We came here to read the best sales blogs and chew bubblegum… and we’re all out of bubblegum.
That’s right, Sales Hackers. It’s time to cut the fluff.
Here are the seven best sales blogs (and five bonus sales newsletters!) that provide tactical and strategic sales advice to pair with your coffee – one for every day of the week.
Sales Hacker (duh)
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Focus areas:
Yes, we’re biased on this one.
But that is because this community lives and breathes B2B sales. Sales Hacker is the #1 place for the most forward-thinking, helpful sales professionals on the planet.
Everything you find on Sales Hacker is created by sales professionals for sales professionals. Over 2 million annual visitors and more than 18,000 community members contribute with the aim to help all sales pros succeed – from brand new SDRs to the head of RevOps.
Topics and discussion channels include:
- Sales management
- Lead generation
- Career development
- Revenue operations
- Sales enablement
Why we love it:
Each B2B sales article, podcast, webinar, and discussion is designed to support and elevate the sales profession. The most innovative sales leaders work with our team of content specialists to write cutting-edge content for intrepid sales professionals.
Best article to read:
RevOps is taking over how B2B SaaS companies look at sales. Some people think that RevOps is still coming of age while others are ready for RevOps 201. These top 36 RevOps leaders have something (great) to say about it.
How to contribute:
We love providing a platform for new, successful sales professionals. If you have a sales or revenue-related job title, you are welcome to submit a pitch for your article idea here. You can also kick off any conversation by signing up as a member of the community and starting a discussion or adding your answer to an existing discussion.
Predictable Revenue
Focus areas:
Predictable Revenue provides tactical advice from sales leaders, founders, and even academia. how companies can capture revenue through inbound and outbound sales development.
Topics include:
- AI for sales
- How to combat objections
- Automating your lead generation
- Content and company culture
Why we love it:
Outbound sales reps are the powerhouse of any sales organization. We love that this blog focuses on helping hard working teams be successful by delivering great advice and strategies from sales development leaders, social innovators, and even neuro-linguistic programming specialists!
Best article to read:
Learn why one sales leader thinks cold calling is the best way to get business, why it’s actually very fun, and the best tips on how to launch a conversation on the phone.
How to contribute:
Predictable Revenue’s blog is a place to hear new content from the CEO and senior leadership team. If you have questions about the content, click here to talk to Julia.
LinkedIn Sales Solutions
Focus areas:
The LinkedIn Sales blog is the place to go for modern selling tips. Sales pros spend a lot of time prospecting on LinkedIn, so think of it as taking a quick break to read through some of the platform’s sales content
Topics include:
- Sales habits
- Connecting with buyers
- Customer-centric culture
- The future of SDRs
Why we love it:
These articles have a finger on the pulse and cover timely and relevant topics with the best and most up-to-date advice. They also use data to create state of sales reports about key trends, giving readers a competitive advantage in the challenging world of sales.
Best article to read:
Did you know that SalesOps roles have grown almost five times faster than sales roles? Check out more eye-opening statistics about sales operations.
How to contribute:
LinkedIn doesn’t provide any guidance on how to contribute directly to their sales blog, but the LinkedIn publishing platform allows you to publish your own content and engage with your readers.
HubSpot Sales
Focus areas:
We know you’re no stranger to HubSpot – they’re always on page one of Google for all types of sales advice. This is because HubSpot covers all parts of a GTM revenue org in their blog. They provide expert inbound sales content, but also write articles for marketing and service teams.
Topics:
- Prospecting
- Sales plans
- Sales strategy
- Fresh ideas and examples
Why we love it:
After you’ve read about how to build your sales strategy, HubSpot makes sure to provide you with templates for cold calling scripts, email campaigns, and conversational intelligence.
Best article to read:
Burgeoning sales organizations have heavy lifting to do when filling their sales funnel. To learn everything you need to know about building your sales pipeline, check out this comprehensive guide for sales leaders and reps.
How to contribute:
In their Sales Guest Blogging Guidelines, HubSpot explains what type of content they accept (with example blog posts for reference) and the steps required to pitch your guest post.
John Barrows
Focus areas:
As a sales consultant and trainer, John gives excellent advice for outbound sales teams. He’s been in the sales game for a while and has helped thousands of sales reps improve their prospecting.
Topics include:
- Negotiating and closing
- Running meetings
- Cold calling
- Qualifying leads
Why we love it:
John’s extensive history in SaaS sales has connected him to tons of successful sales professionals. This allows him to regularly interview top pros and host webinar case studies with sales leaders who share real life stories.
Best article to read:
Every salesperson starts their career in a prospecting role, and it can be an overwhelming experience. John shares his own sales origin story and the battles that we all go through: imposter syndrome, ramp time, and learning the ropes through a firehose.
How to contribute:
John Barrow doesn’t have any guidance about how to contribute, which means that outside submissions are likely not up for consideration.
Gong
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Data, data, data! Gong’s sales blog uses hard data to deliver actionable insights. They write about negotiation techniques, sales email tips, and how to build rapport with customers.
Topics:
- Value selling
- Pipeline management
- Diversity in tech
- Sales email tips
- Gong Labs
Why we love it:
Gong Labs analyzes sales conversations and deals using AI, which means their research team can show you exactly how to see results. We love that Gong is the place to go for analytical advice and guidance.
Best article to read:
Sales really is a team sport, and every team needs a coach. Find out how to become a legendary sales coach using hard data collected by Gong Labs.
How to contribute
Gong isn’t taking outside contributions at the time.
First Round Review
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Is it a sales blog? Not exactly. But startups have unique sales requirements and strategies, and First Round Review is here to help. This blog is full of tactical startup advice that focuses on actionable lessons that you can use today.
Topics include:
- Self service and customer experience
- Pricing lessons
- Common pitfalls for startups
Why we love it:
First Round Review is full of useful tools that would make any sales pro happy. Check out their decks and templates, question banks, videos, books, podcasts, and more.
Best article to read:
Startups can fall prey to the “growth at all costs” mindset. This article dives into the math (no really, there is actual math) about creating your go-to-market model in a sustainable way.
How to contribute:
The best way to get your idea into an article with First Round Review is to look for an intro or referral to their editors. This can be from their partners or sales leaders that work with First Round Review regularly. Their content is interview-heavy, so writing an article with your own byline may not be possible.
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Instead of spending hours a day disappearing down content rabbit holes (and coming back up overwhelmed with information), cut to the chase by visiting these excellent sales blogs instead. Set aside dedicated sales education time each week to sip on your coffee, keep your finger on the pulse, and make learning a regular habit.
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