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| Do It! Selling: Strategies For Success In Today's Market With David Newman | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:48:34 | |
Offer value, invite engagement—that’s the key to winning in sales. In this episode, Mark Cox sits down with David Newman, the author of Do It! Selling: 77 Instant-Action Ideas to Land Better Clients, Bigger Deals, and Higher Fees, to dive into the secrets behind his no-fluff, high-impact approach to sales. David’s journey from a theater major struggling in New York to a successful consultant is filled with hard-earned lessons that every entrepreneur can relate to. Together, they explore how to overcome the aversion to sales, the power of asking the right questions, and the importance of consistent, value-driven content. Whether you’re new to the game or looking to refine your strategy, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you land better clients and close bigger deals. | |||
| Navigating The Evolving World Of Sales: Insights From The Field With Victor Antonio | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:58:23 | |
The game of sales isn’t just about closing deals—it’s about guiding informed buyers to make confident decisions. In this episode, Victor Antonio reveals his journey from electrical engineering to sales and explores how today’s sales landscape has evolved. With buyers now more knowledgeable than ever, the role of a salesperson has shifted from pitching products to providing expertise and clarity in complex decisions. Victor breaks down how the commoditization of markets has made the how more important than the what, highlighting the need for industry insight and consultative selling. Whether navigating indecisive buyers or mastering the balance between automation and human touch, this conversation dives deep into the nuances of sales dynamics, leadership styles, and staying resilient in ever-changing markets.
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| Understanding Heartificial Empathy With Minter Dial | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:46:14 | |
Many businesses employ cutting-edge technology to hit their biggest goals. However, one important factor in achieving business success is often neglected – empathy. In this conversation, Mark Cox sits down with Minter Dial to discuss how empathy is the key competitive advantage in the 21st-century marketplace. Minter breaks down the two styles of emphatic understanding and the two things that hinder empathy from growing in workplaces. Minter also explores how artificial intelligence can be employed to help people render more emphatic messaging and build more inclusive teams. | |||
| The Justin Michael Method: Leveraging Your Sales Superpowers For Your B2B Sales Game | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:42:40 | |
Improve your sales skills by accessing your Sales Superpowers, combining ancient wisdom with modern strategies. Get ready to learn about “Justin Michael Method” as we have Justin Michael himself for today’s episode. Justin shares his game-changing outbound strategy that has turned sales professionals into true superheroes. Drawing gold nuggets from his book, “"Sales Superpowers: A New Outbound Operating System to Drive Explosive Pipeline Growth”, Justin breaks down the barriers to explosive pipeline growth and unleashing your sales superpowers. It's time to embrace your inner superhero and revolutionize the way you sell. Tune in now! | |||
| The Experience Mindset: Mastering The New Battleground For Sales Leaders With Tiffani Bova | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:53:29 | |
We have known for quite some time that employee experience and customer experience are closely interlinked, and the data is quite unequivocal about it. In this insightful episode, Tiffani Bova, a renowned growth and innovation evangelist, delves into the intricacies of The Experience Mindset. Co-author of the bestselling book, Growth IQ, Tiffani shares invaluable perspectives on how organizations can strike a balance between customer and employee experiences to drive sustainable growth. Drawing on her extensive experience, she discusses the profound impact of employee engagement on customer satisfaction, shedding light on the key elements that contribute to a positive employee experience and its ripple effect on overall business success. Join us as we navigate the realms of leadership, technology, and culture with Tiffani, offering listeners actionable insights for fostering an environment where both employees and customers thrive. | |||
| How To Influence Buyers And Changemakers Through Social Selling With Timothy Hughes | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:42:27 | |
People first thought social media was just about taking pictures of your lunch. But now, it has evolved into something bigger, making social selling the norm of business marketing. If you don’t have a strong online presence, you are missing a huge opportunity. Mark Cox sits down with Timothy Hughes, co-founder and CEO of DLAignite, to discuss how to effectively generate revenue and get back to a growth trajectory through social selling techniques. Tim explains how to use LinkedIn and other social media platforms not to mindlessly promote your business but to build influence, make genuine connections, and start meaningful conversations. He also talks about the role of a changemaker in an organization and their role achieving collective success. | |||
| Kind Folks Finish First: Sales And Career Lessons Toward Success With Sam Jacobs | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:53:59 | |
Salespeople often have a bad rep; they are seen as sleazy, manipulative, and, sometimes, intense in the way they deal with others. It is time to change that misconception. Sam Jacobs, the founder and CEO of Pavilion, imparts the message through the book of the same name: Kind Folks Finish First. You don’t have to be ruthless to get ahead; kindness will get you there faster. In this episode, Sam joins us to tell us more about the book and highlights, along the way, the top sales trends we have seen this 2023. He discusses a value-first approach to sales and business, overcoming the notion of treating relationships transactionally. Sam also gives great food for thought about the way we look at our careers: should you do what you love? Why do you need side hustles? For more sales tips and insights that will lead you to success, tune in to this conversation! | |||
| Story Selling: Six Key Principles To Level Up Your Sales Prowess With Bernadette McClelland | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:50:07 | |
All sales leaders and salespeople face three challenges: finding the right level of connection with the buyer, having the right depth of conversation with that buyer, and increasing the rate of conversion. Sales thought leader Bernadette McClelland finds the root cause of these challenges in the stories involved, whether these are the stories we tell ourselves as salespeople or the stories we tell the buyer. In this conversation, Bernadette McClelland unpacks the concept of “story-selling” and shares its six essential principles that will take your sales prowess to the next level. She also talks about the key things discussed in her latest book, SHIFT and DISRUPT: Stop Selling Widgets. Start Selling Wisdom. Prepare to take some notes as we pick the mind of one of the greatest selling wisdom purveyors anywhere!
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| Personal Disruption: With Whitney Johnson | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:48:42 | |
Ever wonder why somebody completely disrupts themselves or changes direction even if they were successful in what they'd previously been doing? We see that happen everywhere from sports to entertainment to the world of business. This phenomenon of “personal disruption” is the specialty of Whitney Johnson, CEO of the Human Capital Consultancy Disruption Advisors. Having worked with Clay Christiansen, Whitney took his concept of product disruption and applied it to people. In this episode, you’re going to learn how we can actually disrupt ourselves and what that experience looks like for the individual. In the constantly evolving professional sales space, we need to be constantly changing and developing, so this conversation is deeply relevant to our space. Tune in!
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| Mark on 'The Sales Transformation Podcast' | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:26:04 | |
Mark was recenlty on The Sales Transformation Podcast and we wanted to share this great interview Mark did with host Collin Mitchell. If you'd like to check out The Sales Transformation Podcast, use the link below! ~~ Episode Description Welcome to the Sales Transformation Podcast, the definitive stop for leaders driving change in the sales world. Hosted by Collin Mitchell, we dive deep into the minds of Founders, CEOs, VPs of Sales, and Sales Development Leaders from trailblazing startups to industry-leading public companies. Our mission is simple: to illuminate the path to extraordinary sales leadership. We explore a broad spectrum of sales territories, from the intricacies of Founder Led Sales and Outbound Sales to the transformative potential of Technology in Sales and Social Selling. Whether it's mastering your CRM, optimizing conversions, scaling sales teams, or engineering a complete Sales Transformation, our conversations are set to challenge the status quo and redefine sales success. With a new content every day of the week, we bring you unfiltered interviews with the luminaries of sales, people who have not just succeeded but transformed the way we think about sales. Collin Mitchell also shares sharp, tactical sales tips every week, packing decades of sales wisdom into bite-sized insights. So, if you're ready to rewrite the sales rulebook and learn from the best in the business, the Sales Transformation Podcast is your ticket. Write us a review, share the show, and join us on this journey of sales evolution. Let's transform the way we sell, together! Connect with Mark Cox
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| Mark on 'The Win Rate Podcast' with Andy Paul | 13 Oct 2023 | 00:50:08 | |
Recently, Mark was a guest on Andy Paul's The Win Rate Podcast. Joining Andy for the roundtable discussion today are Richard Harris, Founder of the Harris Consulting Group, Mark Cox, Founder of In the Funnel Sales Coaching and host of The Selling Well Podcast, and Matt Dixon, Wall Street Journal best selling co author of The Challenger Sale, The Effortless Experience, The Challenger Customer, and his new book, The Jolt Effect. They begin by discussing some of the best ways to offer value to clients, the role of technology in enhancing sales, the challenge of being constantly pitched by vendors and the lack of interest in product details, and they propose a "common sense revolution in sales," where the focus is on improving clients' businesses. They challenge both traditional sales training methods, and current compensation structures, and argue that ROI is more crucial than simply offering a cheaper price. The group turns its focus to the essential skill of asking open-ended questions, which can separate the best sellers from the rest, the significance of listening and truly understanding the client's pain points in their specific context, how to earn the right to ask questions, and being one step ahead and adaptable to shifting buyer behavior.Connect with Richard, Matt, and Mark. Connect with Mark Cox
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| How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed with Stu Heinecke | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:55:23 | |
Stu Heinecke is a bestselling business author, marketer and Wall Street Journal cartoonist. His first book, How to Get a Meeting with Anyone, introduced the concept of Contact Marketing and was named one of the top 64 sales books of all time. His latest release, How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed, lays out a complete model for explosive business growth, based on the strategies, attributes and tools weeds use to grow and expand. He is a twice-nominated hall of fame marketer, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center author-in-residence, and was named the “Father of Contact Marketing” by the American Marketing Association. Join us as we discuss his latest book, highlighting the importance of having a fierce mindset in professional sales, the importance of community, and how to thrive best in a disruptive environment. Highlights:
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| How Curiosity Transforms Companies And Cultures With Dr. Diane Hamilton | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:47:42 | |
In a world drowning in information, a curiosity culture is a lighthouse, guiding organizations towards uncharted territories of discovery and growth. In this episode, Mark Cox welcomes back Dr. Diane Hamilton to delve into her latest book, Curiosity Unleashed: Achieving Business Excellence by Challenging the Status Quo. Dr. Diane explores how cultivating a curiosity culture within organizations can drive substantial financial gains and enhance employee engagement. She highlights the significance of emotional intelligence in sales and how curiosity can enhance empathy and problem-solving. With fascinating insights, Dr. Diane provides a compelling case for cultivating a culture of curiosity. | |||
| Leveraging AI To Humanize The Sales Process With Usman Sheikh | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:43:49 | |
Usman Sheikh is the founder and CEO of xiQ, an award-winning B2B sales and marketing platform combining neuroscience, psychology, and AI to understand the buyer’s mindset. Prior to xiQ, Usman spent more than 13 years with SAP in various global roles, with a deep understanding of the B2B sale at the highest level. He also frequently serves as a guest lecturer on the topics of AI and B2B sales and marketing at business schools such as the University of Texas, University of Alabama, and Clemson University. Join us as we discuss the rapid growth of AI, diving into the capabilities of the technologies and how we can apply them to different elements of selling. Highlights:
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| Entrepreneurs, The Growth Institute and Gazelles with Daniel Marcos | 16 Jun 2023 | 00:46:33 | |
Daniel is the co-founder and CEO of Growth Institute, providing online executive training for mid-market companies around the world. He has been a CEO coach for over two decades and a keynote speaker, helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses. In 1997, Daniel served as a Financial Attaché to the Consulate General of Mexico in Hong Kong. He later created the first financial website focused on Mexican financial markets, Finanzas Web, which was acquired by Patagon.com, a leading financial site in Argentina. In 2012, he partnered with Verne Harnish to provide executive training on an international scale with Growth Institute. Join us are Daniel shares inspiring stories from his amazing professional journey and highlights his view on the importance of “Selling Well” as an entrepreneur. Highlights:
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| Managing Transformational Change in Sales with Dr. Grant Van Ulbrich | 14 Jun 2023 | 01:09:54 | |
Grant Van Ulbrich is a sales transformation pioneer and the author of “Transforming Sales Management – Lead Sales Teams Through Change”. Grant is one of the first to complete the master's in Leading Sales Transformation from Consalia Sales Business School and Middlesex University. He is also the global director of sales transformation at Royal Caribbean Group and founder of Scared So What, offering a unique approach to personal and organizational change management. Join us as Grant shares his inspiring journey, as well as insights and resources to help us manage transformational change in a positive way. Highlights:
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| From Models To Mindsets With John Reid | 09 Jun 2023 | 00:48:45 | |
John Reid is the founder and president of JMReid Group, a global behavior change organization specializing in leadership, development, sales effectiveness and skill enhancement through the creation of relevant and engaging learning experiences that drive results. He is also the author of Moving from Models to Mindsets: Rethinking the Sales Conversation and his latest book, The Five Lost Superpowers: Why We Lose Them and How to Get Them Back.
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| The LinkedIn Whisperer with Brynne Tillman | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:47:11 | |
Brynne Tillman is the CEO of Social Sales Link. She has taught entrepreneurs, sales teams, and business leaders how to leverage LinkedIn for social selling for over a decade. Brynne is also a co-host of the Making Sales Social Podcast and the author of “The LinkedIn Sales Playbook: A Tactical Guide to Social Selling”. Join us as Brynne helps us understand LinkedIn as a dynamic Rolodex to expand connections, develop relationships and increase active engagement. She also shares three amazing tips for leveraging referrals to connect with new buyers.
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| Digital Information and Modern Day Sales Intelligence with Sam Richter | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:57:32 | |
Sam Richter is an internationally recognized expert on digital transformation and the author of the best-selling book, “Take the Cold Out of Cold Calling”. He was named one of the World’s Top 50 Sales Keynote Speakers in 2019 by Top Sales World and one of the Top 25 Most Influential People in Sales by InsideView multiple times. Sam is also the founder of IntelNgin, a technology that helps you find key business and sales information faster. Join us as we discuss the importance of relevance and knowing what’s important to the buyer, how to properly reach out to prospects, and the importance of mindset and being genuine in all of your interactions.
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| The Sales Relationship Matrix with Barry Trailer | 25 May 2023 | 00:51:09 | |
Barry Trailer is co-founder of Sales Mastery, a sales research and advisory firm focused on AI-for-Sales solutions and Sales as a Profession. His recent article with Sales Mastery, “Can AI Really Help You Sell?” was published by Harvard Business Review. Barry first started as a professional engineer before migrating to sales and founding CSO Insights, one of the best research firms in professional selling, acquired by Miller Heiman in 2015. Bringing his expertise in sales training and sales enablement to Miller Heiman, he conducted over 400 training workshops and has since continued on his mission of elevating B2B sales today. Join us as we discuss what has changed and what has stayed the same in the world of selling and go in-depth into the sales relationship matrix.
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| The Upside of Uncertainty With Nathan Furr And Susannah Harmon Furr | 17 May 2023 | 00:58:32 | |
On this episode of The Selling Well podcast, we spoke to Nathan Furr, Associate Professor of Strategy at INSEAD, and Susannah Harmon Furr, entrepreneur, designer, and art historian. Together the couple co-authored “The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown”, a science-backed guide providing frameworks and tactics to help navigate through uncertainty. Nathan has a deep background in this space, teaching innovation and technology strategy at INSEAD, and co-authored four books before his latest and forefront of our discussion, co-authored with Susannah. Join us as Nathan and Susannah share insights on the topic of uncertainty and a four-step framework to help sales professionals and anyone in business navigate through it.
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| How to Create, Live and Sell a Powerful Personal Brand with Dr. Cindy McGovern | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:45:09 | |
Dr. Cindy McGovern is the CEO of Orange Leaf Consulting, coaching and guiding companies and individuals to achieve both professional success and sustainable revenue growth. She is the author of the Wall Street Journal Bestseller “Every Job Is a Sales Job: How to Use the Art of Selling to Win at Work” and her most recent book, “Sell Yourself: How to Create, Live, and Sell a Powerful Personal Brand”. Cindy has also been a keynote presenter at conferences around the world, speaking on various sales, leadership, and motivational topics. Join us as we discuss her most recent book, highlighting the importance of creating a personal brand and understanding the values and superpowers that you bring to the table.
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| Solution Selling and Customer Centric Selling with Mike Bosworth | 18 Apr 2023 | 01:02:54 | |
Mike Bosworth is a legend in professional sales, as both a theorist who has written outstanding books that have stood the test of time and had an inspiring career as a practitioner. In 1983, Mike founded Solution Selling and later published his legendary book “Solution Selling: Creating Buyers in Difficult Selling Markets”. He authored a second book with John Holland, “Customer Centric Selling,” which also became widely recognized within the sales industry. Join us as we discuss Mike’s incredible story in professional sales, diving into the history of SPIN selling and the importance of having a strategic value, customer centric approach to selling.
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| Building Lasting Success Through Strategic Accounts With Lisa Magnuson | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:39:29 | |
To achieve sustainable growth and customer loyalty, strategic account management is indispensable. In this episode, Mark Cox dives deep into the world of strategic account management with returning guest Lisa Magnuson, author of The TOP Sales Leader Playbook: How to Win 5X Deals Repeatedly. Lisa reflects on her LinkedIn Learning journey, where her courses on strategic sales have gained considerable popularity. Together, they explore the nuances of strategic account management, emphasizing the importance of trust and credibility, proper resource allocation, and the impact of well-defined account programs. Tune in to gain practical tips and actionable steps to elevate your sales game.
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| Coach The Person, Not The Problem with Dr. Marcia Reynolds | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:53:58 | |
Dr. Marcia Reynolds is the President of Covisioning, teaching and coaching leaders how to engage in powerful conversations that connect, influence, and activate change. Marcia is one of the top coaches in the world and one of the first 25 people to become a master-certified coach. She has taught or coached in 43 different countries and has written four books on the topic, including her latest book, Coach the Person, Not the Problem: A Guide to Using Reflective Inquiry. Join us as we discuss lots of practical experiences with Marcia, with wonderful tips about coaching and how to become a better leader.
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| How HR Adds Value to Customers and Investors with David Ulrich | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:45:31 | |
David Ulrich is a university professor, author, speaker, management coach and consultant. He is a professor of business at Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and a co-founder of The RBL Group. David has written over 30 books that have shaped the HR profession and shown the impact of leadership on customers and investors. He has been ranked the #1 Management Educator & Guru by BusinessWeek, selected by Fast Company as one of the 10 Most Innovative and Creative Leaders, and recognized as the most influential thinker of the decade by HR Magazine. Join us as we discuss David’s latest book, Reinventing the Organization: How Companies Can Deliver Radically Greater Value in Fast-Changing Markets, and how HR can help in the professional sales process with your most important clients.
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| Trust and Inspire with Stephen M.R. Covey | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:56:54 | |
Stephen M.R. Covey is a co-founder of CoveyLink and the FranklinCovey Global Speed of Trust Practice. He is a sought-after keynote speaker and advisor on trust, leadership, ethics, and high performance and a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The SPEED of Trust—The One Thing That Changes Everything. Stephen is also the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center, which nearly doubled revenues and increased profits by 12 times under his guidance. Within three years of being named CEO, he grew shareholder value by 67 times as a result of the merger he orchestrated with Franklin Quest, forming what is now known as FranklinCovey. Join us as we discuss his latest book, Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others. Stephen shares how leaders need to shift to the “trust and inspire” leadership approach over the former “command and control” approach of the past, to catch up with the changes in the nature of the workplace and the workforce.
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| The Sales Education Foundation with Marty Holmes | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:49:41 | |
Marty Holmes is the Executive Director at the non-profit Sales Education Foundation, promoting the benefits of formal education of B2B sales in academia and the corporate world. Founded in 2007, the foundation provides support for the establishment and growth of sales education at the university level by funding sales research grants, providing a Career Development Program, funding sales-specific workshops, conferences and special interest groups, and creating a platform for exchanging ideas and best practices. Join us as we have an amazing conversation about where we’re all going in terms of elevating the profession of sales to the profession it really is. Marty shares the upcoming plans for the foundation, including their next annual newsletter with the theme of the renaissance of both sales leadership and professional B2B sales.
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| The 3 P's of Selling with Greg Nutter | 10 Mar 2023 | 00:47:02 | |
Greg Nutter is the Principle Consultant and Founder of Soloquent Inc., a management consulting firm that helps CEOs and business owners identify and solve revenue growth problems. He is also the author of P3 Selling: The Essentials of B2B Sales Success. This episode’s discussion begins with Greg sharing his journey and experience in professional sales. We then discuss the importance of the three P’s from his book, which are problems, people, and processes, and round out the discussion with insights regarding if and when to execute a channel strategy.
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| The Impact of Coaching with Carol Kauffman PhD | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:42:27 | |
Carol Kauffman is known globally as one of the top leaders in coaching. She was named the #1 Leadership Coach by Marshall Goldsmith and one of the top 8 coaches in the world by Thinkers 50. Carol is on the faculty of Harvard, where she is the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute of Coaching. She also supervises an international fleet of leadership coaches and has created a coach approach training program with a global footprint. Join us as we discuss her new book, Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High, and have a candid conversation where Carol walks us through a coaching model, identifying what you should and should not do to effectively communicate as a coach or leader.
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| Elevating Sales With A.I. with Dr. Cindy Gordon | 24 Feb 2023 | 00:56:32 | |
Cindy Gordon is the Founder and CEO of Sales Choice, a SaaS company focused on ending revenue uncertainty and bringing more humanity to sales. Cindy has been a senior executive for Accenture, Xerox, and Citicorp, as well as a board advisor to the University of Arizona's Forbes Business and Technology MBA Program. She is the author of 14 books, the latest being “The AI Dilemma: A Leadership Guide to Assess Enterprise AI Maturity & Explore AI's Impact in Your Industry”. Join us as we discuss Cindy’s journey in professional sales and dive into the increasingly relevant topic of artificial intelligence and its impact on sales.
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| How to Sell in a World that Never Stops Changing with Frank Cespedes | 17 Feb 2023 | 00:57:42 | |
Frank Cespedes is a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School and has consulted some of the top business names in the world. He is the author of 6 books, including Aligning Strategy and Sales and his latest book, Sales Management That Works. This is his second appearance on The Selling Well, in the first webinar episode live-streamed on LinkedIn. Join us as we discuss the topics of his books, with the conversation centered around the subtitle of his latest book, How to Sell in a World that Never Stops Changing. Frank shares insights on how sales leaders and professionals can prepare for the coming year and answers live questions from viewers on various sales topics.
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| How to Listen with Oscar Trimboli | 06 Feb 2023 | 01:00:52 | |
Oscar Trimboli is an author, keynote speaker, and host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening. You may also recognize him from one of the earlier episodes of the podcast when Oscar came on to discuss his second book, Deep Listening: Impact Beyond Words. This time we reviewed his third book, How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication. Join us as we discuss the listening structures and strategies from Oscar’s latest book to be more effective in communicating in the workplace, as well as the importance of shifting from listening for how to beat the competition to listening for who’s approving the business case.
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| A New Way To Think with Roger Martin | 27 Jan 2023 | 01:08:25 | |
Roger Martin is a Professor Emeritus and former Dean at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. He is a trusted strategic advisor to the CEOs of some of the largest companies in the world, including Procter & Gamble, Lego, and Ford. In 2017, Roger was named the world’s #1 management thinker by Thinkers50, a biannual ranking of the most influential global business thinkers. Roger has authored 13 books, including When More Is Not Better, Creating Great Choices, Getting Beyond Better, Playing to Win, and his newest book, A New Way To Think. We discuss the idea of his latest book, which identifies some classic models associated with different topics in business and thinks about a more effective model for that particular topic. Join us as we discuss some of these topics, including a great conversation about incentive compensation in professional sales and a deep dive into the role of professional sales in academia and why it isn’t being taught at the MBA level.
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| N.E.A.T. Selling: Master Sales And Close More Deals With Richard Harris | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:45:36 | |
Stop "smoking hopium" and close more deals with N.E.A.T. Selling! If you are tired of deals stalling and feeling like you're stuck in a cycle of confirmation bias, this episode is for you. Richard Harris, author of The Seller's Journey, joins the show to debunk sales myths and equip you with practical tools. Discover the N.E.A.T. Selling Compass to identify true customer needs, quantify impact, navigate approvals, and create urgency. Learn how to build trust through empathy, address emotional decision-making, and finally close those deals. This conversation is packed with actionable advice to humanize your sales approach and boost your win rate. Tune in and get ready to transform your sales journey! | |||
| The Journey Beyond Fear with John Hagel | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:53:15 | |
John Hagel has over 40 years of experience as a management consultant, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. During his time at Deloitte, John was the founder and chairman of the Silicon Valley-based Deloitte Center for the Edge, with the mission to identify and explore opportunities on the edge of business and technology. In his new book, The Journey Beyond Fear, John explores why people are experiencing so much fear these days, how fear manifests itself in terms of someone’s view of the future, and how leaders can create an environment in the workplace to engage our workforce and shift their outlook of the future from fear to passion.
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| Better Sales Emails With Lavender Co-Founder Will Allred | 06 Jan 2023 | 00:54:49 | |
Will Allred is the Co-Founder and COO of Lavender, the #1 Sales Email Assistant. Lavender has a suite of tools optimized for salespeople, helping you write high-quality emails faster. Will is one of the top sales influencers on LinkedIn, having been awarded LinkedIn Top Sales Voice in 2021. On this episode of The Selling Well podcast, Will joins us alongside our Co-host David Fauser, to discuss the insights and strategies to write better cold emails and shares how Lavender leverages tools optimized for salespeople to receive more responses.
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| How To Achieve Trusted Adviser Status By Your Clients with David Fauser | 23 Dec 2022 | 00:31:18 | |
David Fauser is the Director of Sales at CIMCO Refrigeration, a leader in refrigeration and cooling technologies. David is regarded by his clients and prospects as a trusted advisor, helping them achieve their desired business goals. You may also recognize David as the occasional co-host on The Selling Well. Join us as we discuss achieving that trusted advisor status, and how to put ourselves in our clients or prospects' shoes to create better relationships, focusing on helping them achieve their desired business goals, and in doing so achieving ours.
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| Happiness Strategies with Monique Rhodes | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:46:53 | |
In addition to touring as a professional musician and singer/songwriter, Monique Rhodes is a Happiness Strategist, teaching students and corporations around the world how to master their lives. She has spent the last 25 years studying the mind and its relationship to happiness and suffering. Monique’s program The 10 Minute Mind is used by over 70 universities and colleges. She also has an 8-week course, The Happiness Baseline, scientifically baselining eight areas important to happiness. Join us as Monique shares stories from her incredible journey, along with insights and habitual strategies to improve your mental health and live a happier life.
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| Top-Performing Sales Manager Report with Andy Springer from The RAIN Group | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:56:31 | |
Andy Springer is an expert in high-performance sales and co-author of “Virtual Selling: How to Build Relationships, Differentiate, and Win Sales Remotely.” As Chief Client Officer of RAIN Group, Andy drives the design and delivery of client results for the firm. He has worked with hundreds of sales teams to drive long-lasting sales improvement for SME, mid-market, enterprise, and government clients. Join us as we discuss the insights and a variety of topics from RAIN Group’s research in their Top-Performing Sales Manager report, such as the importance of investing in the development of sales managers and the correlation between sales managers’ confidence and effectiveness.
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| The Sales Development Playbook with Sally Duby | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:49:13 | |
Sally Duby is a pioneer in the field of virtual selling, inside sales, and sales development. She is the Chief Sales Officer at The Bridge Group, helping companies realize the potential of inside sales through strategic thinking and the smart use of models, metrics, and motions. Sally was named one of the Most Influential Women in Sales in 2019. Join us as we discuss key topics in her areas of expertise, such as what goes into creating an effective sales development program, how to enable our sales team to have strategic conversations, and how to set outsourcers up for success.
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| Sell Different with Lee Salz | 18 Nov 2022 | 00:48:44 | |
Lee Salz is a leading sales management strategist and the Founder and CEO of Sales Architects. Sales Architects is a business consulting firm specializing in sales, marketing, and sales management, helping clients develop processes to hire the right salespeople, effectively onboard them, and achieve business objectives. He is also the author of six books, including Sales Differentiation, Hire Right, Hire Profits, and Sell Different! Join us as Lee shares insights from his latest book, with practical examples and strategies for salespeople to differentiate themselves from their competitors and secure more deals.
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| Emotional Intelligence For Sales Success with Colleen Stanley | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:47:36 | |
Colleen Stanley is the President of SalesLeadership, Inc., one of the world’s leading experts on emotional intelligence sales and sales management training, helping companies build resilient sales teams that are self-aware and consistently achieve sales goals. Colleen is a thought leader in emotional intelligence and the author of multiple books on the topic, Emotional Intelligence For Sales Success and Emotional Intelligence For Sales Leadership. Join us as we discuss the four parameters for emotional intelligence, with insights and strategies emphasizing how important this topic is, not only in sales but in business and in life.
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| Sell More with Science with David Hoffeld | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:59:19 | |
David Hoffeld is the CEO and Chief Sales Trainer of Hoffeld Group, a top research-backed sales training and consulting firm. He is the author of the best-selling book The Science of Selling and his most recent book, Sell More with Science. David has pioneered a revolutionary sales approach based on research in neuroscience, social psychology, and behavioral economics, proven to radically increase sales. As a sought-after sales thought leader and speaker, David helps companies align their sales behaviors with how the brain naturally forms buying decisions. Join us as we discuss topics from his books, with insights on the science behind buying decisions, how to effectively frame any question for a client, and the importance of fostering a growth mindset in sales.
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| Beating Inflation with Hermann Simon | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:54:05 | |
Hermann Simon, Ph.D. is the founder and honorary chairman of the leading consulting firm Simon-Kucher & Partners. Herman was inducted into the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame as a strategy, marketing, and pricing expert. He is the author of 36 books in 27 languages, including the book we discussed in his first appearance on the podcast, True Profit!: No Company Ever Went Broke Turning a Profit, and his upcoming book, Beating Inflation: An Agile, Concrete and Effective Corporate Guide. Since 2005, Hermann has continuously been elected the most influential living management thinker in German-speaking countries. Join us as we take a deep dive into the topic of inflation. Hermann shares insights on what exactly inflation is and its implications, how long we’re likely to be experiencing it, and what opportunities may arise for CEOs and sales leaders.
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| The Sales Transformation Toolbox: Essential Tools For Sales Success With Collin Mitchell | 14 May 2024 | 00:42:33 | |
The sales landscape is changing at breakneck speed. Sales transformation isn't a luxury; it's a necessity. This isn't just about buzzwords; it's about arming your sales team for success in the modern market. Join host Mark Cox as he unpacks the secrets of sales success with industry veteran Collin Mitchell. Collin talks about how his extensive experience and passion in professional sales translate into success by sharing insights into his journey. From refining team coaching methods to reimagining conventional sales quotas, he unlocks the secrets to thriving in today's dynamic sales environment. Tune in as he shares the key behind his enduring enthusiasm for the world of sales. | |||
| Success Mindsets with Ryan Gottfredson | 14 Oct 2022 | 00:59:24 | |
Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D., is a mental success coach and cutting-edge leadership development consultant, researcher, and author. Ryan helps leaders and organizations operate at a higher level through vertical development and elevated mindsets. He is currently a leadership and management professor at the College of Business and Economics at California State University-Fullerton. As a respected researcher on topics related to leadership, management, and organizational behavior, Ryan has published over 15 articles in several journals, including the Journal of Management, Journal of Organizational Behavior, and Business Horizons. He is also the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of Success Mindsets: The Key to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership and his latest book, The Elevated Leader: Level Up Your Leadership Through Vertical Development. Join us as we discuss a variety of topics from his books, as Ryan shares insights on the different types of mindsets, their significant influence on our thinking, learning, and behaviors, and what triggers someone to want to change their mindset, particularly if they have already experienced success.
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| The JOLT Effect with Matt Dixon | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:56:21 | |
Matt Dixon is an accomplished business researcher and sought-after advisor to corporate leadership teams around the world. He is a Founding Partner of DCM Insights, helping organizations better understand the changing landscape of customer behavior. Matt co-authored three Amazon and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The Challenger Sale, The Effortless Experience, and The Challenger Customer. He is also a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, with over 20 publications in print and online. Join us as we discuss his latest book, The JOLT Effect, which addresses the common problem faced by salespeople of deals ending in “no decision” and offers strategies and approaches for salespeople to overcome customer indecision.
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| Impact Players with Liz Wiseman | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:57:03 | |
Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership around the world. She is the CEO of Wiseman Group, leadership research, and development firm helping people transform their organizations by maximizing impact and multiplying intelligence. Liz is the author of the New York Times bestseller Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools, and Wall Street Journal bestseller Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work. She has been listed on the Thinkers50 ranking and was recognized as the top leadership thinker in the world in 2019. Join us as we discuss insights on impact players and the five practices and behaviors that set them apart from just being a good contributor.
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| She Sells-Attract, Promote and Retain Great Women in B2B Sales with Lori Richardson | 23 Sep 2022 | 01:04:32 | |
Lori Richardson is the Founder and CEO of Score More Sales, a sales strategy firm helping mid-sized technology, distribution, and service companies grow front-line revenues in quick and focused ways. She is also the President of Women Sales Pros, a community of women supporting women in B2B sales and sales leadership. Lori is a sales influencer according to LinkedIn, Salesforce, and other organizations. She is the author of "She Sells - Attract, Promote, and Retain Great Women in B2B Sales". Lori also hosts the award-winning podcast "Conversations with Women in Sales" and is the creator of the She Sells Summit. Join us as we discuss the state of women in professional sales today, as well as what sales leaders and hiring managers can do to encourage more women to apply for roles.
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