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
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…