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Mike Bosworth is the author of Solution Selling and co-author of CustomerCentric Selling. Buyers have resistance to sellers and today, Mike shares 2 kinds of avoidance known as proposal avoidance and negotiation avoidance.  He discusses why sellers must work towards a pre-proposal review instead of dropping all the details and decision-making at the moment of the actual proposal. He then talks about negotiation avoidance and what you as a seller can do to get in the mind of the buyer to reach an agreement without ever having to negotiate. HIGHLIGHTS Proposal avoidance: Confirm all details in the pre-proposal review Negotiation avoidance: The difference between cost and price justified Don't negotiate with procurement  QUOTES Proposals shouldn't have any new information in them so sell the pre-proposal review - Mike: "By selling them on the idea of a pre-proposal review a week before the proposal is due is when you do the surprise close. They haven't been thinking about risk. And if you leave, if I can,

AI is revolutionizing sales processes and changing the way we all do business. This week, Alastair and Howard are joined once again by Darren Fay, Director of Revenue Operations and Intelligence at Instructure, to talk about the potential of AI in forecasting, setting Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs), and adapting to market trends while also considering the importance of embracing AI. Follow the Hosts on LinkedIn: Alastair Woolcock (CRO, Revenue.io) Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io) And our Special Guest: Darren Fay (Dir. of Revenue Operations & Intelligence, Instructure) Sponsored by: Revenue.io | Powering high-performing revenue teams with real-time guidance Explore the Revenue.io Podcast Universe: Sales Enablement Podcast Selling with Purpose Podcast RevOps Podcast *If you'd like to ask the guys a question that could get answered on the show, call our new message line at (323) 540-4777. Just leave your name, where you're from, and your question and we'll do our best to answer it on an upcoming episode.

Derek Jankowski is the Vice President of Sales at ServiceCore. Which is a great example of a company that is using software to disrupt an industry that most people think of a decidedly low tech. On today's episode we dig into Derek's journey in his sales career; including the start he got in sales in college and how that ultimately led to his current role scaling a sales team at Service Core. We also talk about Derek's passion project, his side venture called Next Level Sales Leadership. Which is focused on helping new(ish) sales leaders get the knowledge and skills they need to be more successful, faster! Most FLMs are craving this type of support and we dig into what Derek is providing through his venture. More on Andy: Connect on LinkedIn Learn more at AndyPaul.com Sponsored by: Revenue.io | Unlock exponential growth with an AI-powered RevOps platform | Revenue.io Explore the Revenue.io Podcast Universe: Sales Enablement Podcast RevOps Podcast Selling with Purpose Podcast

Sometimes your career evolves into something you never would have expected. In this compelling episode, join Alastair and Howard as they delve into the fascinating journey of Darren Fay, who transitioned from firefighting to Director of Revenue Operations & Intelligence at Instructure. Together, they discuss the urgent need for data governance in the face of burgeoning AI technologies and the pivotal role of revenue operations in the management of this data. From Darren's insights into strategic approaches to RevOps to a deep dive into the role of dashboards and data in driving behavior change, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to navigate the intersection of technology, data, and business. Follow the Hosts on LinkedIn: Alastair Woolcock (CRO, Revenue.io) Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io) And our Special Guest: Darren Fay (Dir. of Revenue Operations & Intelligence, Instructure) Sponsored by: Revenue.io | Powering high-performing revenue teams with real-time guidance *If you'd like to ask the g

Jim Duffy is the President of The Litigation Connection. His business is finding the best litigation lawyers that fit his client's very particular needs and niche. He walks through his research process which has dramatically increased his bookings and how to utilize this research during the actual cold call. Jim emphasizes the need to be genuine in developing a relationship and determining fit, rather than being salesy, as there is simply no need for it in his space.  HIGHLIGHTS Getting in front of litigation lawyers and having more conversations Researching and creating a sub-persona beneath the persona within the ICP Cold call success: Research, a calm demeanor, and genuineness QUOTES Researching niche litigation lawyers Jim: "I look at different keywords and then we take those keywords and we'll look at the left of that phrase, left of that keyword and the right of that keyword and pull those phrases together, and that creates this phrase that really is the phrase that matters because it really tell

Serve, dig, set, spike, block! In this week's episode, Howard and Alastair are joined by Mary Laudati, a coach and seasoned expert in B2C sales consulting, to serve up her valuable insights on the art of customer engagement and effective sales strategies. They talk about the significance of building trust by respecting consumer preferences and acquiring good data. Mary also underscores the importance of personalization, quick responses, and passionate interactions to succeed in the dynamic world of B2C sales. Follow the Hosts on LinkedIn: Alastair Woolcock (CSRO, Revenue.io) Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io) And our Special Guest: Mary Laudati (Coach & Sales Consultant, Mary Laudati Sales Consulting) Sponsored by: Revenue.io | Powering high-performing revenue teams with real-time guidance Explore the Revenue.io Podcast Universe: Sales Strategy & Enablement Podcast RevOps Podcast Selling with Purpose Podcast *If you'd like to ask the guys a question that could get answered on the show, call our message line

In this week’s episode, Alastair and Howard are once again joined by Charlie Cowan (aka RevOpsCharlie), a renowned author and expert in Revenue Operations acceleration. Together, they delve into the transformative power of RevOps in modern business, emphasizing the critical balance between the external, customer-centric aspects, and the internal operational components. You will hear valuable insights into the agile approach needed to navigate the evolving landscape of sales, customer success, marketing, and AI, all while ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for customers. Follow the Hosts on LinkedIn: Alastair Woolcock (CSRO, Revenue.io) Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io) And our Special Guest: Charlie Cowan (Author & Revenue Acceleration Expert, RevOpsCharlie) Sponsored by: Revenue.io | Powering high-performing revenue teams with real-time guidance Explore the Revenue.io Podcast Universe: Sales Strategy & Enablement Podcast RevOps Podcast Selling with Purpose Podcast *If you'd like to ask the guys a

In this week’s episode, Howard and Alastair dive deep into the future of revenue operations with special guest Charlie Cowan (RevOpsCharlie), author and Revenue Acceleration Expert. They explore the transformative power of AI and automation in sales, highlighting how these tools are reshaping the role of sales professionals and the importance of data organization. The discussion also emphasizes the value of curiosity and specialization in an evolving business landscape, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of RevOps and AI in sales. Follow the Hosts on LinkedIn: Alastair Woolcock (CSRO, Revenue.io) Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io) And our Special Guest: Charlie Cowan (Author & Revenue Acceleration Expert, RevOpsCharlie) Sponsored by: Revenue.io | Powering high-performing revenue teams with real-time guidance Explore the Revenue.io Podcast Universe: Sales Strategy & Enablement Podcast RevOps Podcast Selling with Purpose Podcast *If you'd like to ask the guys a question that

Andrew Peterson and Spencer Dent are the co-founders of Clozd. In today's episode we're talking about the importance and value that companies derive from doing effective win/loss analysis. We all can use more data points to help us improve our ability to help our customers make decisions. To win more deals. And what better source of data is there than talking to your buyers, and prospective buyers, about what you can do to create a better buying experience? We dig into how Clozd conducts the win/loss analysis for it's clients, the sources of information it taps into. And we explore some of the big takeaways they've learned from the various win/loss analyses they've performed for their clients. More on Andy: Connect on LinkedIn Learn more at AndyPaul.com Sponsored by: Revenue.io | Unlock exponential growth with an AI-powered RevOps platform | Revenue.io Explore the Revenue.io Podcast Universe: Sales Enablement Podcast RevOps Podcast Selling with Purpose Podcast

Thanks to our loyal listeners, the message line is going strong! This week, Alastair and Howard answer more of your questions submitted to our message line and surprise, they're all about generative AI and its impact on the job market. Alastair and Howard discuss the excitement and possibilities that generative AI offers in augmenting human intelligence and improving communication between sales teams and customers. They also emphasize the importance of open communication and transparency when approaching sales teams about using generative AI to help shape the future of their jobs and ultimately their success. Keep those questions coming! Follow the Hosts on LinkedIn: Alastair Woolcock (CRO, Revenue.io) Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io) Sponsored by: Revenue.io | Powering high-performing revenue teams with real-time guidance Explore the Revenue.io Podcast Universe: Sales Enablement Podcast Selling with Purpose Podcast RevOps Podcast *If you'd like to ask the guys a question that could get answered on the show

Michael Bungay Stanier is the founder of Box of Crayons and author of The Coaching Habit who also recently published his latest book called How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters. He discusses his process in writing this book and discovering that a worthy goal has three characteristics; it is thrilling, important, and daunting. Michael shares his insights on the steps to finding your worthy goal and challenging yourself to unlock your greatness.  HIGHLIGHTS A worthy goal is thrilling, important, and daunting Draft your goals: Name the prizes and punishments Change: Fix what's broken or amplify what's working? Get motivation by understanding your worthy goal   QUOTES Michael: "We unlock our greatness by working on the hard things. It's not by winning. It's by working on the hard things. And so, the daunting is the work that's needed where you step out your edge and you're like, look, I'm pretty accomplished and I'm okay with my talents, and I know some stuff, but this is making me sweat a littl

In this week’s episode, Alastair engages in a dynamic discussion with special guest Derek Knudsen, Chief Delivery Officer at Revenue.io, as they explore the critical concept of value realization in the world of enterprise software. They emphasize the importance of aligning customer needs with product development, highlight the pitfalls of starting with features instead of customer objectives, and underscore the vital role of understanding and delivering on customer outcomes in achieving long-term success in the enterprise software space. This insightful conversation sheds light on how organizations can create meaningful and lasting value for their customers. Follow the Hosts on LinkedIn: Alastair Woolcock (CSRO, Revenue.io) Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io) And our Special Guest: Derek Knudsen (CEO, Revenue.io) Sponsored by: Revenue.io | Powering high-performing revenue teams with real-time guidance Explore the Revenue.io Podcast Universe: Sales Strategy & Enablement Podcast RevOps Podcast Selling with Purpo

Jennifer Colosimo is the President of the Enterprise Division at FranklinCovey and Co-Author of Strikingly Different Selling. Also joining is Howard Brown, Founder and CEO at Revenue.io. Jennifer shares how they facilitate behavior change in leadership, individuals, culture, and how they execute sales strategies. She highlights the importance of storytelling for effective selling and the value of coaching to see certain red lights that you shouldn't blow through. They also talk about being relevant, distinct, and memorable and how your differentiator makes you strikingly different. HIGHLIGHTS Simulations improve sales strategies Change the perception: Tell stories and solve legitimate concerns  Coaching teaches how not to blow through red lights Giving sympathy vs providing empathy Find your differentiator that engages clients in your story QUOTES Jennifer: "It falls on us to develop, really when you think about this book, the storytelling skills. I mean, we use storytelling metaphors when you're tryi

This week, Alastair is joined once again by Kris Rudeegraap, CEO at Sendoso, to talk about the power of post-sale gifting and engagement strategies. They explore how personalizing gifts based on techniques like the "endowed progress effect" and "loss aversion" can drive customer success, cross-selling, and upselling. The conversation also delves into budget considerations, emphasizing the value of reallocating resources for impactful results. Follow the Hosts on LinkedIn: Alastair Woolcock (CSRO, Revenue.io) Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io) And our Special Guest: Kris Rudeegraap (CEO, Sendoso) Sponsored by: Revenue.io | Powering high-performing revenue teams with real-time guidance Explore the Revenue.io Podcast Universe: Sales Strategy & Enablement Podcast RevOps Podcast Selling with Purpose Podcast *If you'd like to ask the guys a question that could get answered on the show, call our message line at (323) 540-4777. Just leave your name, where you're from, and your question and we'll do our best to answe

Drew Neisser is the Founder of Renegade and CMO Huddles, plus the author of an excellent new book, Renegade Marketing: 12 Steps to Building Unbeatable B2B Brands. On today's episode we talk about marketing and brand building, a subject we don't discuss enough on this show. I loved Drew's new book, in part because of the lessons it holds for sellers, but also because of how similar today's environment is for CMOs and CROs, like: Everyone has an opinion on marketing They have to work with limited resources and unreasonable expectations Their bosses don't trust them And they get fired frequently. Sounds a lot like the sales world. So, in this same vein, we dig into why Drew believes marketing has become more complicated yet rarely more effective. And why that applies to selling as well. We talk about why it's so important to synthesize your marketing and sales messaging down to eight words or less. Plus, we dive into why brands with clear and consistent messages are far more likely to get the sale than th

This week, Alastair is joined by Kris Rudeegraap, CEO at Sendoso, to discuss innovative sales strategies with a focus on gifting and personalization. He emphasizes the importance of authentic and creative outreach, using data-driven insights to tailor gifts and messages to specific personas. The conversation also delves into shifting trends in sales behavior, the rise of mid-funnel engagement, and the growing role of customer success teams in driving revenue from existing customers. Follow the Hosts on LinkedIn: Alastair Woolcock (CSRO, Revenue.io) Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io) And our Special Guest: Kris Rudeegraap (CEO, Sendoso) Sponsored by: Revenue.io | Powering high-performing revenue teams with real-time guidance Explore the Revenue.io Podcast Universe: Sales Strategy & Enablement Podcast RevOps Podcast Selling with Purpose Podcast *If you'd like to ask the guys a question that could get answered on the show, call our message line at (323) 540-4777. Just leave your name, where you're from, and you

Meghann Misiak is the founder of The Path to President's Club, a training and consulting company. She is one of the rising new voices in sales that I like to feature on this show. She's part of the new generation of thought leaders and sales leaders who are shaping the future of selling and the sales profession. On today's episode we talk about a wide range of topics including the work Meghann is doing to train sellers how to harness the power of the MEDDIC framework to help them win more deals. More on Andy: Connect on LinkedIn Learn more at AndyPaul.com Sponsored by: Revenue.io | Unlock exponential growth with an AI-powered RevOps platform | Revenue.io Explore the Revenue.io Podcast Universe: Sales Enablement Podcast RevOps Podcast Selling with Purpose Podcast

In this week's episode, Alastair and Howard are once again joined by sales leader Maha Pula, the VP of Global Pre-sales at Cloudflare, to explore the evolution of sales roles in the era of AI and automation. They delve into the transformation of traditional functions like business development and customer success, emphasizing the shift from pushing sales to sparking exploration and adding value to customers throughout their journey with the help of AI. Follow the Hosts on LinkedIn: Alastair Woolcock (CSRO, Revenue.io) Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io) And our Special Guest: Maha Pula (VP of Global Pre-sales, Cloudflare) Sponsored by: Revenue.io | Powering high-performing revenue teams with real-time guidance Explore the Revenue.io Podcast Universe: Sales Strategy & Enablement Podcast RevOps Podcast Selling with Purpose Podcast *If you'd like to ask the guys a question that could get answered on the show, call our message line at (323) 540-4777. Just leave your name, where you're from, and your question and

Alex Goldfayn is CEO of the Revenue Growth Consultancy and author of the new book titled, Pick Up The Phone and Sell: How Proactive Calls to Customers and Prospects Can Double Your Sales. In our conversation today Alex makes the argument that the entire sales profession has moved away from what so many used to excel at: proactive phone calls to customers and prospects. The proactive phone call is defined by Alex as calling customers and prospects when nothing is wrong. And we dig into whether sellers are moving away from the phone or is it more about how the phone is being used these days. Plus, we dig into how sellers are using the proactive calling to drive revenue growth. More on Andy: Connect on LinkedIn Learn more at AndyPaul.com Sponsored by: Revenue.io | Unlock exponential growth with an AI-powered RevOps platform | Revenue.io Explore the Revenue.io Podcast Universe: Sales Enablement Podcast Selling with Purpose Podcast RevOps Podcast

This week, Howard and Alastair are joined by Maha Pula, the VP of Global Pre-sales at Cloudflare, to talk about the evolving landscape of sales, highlighting the shift towards a customer-centric approach and the impact of automation and AI on the buying journey. They emphasize the need for organizations to adapt to the changing dynamics, considering tasks over traditional stages, and enabling buyers to engage with digital resources while offering human assistance when necessary. The conversation underscores the importance of understanding the buyer’s journey, optimizing processes, and preparing for a future where customer-led growth drives sales strategies. Follow the Hosts on LinkedIn: Alastair Woolcock (CSRO, Revenue.io) Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io) And our Special Guest: Maha Pula (VP of Global Pre-sales, Cloudflare) Sponsored by: Revenue.io | Powering high-performing revenue teams with real-time guidance Explore the Revenue.io Podcast Universe: Sales Strategy & Enablement Podcast RevOps Podcast Sell