#23 - This Week in Sales  with Victor Antonio and Will Barron

#23 - This Week in Sales with Victor Antonio and Will Barron

Author: Victor Antonio April 1, 2021 Duration: 1:04:58

EP23 - THIS WEEK IN SALES

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

Why Brands are Shifting From Digital To Human-To-Human

How 58% Of Sales Reps Require Coaching To Sell In the Virtual Environment

Why google is capping their sales reps bonuses after they've been taking home over $1 million in a year in commissions.

DealHub Recognized as a CPQ Momentum Grid Leader for Spring 2021 by G2

Salesforce Reimagines Sales Cloud to Drive Growth in a Sell-From-Anywhere World

Digital In-Store Engagement: Media or Merchandising

Meteora Group's president discusses how retail media is poised for growth as out-of-home engagement model gains traction.

Gartner Research: 58% Of Sales Reps Require Coaching To Better Sell In A Virtual Environment

Some Google Cloud Salespeople Took Home Over $1 Million Salaries. That May Come To An End.

Prince Harry Has a New Job with a Mental Health and Coaching App That He's Been Using for Months


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
7 Buying Triggers for a HIGHER Closing Rate| 434 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:05
Understanding the triggers for change in potential clients' businesses and making it easy for them to buy and use your product is essential for sales success. Understand the triggers for change that lead people or compan…
4 Types of Conversations to Bridge Value Gap | #433 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:07
In order to bridge the gap between the customer's current state and the desired state in sales, it is important to address the parameters of time, money, effort, and confidence in the sales pitch. Imagine your customer o…
How to do Product Demos 101 | 432 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:27
Effective product demos should be customer-centric, focused on framing the issue, showing how it applies to the client, and discussing the issue resolution, while also structuring the presentation to tell them, show them…
Don't Value Dump | 431 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:36
When presenting a product or service to a client, it is important to focus on understanding the customer's needs and presenting tailored solutions, rather than overwhelming them with too many features and justifying the…
Bring on the PAIN | 430 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:57
Creating a sense of urgency and demonstrating the tangible value of the product or service is crucial in driving sales and motivating customers to make a change. Create a sense of urgency to overcome status quo bias and…
Overcoming Buyer Indecision | 429 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:03
Building trust, demonstrating expertise, and keeping the customer's best interest in mind are essential for overcoming indecision and closing deals. Clients who can't make decisions are often afraid, and it's the salespe…
The Sales Sherpa - What Buyers Want | 428 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:37
Salespeople need to shift from selling to guiding and clarifying, becoming domain experts in order to help customers navigate the overwhelming amount of content and make informed buying decisions. Understand how the clie…
Training for Results Formula | 427 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:46
Key insights Using a three-part formula can help you train or coach more effectively by allocating time strategically during your sessions. Take one-third of the time to explain the concept, and the second third to showc…
Level 3 Selling | 426 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:37
The key to success in sales is reaching level three selling activities, which involves proactively identifying and solving customer problems, anticipating future issues, and providing long-term value to the customer. Und…
How to Motivate Your Team | #425 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:03
Fear, apathy, and skepticism are common barriers to motivation, and managers need to address these issues by providing clear training, showing the value in employees' work, and connecting tasks with outcomes to motivate…