Kerry Provenzano wrote 174 articles for the TextExpander blog between 2018 and 2024, with a focus on sales prospecting, email productivity and getting more out of TextExpander.
Busy to-do lists can hide low sales productivity. Try eight ideas for improving team efficiency, including defined roles, a clear desk policy, progress meetings, automation, kaizen sales processes, and better prioritization.
Knowing what motivates you as a sales professional builds resilience through tough weeks. Explore common motivators, such as healthy competition, and how reflecting on your reasons keeps meaning at the center of the job.
Sales growth stalls when strategy loses focus on the customer. These six strategies cover defining a target customer and their problems, using social media with intent, human connection, retention, and competitor research.
Snippets aren't just for work. See how TextExpander can handle personal tasks, with Snippet ideas for life admin, messages to friends and partners, and family logistics like directions for delivery drivers.
Asynchronous teams can go days without a live call, which makes connection harder. Get strategies for async team-building that works, plus five activities designed for distributed teams across different time zones.
The 80/20 rule suggests a large share of what you type is nearly identical. See how the principle applies to TextExpander and where to start: your most-sent emails, long words you use often, and Snippet suggestions.
SMART goals give sales reps and managers targets that are specific and measurable. Browse 12 examples covering profit, costs, qualified leads, churn, close time, customer lifetime value, upskilling, and satisfaction.
The Pomodoro Technique pairs focused work sessions with short breaks to manage time and attention. Learn how the method works, what research says about why it helps productivity, and ways to customize it to your workflow.
Growing sales means balancing new customer acquisition with nurturing existing ones. Compare what each group offers, then find practical ways to increase sales from current customers and reach new buyers.