This Week in Sales with Victor Antonio and Will Barron EP19

This Week in Sales with Victor Antonio and Will Barron EP19

Author: Victor Antonio February 22, 2021 Duration: 1:12:57

 

EP19 - THIS WEEK IN SALES


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

Shaming salespeople on LinkedIn
What "high growth companies" do different to "negative growth companies"
B2B marketplaces


According to research findings released today by ValueSelling Associates, Inc., 87% of high-growth companies take a value-based approach to sales compared to 45% of negative-growth companies.

SurveyMonkey Announces Availability of GetFeedback's Integration with Salesforce Commerce Cloud

One study found that 75 percent of B2B buyers and sellers now want to make purchases or interact with business partners online.

Lots of interest in "virtual trade shows within a marketplace environment".


Boutique CRMs - Hotel CRM Software Market Summary, Trends, Sizing Analysis and Forecast To 2025

Showpad Partners with Threekit to Improve Buyer Experience Through Enhanced 3D Visualization and Augmented Reality

Performio, the leading enterprise-grade incentive compensation management software solution, has announced 110% growth in North America for FY2020,

 

Shaming salespeople on LinkedIn

Jeff Molander made a LinkedIn post outing and shamed some dude who sent him cold outreach on the platform.

The 350,000 views and 900 comments and Jeff got lit up for -


Boomers left behind by jobs recovery

A new book, The New Chameleons by Michael Solomon

And more on THIS WEEK IN SALES

 

 

 


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
Recharge Your Sales | 444 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:28
To recharge your sales performance, you must first recharge your physical and mental energy through self-care habits, inspiration, and a client-centric approach. ️ To recharge your sales, you must first recharge yourself…
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Duration: 0:00
A well-structured sales compensation package should include a balanced mix of base salary, commission, and bonuses or special incentives, such as the 50/40/10 rule, to motivate salespeople and drive performance. Salary o…
Building Virtual Rapport and Connecting with Customers | 442 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:29
Starting virtual meetings effectively is crucial for establishing positive connections and setting the tone for the entire interaction. Start meetings by sharing your opinion first to encourage participation from small g…
Rapport Building Questions - Starting a Sales Conversation | 441 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:11
Engaging clients through thoughtful questions about their challenges, interests, and future predictions fosters meaningful conversations and builds strong rapport in sales. Use Kickstart question starters to initiate eng…
The Perfect Close 2.0 | 440 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:31
The traditional pressure-based approach to closing sales is ineffective in today's market, and salespeople need to adopt a more modern and client-focused approach, as outlined in "The Perfect Close" book, in order to be…
Building Decision Making Confidence | 439 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:57
Building decision-making confidence in customers is crucial for sales success, and sales influence comes from clarifying the differences between products and helping customers build decision confidence. Building decision…
Be a Business Samurai | 438 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:14
In sales and business, it is important to be adaptable, constantly learning, and to focus on the client's needs rather than the speaker's ego. Connecting with others on a personal level, such as sharing interests, is an…
Selling Negative Features Increases Sales | 437 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:19
Addressing and highlighting negative features in a sales pitch can be used to pivot to the positive and ultimately increase credibility and sales. Mentioning a negative feature can increase credibility and be used to bol…
Discovery Phase Questions Help You Sell Easier - What to Ask | 436 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:14
The discovery phase in sales is crucial for qualifying potential clients and understanding their needs and motivations in order to tailor a focused and effective sales demo. The discovery phase in sales is about qualifyi…
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The discovery phase in sales is crucial for qualifying potential clients and understanding their needs and motivations in order to tailor a focused and effective sales demo. The discovery phase in sales is about qualifyi…