a gap for ‘spend management’ in the B2B market based on personal banking trends. I believe we did manage to do a good job, and now it’s a super exciting time where we are well-funded.

Feedback Software 162

Feedback Software Marketing User Testing Finance 162

nulab

MAY 10, 2019

When you create a product or service, there’s a long list of activities that go into creating it: raw materials, labor, logistics, admin, management — and so on. To improve your competitive advantage, you first need to decide which of the following two leadership strategies your business will follow. Inbound Logistics.

Research Software 47

Research Software Differentiation Airlines Outbound 47

Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Alina Vandenberghe is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Chili Piper , an inbound conversion software that helps sales teams automatically schedule appointments and instantly turn leads into qualified meetings. Although she was a product manager, she’d experienced sales first-hand growing up and had spent many hours studying revenue teams.

User Friction 118

User Friction Customer Experience Weak Development Team Travel 118

Userpilot

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Today, we’re going to walk you through the top techniques you should implement into your SaaS sales strategy. The enterprise model: Succeeding with an enterprise sales model will require a sales team, outbound marketing, and enough capital runway to endure the long sales cycles. The self-service model. The enterprise model.

Feedback Software 94

Feedback Software Research Software Reporting Tools Onboarding KPIs 94

ProductBoard

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

productboard , the all-in-one product management solution, launched today on Product Hunt the Portal , an all-new interface that bridges the divide between the product teams and marketplace. productboard Portal enables product managers to get the pulse of their customers.

Customer Feedback 45

Customer Feedback User Testing Weak Development Team Feedback Software 45

Intercom, Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2019

This is not to say that bottom-up adoption is bad strategy; quite the opposite. If you can raise a ton of capital, it’s one strategy for winning and crushing the competition. Tomasz Tunguz, Managing Director, Redpoint Ventures. Many great products see exciting initial revenue traction. it all “works”. Buying sales isn’t bad.

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Weak Development Team Data Visualization Strategy User Testing 156

Intercom, Inc.

JULY 29, 2021

We recently sat down with Mark to chat about onboarding in a hypergrowth environment, how that strategy played as the pandemic unfolded, and why taking care of your team is actually the best way to take great care of your customers. And I think you need to think about people management the same way. SaaS is the subscription business.

Feedback Software 223

Feedback Software Reporting Tools Customer Experience Weak Development Team 223