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Shifting Sales Culture From the Top Down
Episode 14

Shifting Sales Culture From the Top Down

The Win Rate Podcast with Andy Paul

October 11, 202348m 30s

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Show Notes

Today Andy is joined by  our special guests, Carole Mahoney, Founder of Unbound Growth, Paul Fuller, CRO at Membrain, and Sean Burke CRO of Prometric. 

To begin, the group dissects the tagline "how you sell matters" and explore the nuances of the sales process. They analyze factors that influence the selection of a vendor, the role of trust and adaptability, and the power of understanding the buyer's business.

But it's not just about the process or methodology. It's about how individuals adopt and personalize these techniques for the buyer's experience. We'll explore the consequences of unrealistic goals and pressure on sales teams, as well as the impact of confidence and client satisfaction on sales performance.

The roundtable challenges conventional beliefs about sales, debunking the negative stereotypes often associated with the profession, and shed light on the true meaning of sales as a collaborative exchange of value and emphasize the importance of actively listening to clients.

Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate!


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Topics

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