Explore every episode of the podcast The Caliber Show
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| The Discovery System That Doubled 1,000+ Sellers' Income | 22 Jun 2026 | 01:34:04 | |
Only 9% of executives say a sales call was worth their time and yet 70% of B2B sellers believe they're better than average. In this episode, we break down the DEPTH Enterprise-Grade Discovery System: a five-part framework for generating real urgency, surfacing business pain that money follows, and closing bigger deals faster. We cover how to read a buyer's psychological stage in the first minutes of a call, the "Go Back in Time" technique for handling inbound buyers who want to skip straight to a demo, and why the difference between a $20K deal and a $433K deal almost always comes down to the depth of your discovery, not your pitch. The system is grounded in operator experience from scaling Gong from $200K to $200M in revenue, and illustrated with real case studies of sellers who doubled their income, broke company records, and hit quota in seven months on a seven-figure number. | |||
| Skill Debt: We Analyzed the Skills of 1,592 Sellers. Here's What We Learned. | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:22:20 | |
New research from Caliber analyzed 1,500+ B2B sellers and found something that should stop every revenue leader cold: weak sales teams don't plateau, they get worse. In this episode, CEO Chris Orlob breaks down the concept of "skill debt," why neglecting to upskill your team compounds like financial debt, and what the data says about the cost of waiting. | |||
| The $10M Wake-Up Call: Why AI Tailwinds Are Creating the Next Revenue Skills Crisis | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:15:19 | |
A VP of sales at one of the hottest AI companies on the planet did $400M last quarter with 100 reps. Then a $5M account walked, because the rep who closed it couldn't name a single champion or the economic buyer. Chris Orlob unpacks "skill debt": the liability that compounds quietly while tailwinds blow, then gets exposed the moment the market stops selling for you. We saw it in 2021. AI is setting up the same trap now, bigger. The music always stops. The best time to close the gap is now, while the pressure's off. | |||
| The Path to Power™: How to Get Access to the Economic Buyer In 5 Steps | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:09:58 | |
You've done the work, built the champion, run a great demo — and then the deal dies at the finish line when a boss you never met says no. This episode breaks down a repeatable, engineered path from champion to economic buyer: a five-step motion for getting to power on purpose instead of hoping it happens. You'll get the framework for teaching your champion how to actually evaluate (and why you never say the words "economic buyer" to a buyer), the word-for-word "double upfront agreement" that sets the purpose of your next call before it ever happens, and how to negotiate the sequence of steps so you pull power forward instead of saving it for the end. The throughline: establish value first, qualify second and know when to draw the line rather than burn weeks on a deal that was never going to close. If you've ever watched a deal blow up late, this one's a map. | |||
| How to Create Champions That Sell For You When You're Not There | Nate Nasralla, CEO at Fluint | 29 May 2026 | 00:29:57 | |
Chris Orlob sits down with Nate Nasralla, CEO of Fluent and one of the most-followed voices on enterprise champion development, to dig into the skill that separates reps who close complex deals from those who perpetually await verdicts. They unpack what actually makes someone a champion, Nate's three I's framework (Incentive, Intel, Influence) and why most sellers are fooling themselves by mistaking advocates for champions. The conversation gets tactical fast: how to run valid champion tests without triggering false negatives, why co-creating a business case is the champion-building act, how to seed awareness with other stakeholders before you even need access to them, and why if your champion isn't looking forward to your next call, something is fundamentally broken in the relationship. Nate has authored some of PClub's most popular training courses, including Selling with Champions and Bulletproof Business Cases: browse his full course catalog here. | |||
| The Economic Buyer Selling System™: How to Access Power, Align Executives, and Close Bigger Deals | 26 May 2026 | 01:27:19 | |
Chris Orlob unveils PClub's newest flagship framework, the Economic Buyer Selling System, in its first-ever public debut. This isn't a collection of tips; it's a four-stage repeatable system (Activate, Access, Align, Approve) built for AEs and account managers who are tired of running long sales cycles only to watch deals disintegrate at the end because they never had real executive alignment. Chris opens with a sobering benchmark: according to Gartner, 93% of C-suite executives report that their interactions with salespeople are a waste of time — which means most reps, statistically, are in the 7% problem and not the 7% solution. He then walks through exactly how elite sellers invert that, covering the psychology of champion activation, a five-step engineered "Path to Power" with word-for-word talk tracks, and the seven non-negotiables you must align on the moment you get in the room with an economic buyer, before you pitch a single thing. Chris also makes the case that economic buyer access isn't just good selling; it's the single highest-leverage activity a revenue professional can pursue, with data showing 130% win rate improvement on $50K+ deals when done right. | |||
| How to Hire A+ Sellers That Grow Your Revenue | Kevin Gaither, Fmr SVP Sales at Ziprecruiter | 22 May 2026 | 00:47:21 | |
Chris Orlob sits down with Kevin Gaither (known in the industry as KG) an eight-time startup operator with three successful exits, including a run as one of ZipRecruiter's first 50 employees as the company scaled to $400M in revenue. Over 25+ years, KG has built sales teams ranging from zero to 550 people across inside sales, SDR/BDR, account management, and enterprise and he'll be the first to tell you he made a lot of mistakes along the way. The conversation centers on what he considers the most underrated and highest-stakes skill in sales leadership: hiring. KG shares why most sales leaders are operating at a 30–50% hiring success rate without even knowing it, the simple acid test question that exposes it, and the full three-step framework he used to take his own rate from 30% to 80%. They dig into why behavioral questions beat hypotheticals every time, why cloning your top rep is a trap, and why "hiring sales athletes" might be the most expensive bias a sales leader carries. Resources from Kevin Gaither:
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| How to Reframe the Budget Narrative (And 3x Your Deal Size) | 18 May 2026 | 00:10:59 | |
In this solo episode, Chris Orlob breaks down one of the highest-leverage moves a revenue professional can make: reframing the budget narrative before it gets anchored to the wrong problem. He walks through a real deal where his AE expanded a $15,000 SKO speaking inquiry into a $50,000 platform partnership in two calls, not through negotiation, but through deliberately reframing the conversation from vendor selection to revenue outcome. Chris unpacks the exact Socratic framework his AE used, the moment where great sellers separate themselves from average ones, and how to coach your champions to carry that reframe internally when you're not in the room. | |||
| Modern Cold Calling Strategies for 2026 | Kevin Dorsey, CRO at Finally | 15 May 2026 | 00:48:02 | |
Chris Orlob sits down with KD, widely known as the godfather of SaaS sales and modern sales leadership, for a masterclass on the one prospecting skill AI can't touch: cold calling. KD has helped build multiple companies from zero to eight and nine figures across entirely different industries with zero vertical overlap, and he's developed a cold calling methodology backed by analysis of thousands of real conversations. In this episode, they dig into why cold calling is more defensible than ever (hint: it's not just about volume), KD's problem-based versus value-based call frameworks and how to know which to use for which persona, the exact opener structure that earns a 65–70% yes rate, and the counterintuitive meeting-booking tactics, including why asking for tomorrow's meeting kills more deals than it books. Check out KD's Courses on pclub | |||
| Why Revenue Enablement Is Dead (And What's Replacing It) | 11 May 2026 | 00:20:31 | |
Most revenue enablement teams are guilty until proven revenue positive and right now, most can't prove it. In this solo episode, Chris Orlob breaks down why "vanity enablement" is about to go the way of vanity marketing, shares two real stories of CROs and CEOs taking a hacksaw to their enablement orgs (17 people cut to 4, 6 cut to 1), and lays out the only path forward: re-positioning enablement as revenue risk management. If you lead enablement, run a revenue org, or sit on a board asking why your enablement spend isn't showing up in the P&L, this one's a gut-check. Chris explains how AI is finally making skill and capability measurable, why that single shift rebuilds the entire power structure of the function, and what it sounds like when an enablement leader walks into a QBR speaking the language of dollarized skill gaps instead of training completion rates. | |||
| Consequence Mapping: Build Urgency Without Sounding Salesy | 08 May 2026 | 00:16:22 | |
Most sellers were taught to surface a problem and then ask some version of "so how is that impacting the business?" Chris Orlob argues that question is the fastest way to sound generic, cheesy, and a little manipulative, even when the theory behind it (SPIN's implication questions, building urgency) is right. In this solo episode, Chris breaks down consequence mapping: a discovery skill where you pre-map the two to three predictable consequences that follow each problem you solve or persona you sell to, then lead with those consequences as a point of view. | |||
| The 5 Steps to POV-Led Outbound | Kyle Coleman, Global VP Marketing ClickUp | 04 May 2026 | 00:49:52 | |
Kyle Coleman has spent 15 years architecting outbound motions that don't rely on volume - first as the founding SDR at Looker, then building Clary's outbound engine from $15M to nearly $150M in revenue, and now as Global VP of Marketing at ClickUp. In this conversation, Chris and Kyle unpack the difference between personalization (which is now table stakes and largely useless) and a real point of view - the kind that makes a CRO stop scrolling and actually reply. Kyle walks through the exact 5-step framework he's used to train SDR teams on POV-led outbound, why "signal monitoring" without interpretation is just dressed-up spam, and how he scaled this approach at Clary to triple qualified pipeline while sending 25-30 emails a day instead of thousands. If you're a sales leader watching your team's reply rates collapse under the weight of AI-generated noise, this episode is the antidote. | |||
| The 2026 State of SDR Skills Report | 01 May 2026 | 00:23:26 | |
The SDR role has changed more in the last 24 months than in the previous decade. AI flooded the market with outbound noise, buyers stopped responding, and an entire generation of SDRs got "developed" through remote work, a pandemic, and almost zero coaching. The result is a skills crisis most teams haven't named yet - pipeline that looks healthy on the dashboard but doesn't convert, a handful of star performers carrying everyone else, and unpredictable pipeline generation no matter how much tech you stack on top. In this episode, Chris walks through the 2026 State of SDR Skills Report - the 10 skills defining the new standard of SDR performance - built with input from an industry council including Kevin Dorsey, Kyle Coleman, Kyle Norton, and Emily Worrell. If you lead an SDR or pipeline gen function, this is the diagnostic lens you've been missing. | |||
| The 5 Patterns That Separate Elite Revenue Teams from the Rest | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:28:48 | |
Chris Orlob shares five patterns he's observed across the most elite revenue organizations after working with thousands of sales teams at InsideSales.com, Gong, and now Caliber. From maniacally focusing on where you win, to obsessing over narrative, to building rock-solid sales stages with binary exit criteria - these are the habits that separate top-performing teams from mediocre ones. Plus, why treating skill development like a performance system (not an HR exercise) is the missing piece behind every great sales process. A practical breakdown for revenue leaders, founders, and frontline managers who want to operationalize excellence. | |||
| 7 Lessons From Closing a Multi-Six-Figure Deal With a $1B CEO | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:23:54 | |
Chris Orlob breaks down seven lessons from personally closing a multi-six-figure deal with the CEO of a $1B+ company - in under 30 days. From positioning that made the CEO come to him, to leading the buying process, diagnosing instead of discovering, and why opinionated proposals win at the top. A tactical playbook for anyone selling complex deals to senior executives | |||
| 11 Non-Negotiable AE Skills for Going Upmarket | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:50:55 | |
Going upmarket is the single biggest valuation lever most B2B tech companies have at their disposal and most of them blow it. In this episode, Chris Orlob walks through the 11 non-negotiable AE skills that separate companies who successfully break into the enterprise from those stuck in mid-market prison. His core argument: upmarket success is determined by the capability floor of your revenue team, not your best rep, which is why "just hire a rainmaker" strategies produce a few big deals and then stall. Chris organizes the 11 skills into three pillars: unlocking, navigating, and closing the enterprise deal and turns the episode into a diagnostic you can run against yourself or your team. Identify four-plus gaps and your upmarket motion is already at risk; six or more and it'll break before it gets off the ground.Timestamps
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| Why 84% of Revenue Upskilling Programs Fail (And What Elite Teams Do Instead) | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:37:29 | |
Welcome to the Caliber Show, a reset and a rebrand. In this opening episode, Chris Orlob unpacks why 84% of sales training initiatives fail to produce lasting behavior change, and walks through the 15-step operating system elite revenue teams use to durably upskill sellers, install reinforcement, and reduce performance variance across the org. Tune in every Monday and Friday morning for the latest Caliber Show! | |||
| Revenue Rewired x Mark Hemphill | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:26:38 | |
Welcome to Revenue Rewired! The conversation delves into the shift in demand from positive to negative, impacting the sales environment and requiring upskilling of sales reps and leaders. It explores the importance of building sales skills and systems, selling against the competition, and providing consistent and daily reinforcement. The traits of elite sales reps, the use of volume, signal data, and outbound strategies, the art of discovery, and the screening of traits in sales reps are also discussed. Takeaways
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| 5 Multi Threading "Plays" That Grew Our Win Rates From 42% to 68% | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:16:03 | |
I recently found out that our win rates jump from 42% to 68% when we are multi-threaded across THREE or more people. Access from one to two people makes no difference. 3-4 is where we make our money. This led us to codify five multi-threading "plays" we now use based on the situation. Here they are for you to steal or experiment with. | |||
| Announcing the 2025 Skill Stacker Awards (And How to Win)! | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:05:33 | |
Register for the 2025 Skill Stacker Awards contest and ceremony here: https://www.pclub.io/skill-stacker-awards In this episode, Chris Orlob announces the first annual SkillStacker Awards, a contest designed for B2B sales professionals. The awards will recognize top sellers, transformational stories, and various categories within the sales profession. The event will kick off on February 13, 2025, with opportunities for participants to win prizes, including a trip to Fiji. Chris encourages listeners to join the live event and highlights the importance of recognition in the sales industry. Takeaways The SkillStacker Awards are open to all B2B sales professionals. The contest will run throughout 2025, culminating in an awards ceremony. Categories include top sellers, rookie of the year, and mentor of the year. Participants can win a trip for two to Fiji for the best success story. Recognition can enhance a sales professional's resume and career. The event will feature success stories from 2024. Chris emphasizes the fun and competitive nature of the awards. Joining the email list is crucial for updates and participation. The awards aim to celebrate skill transformation in sales. This initiative will be an annual event, building on its success each year. | |||
| The "Math" of a Banner Year of Income In 2025 | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:08:56 | |
In this episode, Chris Orlob discusses the importance of setting clear revenue goals for 2025 and the math behind achieving those goals. He emphasizes the need for sales professionals to calculate their required opportunities and contacts to reach their desired income, while also highlighting the significance of clarity in motivation and success in sales. Takeaways People are feeling cautiously optimistic in the sales world. Setting clear revenue goals is crucial for success. Calculate how much revenue you want to close. Understand your average deal size to determine the number of deals needed. Identify your close rate to calculate required opportunities. Break down annual goals into monthly and weekly targets. Reach out to a specific number of contacts to generate opportunities. Improving sales skills can positively impact conversion rates. Clarity in goals enhances motivation and performance. Sales success is a simple math equation when broken down. | |||
| Being Proud of Your Success Is a Cheat Code | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:06:46 | |
In this conversation, Chris Orlob reflects on his journey of success and ambition, sharing insights about the importance of acknowledging and celebrating achievements. He discusses a limiting belief that prevented him from appreciating his successes, fearing it would lead to complacency. Through self-reflection, he realizes that recognizing accomplishments fuels motivation and ambition rather than diminishing it. Orlob encourages listeners to take pride in their achievements and to avoid glossing over their successes, as this acknowledgment is crucial for continued growth and motivation. | |||
| 100 Word Talk Track to Kill Price Resistance | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:06:05 | |
In this episode of the Getting to Club podcast, Chris Orlob discusses effective strategies for discussing price in B2B sales. He emphasizes the importance of context when presenting price to avoid sticker shock and maintain trust with potential buyers. The conversation outlines the worst and best practices for discussing price, providing actionable insights for sales professionals. | |||
| Don't Await the Verdict. Influence It. | 24 Jan 2025 | 00:06:06 | |
In this conversation, Chris Orlob discusses the detrimental effects of passively awaiting decisions in sales, recruitment, and funding scenarios. He emphasizes the importance of actively influencing outcomes rather than waiting for verdicts, sharing practical strategies to engage with potential customers and candidates effectively. By adopting a proactive approach, individuals can significantly improve their chances of success in various decision-making processes. | |||
| ROI Doesn't Create Demand. ROI Justifies Demand | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:05:21 | |
In this conversation, Chris Orlob discusses the critical distinction between ROI as a justification for demand rather than a creator of it. He emphasizes that while ROI can validate a purchase decision, it does not generate the initial desire or need for a product or service. The discussion highlights the importance of creating demand through understanding customer pain points and building urgency, rather than relying solely on ROI metrics. Orlob provides actionable insights for sales professionals on how to effectively uncover and amplify demand, ultimately leading to more successful sales outcomes. | |||
| The Untold Power of "Negative Impact/Market Fit" | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:08:46 | |
This this lesson, you're going to learn the sales world's newest and most powerful concept: "Negative impact/market fit." Just as with "product/market fit," you can find a repeatable set of negative impact questions that predictably resonate with your target buyers. When you master this skill, you will see results in your bank account in 30 days or less. If you want to take the full course on Mastering Negative Impact so you can accelerate urgency and close more deals, head over to www.pclub.io and sign up as an individual. From there, you'll have instant access to this course and can start growing your income and bank account immediately. Enjoy! | |||
| How to Create Urgency With "Negative Impact" Questions (Free Course Lesson) | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:14:30 | |
In this lesson, you get access to the first lesson in our new Mastering Negative Impact course in pclub.io for free-99. You'll see an exact, word for word breakdown (actual sales conversation) of a rep using negative impact questions to create urgency where none existed before. If you want to take the entire course, you can sign up for pclub.io right here: https://www.pclub.io/platinum-passport | |||
| Three Career Tips for New SDRs and Young AEs (From $36k to $1.63M) | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:07:59 | |
In this episode of the Getting to Club podcast, Chris Orlob shares his top three tips for new Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) looking to advance their careers in SaaS and technology sales. He emphasizes the importance of defining one's next role, dedicating time to skill development, and the necessity of hard work to achieve success. Through personal anecdotes and insights, Chris provides a roadmap for SDRs to elevate their careers and achieve exceptional results. | |||
| Never Ask a C-SUITE Exec More Than 4 Questions...? | 19 Jan 2025 | 00:06:47 | |
In this episode, Chris Orlob discusses insights from analyzing over a million sales calls, highlighting two conflicting data points regarding the number of questions to ask during discovery calls, especially with C-suite executives. He emphasizes the importance of preparation and crafting context-led questions to engage effectively with high-level decision-makers. | |||
| 52 "Rapid Fire" Habits of $350,000 Income Earners | 19 Jan 2025 | 00:08:04 | |
In this episode of the Getting to Club podcast, Chris Orlob shares 52 habits of successful salespeople who earn $350,000 or more annually. The discussion covers key strategies, mindset shifts, and personal development techniques that can help sales professionals elevate their performance and achieve greater success in B2B sales. Chris emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, effective selling strategies, and the development of essential skills such as negotiation and storytelling. | |||
| The "Pleasant Surprise" Technique Buyers Use On YOU | 11 Oct 2024 | 00:09:04 | |
If it sounds too good to be true, you might be getting played. In this episode of Getting to Club, Chris breaks down the "pleasant surprise" tactic—a sneaky negotiation strategy buyers use to make sellers feel like they’ve hit the jackpot. But this excitement can cost you big discounts without you even realizing it. Learn how to spot this tactic, how to protect your pricing, and what steps you can take to stay ahead in negotiations. If you've ever wondered why a deal felt too easy, this one's for you! | |||
| 4 Methods For "Twisting the Knife" In Sales | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:11:04 | |
How do you drive urgency and action without crossing ethical lines? In this episode, Chris unveils four powerful methods for "twisting the knife" in sales—techniques that ramp up urgency by exposing pain points. But these tactics come with a warning: used improperly, they can backfire. Chris dives into real-world examples, from sharing painful customer stories to asking precise, high-impact questions, all aimed at moving your deals forward faster. Whether you’re new to sales or a seasoned pro, mastering these techniques could be a game-changer. Just don’t forget your fireproof suit! | |||
| How This AE Closed a $433,000 Deal In 90 Days | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:14:11 | |
How do you transform a small deal into a record-breaking one? In this episode of Getting to Club, Chris shares the inspiring story of Brian, a mid-market AE who turned a $20,000 deal into a massive $433,000 win—all in under 90 days. Discover the three key strategies that helped Brian reframe the conversation, unlock deeper business problems, and engage with top-level decision-makers. If you’ve ever wondered how to maximize your deal sizes and hit quota faster, this episode will show you the playbook to get there. | |||
| How to Deal With Buyers Who "Flinch" At Your Price | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:07:55 | |
In this episode, Chris tackles a common challenge for sales professionals: how to handle buyers who flinch at your price. He breaks down why experienced buyers often use this tactic to shake your confidence and push for a discount, and provides a structured approach to maintain control. From delivering price with value context to calmly addressing flinching as it happens, Chris outlines practical strategies to help you stay firm on your pricing. Tune in to learn how to navigate tough negotiations without sacrificing your value! | |||
| 17 Takeaways From Analyzing 1 Million Sales Calls | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:09:36 | |
In this episode, Chris draws on a MASSIVE data set of over 1 million sales calls to reveal the top 17 takeaways that can boost your sales game. From the ideal amount of talking in discovery calls to the importance of multi-threading and handling objections, Chris distills complex research into actionable tips. These insights, based on real-world data, can help you close more deals faster and with greater success. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, these strategies are game-changers. Tune in for the key patterns of top-performing salespeople! | |||
| In Negotiations: Legal First, Pricing Second (Here's Why) | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:03:52 | |
In this episode, Chris delivers a concise yet crucial lesson for mid-market sellers: handle legal concerns before diving into price negotiations. Using real-world examples, he explains why tackling legal terms first can save you from wasting time on pricing discussions that may never materialize into a deal. If legal terms are a dealbreaker, pricing becomes irrelevant. Chris breaks down how to structure your negotiation process for smoother, more efficient deals. | |||
| 7 Critical Components of Earning $350,000 in Sales | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:11:52 | |
In this episode of Getting to Club, Chris dives into the seven key components that distinguish top-earning sales professionals who rake in $350,000 or more annually. From the markets they target to their mindset strategies and continuous skill development, Chris uncovers the essential traits and habits of high earners. If you're aiming to break into this elite group, this episode is packed with actionable insights that could transform your approach and earnings potential. | |||
| "Cringe" Sales Call with $300M Chief Revenue Officer (What I Learned) | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:08:41 | |
Chris shares his experience of a sales meeting with a chief revenue officer of a SaaS company. He discusses the company's goals of selling bigger enterprise deals and increasing their average contract value (ACV). However, there was a discrepancy in the information he had gathered prior to the meeting. Despite this, he was able to course-correct and engage in a deep discovery conversation with the CRO. Chris highlights the importance of having a 'what we heard' slide in C-suite meetings to earn instant credibility. He also emphasizes the need to let champions save face and take responsibility for outcomes. Takeaways
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| 4 Steps to START Every Negotiation | 12 Jul 2024 | 00:13:42 | |
Chris shares his experience of negotiating a deal and the challenges he faced. He discusses the importance of having a systematic approach to negotiation and introduces the first four steps of his negotiation process. These steps include summarizing and passing the torch, getting all the buyer's asks on the table, stack ranking the asks, and uncovering the underlying needs behind the requests. By following these steps, sellers can kick off a negotiation session productively and establish the business value before discussing price. Takeaways
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| How to Sell In a "Demand-Negative" Environment, According to the CRO of a $2.3 Billion Company | 20 May 2024 | 00:07:18 | |
In this episode of Getting to Club, Chris shares the output of a recent conversation with the CRO of a $2.3 billion company. That conversation covered the shift from a "demand-positive" to a "demand-negative" market and the five essential skills needed to thrive in challenging sales climates. This episode is a must-listen for sales professionals aiming to adapt and succeed regardless of market conditions. | |||
| 6 Tips for Pricing Calls That Sell | 17 May 2024 | 00:11:56 | |
In this episode of Getting to Club, Chris tackles the often intimidating task of discussing pricing with potential clients. He shares six indispensable tips for making pricing calls that not only convey value but also sell effectively. Whether you’re new to sales or looking to refine your approach, this episode's practical advice on pricing will empower you to handle these crucial conversations with ease and professionalism. | |||
| 5 Ways Million-Dollar Earners Sell to the C-SUITE | 15 May 2024 | 00:07:54 | |
In this episode of Getting to Club, Chris delves into the intricacies of selling to the C-suite and what you can learn from the strategies of million-dollar earners who excel in this high-stakes arena. Chris breaks down five pivotal techniques bolstered by real-life examples that offer valuable lessons in engaging effectively with upper management. | |||
| The "Dark Side" of Successful Salespeople | 06 May 2024 | 00:08:00 | |
In this episode of Getting to Club, Chris explores the intense and often unspoken truths about the competitive nature of top-tier salespeople. It's undeniable that the most successful sales professionals operate with a relentless, almost ruthless drive to outperform competitors—not merely to succeed, but to dominate the sales field. This episode offers a candid look into what it really takes to be at the top in sales, suggesting that achieving extraordinary results sometimes requires an extraordinary competitive spirit... while maintaining ethical integrity. | |||
| Sales Success Demands a "Chain Link System" of Skills | 02 May 2024 | 00:10:22 | |
In this episode of Getting to Club, Chris delves into a foundational concept for sales success: the chain link system of skills. True sales mastery isn't about excelling in just one area, but rather improving incrementally across a spectrum of skills—discovery, negotiation, objection handling, and more. Success is about how these skills interlock and strengthen each other, limiting the impact of weaknesses and enhancing overall performance. | |||
| AI Will Replace These 3 Sales Jobs | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:06:41 | |
Is AI coming for your sales job? In this episode of Getting to Club, Chris explores AI's role in the future of sales and discusses how artificial intelligence might impact different roles based on if you're a "value communicator" or a "value creator." This episode is a must-hear for anyone curious about the intersection of this growing technology and sales. | |||
| 5 Biggest Lies About Discovery in Sales Today | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:07:47 | |
In this episode of Getting to Club, Chris dives into the most common misconceptions and flat out lies surrounding SaaS discovery today. We'll challenge common practices and shares insights on how discovery should create value for both salespeople and their clients, rather than just gathering information for a sales pitch. Follow along to elevate your sales strategies and learn why great discovery is the key to success. | |||
| $110,000 Negotiation "Tear Down" (Play By Play) | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:09:10 | |
In this episode of Getting to Club, Chris takes you inside a recent negotiation, culminating in a $110,000 deal with significant expansion potential. He outlines four key lessons learned, including the power of a solid business case, the importance of differentiation, leveraging champions effectively, and the critical strategy of knowing when to walk away. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to refine their negotiation skills and understand the delicate balance between persistence and flexibility in sales. | |||
| 90% of Sales Team Meetings Suck. Here's How to Fix Them. | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:07:17 | |
In this episode of Getting to Club, Chris tackles a common yet critical issue facing sales teams: ineffective meetings. With insights drawn from Shawn Gentry's pclub.io course, Chris lays out a five-step agenda that promises to transform the way sales meetings are conducted. Discover how to make your sales meetings productive and engaging, ensuring your team is motivated, informed, and ready to excel in their roles. | |||
| A Simple Hack That Can (Nearly) Double Your Close Rates | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:04:52 | |
In this episode of Getting to Club, Chris unveils a surprisingly simple yet profoundly effective strategy for skyrocketing your close rates. With a simple post-sale interview, you gain a better understanding of the intricate motivations, hidden objections, and internal selling processes of your buyers, which can nearly double your effectiveness in the market. | |||
| The World's Most UNDERRATED Discovery Question For Inbound Leads | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:02:59 | |
In this episode of Getting to Club, Chris explains how a simple yet profound question can unlock the true potential of a lead by transporting them back to the decisive meeting that initiated their search for a solution. With practical advice on when and how to deploy this question, Chris ensures you're equipped to deepen your discovery process and engage your buyers more effectively. | |||