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As 2015 draws to a close, it's a good time to reflect back on the past 365 days. Maybe you crushed quota by the biggest margin yet ... or maybe you didn't even come close. Either way, 2016 represents a clean slate to replicate your success or correct your shortcomings.
Want to double down on your winning streak or flip your fortune in the new year? Make reading a part of your reflection process. A helpful sales email tip, prospecting hack, or motivational boost might be just what the doctor ordered to start 2016 off right.
The following 10 HubSpot Sales Blog posts were the most popular of 2015. Review the top articles of the past year as voted by reader interest, and make a new year's resolution to continuously strengthen your sales game in 2016. We'll be here to help.
1) 50 Motivational Quotes to Ignite Your Sales Drive
Need a jolt of inspiration? These inspirational sayings are guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step.
2) 25 Sales Interview Questions to Recruit the Best Reps
Forget "What's your biggest weakness?" Use these questions to separate the rockstars from the rest.
3) Sales Follow-Up Emails the Pros Use
Get follow-up email templates tested by the best.
4)11 Closing Phrases That Seal a Sales Deal
Even though both you and your prospect know it's time to close, actually initiating that crucial conversation can be difficult. But with these phrases, you'll never be at a loss for the right deal-closing words again.
5) The Sales Email Template That Won 16 New B2B Customers
You can't argue with numbers like that. Check out the killer template for yourself.
6) The Best Way to Ask For Referrals [ + Free Email Template]
Prospects who are referred to salespeople close at much higher rates than their non-referred counterparts. Learn how to get more referrals and boost your sales in one fell swoop.
7) 12 Job Interview Questions to Ask a Sales Manager Candidate
Sales manager is a much different job than sales representative, which necessitates a separate set of interview questions. Put candidates to the test with these enlightening queries.
8) Sales Email Template: How to Write Emails People Want to Respond To
The simple steps in this SlideShare will help you produce messages that buyers can't (and don't want to) ignore.
9) A Free Business Plan Template For Sales Reps
The first step to achieving your goals is to document them. Enter this handy template.
10) 18 Motivational Quotes to Start Your Day
No matter what happened the day before, kick your morning off right with quotes from Zig Ziglar, Stephen Covey, and Andy Warhol.