Peak Performance Selling

In this episode of Peak Performance Selling Podcast, Jordan Benjamin and Kim Orlesky, Chief Executive Officer of KO Advantage Group and Board Member at Business Link AB, discuss the transformation of sales from in-person to virtual interactions. They emphasize the importance of building trust and rapport through social selling and video communication. Kim shares her perspective on focusing on clients' future aspirations rather than just their pain points. They also highlight the significance of asking more questions and slowing down in the sales process to achieve better results.

PEAK PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

The Importance of Future Aspirations - Kim Orlesky: "I come from the school of thought that Dr. Google has solved everybody's pain, right? We really don't have pain anymore because we now know how to search for solutions. The difference, though, is where do they want to be in the future? Where do they see themselves six months, a year in the future? Because that now leads to a lot of question marks and it leads to a lot of uncertainty. And by creating this disconnect between where you want to be, which is typically always in the future, optimistic, positive, very exciting. Where I am today. The difference between the two, right? Expectation versus reality, that is pain, and that is what we want to focus on."

Virtual Selling and Building Trust - Kim Orlesky: "Virtual selling takes more discipline, not less. Your process needs to be established, documented, and it has to be something that everyone has to follow. We cannot leave it up to the devices of what traditional selling did. We allow our salespeople to do whatever, whenever they want. But now today, in four and a half hours, I'm expecting somebody to meet with six different clients. It means we have to be tight in those conversations."

You can connect with Kim Orlesky and her book through the links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimorlesky/

Amazon: https://a.co/d/8K2n9Q1

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In this episode of Peak Performance Selling Podcast, Jordan Benjamin interviews Kim Orlesky, Chief Executive Officer of KO Advantage Group and Board Member at Business Link AB. Kim, listed as LinkedIn's top sales influencer, shares valuable insights from her sales journey and emphasizes the importance of treating prospects as individuals and focusing on their needs.

Kim recalls her early sales career at Xerox, where she learned the value of listening to customers and addressing their concerns before attempting to make a sale. This approach helped her transform her performance and build lasting relationships with clients.

The conversation delves into the art of virtual selling, where Kim highlights the significance of building rapport and connection online. She suggests mimicking the rapport-building moments of in-person meetings to establish trust and understanding with prospects.

Authentic communication, transparency, and honesty are essential elements Kim believes in when engaging with potential customers. Rather than rushing to pitch a product or service, she advises sales professionals to focus on helping people and providing value, which ultimately leads to more successful sales outcomes.

Kim's expertise in virtual selling provides valuable tips and strategies for sales professionals to succeed in today's digital landscape. By putting prospects first, listening to their needs, and offering genuine assistance, sales professionals can create sustainable peak performance in their selling endeavors.

PEAK PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Treat Others the Way They Want to Be Treated - Kim Orlesky: "Treat others the way they want to be treated. Listen to them, hear what's going on for them, and then the sale will naturally happen."

Value-Driven Selling in Virtual Environments - Kim Orlesky: "Focus on helping people, and the sales will follow naturally. Value is individual and based on what someone needs in terms of help."

You can connect with Kim Orlesky and her book through the links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimorlesky/

Amazon: https://a.co/d/8K2n9Q1

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In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling Podcast, host Jordan Benjamin and Jared Robin, co-founder of RevGenius, delves into the mindset and strategies of successful salespeople and leaders. Jared emphasizes the importance of pushing through challenges while also being in tune with emotions and triggers. He shares his perspective on goal-setting and daily routines, choosing to focus on living life authentically and working hard. The discussion highlights the continuous learning process and how life experiences shape success in both personal and professional realms. Jared also shares his admiration for leaders who exhibit humility, kindness, and a clear direction. Finally, he defines success as finding happiness in the present moment and removing barriers that hinder joy and fulfillment.

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Success Isn't a Milestone - Jared Robin: "Success isn't a milestone to get to; you're already there. It's removing all the garbage that's causing you from being happy today. Because I'll tell you what, you get to that milestone, you're the same person, maybe more money in your pocket, maybe a bigger house, maybe all that. And I'm not saying that's bad. I'm just saying success to me means being able to enjoy that fully, deeply."

The Power of Listening to Yourself - Jared Robin: "Push through and learn, but also listen to yourself because when you push through and something bad happens, listen to how it makes you feel, the emotion that exudes. Ask why, why you're triggered and figure it out and trace it back and integrate it. Bad stuff will happen, but it's minimizing the impact on yourself and being easier on yourself that helps you persevere."

You can connect with Jared and check out his work in the links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredrobin/

RevGenius: https://www.revgenius.com/

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In this episode of Peak Performance Selling Podcast, Jordan Benjamin interviews Jared Robin, Co-Founder of RevGenius, who shares his experiences and insights as a successful sales professional. Jared discusses the challenges he faced when making lateral career moves, especially within the tech industry. He emphasizes the importance of having the right mindset and passion to navigate such transitions.

Jared opens up about a difficult period when things didn't work out as planned, leading to emotional struggles and implosion. He shares how meditation and addressing childhood traumas helped him bounce back and find resilience.

Throughout the conversation, the power of remaining level-headed and embracing continuous learning emerges as essential traits for sales professionals. Both host and guest stress the significance of taking action, being mindful, and maintaining faith to achieve greatness in sales.

PEAK PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

The Power of Remaining Level-Headed: A Lesson in Sales and Entrepreneurship - Jared Robin: "Anybody who says it's just pushing through and nothing else will eventually have their imploded moment too because you have to just understand that things are gonna work out."

Embracing Career Transitions: From Lateral Moves to Sales Success - Jared Robin: "I just wanted to get into something that no matter what company I worked in, I knew that that's a space I wanted to be in. So the mind shift change was just, um, just get in and figure it out."

You can connect with Jared and check out his work in the links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredrobin/

RevGenius: https://www.revgenius.com/

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HOST: Jordan Benjamin

GUEST: Jared Robin

Peak Performance Selling Podcast

In this episode of Peak Performance Selling Podcast, Jordan Benjamin interviews Jared Robin, Co-Founder of RevGenius, a top seller and sales leader who shares his journey and experiences in the sales industry. Jared shares his inspiring journey, from organizing fashion week parties with his homies to becoming a mediator in blockchain-based two-sided marketplaces. He highlights the importance of community and how it played a pivotal role in shaping his career.

The conversation delves into the changing landscape of sales and how technology has become a driving force behind the industry. Jared emphasizes the significance of peer-to-peer learning and the increasing demand for career development and coaching in sales roles. He also discusses the impact of COVID on the job market and the rise of the side hustle, empowering individuals to take risks and explore new opportunities.

PEAK PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

The Evolution of Sales and the Need for Continuous Learning - Jared Robin: “You know, when I got in [to FedEx], they had a homegrown CRM. Now they use other tools as well. I think sales have become more technology-powered. I think I know that's a fact. There's more tech tools. I think people are communicating more with each other to help one another. By and large, peer-to-peer learning is taking off. People are asking for advice and getting it, and there's more resources than ever.”

You can connect with Jared and check out his work in the links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredrobin/

RevGenius: https://www.revgenius.com/

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In this episode of Peak Performance Selling Podcast, Jordan Benjamin interviews Jared Robin, Co-Founder of RevGenius, a top seller and sales leader who shares his journey and experiences in the sales industry. Jared discusses his time at FedEx, his transition to different companies, and the impactful moments that shaped his view of sales and sales leadership. He also dives into his passion for community building and his work with RevGenius, a thriving community for sales professionals and revenue operations. Tune in to gain valuable insights and strategies for achieving peak performance in sales.

PEAK PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Life's Impact on Sales Journey - Jared Robin: “Life defines your sales journey, not sales defining your life journey. So often, life defines your sales journey, not sales defining your life journey. Some cool experiences like where I rebounded from like down and out and stuff... So, you know, some cool experiences like where I rebounded from like down and out and stuff.”

Building Community with Good Energy - Jared Robin: “So how I got to community, it's always, so ever since, I was always social... We decided to build a fashion magazine... And we created this magazine to support emerging fashion designers... to be like an international fashion film award winner... you had to be a homie... I wanted to create a nonprofit called the homie effect, the idea of doing something good for something else, but in a vibey way, like, it’s going to change the world... essentially giving love with good energy.”

You can connect with Jared and check out his work in the links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredrobin/

RevGenius: https://www.revgenius.com/

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In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling Podcast, Jordan Benjamin interviews Todd Hartley, the founder and CEO of WireBuzz, to share valuable insights on bouncing back from setbacks in sales. He emphasizes the importance of managing the story we tell ourselves during difficult times and how transparency and humility can help regain trust and resolve issues with clients. Todd also discusses the significance of having a clear vision as a leader and setting high standards to motivate the team. He highlights the power of reframing our internal narrative and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth and future success. The episode concludes with Todd's morning routine and his perspective on success as a result of serving others.

PEAK PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Embracing Transparency and Humility - Todd Hartley: “Well, I managed the story that I'm telling inside my head. I manage it. So instead of beating myself up... I've screwed up and I learned how to screw up when I was a waiter. His waiter screws up all night and you learn the trick of... walking right out and kneeling down below the guests. Now you've humbled yourself. You're going to do this with a client. You better. Later, I kneel down below them and say, I want to let you know that, um, here's the mistake I made. The correction is being made right now and we'll be out shortly. But in the meantime, party, see, I told him the problem. I fessed up, then I let them know the solution that's already in action. Then what do I do next? In the meantime, is there anything I can get you from the bar? That'll make you more comfortable while we're waiting... So use it to your advantage. And every time I've done it, it's worked out really well. So I humble myself, I fall on the sword, I solve the problem and I move forward and I concentrate on it not happening again for that person.”

The Power of Reframing Our Internal Narrative - Jordan Benjamin: “I love that thought about what's the story that I'm telling myself because I feel like... So many times people are like, Oh, like someone's talking to themselves or there's a story going on in their head... It is such a cool way to think about how you reframe and retell that story to yourself. And realize we actually have some control over that.”

You can connect with Todd and check out his work in the links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/videotodd/

WireBuzz: https://www.wirebuzz.com/

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In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling Podcast, Jordan Benjamin and Todd Hartley, the founder and CEO of WireBuzz, explore the power of clarity in sales and life, discuss the detrimental effects of confusion and the importance of injecting massive clarity into sales interactions. They emphasize the role of responsible communication and the need for sales professionals to own the processing and sharing of information. The conversation highlights the shift from a "take" mentality to a "give" mentality in sales, where serving and educating prospects adds value and leads to better outcomes. The benefits of video in enhancing clarity and engagement are also discussed, along with the use of tools like HubSpot to track prospect engagement and improve follow-up. The episode concludes with the reminder that authenticity and honesty are essential for success in both sales and personal relationships.

PEAK PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Injecting Massive Clarity and Creating Sustainable Peak Performance - Todd Hartley: "Clarity is extremely powerful and more people, you know, Tony said something one day, that hit me like a ton of bricks and he said, it's about responsible communicators. And maybe you've heard him say this, but a responsible communicator owns not just what comes out of their mouth, but how it is processed, received, retained, and even shared on the other end. So when I heard that, I was like, damn, that is all about clarity management. And if you're a responsible salesperson or responsible marketer, you've got to be aware of how that information is going to be even shared from the person you're selling to your internal champion. To their team, because if you're relying on your internal champion to explain you with the right level of clarity and excitement and certainty that you provide, you're going to lose more deals than you win. So like I'm obsessed, like that's another drip spot in the process. How do you arm that internal champion with an asset that'll get their review committee fired up and excited when you aren't in the room and everybody else is being reviewed as a PDF. That sucks and is boring. How do you get your beautiful face on camera impacting the decision? And what you'll notice by the way, in 2020, the stats from clients that are using this strategy of mine, they increased their close rate somewhere between 40 and 103%. So injecting clarity to your internal champion goes a long way because they'll never be able to explain you the way you can explain you."

Authenticity and Integrity in Sales and Life - Todd Hartley: “If one person's being deceptive and it doesn't matter if it's in a business relationship or a personal relationship, that relationship isn't going to succeed…Things aren't going to work well, right? Which means no hiding, no cheating, and personal life and in your professional life, like be, be all. It takes everything in this world to win everything to be successful. And any energy leaks that go to being deceptive are leaks that keep you from hitting a home run for somebody.”

You can connect with Todd and check out his work in the links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/videotodd/

WireBuzz: https://www.wirebuzz.com/

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In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling Podcast, Jordan Benjamin interviews Todd Hartley, the founder and CEO of WireBuzz, on the transformative potential of using video in sales. They discuss Todd's personal experience of overcoming challenges and delivering training with gauze on his face, the common limiting beliefs surrounding video adoption, and the remarkable results achieved by companies that have embraced video strategies. Todd shares success stories and emphasizes the importance of human connection in a remote selling environment. He also provides insights into attention-hacking techniques and eliminating confusion in the sales process. Don't miss this informative conversation that will inspire you to leverage the power of video in your sales efforts.

PEAK PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: Putting Others Before Vanity - Todd Hartley: "My wife said to me, dude, is this about your vanity or is this about serving other people? And then before I knew it, I did my training that entire summer. With gauze all over my face for Tony Robbins as if I was Bozo the clown and the end result, I was so insecure about doing it, but the end result is like a magnet. His teams loved me because I put them before my need to look a certain way."

The Impact of Video Adoption on Sales Results - Todd Hartley: “Before Jordan and I hit record, I was telling him a story about a client that I was training on a yacht. And then he had me train his entire company. And then the company, I trained all their salespeople all over the world on four different live zoom events for different time zones. At the end of the next quarter, their revenue went up 31% and they generated an additional 119 million in sales using my strategies. Then, for which is bananas.”

You can connect with Todd and check out his work in the links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/videotodd/

WireBuzz: https://www.wirebuzz.com/

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In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling Podcast, Jordan Benjamin interviews Todd Hartley, the founder and CEO of WireBuzz. Todd shares his journey from being a talk show host to becoming an expert in remote selling, video marketing, and sales optimization. He discusses the importance of video in the business world and provides valuable insights and strategies for achieving video mastery. Todd also opens up about his personal struggles with attention disorders and learning disabilities, highlighting the power of perseverance and self-development. Learn how to overcome limiting beliefs and embrace video as a powerful tool for sales success.

PEAK PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Embracing Personal Growth and Strengthening Weaknesses - Todd Hartley: "I'm a big believer in strengthening your weaknesses and developing your strengths on a daily basis. One of my biggest fears is going through life with the 'what if, what if you did develop yourself, what if you weren't afraid of your weaknesses and you went on and strengthened them, where would your career trajectory be? What would your life look like?"

The Power of Repetition and Skill Development - Todd Hartley: “Repetition is the mother of skill, and you will be rewarded in public for that which you practice and refine in private”

You can connect with Todd and check out his work in the links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/videotodd/

WireBuzz: https://www.wirebuzz.com/

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