Mark Burdon

Mark Burdon blends over a decade of experience in sales with his background as a writer, creating helpful guides for HubSpot’s Sales Blog. He was a Solution Sales Representative at IBM for eight years. He has also worked for Hummingbird, Open Text Corporation, and information security company TELUS. Mark's expertise spans several trending technology domains, such as AI, CRM, IoT telematics, fintech, and cloud computing.

How to end a sales email: Closing statements & tips from a quota-carrying salesperson

A strong close to your sales email can be the key to opening up new opportunities. Discover tactics ...

Mark Burdon

8/19/25

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Sales pipeline stages: My blueprint for what to look for at each stage

Mark Burdon

5/29/25

Sales pipelines: A comprehensive walkthrough for sales leaders and reps

Mark Burdon

12/4/25

23 Sales Email Templates With 60% or Higher Open Rates [+ Bonus Templates]

Mark Burdon

4/22/25

Objection Handling: 44 Common Sales Objections & How to Resp...

In this article, you’ll learn proven, practical objection-handling strategies you can use in your bu...

Mark Burdon
Updated 4/2/25
150+ Sales Email Subject Lines That Get Opened, Read, and Re...

Get inspired with our list of email subject lines that progress opportunities and help close deals.

Mark Burdon
Updated 3/31/25
My Ultimate Q4 Sales Playbook: Real-Life Tactics to Help You...

In this article, I’ll cover seven effective sales playbooks to help you and your team succeed in the...

Mark Burdon
Updated 3/18/25
Sales Negotiation: Here Are the 12 Skills I Think Are Essent...

Let’s explore the delicate art of sales negotiations.

Mark Burdon
Updated 3/11/25

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