David is a sales expert, professional keynote speaker, podcast host, and bestselling author. Using his over 20 years of experience, he combines nuanced strategy and real-world tactics to guide sales professionals as they navigate and leverage the evolving landscape of sales. David has two new editions out of his books, Networking in the 21st Century & Networking in the 21st Century on LinkedIn, which we will be discussing today. 

In this episode, David talks about the foundational components of a thriving network.

Here are some of the topics covered in this episode:

• Why so many sales professionals struggle with networking
• What interpersonal skills salespeople can develop to network better
• Some ways salespeople can connect with people they never physically met
• How to create a strategic plan for networking that allows you to sell more

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdfish 

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Dr. Stephen Timme is the President and Founder of FinListics Solutions. Previously, Stephen was a professor of finance, adjunct professor, and consultant for numerous Fortune 500 companies. Melody Astley is FinListics’ Chief Revenue Officer and is responsible for strategic business growth, sales, and marketing. Stephen and Melody are also co-authors of the book, Insight-Led Selling.

In this episode, Stephen and Melody talk about the key concepts of insight-led selling that field salespeople can use to skyrocket their numbers. 

Here are some of the topics covered in this episode:

• The origin of Insight-Led Selling and how it relates to the buyer’s journey
• What are “executive insights” and how can we use them to improve our pitch
• What does it mean to “communicate with impact” and how can salespeople approach this as a team
• What can sales reps do to discover how their buyers think

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finlistics-solutions/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/finlistics

Website: https://www.finlistics.com/

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John led sales in large IT providers for 39 years. Since 2004, John has worked with B2B selling organizations to transform the way they sell. John is passionate about enhancing professionalism in sales and this led him to found Sales Leader Forums and Sales Masterminds APAC. He’s also co-authored a sales novel, The Wentworth Prospect, which focuses on young salespeople from startup software companies attempting to sell to large corporations.

In this episode, John talks about the challenges small businesses face when selling to large organizations.

Here are some of the topics covered in this episode:

• How larger organizations identify a need and eventually buy
• The best strategy for outside salespeople to get past potential gatekeepers
• Tips for getting past or working with a gatekeeper
• How salespeople can lower their client’s perceived risk when selling higher priced items

More From the Guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smibert/?originalSubdomain=au 

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wentworth-Prospect-novel-guide-success/dp/1922628522/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= 

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Kris is the CEO of Sendoso, a Sending Platform for corporate gifting that’s been growing rapidly over the last few years. He is a California native with around 10 years of sales experience. As a former salesperson, he really understands how to interact with clients and what really makes the sale.

In this episode, Kris talks about his experience as an AE and how AEs can create the ultimate sending strategy.

Here are some of the topics covered in this episode:

• The number one thing that differentiates a good salesperson from a great salesperson
• Why giving gifts to your customer keeps them happy
• How corporate sending and gifting has changed over the past few years
• Things that salespeople should avoid while creating a sending strategy

More From the Guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudeegraap/ 

Website: www.sendoso.com 

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Jason is a leading authority in culture change programs and an expert at creating high-performance, high-profit, and “Best Place to Work” cultures. He’s also an award-winning author and has won 5 international Stevie Awards for his training programs.

In this episode, Jason talks about some of the topics from his recent book: The Mindset of a Sales Warrior.

Here are some of the topics covered in this episode:

• What the mindset of a sales warrior is
• How great sales training can work to change behavior
• The four limiting beliefs that hold salespeople back
• The #1 key to differentiate yourself from competitors
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonforrest/ 

Website: www.fpg.com 

The Mindset of a Sales Warrior (Paperback): https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Sales-Warrior-Jason-Forrest/dp/1646691423 

The Mindset of a Sales Warrior (Audiobook): https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Sales-Warrior/dp/B082HJLK3J/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= 

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Melinda Emerson, also known as the SmallBizLady, is a sales expert who has dedicated her career to end small business failure. Using her 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, She has taken all that she’s learned to educate people on all things small business. Melinda is also a bestselling author and runs a consulting firm.

In this episode, Melinda talks about the essence of understanding your customers and tailoring your solutions to their needs to create win-win solutions. 

Here are the topics covered in this episode:

• How salespeople should protect their relationship with customers 
• Focus on existing customers because they’re going to keep your retention rate high
• Sales and marketing should work together in order to build a strong customer base
• Work to learn and understand your customer’s challenges and roadmap 

More From the Guest

SmallBizLady on social media 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindaemerson/ 

Book: https://succeedasyourownboss.com/products/  

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