How do you stay informed on your prospects' industries?

2 Follow industry influencers and experts on social media

Another way to stay informed on your prospects' industries is to follow the influencers and experts who shape their opinions, decisions, and behaviors. You can use platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook to find and follow the thought leaders, analysts, journalists, consultants, or peers who are influential in your prospects' fields. You can also join industry groups, forums, or communities where your prospects hang out and engage in discussions, ask questions, or share insights. By following industry influencers and experts on social media, you can get access to their insights, opinions, and recommendations and use them to build rapport, credibility, or authority with your prospects.

3 Attend industry events and webinars

A third way to stay informed on your prospects' industries is to attend relevant events and webinars that showcase their trends, best practices, and innovations. You can use platforms like Eventbrite, Meetup, or WebinarJam to find and register for industry events and webinars that interest you and your prospects. You can also use tools like Calendly, Zoom, or Skype to schedule and host your own events and webinars to share your expertise, showcase your solutions, or invite guest speakers. By attending industry events and webinars, you can learn from the experts, network with the peers, and generate leads for your sales pipeline.

5 Ask your prospects and customers for feedback

A fifth way to stay informed on your prospects' industries is to ask your prospects and customers for feedback on their needs, challenges, goals, and pain points. You can use tools like SurveyMonkey, Typeform, or Google Forms to create and send surveys, quizzes, or polls to your prospects and customers and collect their responses and opinions. You can also use tools like HubSpot, Salesforce, or Pipedrive to track and manage your interactions and communications with your prospects and customers and record their feedback and preferences. By asking your prospects and customers for feedback, you can show your interest, empathy, and respect and tailor your sales messages to their specific situations and needs.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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