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How to be a Sales Sherpa with the Hyperconnected David Fisher Returning guest Dave Fisher and I meet at Sketchbook Brewing to discuss the publishing of his new book:  Hyperconnected Selling, Winning More Business by Leveraging Digital Influence and Creating Human Connection   Dave is a podcast host and consultant  trying to bring back the art of conversation to business.  In this episode we discuss the evolution of selling and what you can do  to better leverage the network you already have.  Dave explains how to be a Sales Sherpa and how to guide your prospects through the glut of information that overwhelms their buying experience. Selling Conversation and Points We Discuss Yes we talk about the beer and the value of balancing malt and hops. But we also discussed: Seller asymmetry, buyers have more information than the seller Appointment setting will get automated Enterprise sale will always need real people (at least in the next 10 years) It’s best to keep working in the same industry and grow industry

The Art of the Help with Larry Levine #182 In this episode we start by discussing the confusion of social selling. The root issue is not so much how to twiddle the knobs and bells of LinkedIn Facebook and Twitter. The true issue is the failure of sales professionals understanding WHY they have chosen the profession of sales  Then secondly we talk about the Art of the Help for success.  Larry Levine is a social selling expert, podcast host and long time B2B sales expert. Self Awareness in Sales Most sellers don’t reflect on their lives, what motivates them and why they do what they do. They aren’t self aware. During the discussion Larry and I chat …. Why are you in sales? Larry believes there is a ton of confusion with social selling It’s the Art of the Help he shares….. giving back to the community and your clients Sellers must brand themselves Larry recommends. This will differentiate you. Larry reminds us that “Selling is 24×7 job” Why Sales is a Great Profession Get to run your own business Freedom Goo

How To Sell Hardware Software and All Things IT with Mike Slowik #181 In this episode we meet Mike Slowik, 34 year veteran of selling hardware software and all things IT  But Mike tells us that he doesn’t actually sell IT. He sells change.  We talk about the enterprise sale and the complexity of working a prospect who brings a large team for the evaluation. Mistakes sellers make: Not communicating, not talking in a style prospects respect. It’s a must if you want to learn how to sell hardware software and IT. The Danger of the Unsolicited RFP It’s difficult to win an RFP, especially one that is requested out of the blue. Most likely your competition wrote the majority of the evaluation. Get a meeting before applying for an unsolicited RFP to see if it’s worth the trouble. Moral of the story – GET THE MEETING. FUD  (Fear Uncertainty and Doubt) FUDing is a process sellers use to motivate prospects to look at competition skeptically. Fear Uncertainty Doubt Get the prospect to dig deep into the competition by

6 Ways To Generate Leads With Fatima Zaidi #180 In this episode we meet Fatima Zaidi to discuss 6 ways to generate leads starting with the idea that you must always communicate with purpose. With over 10 years of experiences in sales and business development Fatima has become an expert in closing that deal. In this podcast, Fatima takes you through the ten steps to snagging that opportunity and converting it into a case won. She highlights common mistakes made my sales people, and how you instantly develop that connection and rapport to work in your favour. Whether you’re just at the start of your sales career, or you just want to augment your existing skills, this podcast will set you on a clear path to success. Hacking Sales Fatima and I walk through the following list on strategies and ways to generate leads: Get creative with your pitch Develop a personal brand that defines you as a thought leader and subject matter expert Develop relationships both online and off line Build partnerships with other comp

Startup Story Where Software Goes to Seed with Charlie Wiltgen #179 This week we go to the birth of a business to tell the tale of a startup story.  We  interview an entrepreneur who invented a SaaS product and built a loyal client list from nothing.  This requires a keen attention to detail understanding the challenges and desires of the target market.  Charlie Wiltgen tells his origin story and how hard work and luck intersect.  His corn and soybean data management business is highly successful and an inspiration for all want to be entrepreneurs. Knowing Your Market Charlie shared his startup story: How his business partner was hired to fix a legacy system How she pitched the client a rewrite on a new platform How the client LOVED the new software and she brought in Charlie How they worked a trade show to bring on 20+ clients Struggles with scaling the Adoption Curve What it takes to give a great demo Get a free Slidebean account today! How To Find Charlie Wiltgen This is Charlie on LinkedIn This is Cre

How Salespeople Overcome Procrastination with Eric Twiggs #178 In this episode we meet the procrastination prevention partner Eric Twiggs. Eric and I have a lively discussion covering practical ways on how salespeople overcome procrastination. We talk about mindset, processes, and automation tools that can increase productivity and success. The habit to accept is the ability to take action. If you put things off that take you away from your life goals, you will be frustrated and unsuccessful. The root of procrastination is due to a lack of goals and focus. Turn that around. In sales sellers commonly struggle with: Following up Call reluctance What’s the answer to overcoming this struggle? Eric says “Know your numbers, ratios of calls per answers and sales advances. Know the number of your activities. Let the law of averages work to your favor. Know that optimists are commonly more successful in sales. Get the right attitude.” Get a free Slidebean account today! But I Don’t Feel Like It People often use th

How To Sell The World  – Advice on Selling Asia #177 In this episode we meet Karl Weaver, an international sales professional who is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to how to sell the world. Selling Asia is different than the USA . Europe too. In both cases, sales only happen once trust is built.  In this episode Karl shares 7 ways to sell in a protectionist environment by a process of creating trust. Advice on Selling Asia We walked through a series of steps that in many ways, mirror enterprise sales in the United States: Realize their goal is to compete with the West Protect all you laptops and stored information Learn the language or bring someone who can Give a gift and something local like Almond Roca Don’t expect an immediate sale Honor the exchange of business cards Use social media like LinkedIn and WeChat Get a free Slidebean account today! Advice on Selling Europe Like Asia, European companies do not make pop decisions. They are more formal when approaching business transactions. The gesture

7 LinkedIn Strategies for Generating Qualified Leads with Janis Pettit If you’re running out of leads, this week’s episode is exactly what you need. Janis Pettit is an expert on the new LinkedIn interface. Today  we dig in and uncover 7 LinkedIn strategies for generating qualified leads. Janis takes us from setting up your profile, finding prospects, connecting, engaging,  moving them to a webinar presentation and on your email list. Not only does this work, but you can do the same thing on Facebook . Of course this assumes that’s where you’re prospect hang out! Stop the cold cold calling and start leveraging social media today! Lead Generation Today When it comes to B2B sales and marketing,  LinkedIn is the bomb. 41% millionaires are on LinkedIn with the  average income at $75K.  Members of LinkedIn are buyers. Janis gave us 7 strategies to turn those buyers, into prospects. Make sure your LinkedIn profiles clearly states who your are. Only  focus on people who have issues that you can provide solutions.

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We're in China ! In this episode Denise and Pat talk about thier first impressions of living in China regarding travel language food and eBikes