Erik Kostelnik, CEO/founder of Postal and a successful entrepreneur with notable company exits, brings his wealth of knowledge to this episode. From market consolidation to the rise of AI, Erik addresses concerns for tech sales reps and shares executive insights for survival and success in tech sales. Learn about the importance of adaptability, transparency, and the evolving role of sales reps amidst market shifts and get strategic tips and trends in building resilient business ventures.  Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together! Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/ Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/ Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1 Connect with Erik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkostelnik/ Check out Erik's Website: https://www.postal.com/

Erik Kostelnik: Driving Growth in the Face of Market Consolidation

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Michael Manzi is a seasoned sales leader and the principal and fractional VP of sales at Official Sales. John and Michael explore the evolving landscape of sales, highlighting the pressures and challenges faced by sales reps in the wake of fluctuating VC investments and interest rates. Listeners will gain valuable insights into effective sales strategies, the importance of business acumen, and adapting to the modern sales environment while fostering meaningful mentorship and leadership. Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together! Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/ Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/ Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1  Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter-jbsales Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemanzi7/

Michael Manzi: Navigating Changes in Sales Through Leadership

Daniel Disney is a renowned expert in social selling, having worked with giants like Amazon, Ricoh, Adobe, Canon, Salesforce, and Gong, alongside smaller start-ups. John Barrows leads the conversation on the transformative power of LinkedIn for sales, the impact of AI on personal branding, and Daniel discusses transition from corporate sales to entrepreneurship. Listeners will gain insights into effective LinkedIn strategies, the importance of authenticity in sales, and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together! 
 Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/ Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/ Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1  Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter-jbsales Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldisney/ Check out Daniel's Websites: https://danieldisney.online/ and https://www.thedailysales.net/ 

Daniel Disney: Mastering LinkedIn for Sales Success

Alex McNaughten, Former seller, sales leader and Co-Founder, Co-CEO of Grw AI, brings his extensive expertise on sales coaching. John and Alex explore methods for guiding sales professionals through personalized coaching strategies, insights into the psychological aspects of sales, and innovative approaches to integrating AI into the coaching process to enhance sales performance and productivity. Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together! Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/ Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/ Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1  Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter-jbsales Connect with Alex on IG:  @alex.mcnaughten Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmcnaughten/  Checkout Alex's Website: www.grw.ai  Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter-jbsales

Alex McNaughten: Unpacking the World of AI in Sales Coaching

Kristie Jones, author of 'Selling Your Way IN,' speaker, coach, and sales process consultant with over 20 years in sales leadership, brings her expertise to this episode. John and Kristie explore impactful strategies over standard ROI calculations, emphasizing a genuine approach to sales, pricing strategies, and the importance of aligning professional roles with personal strengths. Jones' story of success through generosity and clarity in complex situations provides valuable insights for building fruitful sales processes and careers. John Barrows also shares practical advice on objections in sales, leveraging personal strengths, and setting clear boundaries and expectations in negotiations. Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together! Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/ Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/ Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1  Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter-jbsales Connect with Kristie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiekjones/ Connect with Kristie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristiejones.sales/ Checkout Kristie's Website: www.kristiekjones.com Checkout Kristie's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kristiekjones  

Kristie Jones: Identifying and Leveraging Your Unique Sales Superpowers

Global Citizen Nathan ('Nate') Andres has navigated life's tumultuous journey, facing 9/11, natural disasters, and discrimination, mastering the art of resilience. With 25 years in HR across the globe, he shares his 'REAL Model' for cultivating 'authentic resilience'—a tool to overcome adversity. Nate ad John discuss life lessons, the power of presence, and harnessing core values for well-being and joy. Listeners can expect an inspirational guide to thriving amidst life's challenges. Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together! Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/ Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/ Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1 Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter-jbsales Nathan's website:  https://www.nathanandres.com Checkout Nathan on Instagram: @NathanAndres_Coach Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyandres

Erik Kostelnik: Driving Growth in the Face of Market Consolidation

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