With so much uncertainty, how do you know what to expect when trying to make plans for 2021? A starting point is to look not at what we know, but laying out and accepting the unknowns.
Read MoreSales Enablement has been gaining attention over the last several years. Today's guest, Amy Hrehovcik has over a decade of experience in B2B enterprise sales and Sales Enablement experience. She and Jeff explore her philosophy of not providing a repackaged training program, but to challenging salespeople to think differently, measure differently, be highly adaptable and break free from old frameworks
Read More2020 has been a really rough year, full of change, disruption, loss and doubt. But Jeff believes it's time to turn your perspective around. He cracks open a beer and has a heartfelt talk about reflection, introspection and actually finding things to be grateful for.
Read MoreBrynne Tillman, known as the LinkedIn Whisperer, is the CEO of Social Sales Link and author of The LinkedIn Sales Playbook joins the show today. Brynne takes a deep dive into the the social media platform with Jeff and Christie. The bottom line is that it's not about posting a resume, it's about building a dynamic network.
Read MoreIn times of crisis, it’s understandable to think about the things you cannot do, but I think that’s the wrong lens through which to look at things. Worrying about things you cannot control is an unproductive mindset.
Read MoreMeet the extraordinary women from an extraordinary new company called Spiritless. Lexie Lancaster, Abbey Ferguson, and Lauren Chitwood join Jeff and Christie to talk about their company and it's boundary-busting distilled non-alcoholic spirit for bourbon cocktails - Kentucky 74. Each of the guests discuss how Kentucky 74 came to be, and the challenges, time, and effort involved in the process.
Read MoreThe definition of listening is: Make an effort to hear something, or take notice of and act on what someone says. Unfortunately we sometimes tune out or dismiss those who don't agree with us. Jeff brings his thoughts on this subject on today's Monday Musing.
Read MoreJeff and Christie welcome a long-time listener and first time guest Julia Meadows, Nonprofit Technology Advisor at Kindful. Kindful helps nonprofits better achieve their mission. Many times people that join nonprofits are not focused on data, planning, or strategic business operations.
Read MoreToday's guest has a way of "seeing people." Seeing their core talents, their potential and their ability. Jeff and Christie welcome Christine Rogers, President and COO of Aspireship to the show. Aspireship is where sales training and preparedness meets recruiting. They serve a range of people from young inexperienced sales hopefuls, to seasoned sales professionals looking to sharpen their skills. Christine's organization helps them to discover how they fit or may not fit into certain roles, and ultimately arriving at the correct mindset to be a happy and fulfilled top performer
Read MoreTake a deep breath...In today's Monday Musing, Jeff welcomes Doug Branson, the producer of this podcast and of the new Deeper Thought podcast, a private podcast part of the Deeper Thought network.
Read MoreJeff and Christie speak with Todd Caponi, speaker, sales leader, methodology master and author of 'The Transparency Sale’ about building intrinsic motivation with sales reps and how doing so means they are better rewarded financially, have a passion for what they do and create happier clients in the process. And Todd has a road map to do that. His "6 F's of driving sales engagement."
Read MoreGetting quality referrals is all about creating opportunities. Jeff and Christie welcome someone that knows about this better than almost anyone. Mike Hurley is the Co-Founder and CEO of the referral marketing company, WarmUp Inc. There can be a lot of fear around asking for a referral. WarmUp not only specializes in creating a road map that makes the ask easier, faster and more effective.
Read MoreToo often when presented with a viewpoint different from our own, our defenses go up and often we dismiss it without ever even considering it. Jeff talks today about the dangers of this in both our personal and professional life. Being able to break free from the defensiveness, build empathy and appreciation, enrich relationships, nurture our kids and open doors in our careers.
Read MoreThe follow up contact with a potential client remains one of the trickiest and least talked about by sales professionals. Jeff invites Jeff Shore to the program today. Jeff is a speaker, sales trainer and author of the brilliant book, 'Follow Up and Close The Sale'.
Jeff Shore's long history in real estate gives him a unique perspective on follow ups. One that might feel very different or even contradictory from what you've heard in the past.
Read MoreChristie talks about the stories we tell ourselves, but put in a new context of the storm going on around us. Have our stories been based on fear or fantasy? And what questions do we need to ask ourselves to get "unstuck from our story" and guide them toward reality and objectivity.
Read MoreRight now, you can use all the advice and strategy that you can get in order to keep your pipeline full and get more referrals. Today, Jeff has four simple, but challenging questions to do just that. Listen and find out!
Read MoreThere is something special and irreplaceable about human connection. This is all the more apparent when we are living in a time when connecting is made more difficult. Today's guest is focused on bridging that gap, and humanizing those that we work with in sales. Anita Nielsen is an author, sales trainer, consultant and President/Owner at LDK Advisory Services.
Read MoreJeff has a lot of connections in all levels of the sales world. And the word on the street, is that sales are starting to move again. There are more people seeing projects that have dragged on, start to close. And while things will still take longer than before, there is a change happening and more light at the end of the tunnel. If you stay focused, maintain the proper mindset, and stay the course, it will ensure that you come out of this thriving.
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