Overcoming Sales Mistakes with Andrew Sykes, Sales Influence(r)

Overcoming Sales Mistakes with Andrew Sykes, Sales Influence(r)

Author: Victor Antonio April 13, 2023 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 past three decades researching and teaching about how humans think, feel and act when it comes to buying. Together, they deconstruct what it means to build trust with customers and how it can affect the overall sales process.01:09 Mathematical deconstruction of sales. 
04:00 Mistakes in Sales Presentations. 
08:02 Sales habits and deliberate practice. 
10:15 Killing vices to create habits. 
13:48 Motivation and dopamine. 
19:01 Practice culture in sales. 
20:00 Sales Skills Coaching. 
23:20 Coaching for Sales Managers. 
27:44 Sales feedback and practice. 
29:23 Practicing and accepting feedback. 
32:34 Building trust through personal stories. 
35:39 Deliberate practice for managers. 


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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