#527 - The Sales Process Elite Reps Use (And You Don’t)

#527 - The Sales Process Elite Reps Use (And You Don’t)

Author: Armand Farrokh & Nick Cegelski November 27, 2025 Duration: 21:07
Get the full playbook (60 minute video masterclass) 100% free right here: https://www.pipedrive.com/en/30mpc-masterclass --- Deal velocity is a huge driver of win rates, which is why Armand and I partnered with the easy and effective CRM, Pipedrive, to film a 60 minute video masterclass that covers all of the different ways that you can drive velocity in each individual stage of your sales process. Literally, from opening call all the way to contract review, we documented our favorite tactics in this Pipedrive and 30MPC masterclass, which you can get for free right here: https://www.pipedrive.com/en/30mpc-masterclass --- Most reps think progress = meetings. Discovery, demo, proposal…❌ In this video, we break down why traditional sales stages like "Discovery → Demo → Power" are actually slowing your deals down — and what top AEs do instead to accelerate pipeline velocity. Learn the stage-based mindset, how to combine exit criteria, and stop wasting time with meetings that don't move the deal forward. ✅ You'll walk away knowing: * The 5 critical sales stages — and what *actually* matters in each * Why meeting ≠ progress (and what to track instead) * How to combine sales stages to close faster

Armand Farrokh and Nick Cegelski host 30 Minutes to President's Club | No-Nonsense Sales, a business podcast built on a simple, direct promise. It bypasses theoretical discussions and motivational fluff to deliver concrete, usable strategies from the very best in the field. Each episode is a focused half-hour conversation with top-tier performers from organizations like Salesforce, LinkedIn, Gong, and Keller Williams, dissecting the exact tactics that propelled them into the highest echelons of sales. You won't find generic advice here; instead, you'll get a step-by-step breakdown of what works right now, from crafting unbeatable outreach to navigating complex negotiations and closing consistently. The entire premise of this podcast is efficiency-condensing years of elite experience into actionable insights you can apply immediately to move the needle in your own pipeline. It’s for salespeople who are tired of stories and ready for the playbook, offering a clear, no-nonsense path to hitting your targets and earning that recognition. Tune in for a direct line to the methods used by the top one percent, all structured to fit into your commute or a break between calls.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

30 Minutes to President's Club | No-Nonsense Sales
Podcast Episodes
#520 - I Handle EVERY Cold Call Objection like Mr Miyagi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:25
Cold Email Course: http://bit.ly/44K6jy3 Cold Call Course: https://bit.ly/4jqQ4w2 -- Handle every objection in the world like Mr. Miyagi. Plus 4 more talk tracks you can steal for your favorite objections out there. Watc…
#519 - Set Next Steps That Actually Close Deals | Roy Mathew [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:58
Stop losing deals after the demo. Roy Mathew shows how to align every next step to what buyers actually care about. This is next-level sales leadership in action. 🎙️ ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS: Calibrate before next steps: Alw…
#517 - The Secret to Handling Nasty Cold Call Objections [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:33
⁠18 Objections and Scripts for Each⁠ Nick Cegelski shares how to turn quick rejections into real sales conversations using his Mr. Miyagi Method for dismissive objections. He explains why most brush-offs aren’t about you…
#514 - I Ran a Sales Call For A Product I Never Sold [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:50
In this episode, Armand Farrokh breaks down exactly how to run a discovery call for any product, even one you’ve never sold before. Using a background check software as an example, he shows how to identify real business…
#512 - Leadership Masterclass: The Sales Management Operating System [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:20
🚨 SAVE $100 ONLY IF YOU JOIN THE COURSE BEFORE 10/17: https://bit.ly/4o8KtMT Sales managers: No one ever teaches you how to do your job. If you've ever wondered... Why are my pipeline reviews useless? Should I actually h…
#511 - $3k vs $30k vs $300k Sales Close [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:03
Mark's Kosoglow's Sales Leadership Course Armand Farrokh reveals how to close a $3K, $30K, and $300K sales deal — and why each one needs a different approach. He breaks down the five buyer agreements that drive every clo…