One of the things Erik focuses on in the sales process is validating if the prospect is a good fit for the company. In periods of time where there are a lot of potential clients and sales activity, it’s especially important to do this because you have to figure out who you’d work with best and let the others go.
There are a couple tell-tale signs that tell ... Show More
Jan 2020
Revenue or Profit: Which is More Important?
Today, we’re talking about money. Which is more important to you: revenue or profit? Has it changed over time?
In the beginning, when Erik was just getting started with freelancing, it was revenue. He just needed legitimate work so he could build up his portfolio. Once he was abl ... Show More
5m 14s
Jan 2020
How to Improve Your Customer Experience in Retail
Erik’s wife, Lia, recently had a horrible shopping experience at JoAnn Fabrics and wanted to share all the things that go wrong so that you can avoid making these mistakes at your own retail establishments.
So, Lia went in knowing exactly what she wanted to buy, coupons in hand k ... Show More
5m 44s
Aug 2023
How to Identify Key Stakeholders and Properly Engage Them | Dave Fink - 1692
Quality beats quantity when it comes to lead generation, prospecting, and moving customers through your sales funnel. Knowing who to talk to and how to reach them can save you from getting caught up in drawn-out back and forths with the wrong people. In today’s episode, our host ... Show More
27m 21s
Jul 2023
Three Things to Make Your Next Discovery Call a Guaranteed Success | David Newman - 1687
Prepare yourself: next time you pick up the phone for a discovery call, you’ll know exactly how to engage your prospect and let THEM convert themselves. In this episode, our host Donald Kelly has a great conversation with David Newman, author of the business bestseller “Do It! Ma ... Show More
31m 4s
Feb 2023
Digital Media Sales Opportunities with HW Media’s Jennifer Laws
This is episode 591. Read the complete trancription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. Purchase Fred Diamond’s new best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers ... Show More
27m 6s
Apr 2024
447. Exactly What to Say - The Magic Words for Influence and Impact
Do you have the same ol’ generic value proposition as your competition? You probably do and it’s not working, according to communications expert Phil M. Jones. In this episode, Phil takes us through how to pick the right words, the right framing, and the right timing in sales, an ... Show More
52m 50s
Dec 2021
How "The Practice" and Being Different Can Help Sellers Connect With More Prospects | Seth Godin - 1514
We could spend hours discussing the importance of honing your craft. But, whether it’s perfecting your golf swing, mixing the perfect cocktail, and of course, making sales, practice is what leads to a better result. Today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist features NYT bestselling ... Show More
33m 47s
Nov 2022
Surviving Enterprise Sales In a Tight Economy | Russ Heddleston - 1611
Right now, more so than ever, it is critical for salespeople to learn how to navigate in a tight economy. On today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, our host, Donald Kelly, talks with the co-founder of DocSend, Russ Heddleston, about how to listen more, use the prospect's langua ... Show More
28m 58s