#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

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Dealing With Sales Trauma | Sales Influence #599 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:39
Victor Antonio explains that there are three distinct types of buyers a salesperson will encounter, and each requires a different sales approach. The first type is the unaware customer, who needs to be made aware of a pr…
3 Types of Buyers and 3 Sales Modes | Sales Influence #598 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:42
Victor Antonio explains that there are three distinct types of buyers a salesperson will encounter, and each requires a different sales approach. The first type is the unaware customer, who needs to be made aware of a pr…
What Drives Customer Loyalty - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 597 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:52
Customer Loyalty Metrics Customer loyalty can be measured through three key indicators: repurchase intent, increased spend, and word of mouth (net promoter score). The intersection of repurchase intent, increased spend,…
Flipping The Duck - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:19
Sales Process Complexity B2B sales processes are inherently chaotic and non-linear due to changing decision makers, reference points, and company types, requiring salespeople to be highly adaptable. Key Sales Skills Effe…
What Do You Like Best? - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 595 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:25
Positive Framing Positive questions like "What do you like best?" can shift customer focus to favorable aspects of a product or service, increasing the likelihood of positive feedback. Using loaded questions strategicall…
Channel Switching Problem - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 594 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:49
Cost and Impact of Channel Switching Channel switching can lead to significant financial losses, with an insurance company saving $141,000 per 500,000 calls by getting just 2 out of 10 customers to self-serve on their we…
Commission Versus Quota - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 593 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:07
Compensation Strategy 💰 Compensation plans directly influence salesperson behavior, with effective plans tying quotas to pocketbook to motivate salespeople to hit numbers and grow the company. 📊 Quota-based commission pl…
The Golden Bookshelf - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 592 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:01
Reading Strategies 📚 Only 8% of people read non-fiction business books, while the remaining 92% miss out on introducing new ideas and insights. 🏆 Implement the "100-page rule" to overcome reading hurdles: read the first…
Guiding, Not Telling Customers - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 591 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:27
Customer Decision-Making 🛒 Guiding customers through choices rather than telling them what to buy leads to a more effective sales experience and increased likelihood of purchase. 🧠 Paralysis by analysis occurs when custo…
The Greatest Management Principle - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 590 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:37
Performance Management 🎯 Measure output to manage results and avoid micromanaging, but switch to measuring activities when not hitting numbers to guarantee output, as per Dr. Michael Lebau's "The Greatest Management Prin…