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  • Inspirational Quote by Robert Collier

    Today's quote is from Robert Collier about patience, repetition, and commitment.

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

    Robert Collier Quote

    This quote is from Robert Collier, an American author of self-help and New Thought metaphysical books.

    He said:

    “Success if the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.”

    – Robert Collier

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    Resources on Sales Process

    As a VP of Sales or Sales Manager, having a reliable and efficient sales process is one of your most important tools to success.

    Getting your team to achieve their goals, and tracking progress along the way is equally as important.

    But when it comes to the sales process, too many people end up having the wrong parts.

    Below are some of our best resources on setting and achieving sales goals:

    1. eBook – Building a Sales Process for Repeatable Success

    In this eBook, you’ll discover more about:

    • A step-by-step model for creating a sales process for your business
    • Incorporating your company values into your process
    • Avoiding common mistakes
    • And more!
    • 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 Sales Process. Here are a few of our favorites below!

      • 7 Step Sales Process Template
      • The Breakthrough Guide to a B2B Sales Process
      • If you like the podcast, please subscribe to the show, tell a friend about it, and leave us a rating or review. This helps more people find us.

        If you have any questions or suggestions for the podcast, please leave a comment below. And if you’d like to be a guest on the show, please contact us at [email protected].

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        4 min
      • Creativity with Lev Libeskind

        Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! This episode's featured guest is Lev Libeskind.

        Lev Libeskind is the head of Studio Libeskind Design.

        Architecture is a huge part of his family heritage originating with his father, renowned architect, Daniel Libeskind.

        Interview with Lev Libeskind

        In today's episode, I talk to Lev about creativity in business.

        And, he answers questions about:

        • Different kinds of creativity
        • Ideas and execution
        • Budgeting and restrictions
        • Balancing art with budgeting
        • Business and growth book suggestions
        • Featured on this Episode:
          • Lev Libeskind on LinkedIn
          • Elizabeth Frederick on LinkedIn
          • Lev Libeskind Resource Recommendations:
            • Presidents at War by Michael Beschloss
            • Memoirs of Benvenuto Cellini by Benvenuto Cellini
            • Marco Polo: Overland to China by Alexander Zelenyj
            • CFS Resource Recommendations:
              • Building Relationships for Success
              • Being a Grateful Leader
              • Resilience in Sales with Dr. Thackeray
              • Subscribe to our blog and newsletters!
              • Follow us on Twitter! @Lets_Talk_Sales
              • 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 using the hashtag #askCFS, or email us your questions at [email protected].

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

                 

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                1 hr 5 min
              • Inspirational Quote by Edward Deming

                Today's quote is all about why it is vital to have a sales process.

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

                Edward Deming Quote

                This quote is from Edward Deming, an American engineer, statistician, professor, author, lecturer, and management consultant.

                He said:

                “If you can't describe what you are doing as a process, you don't know what you are doing.”

                – Edward Deming

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                Resources on Sales Process

                As a VP of Sales or Sales Manager, having a reliable and efficient sales process is one of your most important tools to success.

                Getting your team to achieve their goals, and tracking progress along the way is equally as important.

                But when it comes to the sales process, too many people end up having the wrong parts.

                Below are some of our best resources on setting and achieving sales goals:

                1. eBook – Building a Sales Process for Repeatable Success

                In this eBook, you’ll discover more about:

                • A step-by-step model for creating a sales process for your business
                • Incorporating your company values into your process
                • Avoiding common mistakes
                • And more!
                • 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 Sales Process. Here are a few of our favorites below!

                  • 7 Step Sales Process Template
                  • The Breakthrough Guide to a B2B Sales Process
                  • If you like the podcast, please subscribe to the show, tell a friend about it, and leave us a rating or review. This helps more people find us.

                    If you have any questions or suggestions for the podcast, please leave a comment below. And if you’d like to be a guest on the show, please contact us at [email protected].

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                    3 min
                  • Escaping Your Comfort Zone with Michael Wigge

                    Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! This episode's featured guest is Michael Wigge.

                    Michael Wigge, travel writer, Tonight Show guest and keynote speaker, offers his motivational work in Germany, as a stress management trainer and resilience coach.

                    He also authored several travel-related books, including How to Travel the World for Free.

                    Be sure to check out his wonderful TEDx talk on overcoming fear. Click here to watch.

                    Interview with Michael Wigge

                    In today's episode, I talk to Michael about getting out of the comfort zone and more.

                    And, he answers questions about:

                    • His journey and where it began
                    • How to manage stress
                    • The importance of escaping your comfort zone
                    • Business & growth book suggestions
                    • Featured on this Episode:
                      • Dr. Michael Wigge on LinkedIn
                      • Elizabeth Frederick on LinkedIn
                      • Michael Wigge's Resource Recommendations:
                        • Rewire Your Anxious Brain by Catherine M. Pitman & Elizabeth M. Karle
                        • CFS Resource Recommendations:
                          • Building Relationships for Success
                          • Being a Grateful Leader
                          • Resilience in Sales with Dr. Thackeray
                          • Subscribe to our blog and newsletters!
                          • Follow us on Twitter! @Lets_Talk_Sales
                          • 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 using the hashtag #askCFS, or email us your questions at [email protected].

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

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                            35 min
                          • Inspirational Quote by Siva Devaki

                            Today's quote is all about the changing landscape of sales.

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

                            Siva Devaki Quote

                            Today's quote comes from Siva Devaki, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Mass Mailer.

                            He said:

                            “Sales is not about selling anymore, but about building trust and educating.”

                            – Siva Devaki

                            Want to earn the chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card? Take our Let's Talk Sales Podcast Listener Survey!

                            Resources on Building a Sales Process

                            As a sales leader, having a tried-and-true sales process is one of your most important tools for success.

                            Below are some of our best resources on building a sales process:

                            1. eBook – Building a Sales Process for Repeatable Success

                            In this eBook, you’ll learn more about:

                            • Our step-by-step model for creating a sales process for your business
                            • Incorporating your company values into your process
                            • Avoiding common mistakes
                            • And more!
                            • 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 building a Sales Process. Here are a few of our favorites below!

                              • 7 Step Sales Process Template
                              • The Breakthrough Guide to a B2B Sales Process
                              • If you like the podcast, please subscribe to the show, tell a friend about it, and leave us a rating or review. This helps more people find us.

                                If you have any questions or suggestions for the podcast, please leave a comment below. And if you’d like to be a guest on the show, please contact us at [email protected].

                                 

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                                4 min
                              • Resilience in Sales with Dr. Russell Thackeray

                                Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! This episode's featured guest is Dr. Russell Thackeray.

                                Russell is the Director of QED, an organizational development consultancy that helps organizations improve people performance and business value within three specialist areas: performance and change, resilience, and evaluation and analytics. He is a psychologist with specialties in evaluation, learning, and development.

                                In today's episode, I talk to Russell about having a resilient mindset in sales.

                                Interview with Dr. Russell Thackeray

                                On this episode, Russell talks about sales and psychology.

                                And, he answers questions about:

                                • Improving people skills in sales
                                • Alternate mindsets for confidence
                                • The importance of resilience in sales
                                • Business & growth book suggestions
                                • Featured on this Episode:
                                  • Dr. Russell Thackeray on LinkedIn
                                  • Elizabeth Frederick on LinkedIn
                                  • Dr. Thackeray's Resource Recommendations:
                                    • The Brain: The Story of You by David Eagleman – you can also check him out on Youtube here!
                                    • When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink
                                    • CFS eBook Recommendations:
                                      • Motivating Your Team: The 4 Dimensions of Sales Motivation
                                      • Subscribe to our blog and newsletters!
                                      • Follow us on Twitter! @Lets_Talk_Sales
                                      • 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 using the hashtag #askCFS, or email us your questions at [email protected].

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

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                                        55 min
                                      • Inspirational Quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

                                        Today's quote from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is all about preparation & planning.

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

                                        Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Quote

                                        And today's quote comes from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a French writer, poet, aristocrat, journalist, and pioneering aviator.

                                        He said:

                                        “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”

                                        – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

                                        Want to earn the chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card? Take our Let's Talk Sales Podcast Listener Survey!

                                        Resources on Setting & Achieving Sales Goals

                                        As a VP of Sales or Sales Manager, setting the right sales goals is one of your most important responsibilities.

                                        Getting your team to achieve those goals, and tracking progress along the way is equally as important.

                                        But when it comes to goal-setting, too many people end up throwing numbers against the wall.

                                        Below are some of our best resources on setting and achieving sales goals:

                                        1. eBook – The Ultimate Guide to Setting & Achieving Sales Goals

                                        In this eBook, you’ll discover more about:

                                        • Setting sales goals
                                        • Tracking progress toward those goals
                                        • Aligning sales activity to goals
                                        • Setting sales budgets
                                        • Avoiding common pitfalls
                                        • 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 Sales Goals. Here’s a few of our favorites below!

                                          • 4 Ways to Incorporate Targeting When Setting Sales Goals
                                          • Aligning Sales Activities to Goals
                                          • If you like the podcast, please subscribe to the show, tell a friend about it, and leave us a rating or review. This helps more people find us.

                                            If you have any questions or suggestions for the podcast, please leave a comment below. And if you’d like to be a guest on the show, please contact us at [email protected].

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                                            6 min
                                          • The Funnel Principle with Mark Sellers

                                            Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! This episode's featured guest is Mark Sellers.

                                            Mark is the Founder and Managing Partner of Breakthrough Sales Performance LLC, an innovative sales consulting firm that approaches the sales process through the eyes of the customer. He is also the author of The Funnel Principle: What every Salesperson Must Know About Selling and Blind Spots: The Hidden Killer of Sales Coaching.

                                            In today's episode, I talk to Mark about sales coaching tips, blind spots, and his revolutionary Funnel Principle system.

                                            Interview with Mark Sellers

                                            On this episode, Mark talks about the Funnel Principle.

                                            And, he answers questions about:

                                            • His books, The Funnel Principle: What every Salesperson Must Know About Selling and Blind Spots: The Hidden Killer of Sales Coaching
                                            • Sales coaching tips
                                            • Common sales blind spots
                                            • Business & growth book suggestions
                                            • Featured on this Episode:
                                              • Mark Sellers on LinkedIn
                                              • Elizabeth Frederick on LinkedIn
                                              • Mark's Resource Recommendations:
                                                • Run with the Horses: The Quest for Life at its Best by Eugene Peterson
                                                • What Great Salespeople Do by Michael Bosworth
                                                • Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown
                                                • CFS eBook Recommendations:
                                                  • Building a Sales Process for Repeatable Success
                                                  • Subscribe to our blog and newsletters!
                                                  • Follow us on Twitter! @Lets_Talk_Sales
                                                  • 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 using the hashtag #askCFS, or email us your questions at [email protected].

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

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                                                    1 hr
                                                  • Inspirational Quote by Abraham Lincoln

                                                    Today's quote from Abraham Lincoln is all about the importance of planning & goal settign.

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

                                                    Abraham Lincoln Quote

                                                    Today's quote comes from Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.

                                                    He said:

                                                    “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”

                                                    – Abraham Lincoln

                                                    Want to earn the chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card? Take our Let's Talk Sales Podcast Listener Survey!

                                                    Resources on Setting & Achieving Sales Goals

                                                    As a VP of Sales or Sales Manager, setting the right sales goals is one of your most important responsibilities.

                                                    Getting your team to achieve those goals, and tracking progress along the way is equally as important.

                                                    But when it comes to goal-setting, too many people end up throwing numbers against the wall.

                                                    Below are some of our best resources on setting and achieving sales goals:

                                                    1. eBook – The Ultimate Guide to Setting & Achieving Sales Goals

                                                    In this eBook, you’ll discover more about:

                                                    • Setting sales goals
                                                    • Tracking progress toward those goals
                                                    • Aligning sales activity to goals
                                                    • Setting sales budgets
                                                    • Avoiding common pitfalls
                                                    • 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 Sales Goals. Here’s a few of our favorites below!

                                                      • 4 Ways to Incorporate Targeting When Setting Sales Goals
                                                      • Aligning Sales Activities to Goals
                                                      • If you like the podcast, please subscribe to the show, tell a friend about it, and leave us a rating or review. This helps more people find us.

                                                        If you have any questions or suggestions for the podcast, please leave a comment below. And if you’d like to be a guest on the show, please contact us at [email protected].

                                                         

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                                                        3 min
                                                      • Raising Standards with Mark Evans

                                                        Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! This episode's featured guest is Mark Evans.

                                                        Mark is the Founder of the Standard Sales Company, a training, coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations raise their standard in sales. He is also the author of Raise Your Standards: The Definitive Guide to Building Seven-Figure Sales.

                                                        To learn more about Mark Evans, you can visit his personal website here.

                                                        In today's episode, I talk to Mark about how sales best practices and how to recruit top talent for your organization.

                                                        Interview with Mark Evans

                                                        On this episode, Mark talks about raising your standards in sales.

                                                        And, he answers questions about:

                                                        • His most recent book, Raise Your Standards 
                                                        • Hitting growth goals and targets consistently
                                                        • Best practices to help leaders recruit the right talent
                                                        • Business and growth book suggestions
                                                        • Featured on this Episode:
                                                          • Mark Evans on LinkedIn
                                                          • Elizabeth Frederick on LinkedIn
                                                          • Mark's Resource Recommendations:
                                                            • The Art of Living by Epictetus
                                                            • The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday
                                                            • Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
                                                            • CFS eBook Recommendations:
                                                              • Building a Sales Process for Repeatable Success
                                                              • Subscribe to our blog and newsletters!
                                                              • Follow us on Twitter! @Lets_Talk_Sales
                                                              • 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 using the hashtag #askCFS, or email us your questions at [email protected].

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

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                                                                46 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.