The Sales Evangelist

Today’s discussion places its focus on younger sellers, specifically how to prevent burnout as a millennials seller. But older sellers can benefit from this too. Tim Cole is an award-winning CEO. He has helped launch 20 new brands to the market and has been instrumental in 6 legitimate blockbusters. A key player in the pharmaceutical industry, […] The post TSE 703: How to Prevent Burnout as a Millennials Seller appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Today, I’m sharing with you the top three struggles experienced sellers (those who has been selling for three years and more) face. And if you find yourself in a rut, here are some tips and tricks to help you get over it so you can achieve success in your sales game each and every time. […] The post TSE 702: The Three Biggest Struggles Experienced Sellers Face appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Noah Kagan is the founder of AppSumo and today, he’s sharing with us what they did internally to grow AppSumo to an 8-figure business though inbound and outbound strategies. The number one challenge many sellers face is getting more customers. Noah describes AppSumo as a “groupon for geeks” where they offer daily and weekly deals […] The post TSE 701: How Noah Kagan and Team Used Inbound and Outbound To Reach 8 Figure Sales appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Today’s snippet taken from one of our sessions over at the TSE Hustler’s League is big on prospecting. How do you create a prospecting system that keeps your sales pipeline healthy? Who is more likely to buy your product or service? Write down who your ideal customers are. Write your ideal customer profile down. Where did your last […] The post TSE 700: TSE Hustler’s League -“Prospecting System” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Customers come in all shapes and sizes. So how do you go about selecting great customers? Today, I’m sharing with you some great insights into how to maintain awesome relationships with clients and build new relationships. You Have Control You are on the front line so basically you have the ability to select the customers […] The post TSE 699: Sales From The Street-“Selecting Great Customers” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Sometimes we go far and wide finding prospects when we have folks right in our own backyard. There is power in getting local leads. Today, you’re going to learn how to find them and get them. Our guest today is Mark Fortune and he’s going to teach us how to gain local leads. Mark owns […] The post TSE 698: Power of Local Leads & How To Get More appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Prospecting is the lifeblood of your sales pipeline. Without adding new people to your funnel, the deals you have are going to dry up. Today’s episode is focused on prospecting. And I wanted to share with you something that has held me back over the years. 5 lies I told myself to not prospect and how […] The post TSE 697: 5 Lies I Told Myself Not To Prospect and How I Overcame Them appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Today, we have Chris Orlob on the show. He works for Gong.io that provides data that help sellers become better at sales. In this episode, he’s dishing out top B2B sales trends they’ve seen in 2017 (some of which are going to roll over to 2018). Here are the highlights of my conversation with Chris: […] The post TSE 696: Top B2B Sales Trends for 2017 appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Today’s episode is another snippet taken from one of our sessions over at the TSE Hustler’s League. Quick Hacks to Find Ideal Customers: Customer Support Best customers are the ones paying for products or services. This is an often overlooked area. If you’re new to an organization, go to customer support and ask which customers […] The post TSE 695: TSE Hustler’s League-“Defining The Ideal Customer” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

This is part two of the other day’s episode where we talked about things you should consider before taking a full commission job. The first six have already been discussed back in Episode 692 and so I’m going to discuss the last two points today. Work Ethic If you haven’t done a full commission job […] The post TSE 694: Sales From The Street-“What You Must Know Before Taking A Commission Only Job Part 2” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

In this episode, I was privileged to interview Chris Dials, VP of Global Operations for VMware, where he leads the company’s go-to-market operations worldwide —an 800-person global team that serves 5,000+ sales professionals, 75,000+ partners, and 1M+ customers. A senior high tech leader with a 20-year history of leading operational transformation, Chris’ mantra is as […] The post TSE 693: VMware’s Secret to an Effective Sales Process appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Should you take a full commission job? This isn’t an uncommon question among sellers. So I want to give you some insights today into how you can be successful at it as well as some red flags. Here are 8 things you need to make sure that you understand and have agreed to before accepting […] The post TSE 692: What You Must Know Before Taking a Commission Only Job Part 1 appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Today’s guest is Shiv Khera, a motivational speaker who has inspired and worked with some of the biggest brands like HP, Citigroup, HSBC, Cannon, Nestle, Philips, Mecedes-Benz, and the list goes on. Shiv is the Founder of Qualified Learning Systems USA. He is also the author of the book, You Can Win: A Step-by-Step Tool for […] The post TSE 691: How Winners Don’t Do Different Things, They Do Things Differently appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

If you stop using or practicing the tools you know would work, you’re going to see a decrease in your sales. Oftentimes, we get training and go to these amazing events. Then we get back to the office we’re back to our same old routines. And we forget the things and principles we learned. Today’s […] The post TSE 690: TSE Hustler’s League-“Hunt For Customers” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

There’s a fine line between being persuasive and being pushy. And you don’t want to get to the latter. But how do you reach out to clients without appearing too sleazy? Today’s guest is Michelle Weinstein and she’s going to show us just that. Michelle is fellow podcaster, her show Success Unfiltered talks about how you can […] The post TSE 689: Sales From The Street-“Don’t Be Sleazy” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Still struggling with doing cold emails? Our guest today is Mike Hardenbrook, the co-founder of Growth Geeks, a marketplace vetted for freelance marketers or geeks. He is also one of the individuals behind Growth Hacker TV, an educational resource for startups to acquire monetization information and to grow the user base. Mike has a lot […] The post TSE 688: How I Grew Our Revenue to 120k MRR with Outbound/Cold Email appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

What are some of the things you see as a setback? You can actually turn those disadvantages into advantages. I was on a podcast interview the other day and I was the one on the hot seat this time. The podcast is called Pioneers of Insight hosted by Jerry Gaura. In the episode, we pointed […] The post TSE 687: Make Your Disadvantages Become Your Advantages! appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Are automation and process the same thing? Nope. Not always. Our guest today thinks online marketers are taking businesses off on a wrong path. And we discuss how you can correct your course. It’s never too late. Today’s guest is Bill Troy. He is soon releasing a book called, Click Sand: How the Pitchmen of Online Marketing […] The post TSE 686: This Is Why Online Marketing Is NOT Working For You! appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

How much is your self-worth? How do you overcome your fear of rejection? Today’s snippet taken from one of our recent sessions over at the TSE Hustler’s League is about the idea of self-worth and how you can overcome your fear of rejection. How Would You Rate Yourself? We play all these roles – husband, […] The post TSE 685: TSE Hustler’s League-“Your Self Worth” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Here’s a self-check question for you: What don’t I do what I know I should do? Today, I’m sharing with you the concept behind this. You know how to do cold calling. You know how to prospect. You already know how to utilize LinkedIn. You’ve probably learned something about social selling. Or you’ve listened to podcast […] The post TSE 684: Sales From The Street-“Why Don’t They Do What They Know?” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

You’re probably familiar with Simon Sinek and have watched his Start with Why concept on TEDxTalks. If not, how long have you been living under the rock? Seriously though, you’ve got to watch it! In today’s episode, we have David Mead, a team member at Simon Sinek’s organization Start with Why. David is going to […] The post TSE 683: How to Help Salespeople and Entrepreneurs Discover their WHY appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

I watched a show on Netflix called The Magic School Bus. No, it isn’t an action film as you would imagine me watching. It’s actually an animated film but its story is worth to be told. And I want to share with you things from the show that we can tie back into sales. The […] The post TSE 682: What the Magic School Bus Taught Me About Complex Selling appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Why do you think most businesses fail? Why is transparency critical in any business? These and more on our episode today! Today’s guest is Robert Thomas Bethel – the man behind the turnover of 77 businesses over the past 50 years. He is an expert when it comes to customer acquisition, company turnaround, and onboarding. […] The post TSE 681-What I Learned About Sales After Turning Around 77 Businesses Into Profitability appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Still scared of picking up that phone? Sellers need to build habits. You have to learn new skills, reinforce, and build on those skills. This semester of the TSE Hustler’s League has two tracks. The first track focuses on business development and track two focuses on increasing value and close rate. Overcoming the fear of […] The post TSE 680: TSE Hustler’s League-“Know Your Product” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

The Ben Franklin close, the puppy doc close, the Columbo close, the assumptive close, and the list goes on ー what close do you use? Many people have the idea of closing totally messed up. They think that since they’ve come to the “closing” part, they feel it’s the end of the process so they […] The post TSE 679: Sales From The Street – “Closing” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

How do you want to be seen by prospects – a salesman or a Forbes 500 businessman? Speeding up the sales process is critical in any business and if you want to do just that, you have to learn how to present yourself to prospects as a trusted expert, not just a commodity. Adam Witty […] The post TSE 678: The Seven Pillars of Authority Marketing appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Today, I’m sharing three things you’re probably doing but you don’t realize it’s harming you as a sales professional. Sales applies to any areas of our lives. Recently, I posted a fill-in-the-blank line on Facebook, which says: “I hate it when salespeople _____.” I got a bunch of amazing answers and it boils down to […] The post TSE 677: 3 Things You’re Doing that Your Prospects Hate appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Abundance is yours – NOW. I’m telling you – this is one episode you want to go back and listen to again. Today’s episode is loaded with gems. We have the most sought-after motivational speaker – Lisa Nichols. A successful author and millionaire, Lisa is a single mom. Her book is called Abundance Now: Amplify Your […] The post TSE 676: Abundance Now: Amplify Your Life & Achieve Prosperity Today appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

The TSE Hustler’s League is an online group coaching program designed to help sellers of all levels. Each semester, we focus on a theme. And for this semester, we have two tracks – business development and building value. Check out our first track if your goal is to increase your win rate while if you […] The post TSE 675: TSE Hustler’s League-“Speed Up The Purchase” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

A quick question – where are your thoughts focused on right now? Your thoughts are very powerful, they can actually either spell success or failure in your life. It’s your choice. Today, we have Curtis Rapp, a professional seller and an award-winning speaker. His current passion revolves around cultivating growth mindset by learning and teaching […] The post TSE 674: Sales From The Street-“Change Your Mindset” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Do you have a brand that pops? Well, there’s more to branding than just your logo. You have to have a brand that stands out from others. You have to have a strong brand presence. Learn more from our guest, Stephen A. Hart. Stephen is a marketing genius, a successful entrepreneur, and he has done […] The post TSE 673: How to Craft a Personal Brand that “POPs” and Increases Sales appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Prospecting may come in shapes and forms. Should you send an email beforehand? Or should you just call right away? These and more on this episode today. First off, we’re starting a new thing where I’m utilizing more videos. Done Tuesdays at noon on our Facebook Group, The Sales Evangelizers where I will be answering questions there […] The post TSE 672: How Can I Set Myself Apart When Making a Cold Call? appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Looking to grow your company in seven figures? Who doesn’t? And oftentimes, it all boils down to learning the basics and practicing them over time. Dustin Matthews is a speaker, an entrepreneur, and a phenomenal author. Today, he shares with us great insights into the strategies they did in helping grow a business to $14 […] The post TSE 671: Three Things We Did to Grow a Business to $14 Million and # 35 on the INC 500 List appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

How do you increase urgency in your sales process without sounding too pushy? This and more in this episode of the TSE Hustler’s League. Today, I’m sharing with you how you can recognize the power of scarcity. Regardless of what you’re selling, there’s an opportunity to implement scarcity. Creating a Sense of Urgency The usual […] The post TSE 670: TSE Hustler’s League-“Creating Scarcity” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Problem with increasing your rates? I’m putting myself on the hot seat today as I discuss with you one major sales challenge that I faced and how I overcame it – in fact, raising my price to 130%! It all comes down to perceived value and education. Pricing: A Major Challenge One of the major […] The post TSE 669: Sales From The Street-“Hustle Till It’s DONE” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

If you’re still not convinced of leveraging video in your business, then you’ve got to listen to this episode. Videos are an often under-utilized tool by many sales professionals, not realizing the impact it could have in gaining your customer’s trust. Remember, people do business with those they know, like, and trust. Our guest today […] The post TSE 668: How To Stop Being Afraid of the Camera and Kick Butt at Video Marketing appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Ever heard of the term Cognitive Dissonance? This is something I actually learned from Kurt Mortensen’s book, Maximum Influence, which I think is highly valuable and applicable to sales, specifically when we talk about asking for sales commitments. That’s why I’m sharing it with you. What is Cognitive Dissonance? This is a psychological discomfort that […] The post TSE 667: Don’t Be So Pushy…Okay? appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

As sellers, one of our greatest fears is picking up that darn phone. We don’t have the confidence to speak to our prospects because we either don’t know what to say to them or we’re scared of rejection. But in exchange of that fear, you’re missing out on leads. You can’t just let that happen […] The post TSE 666: How To Gain Confidence To Pick Up The Phone as a Small Business Owner appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Today’s episode is taken from one of our sessions over at the TSE Hustler’s League, If you haven’t yet check out our two-tracked training happening this October where we will focus on building value and business development. Asking Questions Stop winging it! Ask meaningful questions. A study that was done on the Journal for Applied […] The post TSE 665: TSE Hustler’s League-“The Art of Asking Questions” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Are you struggling with having business conversation with your clients? Let me help you deal with this today as I share with you what I did to overcome this. A Personal Struggle At some point, I was having trouble having business conversations with my clients. I would give them information and do a demo. Then […] The post TSE 664: Sales From The Street-“Great Questions Are The Key” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Feeling down lately? Been getting rejection after rejection? Are you on the verge of giving up? Don’t give up just yet otherwise you could be missing out on greater opportunities to come. Persistence is key. Today’s guest is Dr. Clarence Lee, Jr. He is the author of Persist: How to Beat the Things that Make […] The post TSE 663: Persist: How To Beat The Things That Make Us Quit appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Building value with a prospect is a common challenge among many salespeople. And at the core of this is showing respect to your customers. This week, I got the chance to speak at the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council where I spoke about sales, specifically about how we can build value in every single conversation […] The post TSE 662: Don’t Insult Your Prospects appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

How can you stay motivated even when things are not going so well? Today’s guest is Brian Biro, America’s Breakthrough Coach, and he shares with us why people actually are not overachievers and how you can stay motivated to keep you on top of your sales game. Brian has been speaking for over 20 years. He […] The post TSE 661: How To Stay Motivated…Even When Things Are Going Bad appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

This is episode is part two of the discussion we had last week on Episode 655 where we talked about how you can create an experience for your customers, specifically around the idea of asking powerful questions. Last week, I discussed how to do the start stop question. This week, I’m going to teach you […] The post TSE 660: TSE Hustler’s League-“The Reverse” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Finding leads is one of the biggest hurdles many sellers go through. Trying to do outbound sales is so time-consuming! But what if you had a software that can help you with prospecting? What if you had a tool can free your hours from doing cold-calling or scraping profiles on LinkedIn? And I’ve found that in […] The post TSE 659: Sales From The Street-“Finding New Leads Made Easy” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

It’s not easy to sell… but having a process to follow will help streamline things for you. Today, we talk about the idea of an assembly line for your sales process. Donald is a New York tax attorney turned entrepreneur. He sold his first company which he created with his mom and did it out […] The post TSE 658: Step-by-Step Instructions on Implementing a Sales Assembly Line appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

It’s hurricane season at this time of year and we are definitely not out of the woods yet. It’s something that happens from June to November. And currently we are at the height of the hurricane season. Hurricane Harvey has recently hit Texas and following that, Hurricane Irma came to hit the whole of Florida. […] The post TSE 657: What Hurricane Irma Taught When It Comes to Sales appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Sales process – this is something that new and struggling sellers have. Today’s guest is Meir Ezra and he shares with us why you too need to have an effective sales process in place and how to actually do that. Meir runs different businesses around the globe. Back in Israel, he has taught companies how to […] The post TSE 656: You Need a Better Sales Process! appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Today’s snippet taken from one of our sessions over at the TSE Hustler’s League is all about creating an experience early in the sales process for your customers. Asking Hard Questions You have to be willing to ask hard questions. These may not be the easiest questions to ask but once you do, they’d give […] The post TSE 655: TSE Hustler’s League-“Create & Experience” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

It’s a common prospecting scenario where you pick up the phone and then a live person answers on the other end of the line. Now you find yourself stuttering, not knowing how to start the conversation or what to say. Now, what? Cat got your tongue? Or you may probably ramble through the conversation that it […] The post TSE 654: Sales From The Street-“The First Few Seconds Suck” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.