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  • Inspirational Quote by Ruby Dee

    Today's quote is from Ruby Dee is about not being afraid to question.

    Read on to learn more about this week's Let's Talk Sales inspiration!

    Ruby Dee Quote

    Ruby Dee is an American actress, poet, screen writer and civil rights activist.

    She said:

    “The greatest gift is not being afraid to question.”

    – Ruby Dee

    Resources on Personal Development

    Looking for more resources on personal development? Here's a few:

    1. eBook: Personal Development

    Are you looking for ways to step it up when it comes to your own personal development? This eBook was created for anyone looking to improve.

    In this guide, you’ll discover:

    • How helping others helps you
    • Online resources that will jump-start your personal development
    • How to create your own “best self” action plan
    • How and why behavioral and personality assessments matter
    • CFS Video Library
      Sales tips and tools from CFS experts
      Watch Now

      2. CFS Blog

      Be sure to check out the CFS blog for some of our top posts on Personal Development. Here are a few of our favorites below!

      • Love What You Do! 21 Inspiring Quotes on Passion
      • Let's Talk Sales! CFS Roundtable on Personal Development
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        4 min
      • Selling Through Uncertainty Webinar Replay

        Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners!

        Today's episode is a snippet of our webinar, Selling Through Uncertainty.

        Selling Through Uncertainty Webinar

        In today's episode, we talk about how as a community of sellers we can mitigate concern & risk, continue to to business, and achieve success.

        And, we answers questions about:

        • Building a foundation for sales
        • Sales leadership
        • Driving effective sales processes
        • Best practices for sales leaders
        • Featured on this episode:

          • CFS Resource Recommendations:
            • The Ultimate Guide to Sales Management
            • Sales Management Planning
            • The Ultimate Guide to Storytelling in Sales
            • Subscribe to our blog and newsletters!
            • Follow us on Twitter! @CFSPlayBook
            • Listen & Subscribe to Let's Talk Sales

              There are TWO WAYS you can listen to this podcast. You can click the play button at the top of this page. Or, you can listen from your mobile device’s podcast player through iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn.

              If you have sales questions you’d like answered by our experts, submit your questions on social media and tag our Twitter, @cfsplaybook, or email us your questions at [email protected].

              Thank you for listening to Let's Talk Sales! We appreciate your patronage!

              The post Selling Through Uncertainty Webinar Replay appeared first on Criteria For Success.

              46 min
            • Inspirational Quote by Dolly Parton

              Today's quote is from Dolly Parton is about personal legacy.

              Read on to learn more about this week's Let's Talk Sales inspiration!

              Dolly Parton Quote

              Dolly Parton is best known as an American country music superstar singer and songwriter. She is also a producer, actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian.

              She said:

              “If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.”

              – Dolly Parton

              Resources on Remote Work & Productivity

              Adjusting to remote work (or managing a remote sales team) is not without its challenges.

              As sales leaders, it's our job to put together processes for both ourselves and our teams to follow. It's also important for us to improve our mindset and create an environment, both in our homes and virtually, that fosters productivity.

              Below are some of our best resources on remote work & productivity:

              1. eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Managing a Remote Sales Team

              Managing a remote sales team is not without its challenges. On-boarding, training, check-ins, and maintaining camaraderie becomes difficult when teams are scattered around the country or around the globe.

              But managing a remote sales team is not impossible. In fact, remote teams can be incredibly successful. And they have a much greater reach than a singular local sales team would.

              If you’re exploring the possibility of going “remote,” adding new territories, or if you’re already managing a remote sales team, this eBook is here to help guide you.

              CFS Video Library
              Sales tips and tools from CFS experts
              Watch Now
              2. eBook: Personal Development

              Are you looking for ways to step it up when it comes to your own personal development? This eBook was created for anyone looking to improve. We'll help tap into what you're already doing. Or, if you're just getting started on your own development, we'll share some ideas on where to start.

              In this guide, you’ll discover:

              • How helping others helps you
              • Online resources that will jump-start your personal development
              • How to create your own “best self” action plan
              • How and why behavioral and personality assessments matter
              • Sales & Marketing Alignment
                3 Critical Areas Where Collaboration is Essential
                Download Now

                3. CFS Blog

                Be sure to check out the CFS blog for some of our top posts on Remote Sales. Here are a few of our favorites below!

                • Leading Your Team Through Uncertainty
                • Selling Through Uncertainty
                • The post Inspirational Quote by Dolly Parton appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                  5 min
                • Leadership and Management with Tom Abbott

                  Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! Today's featured guest is Tom Abbott.

                  He is the Managing Director of SOCO Sales Training, which has been awarded the HR Vendor of the Year Award as the Best Sales Training Provider in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong for the last 4 years. He’s also the Managing Director of AMC NPO Solutions, a Canadian-based company that helps not-for-profits with strategic planning, bylaws, and governances.

                  Tom is an international speaker & author and is based in Singapore!

                  Interview with Tom Abbott

                  In today's episode, I talk to Tom about sales leadership and management.

                  And, he answers questions about:

                  • Building a foundation for sales management
                  • Sales leadership tactics
                  • Driving effective sales processes
                  • Best practices for sales leaders
                  • Featured on this episode:

                    • Tom on LinkedIn
                    • Elizabeth Frederick on LinkedIn
                    • CFS Resource Recommendations:
                      • Building a Diverse Sales Organization with Alexandra Adamson
                      • The Ultimate Guide to Sales Management
                      • Sales Management Planning
                      • The Ultimate Guide to Storytelling in Sales
                      • Subscribe to our blog and newsletters!
                      • Follow us on Twitter! @CFSPlayBook
                      • Listen & Subscribe to Let's Talk Sales

                        There are TWO WAYS you can listen to this podcast. You can click the play button at the top of this page. Or, you can listen from your mobile device’s podcast player through iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn.

                        If you have sales questions you’d like answered by our experts, submit your questions on social media and tag our Twitter, @cfsplaybook, or email us your questions at [email protected].

                        Thank you for listening to Let's Talk Sales! We appreciate your patronage!

                        The post Leadership and Management with Tom Abbott appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                        46 min
                      • Inspirational Quote by Zig Ziglar

                        Today's quote is from Zig Ziglar is about personal development.

                        Read on to learn more about this week's Let's Talk Sales inspiration!

                        Zig Ziglar Quote

                        Harry Hilton “Zig” Ziglar was an American author, salesman, and motivational speaker who has written over 30 books.

                        He said:

                        “It is your attitude, not your aptitude, that determines your altitude.”

                        -Zig Ziglar

                        Resources on Remote Work & Productivity

                        Adjusting to remote work (or managing a remote sales team) is not without its challenges.

                        As sales leaders, it's our job to put together processes for both ourselves and our teams to follow. It's also important for us to improve our mindset and create an environment, both in our homes and virtually, that fosters productivity.

                        Below are some of our best resources on remote work & productivity:

                        1. eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Managing a Remote Sales Team

                        Managing a remote sales team is not without its challenges. On-boarding, training, check-ins, and maintaining camaraderie becomes difficult when teams are scattered around the country or around the globe.

                        But managing a remote sales team is not impossible. In fact, remote teams can be incredibly successful. And they have a much greater reach than a singular local sales team would.

                        If you’re exploring the possibility of going “remote,” adding new territories, or if you’re already managing a remote sales team, this eBook is here to help guide you.

                        CFS Video Library
                        Sales tips and tools from CFS experts
                        Watch Now
                        2. eBook: Personal Development

                        Are you looking for ways to step it up when it comes to your own personal development? This eBook was created for anyone looking to improve. We'll help tap into what you're already doing. Or, if you're just getting started on your own development, we'll share some ideas on where to start.

                        In this guide, you’ll discover:

                        • How helping others helps you
                        • Online resources that will jump-start your personal development
                        • How to create your own “best self” action plan
                        • How and why behavioral and personality assessments matter
                        • Sales & Marketing Alignment
                          3 Critical Areas Where Collaboration is Essential
                          Download Now

                          3. CFS Blog

                          Be sure to check out the CFS blog for some of our top posts on Remote Sales. Here are a few of our favorites below!

                          • Leading Your Team Through Uncertainty
                          • Selling Through Uncertainty
                          • The post Inspirational Quote by Zig Ziglar appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                            4 min
                          • Balancing Best Practices with Amber De La Garza

                            Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! Today's featured guest is Amber De La Garza.

                            She is The Productivity Specialist, a speaker, coach, trainer, writer, and host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast.

                            Interview with Amber De La Garza

                            In today's episode, I talk to Amber about prospecting and balance.

                            And, she answers questions about:

                            • Balancing reactivity versus proactivity
                            • Creating structure and priority
                            • Best practices for planning your day
                            • How to support your sales team
                            • Featured on this episode:

                              • Amber on LinkedIn
                              • Elizabeth Frederick on LinkedIn
                              • Get a free mini-training by Amber De La Garza here!
                              • Amber's Resource Recommendations:
                                • Stories that Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audience, and Transform Your Business
                                • CFS Resource Recommendations:
                                  • Time Management
                                  • The Ultimate Guide to Sales Management
                                  • Sales Management Planning
                                  • The Ultimate Guide to Storytelling in Sales
                                  • Subscribe to our blog and newsletters!
                                  • Follow us on Twitter! @CFSPlayBook
                                  • Listen & Subscribe to Let's Talk Sales

                                    There are TWO WAYS you can listen to this podcast. You can click the play button at the top of this page. Or, you can listen from your mobile device’s podcast player through iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn.

                                    If you have sales questions you’d like answered by our experts, submit your questions on social media and tag our Twitter, @cfsplaybook, or email us your questions at [email protected].

                                    Thank you for listening to Let's Talk Sales! We appreciate your patronage!

                                    The post Balancing Best Practices with Amber De La Garza appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                                    45 min
                                  • Inspirational Quote by Henry Ward Beecher

                                    Today's quote is from Henry Ward Beecher is about self-improvement.

                                    Read on to learn more about this week's Let's Talk Sales inspiration!

                                    Henry Ward Beecher Quote

                                    Henry Ward Beecher was an American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, and speaker known for his support of the abolition of slavery.

                                    He said:

                                    “We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started.”

                                    –Henry Ward Beecher

                                    Resources on Remote Work & Productivity

                                    Adjusting to remote work (or managing a remote sales team) is not without its challenges.

                                    As sales leaders, it's our job to put together processes for both ourselves and our teams to follow. It's also important for us to improve our mindset and create an environment, both in our homes and virtually, that fosters productivity.

                                    Below are some of our best resources on remote work & productivity:

                                    1. eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Managing a Remote Sales Team

                                    Managing a remote sales team is not without its challenges. On-boarding, training, check-ins, and maintaining camaraderie becomes difficult when teams are scattered around the country or around the globe.

                                    But managing a remote sales team is not impossible. In fact, remote teams can be incredibly successful. And they have a much greater reach than a singular local sales team would.

                                    If you’re exploring the possibility of going “remote,” adding new territories, or if you’re already managing a remote sales team, this eBook is here to help guide you.

                                    CFS Video Library
                                    Sales tips and tools from CFS experts
                                    Watch Now
                                    2. eBook: Personal Development

                                    Are you looking for ways to step it up when it comes to your own personal development? This eBook was created for anyone looking to improve. We'll help tap into what you're already doing. Or, if you're just getting started on your own development, we'll share some ideas on where to start.

                                    In this guide, you’ll discover:

                                    • How helping others helps you
                                    • Online resources that will jump-start your personal development
                                    • How to create your own “best self” action plan
                                    • How and why behavioral and personality assessments matter
                                    • Sales & Marketing Alignment
                                      3 Critical Areas Where Collaboration is Essential
                                      Download Now

                                      3. CFS Blog

                                      Be sure to check out the CFS blog for some of our top posts on Remote Sales. Here are a few of our favorites below!

                                      • Leading Your Team Through Uncertainty
                                      • Selling Through Uncertainty
                                      • The post Inspirational Quote by Henry Ward Beecher appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                                        4 min
                                      • Getting Back to Basics with Chad Glauser

                                        Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! Today's featured guest is Chad Glauser.

                                        He is the founder & portfolio manager at Alpine Quantitative. He’s also the former president of 3 family-run Mercedes-Benz dealerships and has extensive experience in selling & sales management.

                                        Interview with Chad Glauser

                                        In today's episode, I talk to Chad about selling lessons and strategies.

                                        And, he answers questions about:

                                        • Important selling characteristics and qualities
                                        • Selling approaches during a pandemic
                                        • Sales leadership skills
                                        • Business & sales book recommendations
                                        • Featured on this episode:

                                          • Chad Glauser on LinkedIn
                                          • Elizabeth Frederick on LinkedIn
                                          • Chad's Resource Recommendations:
                                            • Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
                                            • The Art of War by Sun Tzu
                                            • Good to Great by Jim Collins
                                            • CFS Resource Recommendations:
                                              • How to Sell Anything to Anyone
                                              • The Ultimate Guide to Sales Management
                                              • Sales Management Planning
                                              • The Ultimate Guide to Storytelling in Sales
                                              • Subscribe to our blog and newsletters!
                                              • Follow us on Twitter! @CFSPlayBook
                                              • Listen & Subscribe to Let's Talk Sales

                                                There are TWO WAYS you can listen to this podcast. You can click the play button at the top of this page. Or, you can listen from your mobile device’s podcast player through iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn.

                                                If you have sales questions you’d like answered by our experts, submit your questions on social media and tag our Twitter, @cfsplaybook, or email us your questions at [email protected].

                                                Thank you for listening to Let's Talk Sales! We appreciate your patronage!

                                                The post Getting Back to Basics with Chad Glauser appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                                                51 min
                                              • Inspirational Quote by Rania Al-Abdullah

                                                Today's quote is from Rania Al-Abdullah is about wisdom.

                                                Read on to learn more about this week's Let's Talk Sales inspiration!

                                                Rania Al-Abdullah Quote

                                                Rania Al-Abdullah is the Queen Consort of Jordan who is known for her advocacy work related to education, health, community empowerment, and cross-cultural dialogue.

                                                She said:

                                                “We are stronger when we listen, and smarter when we share.”

                                                -Rania Al-Abdullah

                                                Resources on Remote Work & Productivity

                                                Adjusting to remote work (or managing a remote sales team) is not without its challenges.

                                                As sales leaders, it's our job to put together processes for both ourselves and our teams to follow. It's also important for us to improve our mindset and create an environment, both in our homes and virtually, that fosters productivity.

                                                Below are some of our best resources on remote work & productivity:

                                                1. eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Managing a Remote Sales Team

                                                Managing a remote sales team is not without its challenges. On-boarding, training, check-ins, and maintaining camaraderie becomes difficult when teams are scattered around the country or around the globe.

                                                But managing a remote sales team is not impossible. In fact, remote teams can be incredibly successful. And they have a much greater reach than a singular local sales team would.

                                                If you’re exploring the possibility of going “remote,” adding new territories, or if you’re already managing a remote sales team, this eBook is here to help guide you.

                                                CFS Video Library
                                                Sales tips and tools from CFS experts
                                                Watch Now
                                                2. eBook: Growing Self-Awareness

                                                Are you a sales professional looking to increase your own self-awareness? Or maybe you're a sales manager looking to teach your sales team the importance of it?

                                                In this guide, you’ll discover:

                                                • Three ways to improve self-awareness
                                                • How & why self-awareness helps you
                                                • DISC Assessments you can take to guide your efforts
                                                • Sales & Marketing Alignment
                                                  3 Critical Areas Where Collaboration is Essential
                                                  Download Now

                                                  3. CFS Blog

                                                  Be sure to check out the CFS blog for some of our top posts on Remote Sales. Here are a few of our favorites below!

                                                  • Leading Your Team Through Uncertainty
                                                  • Selling Through Uncertainty
                                                  • The post Inspirational Quote by Rania Al-Abdullah appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                                                    4 min
                                                  • Living Fully with John Christianson

                                                    Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! Today's featured guest is John Christianson.

                                                    John is is the Founder & CEO of Highland Private Wealth Management and a certified professional coach with the International Coach Federation. He is also the author of The Wealth Creator’s PlayBook: A Guide to Maximizing Your Return on Life and Money and co-author of Hello Someday.

                                                    He’s a fellow podcaster, the host & creator of The Wealth Confidant podcast. Currently, he is working on launching the Living Fully Project.

                                                    Interview with John Christianson

                                                    In today's episode, I talk to John about defining and applying leadership qualities.

                                                    And, he answers questions about:

                                                    • Growing leadership skills
                                                    • Defining leadership qualities
                                                    • The concept of “Living Fully”
                                                    • Business & growth book recommendations
                                                    • Featured on this episode:

                                                      • John Christianson on LinkedIn
                                                      • John Christianson's Website
                                                      • Elizabeth Frederick on LinkedIn
                                                      • John's Resource Recommendations:
                                                        • Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being
                                                        • Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone
                                                        • Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity 
                                                        • CFS Resource Recommendations:
                                                          • Being a Grateful Leader: How to Practice Gratitude to Improve Your Life & Work 
                                                          • Advisors, Coaches, & Mentors: And How They Can Help You Skyrocket Your Career
                                                          • 7 Ways to Use Change as an Opportunity 
                                                          • How Your Humanity Can Beat the Bots with Anita Nielsen
                                                          • Subscribe to our blog and newsletters!
                                                          • Follow us on Twitter! @CFSPlayBook
                                                          • Listen & Subscribe to Let's Talk Sales

                                                            There are TWO WAYS you can listen to this podcast. You can click the play button at the top of this page. Or, you can listen from your mobile device’s podcast player through iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn.

                                                            If you have sales questions you’d like answered by our experts, submit your questions on social media and tag our Twitter, @cfsplaybook, or email us your questions at [email protected].

                                                            Thank you for listening to Let's Talk Sales! We appreciate your patronage!

                                                            The post Living Fully with John Christianson appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                                                            40 min

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                                                          This is the podcast for anyone who’s interested in growing sales! We interview business leaders, authors, and coaches who share their best practices for sales leadership.