WINNING AT SELLING

Knowledge has timing and sometimes it’s out of step. We may have heard the answer in the past but didn’t know the question until now. Now that the answer has been forgotten. Are you in a philosophical state of mind?

Stay tuned to hear the questions and answers -together - as Bill, and I answer Questions from Our Listeners and other interesting ideas on episode 545 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.

How can I get my work done when there are so many meetings – and most of them are just a waste of time! If you find this to be a challenge at your company, you are not alone. Recently one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs sent a memo to his employees on just his frustrating topic and how to deal with it.

So, if you want to get more done join Scott and me as we discuss Elon Musk’s Productivity Recommendations and other interesting information on episode 544 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.

Ever have a bad day turn into a bad month. Sometimes we fall into a rut and it seems nothing is working, the leads are all bad and the quotes stop turning into purchase orders.  We take emotional risks without getting a good return on our time, effort and operating expenses. How do we turn it around and start getting back into the groove?

Tune in as we talk about going from Rut to Strut as Bill, and I discuss Getting out of a Slump and other interesting ideas on episode 543 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.

What attributes separate the common salesperson from a truly successful sales professional? Is it being a “good talker” as we so frequently hear? Or is it the courage to call on anyone at any organization? Is it some kind of “superpower” that they have, or could it be something simpler than that?  

Maybe today you’ll hear the secret that will transform your career as Scott and I welcome sales expert Brent Widman to discuss The Importance of Consistency on episode 542 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.

Often unconscious human behavior is grounded in a need for validation or vindication from others.  We have a desire for approval of current behavior or a yearning of clemency for past discretions. Both can limit your progress and development.

Remember: you are in the circle of trust, as Bill, and I discuss Validation or Vindication and other interesting ideas on episode 541 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.

According to a Hubspot survey conducted in 2016 only 3% of respondents believe that salespeople are “trustworthy”! Only 3% - that’s pretty low. But it’s not my fault is it? Or your? Well, perhaps it is. Because we are all responsible for how our profession is perceived by our customers.

So we will be as honest as possible as Scott and I discuss Being Trustworthy and other interesting ideas on episode 540 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.

Outstanding leaders are outstanding listeners. And when you are in sales, you’re a leader. As we interact with prospects, clients, customers and colleagues’ successful relationships start with listening. And if you don’t listen to know what they are talking about – you don’t know what you are talking about.

So, let’s talk about it.  And today ‘it’ is Listening - as Bill and I welcome award winning listener and speaker Dr. Manny Steil to discuss Effective Listening on episode 539 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.

You never get a second chance to make a first impression – or so the saying goes. If that’s true, then we should have a better understanding of how people judge us and how they determine if we are the type of person with whom they want to do business. Likewise, we should understand when we start making those impressions on others.

So put on some business attire and comb your hair as Scott and I discuss First Impressions and other interesting ideas on episode 538 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.

The market is constantly changing. New companies are being launched. Seasoned businesses are merging; while others are closing their doors because they are no longer relevant. As we start to focus on a new year, now may be a good time to revisit your value proposition and how to present it to others.

Stay tuned as Bill and I discuss Renegotiate or Reframe – Trading with price and other fascinating topics on episode 537 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.

Each of us gets 24 hours in a day and 7 days each week. So how is it that some people get SO much more done than others? Is it luck, planning, smarts or something else? Scott and I are excited to welcome one of those people who get a lot done and he is going to help us learn how daily execution results in extraordinary results.

Put on your running shoes and pop in those earbuds as Scott and I welcome marathoner and development expert, Scott Welle to episode 536 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.