Summary

In this episode, David Reed and Martin discuss the next evolution of sales and how technology can improve sales training and coaching. They highlight the importance of having the right characteristics, knowledge, and skills for successful selling. They also emphasize the value of real-time feedback and learning from the best reps in the organization. The conversation explores the challenges in coaching and training sales reps and provides insights on how to effectively implement a coaching program. They discuss the benefits of recording and analyzing sales conversations and how it can lead to improved team performance and customer satisfaction.

Takeaways

The next evolution of sales involves leveraging technology to improve sales training and coaching.

Successful selling requires the right characteristics, knowledge about the product and buyer, and skills to drive great outcomes.

Real-time feedback and learning from the best reps in the organization are crucial for improving sales performance.

Recording and analyzing sales conversations can provide valuable insights for improving team performance and customer satisfaction.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:03 Understanding Conversation Intelligence

06:24 Coaching Strategies for Sales Teams

08:40 Coaching for Small Contractors

11:33 Time Investment in Coaching

16:44 Actionable Insights from Conversation Intelligence

22:49 The ROI and Market Adoption of Conversation Intelligence

26:14 First Mover Advantage and Data-driven Coaching

31:03 Action Items and Conclusion

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