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Selling is an interactive activity and successful results will be determined by being prepared for all opportunities. The market is constantly changing and how people buy evolves as more options are available. Learn how to generate greater revenue, memorable experiences, and create client advocates by subscribing and applying relevant selling skills.
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I imagine that most of our listeners are pretty good at selling. I would even wager that most of you are in that vaunted Top 20 Percent that make most of the sales for your company. Perhaps that gives you a little swagger at the awards convention. But really, that is a pretty small pool of candidates. How about being the best in the industry, the b…
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A new study of 1 million people revealed that a positive attitude makes you dramatically more successful! Those who are happy at work are more committed to their organization, rise to positions of leadership, achieve higher sales, and suffer fewer health problems. Happiness should not be an afterthought for selling. It should be an essential goal –…
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Are great salespeople similar to great athletes? They certainly have a desire to win and for many, sales can be more lucrative than sports. But it’s not easy to be the best and it’s not something for the weak of heart or the lazy of character. So, lace up your cleats as Scott and I examine Sales Lessons from Great Competitors and other fascinating …
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AI is becoming more popular and confusing. What is real and what is the output of a formula? But we cannot ignore this movement. Let’s see what ChatGPT responds with when asked for the Top Challenges Salespeople experience in the marketplace. Standby for real advice with over 82 years of experience – before AI, as Bill and I explore, Top 6 Sales Ch…
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Is there a difference between a "sales situation" and a "crisis situation"? Do they both require strategic crisis communication techniques? Chances are, you haven't often thought of a sales call and a crisis communication the same way but you might after this podcast! Fortunately, we’re not in a crisis mode because Scott and I are welcoming crisis …
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Timing is everything. This saying also applies to sales training. Often leadership gets excited about increasing sales quickly, but not developing the areas that support the sales process, messaging, marketing, and overall effectiveness. What frustrates salespeople, prolongs results, interrupts the customer journey, all at the expense of loss oppor…
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What you believe about yourself and your ability to succeed resides deep down in your psyche. It is the accumulation of your personal experiences and also what you have been taught by family, teachers, coaches and other important influencers in your life. But experience can teach us the wrong lessons and many of the aphorisms drilled into us in our…
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How many times during the day – in a sales call, prospecting for new clients, conducting a presentation, or leading a meeting – is it vital for you to ask for something you want to achieve your goals? Yet many of us don’t…we don't ask for what we want. Rather, we sabotage ourselves through bad communications habits that act as roadblocks to achievi…
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Some employees are fortunate to have their organizations provide a comprehensive and ongoing development program in which they can participate. But for many salespeople and those of you who are solopreneurs, these is no comprehensive program. So, what do you do? If your smart, you’ll pay special attention as Scott and I discuss Take Control of Your…
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How are decisions really made? We know people love to buy but hate to be sold. With every decision there is a criteria, process, and motivation, and a person involved. What else do we need to know? What are their priorities, beliefs, preferences and in what situations do they thrive, and others they want to cry. Let’s gather around and talk about h…
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There are many issues which cause us to be fearful. Darkness, loud sounds, heights and closed in spaces can all cause this feeling. In sales we might suffer from a fear of rejection or failure or crazy enough, success. I doubt if anyone is completely fearless and could have survived past the age of 12. Fear and caution are very good at keeping us a…
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What do you concentrate on during the day? What do you dwell on? What is your motivation? We all have an internal operating system built on a set of beliefs and powered by our true motivation. Let's get motivated and get into alignment as Bill and I consider Uncovering Motivation on episode 571 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.…
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Are you unhappy with your company or your sales position? Do you feel that there are better opportunities out there for the taking? Is your company not treating you right? You are not alone in these feelings. Many sales professionals wonder what they should do. So examine with Scott and I if you’re in a good or bad position as we discuss Should I S…
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Creating influential conversations is the goal of every salesperson. The outcome is a collaboration between the prospect and salesperson, agreeing on the exchange of value for a price. Sometimes salespeople need to negotiate to create and define what’s most valuable in the exchange. Let’s spend some time together and crack the collaboration code as…
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Achieving and maintaining the right mindset is crucial to your success in sales. It gets you up before you can get down and sustains you when the process gets hard. But what is the right mindset and how can I get myself to that position? So “clear the mechanism” as Scott and I discuss The Mindset of a Sales Professional and other interesting tidbit…
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Persuasion and influence is not always a prepared presentation, it’s an overall process — a process of learning about your criteria, audience, building their trust, and building a case that addresses their interests. Today, we will address six techniques you can apply to persuade a prospect, customer or client to invest their funds when budgets are…
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We are all a combination of strengths and weaknesses. Our strengths allow us to get tasks done quickly with a feeling of competence while our weaknesses can cause us frustration, procrastination and consternation. The question is, what do we do about this conundrum and how do improve our performance? Let’s start by pulling out your strength assessm…
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Conversations have a sequence with different directions. General questions at the beginning and detailed ones near the end. Based on the information acquired the duration and outcome of the conversation will vary. During this time, are you having a discussion or a dialogue with another person? What is the difference? Are you ready to get into it as…
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Networking can be a great way to meet new prospects, but many salespeople find it intimidating, frustrating or without value. If that’s the case for you, perhaps you don’t know how or where to do it correctly. So let’s get focused on making small talk as Scott and I discuss, Get the Most Out of Networking and other stimulating topics on episode 564…
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Peter Drucker once said – “Culture eats strategy for lunch.” The common topics of blogs and podcasts are often focused on retention, recruiting, and defining the overall culture. “I heard a quote, “Culture is defined by what leadership is willing to tolerate.” Are you ready to create some options of transforming your culture, or do you want to sett…
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Sales is a difficult and often lonely business. Despite all of those meetings, lunches and golf dates each salesperson, at the end of the day or week or month, is left alone with their quota and their commission check. If we didn’t do so good, we can turn to our sales manager for help, if we dare. But this might show weakness and hurt our career. P…
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Stress is caused when you don’t feel in control of your life, your normal routine is disrupted, you don’t feel productive, and you have no idea when the recovery from the disruption will appear. Resilience is a choice based on being prepared, adaptable and optimistic. How can you prepare? What is holding you back from adapting? What can you control…
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What percentage of leaders in your career would you work for again? The typical response is less than 27% or “none of them!" And then there are those memorable leaders who have inspired us and moved us to want to work with them again. They leave footprints of success we can all learn from. What makes these leaders memorable? Find out as Scott and I…
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Often when salespeople concentrate on the sales process versus the customer experience, they increase customer dissatisfaction. People love to buy, they hate to be sold. How you communicate and deliver value in today's marketplace is based on the customer's experience when making a purchase. Learn how to create valuable experiences when engaging an…
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In Glengarry Glen Ross, sales motivator, Blake, tells the sales team to “ABC – Always Be Closing. It’s close or hit the bricks.” And he represents what many people envision when they think of salespeople. But in his own belligerent way he is correct. At some point we need to close the deal, to get the contract signed, to get the check. But is there…
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Your mobile phone has an operating system. Your automobile runs on multiple circuits making up the operating system. Our belief system makes up our personal operating system. AND your sales role and business runs on an operating system. Learn how your operating systems can contribute to an improved P&L, as Bill, and I welcome our Guest: Anne School…
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We are almost to the end of the first quarter of the new year. For many sales professionals it has been a difficult start. Our economy is exhibiting record inflation and in an effort to quell it, the FED has raised interest rates from 0 in January, 2022 to almost 5% today. Gas prices almost doubled in 2 years and then settled back to a 60% rise, wh…
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Every day you trade your time for better results and a better life. No two people make the same Time Trades, as everyone is different. Beginning with intention and ending with action will determine your results, your life, and define your reputation. Thank you for investing your time, as Bill, and I discuss Managing Your Time on episode 555 of the …
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What has the biggest influence on your decision to purchase an item? Is it the price, availability, scarcity, or the brand? If it’s the brand, how can salespeople be effective - or are they really needed? No, this is not a doomsday warning, but it may help you stay alive as Bill and I welcome marketing expert, Corky Hall to discuss the importance o…
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Some business leaders and financial professionals make decisions based on fear versus opportunity. If these opportunities are ignored, the chance of increased revenue is lost, because the focus is on fear. You cannot increase revenue by cutting expenses. Listen up, as Bill, and I discuss Revenue vs. Expenses on episode 553 of the Winning at Selling…
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Revenue is a big factor in understanding customer value, but it isn’t the only measure. There are a number of other issues that must be examined. By looking at a customer critically we can ascertain their true value to the organization and determine the level of service they should receive. So pull out your calculators as Scott, and I discuss What …
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Did you make a list of New Year’s Resolutions? Is it difficult to stick to multiple resolutions. It’s easy to get fired up about a grand idea for the first 30 to 60 days of the year. Then, run out of steam. Perhaps your good intentions fade into the background as you get caught up on a To Do List. But, not this year! Listen up to a new strategy tha…
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Your initial interview is going along well when all of a sudden the prospect says something like, “Can you believe what those idiots in Washington just did?” What do you do? Do you agree with them or - do you disagree? Or do you just keep your mouth shut and hope she moves on? And exactly what flavor of idiot is being discussed anyhow? If you want …
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Money is a tool and resource to managing your life and career and your success, in either, is based on how well you behave with it. Is it skill, luck, guilt, or greed. Open up your purses and wallets, as Bill, and I discuss Your Relationship with Money and other interesting ideas on episode 549 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.…
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“Sales is a contact sport.” We have all heard that before. I like the saying, “If you can take a call, you can make a call.” Sales is also a proactive game, with prospecting being the start of the sales conversation. Listen up as we discuss how to start more conversations as Scott, and I welcome Wendy Weiss to discuss Getting Sales teams to Prospec…
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Sales meetings are a weekly scheduled activity. Leading the sales team by maintaining bilateral communication, sharing scorecards while receiving market changes, conveying company direction; and delivering coaching, training and performance goals. So, what does an effective sales meeting look like? Join us for roll call and attendance as Bill, and …
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It’s the beginning of a new year and we naturally consider how last year has gone and what we want to happen in the year to come. But what can we do so that there is a positive change and how can we make this year better than the last? If these questions resonate with you, pull out your “To Do” list and join Scott and me as we explore Goals or Prio…
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Knowledge has timing and sometimes it’s out of step. We may have heard the answer in the past but didn’t know the question until now. Now that the answer has been forgotten. Are you in a philosophical state of mind? Stay tuned to hear the questions and answers -together - as Bill, and I answer Questions from Our Listeners and other interesting idea…
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How can I get my work done when there are so many meetings – and most of them are just a waste of time! If you find this to be a challenge at your company, you are not alone. Recently one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs sent a memo to his employees on just his frustrating topic and how to deal with it. So, if you want to get more done …
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Ever have a bad day turn into a bad month. Sometimes we fall into a rut and it seems nothing is working, the leads are all bad and the quotes stop turning into purchase orders. We take emotional risks without getting a good return on our time, effort and operating expenses. How do we turn it around and start getting back into the groove? Tune in as…
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What attributes separate the common salesperson from a truly successful sales professional? Is it being a “good talker” as we so frequently hear? Or is it the courage to call on anyone at any organization? Is it some kind of “superpower” that they have, or could it be something simpler than that? Maybe today you’ll hear the secret that will transfo…
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Often unconscious human behavior is grounded in a need for validation or vindication from others. We have a desire for approval of current behavior or a yearning of clemency for past discretions. Both can limit your progress and development. Remember: you are in the circle of trust, as Bill, and I discuss Validation or Vindication and other interes…
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According to a Hubspot survey conducted in 2016 only 3% of respondents believe that salespeople are “trustworthy”! Only 3% - that’s pretty low. But it’s not my fault is it? Or your? Well, perhaps it is. Because we are all responsible for how our profession is perceived by our customers. So we will be as honest as possible as Scott and I discuss Bei…
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Outstanding leaders are outstanding listeners. And when you are in sales, you’re a leader. As we interact with prospects, clients, customers and colleagues’ successful relationships start with listening. And if you don’t listen to know what they are talking about – you don’t know what you are talking about. So, let’s talk about it. And today ‘it’ i…
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You never get a second chance to make a first impression – or so the saying goes. If that’s true, then we should have a better understanding of how people judge us and how they determine if we are the type of person with whom they want to do business. Likewise, we should understand when we start making those impressions on others. So put on some bu…
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The market is constantly changing. New companies are being launched. Seasoned businesses are merging; while others are closing their doors because they are no longer relevant. As we start to focus on a new year, now may be a good time to revisit your value proposition and how to present it to others. Stay tuned as Bill and I discuss Renegotiate or …
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Each of us gets 24 hours in a day and 7 days each week. So how is it that some people get SO much more done than others? Is it luck, planning, smarts or something else? Scott and I are excited to welcome one of those people who get a lot done and he is going to help us learn how daily execution results in extraordinary results. Put on your running …
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Self-awareness is the instigator of beliefs, thoughts, attitudes, and actions. People judge us by our behaviors. We judge ourselves by our intentions. Let’s take an inward journey as Bill and I discuss Self Reflection – 5 Question to ask yourself and other fascinating topics on episode 535 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.…
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How do you feel about accountability? How can accountability produce better results for me and my organization? Does being threatened make people more creative or less creative? What is the difference between responsibility and accountability? Learn the answers to these questions as Bill and I Welcome Sam Silverstein author of The Theory of Account…
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Setting goals is crucial to success. But the truth is that many people don’t set goals and if they do, they seldom write them down. Are you a goal setter or could the lack of goal setting be keeping you from getting that big commission check? Let’s analyze our success process as Scott and I discuss Setting Goals and Hitting Quotas and other great i…
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