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  • Inspirational Quote by Paul J. Meyer

    Today's quote is from Paul J. Meyer is about communication.

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

    Paul J. Meyer Quote

    Paul J. Meyer, the founder of the Success Motivation Institute, is recognized as a pioneer in the personal development and self-improvement industry. His success training materials have inspired countless lives over the past 50 years.

    He said:

    “Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success.”

    -Paul J. Meyer

    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 

    Navigating Your Way to Prosperity in Life, Business, and Sales

    Are you looking for ways to step it up when it comes to your own personal development?

    Or, could you use a few ideas to pass along to your sales team?

    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 Paul J. Meyer appeared first on Criteria For Success.

        4 min
      • Improving Sales Conversion with Nicolas Vandenberghe

        Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! Today's featured guest is Nicolas Vandenberghe.

        Nicolas is the Co-founder & CEO of Chili Piper, a company that is reinventing inbox, calendar, and scheduling for sales professionals.

        He's also the Co-founder & CEO of GipsyTime, which reinvents to-do lists to focus on achieving goals. He is a guest lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business as well as a serial founder who has successfully built and sold multiple businesses.

        Interview with Nicolas Vandenberghe

        In today's episode, I talk to Nicolas about productivity and conversion tactics.

        And, he answers questions about:

        • Productivity best practices
        • Tools to help salespeople grow
        • Maximizing conversions in sales
        • Business & growth book suggestions
        • Featured on this episode:

          • Nicolas Vandenberghe on LinkedIn
          • Elizabeth Frederick on LinkedIn
          • Nicolas's Resource Recommendations:
            • Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
            • Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Robert Pool & Anders Ericsson
            • CFS Resource Recommendations:
              • Building A Sales Process for Repeatable Success
              • The Ultimate Guide to Sales Targeting
              • Selling Through Uncertainty
              • 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 Improving Sales Conversion with Nicolas Vandenberghe appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                46 min
              • Inspirational Quote by Louise von François

                Today's quote is from Louise von François is about active listening.

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

                Louise von François Quote

                Louise von François was a German writer, best known for her historical novel Die letzte Reckenburgerin.

                She said:

                “We never listen when we are eager to speak.”

                -Louise von François

                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 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. Template: D.E.A.L Email Template

                Use our D.E.A.L. system to lay out a road map for activities that will keep your prospect interested.

                D.E.A.L. emails are guaranteed to:

                • Reduce salesperson workload by streamlining the follow-up process.
                • Minimize confusion by creating a historical record of the sales conversation.
                • Prioritize salesperson activity by helping them see which prospects are the most engaged in the process.
                • 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 Louise von François appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                    4 min
                  • Inspirational Quote by John Powell

                    Today's quote from John Powell is about effective communication.

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

                    John Powell Quote

                    John Powell is an English composer, best known for his scores in motion pictures. He has composed the scores to over fifty feature films and is based in Los Angeles.

                    He said:

                    “Communication works for those who work at it.”

                    – John Powell

                    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 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. Template: D.E.A.L Email Template

                    Use our D.E.A.L. system to lay out a road map for activities that will keep your prospect interested.

                    D.E.A.L. emails are guaranteed to:

                    • Reduce salesperson workload by streamlining the follow-up process.
                    • Minimize confusion by creating a historical record of the sales conversation.
                    • Prioritize salesperson activity by helping them see which prospects are the most engaged in the process.
                    • 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 John Powell appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                        4 min
                      • Hiring and Developing Salespeople with Mitchell Earl

                        Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! Today's featured guest is Mitchell Earl.

                        He is the COO of Discover Praxis, where people unlock their first career opportunity through an intensive 6-month startup boot camp. Previously, he was the Director of Marketing at Crash and Chief of Staff at Ceterus.

                        Interview with Mitchell Earl

                        In today's episode, I talk to Mitchell about hiring in sales.

                        And, he answers questions about:

                        • Hiring salespeople
                        • Coaching in sales
                        • Developing characteristics in sales
                        • Personal development in your career.
                        • Featured on this Episode:

                          • Mitchell Earl on LinkedIn
                            • Discover Praxis
                            • Mitchell Earl on Twitter
                            • Elizabeth Frederick on LinkedIn
                            • Mitchell's Resource Recommendations:
                              • The Sandler Rules for Sales Leaders by David Mattson
                              • Sandler Succes Principles by David Mattson
                              • Influence by Robert Cialdini
                              • The Ultimate Sales Letter by Dan Kennedy
                              • Human Action by Ludwig von Mises
                              • CFS Resource Recommendations:
                                • 4 Ways to Improve Your Sales Hiring Strategy
                                • Coaching Salespeople: Here's the #1 Obstacle for Sellers
                                • Personal Development Hacks: 5 Ways to Change Your Life
                                • 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 Hiring and Developing Salespeople with Mitchell Earl appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                                  45 min
                                • Inspirational Quote by Abraham Lincoln

                                  Today's quote from Abraham Lincoln is about consistency.

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

                                  Abraham Lincoln Quote

                                  Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States.

                                  He said:

                                  “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.”

                                  – Abraham Lincoln

                                  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 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: Time Management

                                  Do you struggle to find the time to get everything done each day, week, or month?

                                  Are you looking for a system to help organize your tasks, goals, and appointments?

                                  In this guide, you'll learn:

                                  • Tips for effective time management
                                  • How to plan using the 90-Minute Rule
                                  • How to create and use a time blocking system
                                  • 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 Abraham Lincoln appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                                      4 min
                                    • Driving Productivity with Carson Tate

                                      Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! Today's featured guest is Carson Tate.

                                      She is a productivity consultant, leadership coach, speaker, and author of Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style. Carson Tate was also named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Management & Workplace and her work has been published in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, the NYT, and Fast Company.

                                      Interview with Carson Tate

                                      In today's episode, I talk to Carson about improving productivity.

                                      And, she answers questions about:

                                      • Business Productivity vs. Personal Productivity
                                      • Productive strategies and habits
                                      • Employee engagement 
                                      • Business & growth book suggestions
                                      • Featured on this Episode:

                                        • Carson Tate on LinkedIn
                                          • Product Founders Journey
                                          • Working Simply
                                          • Elizabeth Frederick on LinkedIn
                                          • Carson's Resource Recommendations:
                                            • Dare to Lead by Brené Brown 
                                            • Work Simply by Carson Tate
                                            • Essentialism by Greg McKeown
                                            • CFS Resource Recommendations:
                                              • Time Management
                                              • 7 Creative Sales Ideas to Boost Sales Team Motivation
                                              • Growing Self Awareness
                                              • Personal Development
                                              • Coaching Salespeople: Here's the #1 Obstacle for Sellers
                                              • 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 Driving Productivity with Carson Tate appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                                                48 min
                                              • Inspirational Quote by Helen Keller

                                                Today's quote from Helen Keller is about teamwork.

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

                                                Helen Keller Quote

                                                Helen Keller was an American author, activist, and lecturer.

                                                She said:

                                                “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

                                                – Helen Keller

                                                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 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: Time Management

                                                Do you struggle to find the time to get everything done each day, week, or month?

                                                Are you looking for a system to help organize your tasks, goals, and appointments?

                                                In this guide, you'll learn:

                                                • Tips for effective time management
                                                • How to plan using the 90-Minute Rule
                                                • How to create and use a time blocking system
                                                • 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 Helen Keller appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                                                    6 min
                                                  • Marketing & Mindfulness with GV Freeman

                                                    Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! Today's featured guest is GV Freeman.

                                                    GV is the Founder & Principal of Okapi, a company that helps organizations measure, monitor, and manage their onsite staff and efficiently collect and organize field data, surveys, and supporting documentation across multiple events, activities, locations, programs and campaigns.

                                                    He's also an author, speaker, trainer, tech startup coach, and Founder of Software Field Manual, where he shares wisdom and best practices for software companies and the humans that build them.

                                                    Interview with GV Freeman

                                                    In today's episode, I talk to GV about marketing & mindfulness.

                                                    And, he answers questions about:

                                                    • The importance of the 80/20 rule
                                                    • Sales-first marketing automation
                                                    • Why it's important for leaders to focus on self-care
                                                    • Business and growth book suggestions
                                                    • Featured on this Episode:
                                                      • GV Freeman on LinkedIn
                                                        • Product Founders Journey
                                                        • Software Field Manual
                                                        • Elizabeth Frederick on LinkedIn
                                                        • GV's Resource Recommendations:
                                                          • The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown
                                                          • Loving What Is by Byron Katie
                                                          • The 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
                                                          • The Go Giver by Bob Burg & John David Mann
                                                          • CFS Resource Recommendations:
                                                            • How to Sell Anything to Anyone
                                                            • Marketing & Sales Alignment
                                                            • Personal Development Hacks: 5 Ways to Change Your Life
                                                            • Growing Your Self-Awareness
                                                            • Driving Innovation
                                                            • 5 Steps to Getting What You Want with AmyK Hutchens
                                                            • 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 Marketing & Mindfulness with GV Freeman appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                                                              1 hr 11 min
                                                            • Inspirational Quote by Dale Carnegie

                                                              Today's quote from Dale Carnegie is about prioritizing your goals.

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

                                                              Dale Carnegie Quote

                                                              Dale Carnegie is an American author, most famous for his book, How to Win Friends and Influence People.

                                                              He said:

                                                              “Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves.”

                                                              – Dale Carnegie

                                                              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 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: Time Management

                                                              Do you struggle to find the time to get everything done each day, week, or month?

                                                              Are you looking for a system to help organize your tasks, goals, and appointments?

                                                              In this guide, you'll learn:

                                                              • Tips for effective time management
                                                              • How to plan using the 90-Minute Rule
                                                              • How to create and use a time blocking system
                                                              • 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 Dale Carnegie appeared first on Criteria For Success.

                                                                  3 min

                                                                About Let's Talk Sales

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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.