Sales Pop! Podcasts

Delivering innovative service doesn't have to mean spending a ton of money to upgrade a frequent flyer to first class, or upgrade a hotel guest to a suite. Delivering innovative service simply means being unique and going above and beyond what is expected of you.

Everyone at some point in their life has been asked what their purpose is. If you haven't been asked yet, you will be. Have you ever considered that there is more to life than waking up every morning and working an 8-5 job, feeling like you are stuck on the carousel of life? How do we eliminate that feeling? By finding our purpose.

Have you ever looked at someone successful and thought that you would never get there in your own life? Believing that you are not capable of greatness is wrong. If you have the self-motivation, you can achieve anything in life. Giving up is the easiest thing to do, but it is also the stupidest thing that you could do. Success is all about mindset.

How does personality type play into success in sales? Is there an "ideal" personality type that makes up a successful salesperson, or does it depend on the environment that you are in and who fits best in that environment?

Some people spend their whole lives trying to achieve success, but do they even really know what success is or how it is measured? Is it based on the amount of money you make, the house you live in, the clothes you wear, or the car you drive? What about measuring someone's success simply based on their personal accomplishments that have positively impacted their lives and those around them? Defining success is the easy part - getting there is obviously the hard part.

In order to be successful in sales, or in life, it is important that you are able to connect with others. Qualities like empathy, sympathy, vulnerability, transparency, etc., are all useful in drawing connections with others, specifically when they are genuine because they make you human. They show your prospect that you are in fact a real person and that you are there to make their lives easier in some way.

If there is one thing in life that we can count on, it's changing. Whether it's a change in career, family situations, moving to a new place, a change in technology, change is inevitable. While change can be scary and uncomfortable, change is actually a great opportunity because it helps develop us into stronger individuals. Change allows us to adapt to uncomfortable situations or circumstances and come out better than we were before.

A good leader is someone that executes a vision, listens, coaches, is resilient and motivated. A good leader can literally make or break the success of his or her team. Why? Communication! As a leader, your job is to be able to communicate the vision of your company and inspire those around you to reach for greatness. If you can't do that, what are you bringing to the table?

Selling involves a lot of negotiation. It's an important part of creating a win-win scenario for both the buyer and seller, so that both parties walk away having accomplished their goal, with a shared amount of sacrifice. There are six principles that every expert sales negotiator should know and understand. Understanding and using these principles can give salespeople and sales teams the edge they need to close more deals and make more customers happy. Mladen Kresic, interviewed by John Golden, discusses the six top principles for sales negotiators.

The selling profession has been around for decades. Hal Becker has made his mark on the sales world as an author, professional speaker, and sales trainer. Interviewed by John Golden, Becker discusses his ultimate sales book and his experiences in the sales world.

Most people would probably agree that authenticity is a good quality, especially for salespeople. Yet, many sales professionals struggle to embrace genuine expression of their thoughts and feelings with others. In reality, there is a fear of being outrageously authentic that is keeping sales professionals from engaging with their customers in real ways. Leigh Brown, interviewed by John Golden, explores what it means to be a salesperson that is outrageously authentic.

Mike Lipkin is back with more of his tips for dancing with disruption. Be sure to check out part one of his expert sales interview, if you haven't already. John Golden interviews Lipkin on how to dance with disruption and overcome obstacles to find success.

There is no doubt that we are going through massive disruption, no matter what industry. The status quo is not only being shaken, but it's also being shattered. We all must find new ways to carry on. Interviewed by John Golden, Mike Lipkin's explores his suggestion for how to thrive: dancing with disruption.

What do the most successful people in the world do differently and better than everyone else? There are successful people in many fields, like sales, and sports, and leadership. What do the elite class, the top 20% of the top 20% do differently and better? These were the questions that Michael Altschuler asked himself on a regular basis - until he discovered an even better question. It's not what they do, but rather why they do it. What drives these successful people past their comfort zone to become the best or better version of themselves? Altschuler, interviewed by John Golden, discusses how to become a better version of yourself and achieve true peak performance.

As a salesperson, talking is part of your job. But what about as a marketing tactic? Can talking really help you? According to Hubspot, 90% of people believe brand recommendations from friends, and 70% of people believe customer opinions. Additionally, customers are discussing specific brands causally 90 times per week. So where does that leave you? Are you being talked about?

Is it possible to be stressed and productive at the same time? Does stress-free productivity exist, or does some of your best work come out of being stressed? Whether it's hitting a golf ball, competing in an Olympic event, having a difficult conversation, or even just a conversation with a sales client, it is pivotal that you are present not only physically, but mentally as well.

There are an estimated 18 million salespeople in the United States. So how do you stand out in today's noisy and distracted world, and how can you strive to be remarkable? Now, I know what you're thinking - How does being remarkable pertain to the business world? Well, if you are just another salesperson in a sea of other fish, why should someone choose to listen to what you have to say?

One of the many challenges that organizations face today is that there are a lot of productive people, who are trying to push the organization to success, but the organization itself is not necessarily moving forward in the direction that they want it to. This is because there is an overall lack of communication as to the end goal. Having a lot of people that are "getting stuff done" in a productive manner is great, but unless there are specific goals and intentions set, and a long-term collaboration is maintained, some people may be unintentionally combating the work of others in a negative way.

Being a salesperson, or should we say a successful salesperson, is no easy task. In fact, being a salesperson can be one of the most challenging jobs because it requires tact in all aspects of the job. It also means that you are in constant competition with thousands of other people just like yourself, trying to close deal after deal in order to survive. The salespeople who are successful are able to win incredible new opportunities and climb the corporate ladder, while those that are not successful eventually burn out.

Mindfulness is not just one thing, just like having good health isn't just about one thing. Being healthful involves eating right, getting enough sleep, proper hygiene, and a variety of other things. Mindfulness is the same way. There are many different aspects and components that go into utilizing a mindful way of thinking and operating. Pandit Dasa, interviewed by John Golden, discusses the components that bring mindful leadership and wellbeing into the workplace.