#06 - This Week in Sales with Will Barron & Victor Antonio

#06 - This Week in Sales with Will Barron & Victor Antonio

Author: Victor Antonio November 2, 2020 Duration: 28:19

Will had to go it alone; Victor Antonio had an Internet Outage.  - On this week in sales we'll be looking at: - Whether it's finally the end of the line for B2B sales calls - We'll be looking at a recent "the state of deals" report that suggests that B2B decision making is happening faster than ever before. - We'll uncover how sales enablement works in a socially distanced world And much more! Click to subscribe 👉 http://Salesman.org/Youtube Topics: The End of the Line for Sales Calls? 70% of B2B decision makers say they are open to making anew, fully self-serve or remote purchases in excess of $50,000, and 27% would spend more than $500,000. The amount of revenue generated from video-related interactions has jumped by 69% since April 2020. Together, e-commerce and videoconferencing now account for 43% of all B2B revenue, more than any other channel. https://www.happi.com/contents/view_b... PandaDoc Releases State of Deals: 2020 Summer Edition Post-pandemic buyers are making decisions much faster: The time to sign a document from March to June decreased to 2-3 hours, a steep 53% drop from January when the median time for a recipient to complete a document was about 6-7 hours. Despite the expectation for slower sales as a result of the pandemic, the completion rate on deals from April to June jumped to 67% – the highest average completion rate on PandaDoc. The volume of deals initially decreased early on in the pandemic, but rebounded and were up overall by 38% in June. https://www.pandadoc.com/library/eboo... Accenture Completes Acquisition of B2B Sales Firm N3 "Bringing N3 into the Accenture family will better enable us to help companies influence purchasing decisions at critical stages," said Manish Sharma, group chief executive of Accenture Operations. https://martechseries.com/sales-marke... Microsoft Ignite showcases first Project Cortex AI tool for SharePoint Enterprises might use it to automate the processing of requests for proposals (RFPs) or service contracts to filter out those that don't meet requirements, or to pay expenses claims based on scanned receipts. https://www.cio.com/article/3575861/m... The Future Of Travelling Is Immersive The concept of immersive travel is slowly forming into a real tangible element in the industry. Immersive is defined as noting or relating to digital technology or images that actively engage one's senses and may create an altered mental state. Immersive technologies have a meaningful impact on enticing traveller's wanderlust. https://thelounge.rolzo.com/the-futur... -- 👇 SUBSCRIBE TO SALESMAN.ORG NOW 👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5m... 👇 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR MORE SALES TIPS 👇 Facebook: https://facebook.com/salesmanpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/salesmanpodcast/ -- This video is about: No More B2B Sales Calls? Deals Happening Quicker Than Ever?! - This Week In Sales Link: https://youtu.be/YTnJpUkArdI


Victor Antonio hosts the Sales Influence Podcast, a resource for professionals navigating a marketplace where customers arrive armed with more information and inherent doubt. The core of the conversation revolves around a central idea: "Finding the Why in How Clients Buy." This isn't about rehearsed pitches or pressure tactics. Instead, episodes dissect the underlying psychological drivers and decision-making processes that actually lead to a purchase. Antonio leverages insights from consumer behavior research and neuromarketing, translating complex studies into practical strategies. Listeners will hear how subconscious biases, emotional triggers, and cognitive shortcuts shape buyer journeys, providing a framework to connect and persuade with greater integrity and effectiveness. The discussions are grounded in real-world application, aiming to equip salespeople, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with a deeper understanding that moves beyond traditional methods. This podcast operates on the premise that influence stems from empathy and insight, not just presentation. By exploring the science behind the sale, it offers a thoughtful perspective for anyone in a role that requires convincing others, making the content relevant across the business and entrepreneurship spectrum. Tune in for analysis that reframes how you think about your client's motivations and your own approach to the commercial conversation.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Sales Influence Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Asking Painful Questions using a Psychological Chute #414 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:10
Asking Painful Questions using a Psychological Chute is all about guiding the client, prospect or customer's attention. This was highlighted in Robert Cialdini's book Pre-Suasion.
Reduce Buying Friction - SIP #413 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:24
Learn how to Sell More by Reducing Buyer Friction using Demand-Side Sales tactics to understand buyer #indecision #statusquo and #friction. http://www.victorantonio.com
Overcoming Sales Mistakes with Andrew Sykes, Sales Influence(r) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:48
On this episode of the Sales Influence podcast, Victor Antonio is joined by Andrew Sykes to discuss trust in sales. Andrew shares his experience transitioning from an actuary to a salesperson and how he has spent the pas…
Increase Average Deal Size with Decoy Pricing Options - SIP #412 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:27
If you're looking to Increase Average Deal Size or sell a high ticket item, consider using Decoy Pricing Options which allow you to shift a buyer's price point or perception. Resources: Sales Velocity Academy: http://www…
Sales Relationship Matrix with Barry Trailer, Sales Influence(r) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:13
In this Sales Influence Podcast, Barry Trailer of Sales Mastery and I jump into what's changed in the world of selling, what top performers are doing and yes, we define the relationship matrix. LMS Sales Velocity Academy…