FOUR ACTIONABLE SALES TAKEAWAYS
Do 90 seconds of rapport building, launch off with a business related question that highlights you've done some research
Set a PPO agenda, coving the purpose, plan, and outcomes of the call
Ask the prospect why they took the call, if they don't give you a good answer offer them a high-level overview to anchor their e ... Show More
Aug 20
#601 - How to Build a Sales Team That Manages Itself | Tara DiCristo-Schmitt
Tara DiCristo-Schmitt breaks down the tactical sales leadership systems she uses to build predictable pipeline, coach reps, and create a culture of accountability. Learn how to inspect rep calendars, run better pipeline reviews, and catch performance problems before they hit quot ... Show More
34m 11s
Aug 18
#600 - Prospect Says “We’re Doing This In-House” You’ll Say…
Jen Allen-Knuth and Nick Cegelski break down exactly what to do when a prospect tells you, “We’re going to build this in-house.” Instead of immediately defending your solution, you’ll learn how to build trust, uncover the beliefs behind their decision, and guide them toward seein ... Show More
36m 31s
Aug 13
#599 - How to Make a 10x Impact as a New Sales Leader | Sean Gentry
Sean Gentry breaks down how new sales managers can prioritize high-impact changes, build team trust, and use AI to make smarter leadership decisions. Learn how to drive behavior change, improve sales performance, and build a stronger sales culture without micromanaging. 🎯 Find t ... Show More
34m 33s
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
32m 11s
Dec 2020
Playbook 3: Mastering negotiation
Every 10th episode, we tear down one topic. This is how to master negotiation.
FOUR ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS
Set expectations with the Upfront Contract - pricing should be determined after your discovery, not before
Price is based on internal (timeline, pain points) and external fact ... Show More
28m 23s
Jun 2022
WIN The Most Important Part Of Cold Calls | Selling Made Simple
The fate of your deal rests in the first four seconds of the sales call. That’s it. If you can nail the first 4 seconds, often the deal is as good as yours. Why is that? It’s because of the importance of first impressions… Sales rep Sam, for example, always botched his first impr ... Show More
16m 4s
Oct 2025
Building a Winning Sales Culture (Part 2)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Bill and Bryan continue their conversation on sales culture with actionable tactics you can implement immediately. Whether you're building team culture or your personal approach, these strategies will help you create intentional, high-performing e ... Show More
15m 39s
May 2022
How I Close COMPLEX Sales In A SINGLE Call | Selling Made Simple
In sales, the general rule of thumb is, the more complex the product, the longer the sales cycle. And for some complex products, that might be true. But for others, a single phone call is all it takes to get a deal done. I close complex training and consulting packages with some ... Show More
17m 38s
<h3>Accelerating the Sales Process</h3> <ol> <li>🚀 <strong>Immediately ask for pricing</strong> when a customer requests a proposal to potentially <strong>close deals faster</strong>, as <strong>time kills all deals</strong> and prolonged processes reduce closing probability.<br ... Show More
