Salesperson vs. Sales Strategist: The Game-Changing Difference You Never Knew

Salesperson vs. Sales Strategist: The Game-Changing Difference You Never Knew

Author: Aleasha Bahr October 17, 2024 Duration: 5:45
Does your company hire 5 salespeople and expect to keep 1? Do you “throw your reps in” to sink or swim?    This episode might just save you an immeasurable amount of time, money, and stress.    Today, we're diving into the often-overlooked difference between a salesperson and a sales strategist. It's not just fancy jargon – this distinction could be the key to unlocking your company's true sales potential.   In this eye-opening episode, we explore: 👉The crucial skills gap between selling and strategizing 👉Why expecting your salesperson to be a strategist might be a costly mistake 👉How a sales strategist can create a system that works for every personality on your team 👉The secret to making your sales process repeatable and scalable 👉When it's time to bring in a strategist (and when you might not be ready)   Whether you're a solopreneur dreaming of your first hire or a CEO with a full sales floor, this episode will save you from the pain most people experience with sales teams.  Interested in bringing in a sales strategist to level up your business and sales?? Book a Sales Level Up call with me at https://calendly.com/aleasha/sales-level-up and let's chat!

Ever feel like the whole idea of "selling" makes your skin crawl? You're not alone, but what if everything you've been told about sales is wrong? Sales is NOT a Dirty Word is built on the idea that genuine connection, not manipulation, is the real engine of business growth. Host Aleasha Bahr, creator of the Matchmaker Sales method™, dismantles the high-pressure stereotypes one conversation at a time. Instead of scripts and tricks, she opens up her playbook, sharing insights and strategies typically reserved for her private coaching clients-where achieving an 80% conversion rate on sales calls isn't a fantasy, but a regular outcome. Each episode of this podcast features candid talks with experts who offer alternative, refreshingly human perspectives on the process. You'll hear real stories about building trust, understanding client needs deeply, and creating agreements that feel good for everyone involved. This isn't about learning to pretend; it's about discovering a framework where your authenticity becomes your greatest asset in closing deals. Tune in to transform your approach from something you dread into a natural, even enjoyable, part of your professional life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Sales is NOT a Dirty Word
Podcast Episodes
Importance of Customizing Sales Conversations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:59
Do you feel like your sales pitch is falling flat with your buyers? It’s highly likely it needs to be customized. There are lots of elements to a service offer and it’s crucial not to overwhelm the buyer with all the det…
Purpose-driven leadership and life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:15
More people than ever are finding themselves numb and detached instead of lit up with life purpose. It’s an epidemic and leadership development expert, Candy Barone, has the antidote that will wake you up from your mind…
Sales Secrets: Avoiding Red Flag Clients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:34
What’s an example of a red flag client and how do you deal with them? This episode is for anyone who is: Working with a nightmare client and isn’t sure what to do Considering working with a prospect who has shown red fla…
Sales Secrets Learned From Negotiating For Lives [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:13
Most of us have been through SOME kind of trauma - even if it’s only emotional. A lot of the time, this experience can limit our success whether we want it to or not. OR in some cases, it can actually be powerful fuel fo…
Black Sheep Sales Party - You’re Invited! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:47
Have you never really “fit in” with the crowd - whether that’s in your industry, company, family, etc.? This episode is for you, my friend. Because I never fit in either and the moment I started leaning into that is the…
Algorithm-Free Lead Gen that Works [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:24
What if you could replace your social media activities with something that didn’t have a constantly changing algorithm or a lifespan shorter than a fly? That’s what we cover in this most recent episode with our guest, Ke…
Increase Sales with Strategic Check In Questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:50
Do people easily forget or confuse what it is you actually DO? It’s often because you’re “pitching” instead of having an actual conversation where BOTH people talk. It’s crucial to ask strategic questions when explaining…
Unconscious Beliefs Sabotaging your Sales Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:13
Money has a diverse set of emotions tied to it and for most people a lot of them are negative whether they’re conscious of it or not. A clear sign that you’re suffering from this is if you’re constantly hustling, working…
What is a fair price to charge for my service? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:58
How do you know if your pricing is too high or low? Are you feeling frustrated and underpaid? Are you feeling frustrated because people are saying they can’t afford you and it makes you feel pressured to discount yoursel…

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