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

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

Author: Victor Antonio December 23, 2020 Duration: 1:13:39

On this week in sales we'll be looking at:

-Outreach gets 'sentimental' and proclaims that email "open rates" and "reply rates" don't matter anymore.
-Only 25% of sales organisations have defined their own sales metrics.
- Does Will's beard make him a better salesperson than Victor according to the latest research? How will Victor respond?
- Whatfix is Recognized in Gartner's Latest Report on Digital Adoption Solutions (DAS)! What the heck is DAS?
- Gartner Says Only 25% of Sales Organizations Have a Standard Definition for Sales Metrics! Uh oh!

- Rise of the Influencers? 2021 predictions: on B2B companies will use decentralized tools to manage the role of influencers across the enterprise

- Gong.io will show you how to PARTY! Releases a SKO (Sales Kick-Off) Checklist for 2020 :
- Gartner Survey Finds 90% Of HR Leaders Will Allow Employees To Work Remotely Even After COVID-19 Vaccine Is Available
- New Book Release: Game of Sales: Lessons Learned Working at Adobe, Amazon, Google, and IBM by David Perry

This...and much more!


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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367 - 5 Steps to Getting New Clients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Duration: 4:06
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366 - Build an Upselling Roadmap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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34 - This Week in Sales [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:30
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364 - Upsell Impulse Buyer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:38
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Story - Managers Who Steal Confidence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:09
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363 - Frictionless Experience Sells More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:53
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