The Sales Evangelist

Outbound prospecting is a vital part of every sales process, but when it’s based on static data, it’s bound to fail. Static data might help you find the right person, but they might not be a valid prospect. Intent-based marketing can help you eliminate cold outreach and improve your outbound process. Today on The Sales […] The post TSE 856: How To Use Intent-Based Marketing & LeadSift To Eliminate “Cold Outreach” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Want to change the way you sell? Think about the prospect. Seek one individual you can help every day, and it will change the way you operate. Today on The Sales Evangelist Hustler’s League, we discuss how to empathize with your prospect and put yourself in his shoes. By doing so, you’ll add value and […] The post TSE 855: TSE Hustler’s League-“Think About The Prospect” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Every sales professional knows the challenge of convincing a customer to choose your organization over your competitors’. We all understand the value of learning to communicate in order to be successful in business. On today’s episode of Sales From The Street, Thomas Chambers shares the challenges he faces in his role as VP of sales […] The post TSE 854: Sales From The Street:”Communicate” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

The sales industry has gotten a bad rap. Many people buy into the idea that the sales industry is bad or manipulative. They have a hard time selling authentically because they haven’t completely invested themselves in sales. But what if you could learn soul-centered sales? Today on The Sales Evangelist, Samantha Alvarez explains […] The post TSE 853: The Biggest Roadblock To Learning Soul-Centered Sales appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Sometimes, rules survive long enough to become folklore. We adopted them as our own even if they aren’t necessarily good for us. As sales professionals, we must break the rules. Today on The Sales Evangelist, we discuss the importance of taking educated, calculated risks in order to improve our process. I’ll tell you about a risk […] The post TSE 852: Break The Rules…Take A Risk! appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Sometimes as new sales professionals, we see other people’s successes and we assume they are natural sellers. While we struggle to “hunt and kill” so we can eat, they seem to generate reciprocal, repeatable business. We don’t initially understand that every part of our business that is repeatable should be part of a sales process. […] The post TSE 851: Jimmy Burgess’ 3-Step Sales Process appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

If your prospect views your product or service as a luxury item, your sales process may not matter. If he sees it as unnecessary, or as a step that will create extra work, he’ll likely delay making a decision on it. Today on The Sales Evangelist Hustler’s League, we discuss how sales professionals […] The post TSE 850: TSE Hustler’s League-“Luxury Item” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Jaron Rice found himself facing a challenge that he didn’t create. His industry had a horrible reputation for being less-than-transparent, and even deceptive. In order to succeed, his struggle was two-fold: he had to find new prospects, and he had to be different. On today’s episode of Sales From The Street, Jaron explains how he […] The post TSE 849: Sales From The Street:”We Had To Be Different” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

The odds are not in your favor. There are 100,000 ideal prospects in the U.S., but there are also 100 competitors. You aren’t sure when your prospects will be ready to buy. You aren’t even sure if they already have a solution to the problem you’d like to help them solve. But what if you […] The post TSE 847: My Two Newest Sales Outreaching Tools appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Big clients can be great for companies who don’t have the resources to constantly pursue small clients. They can help you reach sales goals and they provide repeatable business. But how do you connect with big prospects who are barely online or on social media? Today on The Sales Evangelist, we’ll talk to Melinda Chen, the […] The post TSE 846: How to Connect With Big Prospects Who Are Barely Online or on Social Media appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

When your pipeline is empty at the end of the month despite phone calls, emails, and appointments, you may find yourself wondering how you missed quota. You can, however, prepare for next month to make sure it doesn’t happen again. On today’s episode of TSE Hustler’s League, we talk about the fundamentals […] The post TSE 845: TSE Hustler’s League-“Three Things” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

What do you do when your competitor’s product is cheaper than yours? Today on Sales From The Street, we talk to Chris Ibezim about what happened when he realized his prices were too high, and how changing his mindset helped him overcome the challenge. Begin with research Chris’ biggest challenge in sales was figuring out […] The post TSE 844: Sales From The Street: “My Prices Were Too High” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

LinkedIn has evolved to be a place for business prospecting. Though it was once assumed to be a tool for updating your resume, sales professionals now get inbound leads from LinkedIn. Today on The Sales Evangelist, we talk with Dennis Brown about using social media to connect with your target market and find business opportunities. […] The post TSE 843: How to Get Inbound Leads From LinkedIn appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

If you’ve been with us for the last couple of weeks, you know that we’re in the middle of a social selling experiment to determine whether connecting on social media improves our sales outcomes. Today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist will update our findings, and address a change we made in our program, as well […] The post TSE 842: The Social Selling Experiment Part 3 appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Social media is here to stay. The faster sales professionals learn to use it, the better off they’ll be. The trick, according to Romual Jean-Baptiste, is to seek to serve when using social media. Today on The Sales Evangelist, Rom explains how he uses social media, why he uses social media, and why you must incorporate it […] The post TSE 841: Seek To Serve When Using Social Media appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Prospecting is hard work. Most sales professionals hate it because it’s demanding. It’s unique to every customer. The key to successful prospecting is shared vision, or helping your prospects see available options and alternatives. On today’s episode of The sales Evangelist Hustler’s League, we’re talking about prospecting, and things you can do to move your […] The post TSE 840: TSE Hustler’s League-“Shared Vision” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

You have a story to tell: a history of your sales performance and your successes; a list of solutions you’ve provided to your customers; the lessons you’ve learned over the course of your career. You may not realize it, but you can use data to tell your story. Today on Sales From The […] The post TSE 839: Sales From The Street-“Use The Data…Tell a Story” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Your buyers are exactly like you. Statistics suggest that at least 57 percent of the buying process happens online before any conversations ever take place. If you aren’t taking advantage of social selling, and if your prospects can’t find you online, you’re missing a huge opportunity to impact the sales process. On today’s episode of […] The post TSE 838: Social Selling Practices That Will Drive Results For You Today! appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Here at The Sales Evangelist, we’re in the middle of a social selling experiment to determine how effective social selling is when it’s part of your everyday sales cadence. I’ve selected a total of 80 companies that I’ve never had relationships with. I’ll use a traditional cadence of mail, email, and phone calls to build […] The post TSE 837: The Social Selling Experiment Part 2 appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

If you don’t already make social selling a part of your day, you should. The millennial generation has connected everyone on social media. Using those platforms to sell should be a natural progression for all sales professionals. Today on The Sales Evangelist, we’re talking with Dale Dupree, the Copier Warrior, about using LinkedIn as part […] The post TSE 836: Make Social Selling A Part of Your Day to Day Life appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

You are not the only salesperson who has contacted your prospect this week. In fact, she has likely heard from 10 other salespeople selling exactly the same thing you are. So what is different about you? How do you differentiate yourself from the other 10 people so she’ll want to move to the next step […] The post TSE 835: TSE Hustler’s League-“What Is Different About You?” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

One of the challenges sales professionals face when selling with Twitter is staying focused on the task at hand. There’s so much noise and there are so many distractions that it’s difficult to avoid falling into the entertainment trap of social media. On today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, we talk to Michael Sardina about […] The post TSE 834: Sales From The Street: “Selling With Twitter” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Facebook is a powerhouse social media platform. Its 2 billion users make it a great place to connect in Facebook groups and a great vehicle for targeted online networking. On today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, we’ll talk with Travis Chappell, founder and host of Build Your Network podcast, about how to connect in Facebook […] The post TSE 833: How To Connect In Facebook Groups Without Being That One Person appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

When you’re not making the progress you know you’re capable of, you have a choice to make: do you continue doing the same things you’ve always done, or do you try something new? I believe it’s important to investigate new ideas, and I’m going to conduct a social selling experiment that will accomplish that very […] The post TSE 832: The Social Selling Experiment appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

If your company’s marketing strategy hasn’t evolved, you’re likely paying a high price for it. Furthermore, if you don’t understand social selling, it will never generate any positive results for you or your organization. On today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, we talk to Jack Kosakowski about understanding social selling and why you should embrace […] The post TSE 831: Social Selling Is Not Working For You Because You Don’t Know How It Works appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

The Sales Evangelist Hustlers League brings sellers of all levels and all industries together for an online coaching program that will help them become more effective at every aspect of their work. Today, we’ll hear from our newest team member, Leo, about his experience in the Hustler’s League as a new seller. Leo shared with […] The post TSE 830: TSE Hustler’s League-“The New Guy” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

I spent too much time thinking small: failing to try new things for fear that I wouldn’t be good at them. It wasn’t until friends in my Mastermind group challenged my thinking that I realized that being small doesn’t benefit anyone. Today on The Sales Evangelist, we’ll discuss how small-mindedness can hurt you, and how […] The post TSE 829: Sales From The Street-“Being Small Doesn’t Benefit You” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Depending on how you’re using it and what you’re trying to accomplish, Twitter is alive and well. In fact, Jared Easley, known as a “noticer,” believes Twitter is full of people who are starving for true connection, and he believes you can use it to grab prospects’ attention. Today on The Sales Evangelist, we’ll discuss […] The post TSE 828: How To Use Twitter To Grab Prospects Attention appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

You don’t want your customer to feel duped. If you spend months working your sales cycle only to disappear after your customer commits to the purchase, she will likely feel like you only cared about the money. You must continue the relationship. Today on The Sales Evangelist, we’re going to talk about the steps you […] The post TSE 827: Sales Basic 101…Keep The Relationship Going appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Setting yourself apart from the pack can be difficult; it always has been. Now that sales professionals have access to video, it easier to allow your personality to shine so people can learn who you really are. On today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, we talk with John Antonacci of Video Jungle Podcast about using […] The post TSE 826: How to Creatively Capture Prospects’ Attention Through Videos appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Without an outreach strategy or a plan, sales professionals run the risk of looking pushy. When we focus entirely on making money and closing deals without working a plan, we miss the opportunity to position ourselves as leaders in the sales process. On today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, we’ll discuss how emails should fit […] The post TSE 825: TSE Hustler’s League-“Outreach Strategy” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

The very best thing you can do for your sales pipeline is to get your content in front of your prospect even before they need it. The most effective way to do that is to take matters into your own hands and utilize social selling to reach your prospects. On today’s episode of The Sales […] The post TSE 824: Sales From The Street: “Take Matters Into Your Own Hands” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

When I first discovered the idea of selling on social media, I wasn’t approaching it the right way. I assumed that social selling was as simple as posting something that would lead to a sale. I realized, though, that social selling involves building relationships and guiding the prospects through a conversation that might lead to […] The post TSE 823: You Call That Social Selling? appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Influence is the ability to move someone toward a desired action, but there’s much more to it. It’s the ability to draw people toward something instead of pushing them toward it. For sales professionals, influence attempts to gain commitment because it’s in the client’s best interest rather than to gain compliance. On today’s episode of […] The post TSE 821: The Go-Giver: Influence appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

When you’re trying to capture your prospect’s attention through email, how do you know what to include? Many sellers in the early stages of their careers trying to accomplish too much in one email instead of writing shorter emails. On today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, we’re discussing how to make our emails valuable, and […] The post TSE 820: TSE Hustler’s League-“Shorter Emails” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Most of the networking advice we hear is doomed to fail because it’s a story of one person in one situation. When we try to put their ideas into practice, it feels inauthentic. Instead of copying someone else, we need to redefine what it means to network on our way to discovering what “networking done […] The post TSE 819: Sales From the Street-“Networking Done Right” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Qualifying represents a vital piece of the sales process. Qualifying is perhaps the most underserved part of the process, and most of us are doing it wrong. Truth is, it doesn’t matter how well you close if you don’t have a good pipeline. On today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, we’ll talk to John Barrows […] The post TSE 818: 10 Effective Qualifying Questions Salespeople Should Ask Each Prospect appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

If a buyer doesn’t believe you’re credible, he won’t do business with you. Credibility takes time to craft, and it’s incredibly delicate and easy to lose. You must do everything you can to avoid destroying your credibility. On today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, we continue our sales basic series with a discussion about how […] The post TSE 817: Selling Basic 101…Doing This Will Destroy Your Credibility! appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

The battle for your audience’s attention is fierce, so you must ensure you don’t bore your prospects. Storytelling is the key to interesting presentations. The good news is that you’re already a storyteller. On today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, David Hooker of Prezi explains how to keep your prospects interested and provide the information […] The post TSE 816: Don’t Bore Your Prospects to Death! appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Your LinkedIn profile is free real estate. It’s your opportunity to communicate with your prospects, share your message, and provide value to your customers. Today on The Sales Evangelist, we’re discussing how to make yourself stand out on LinkedIn, and how to use LinkedIn for outreach. About your customer Your LinkedIn profile must be about you, […] The post TSE 815: TSE Hustler’s League-“Beef Up LinkedIn” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Sales professionals engage in a constant hustle and grind to achieve their numbers and meet their goals. What they may not understand is that the prolonged stress can affect sales. On today’s episode of Sales From The Street, Ericka Eller emphasizes the need for sales professionals to use their time intentionally and the practical ways […] The post TSE 814: Sales From The Street-“Stress Can Affect Sales” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

If you’re new to sales, you may already lack confidence simply because you lack experience. On today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, personal stylist Rayne Parvis teaches how to use your wardrobe to fake confidence if you’re new to sales. First impression If you’re not hitting your style or looking your best, your client may […] The post TSE 813: How To Use Your Wardrobe To Fake Confidence If You’re New To Sales appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

It’s frustrating to contact decision-makers and discover that they’re not calling back. You’ve got a great product, and you provide great service, but you’re not getting access to them. On today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, we discuss some little-known secrets about decision-makers. We’ll address why you must distinguish yourself from the pack in order […] The post TSE 812: Selling Basic 101…”How Come They’re Not Calling Back?” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Your success as a sales professional depends largely on your ability to handle objections. Give up too quickly and you’ll miss an opportunity to dispel your client’s concerns. If you view the objection as a buying signal, you’ll create an opportunity to collaborate with the customer. On today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, Jim Jacobus […] The post TSE 811: How Do I Handle Objections? appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

We do business with people we know, like, and trust. When we connect with prospects, we increase the odds that they’ll feel that way about us. Often, though, as sales professionals, we skip the connection step and go straight for the sale. On today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist Hustler’s League, we discuss ways we […] The post TSE 810: TSE Hustler’s League-“You’re Not Like Us” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Sometimes the sales basics feel mundane. Sometimes we burn ourselves out making phone calls and sending emails, and we feel like we’re spinning our wheels. Without regard for how effective it is, we want to try something different. On today’s episode of Sales From The Street, I share my own experience with burnout and the […] The post TSE 809: Sales From The Street-“My Creative Lazy Ideas” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Big sales wins are virtually impossible when marketing and sales departments don’t work together. When the two entities align to use repeatable action steps, the result is big sales wins. Today on The Sales Evangelist podcast, we talk with Chris Rothstein about the ways to align your sales efforts, and the success that results when […] The post TSE 808: How To Gain Big Sales Wins Through Specific Repeatable Actions appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Before you do anything else, you must remember that your leads are people, too. Before you make any attempt to respond to a lead, or to qualify a lead, or certainly to sell something, you must remember that he is a person just like you. Who is he? Where did he come from? What challenge […] The post TSE 807: Selling Basic 101…They Are People Too! appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

The Salesperson Paradox requires sales professionals to shift their focus from selling something to the customer to helping the customer solve a problem. Today on The Sales Evangelist, Douglas Vigliotti helps us understand how sales fundamentals can help us grow our business. As a strategic selling partner for small business owners, Vigliotti understands that businesses […] The post TSE 806: The Salesperson Paradox appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Sales professionals often overlook empathy. Because we’re focused on selling a product and closing a deal, we often neglect to understand our customers. In today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, we discuss the role of empathy in the sales process, and why sales professionals must understand their prospects in order to build value. What do […] The post TSE 805: TSE Hustler’s League-“Empathy” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.