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30 Minutes to President’s Club | No-Nonsense Sales

The #1 sales podcast in the world, fueled by hyper-actionable sales tactics from the top 1% sellers at companies like Salesforce, Gong, Outreach, Slack, LinkedIn, Keller Williams, Northwestern Mutual.

30 Minutes to President’s Club cuts all the BS, fluffy mindset stories, and sales academia to give you the most actionable sales tactics that get you to President’s Club. Every episode is a supercharged 30 minutes where you’ll hear step-by-step breakdowns in every key dimension of sales, including:

Prospecting: How to open conversations to triple your pipeline

Discovery: How to ask questions that uncover massive pain

Process: How to get big contracts over the line

Leadership: How to hire and train world class teams.

Your founding hosts are Nick Cegelski (3x top enterprise seller) and Armand Farrokh (VP of Sales at 29, ex-Pave, ex-Carta) joined by co-host Mark Kosoglow (CRO @ Catalyst, ex-Outreach).

Whether you’re a seller listening to the (SELL) show or leader tuning into the (LEAD) show…

Get ready, you’re going to President’s Club.

Copyright: © 2024 30 Minutes to President's Club | No-Nonsense Sales

Latest Episodes:

#382 - Why Your Cold Call Value Prop Isn't Working | Sales Playbook Nov 05, 2024

Show notes

This was a preview from our upcoming course, Cold Calls to President's Club: register for the waitlist here

ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS:

No Value Propositions. Buzzwords make you sound like a telemarketer, and benefits fall flat without the context of a problem.
Triggering Problem. Instead, lead with a problem so specific that it triggers your prospect and reminds them of a painful memory.
One-Sentence Solution. If you get the problem right, all you need is one sentence to explain your solution (we do X so that the problem goes away).
Interest-Based CTA. Validate their interest before you ask for the meeting, using softening language, no-based questions, and mini push-aways.

RESOURCES DISCUSSED:

30MPC Training: 30mpc.com/training

#381 - Hall of Fame: Robin De Vries Nov 04, 2024

Show notes

FOUR ACTIONABLE SALES TAKEAWAYS

When looking for intel on an account, consider reaching out to ex-employees for insider info
Record simple videos, dont be corny, send them natively on LinkedIn
Don't over-do personalization, weigh the cost/benefit of putting in extra work into your outreach
All personas exist on LinkedIn, don't write it off as a prospecting channel

PATH TO PRESIDENT’S CLUB

Regional Sales Director @ MongoDB
Snr Team Lead High Tech Account Executive @ MongoDB
High Tech Account Executive @ MongoDB
Enterprise Account Executive @ Ivanti

RESOURCES DISCUSSED

30MPC Training: 30mpc.com/training

#380 - We Answer Your Cold Calling Questions (Sell Better) Nov 01, 2024

Show notes

This is an except from the Daily Sales Show by Sell Better with Will Aitken

Check out the full show here: https://sellbetter.xyz/daily-show/how-to-book-more-meetings-with-these-cold-call-strategies

30MPC Training: 30mpc.com/training

#379 - Why Most Sales Reps Fail As Managers (Mark & Armand) Oct 31, 2024

Show notes

Mark & Armand link up live and in person to discuss the when, how, and who of promoting sales reps to sales managers

ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS:

Efficacy in Sales Management: A sales manager’s primary job is to ensure team efficacy while fostering a supportive environment. Effective managers don’t just oversee but actively build up their teams.
Conscious Competence: It’s crucial for managers to understand the "why" behind their actions. Recognizing the reasons behind effective strategies allows managers to drive consistent, purposeful change.
“Taste Test” Before Promotion: Before fully promoting someone to a managerial role, conduct a "taste test" over a quarter to assess fit. Evaluate if they enjoy the role, excel at it, and if their team gravitates toward them as a leader.
Avoid Common Frictions: Avoiding favoritism, limiting who can apply, or promoting based on performance alone (i.e., “super reps”) can lead to friction. Open opportunities for all and emphasize leadership skills over individual sales metrics.

RESOURCES DISCUSSED:

30MPC Training: 30mpc.com/training

#378 - How To Win Complete Control of Your Deals (Dan Flood, Challenger) Oct 29, 2024

Show notes

ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS:

Provide Hypotheses, Not Generic Questions: Instead of broad questions, offer informed hypotheses to invite deeper discussion.
Ask Questions to Guide Next Steps: Use questions to guide the process without being pushy, keeping the prospect engaged.
Teach Process Over Just Problems: Beyond identifying issues, recommend processes (like a custom demo over a POC) to build trust.
Uncover Intent Behind Extra Steps: When extra steps are requested, ask what they aim to learn to suggest simpler options.

DAN'S PATH TO PRESIDENTS CLUB:

Senior Vice President of Global Sales @ Challenger
VP of Sales, Account Management @ Challenger
VP of Sales, Major Accounts @ Challenger
Managing Vice President, Sales & Community @ Evanta

RESOURCES DISCUSSED:

30MPC Training: 30mpc.com/training

#377 - Hall of Fame: Matthew Mazankowski Oct 28, 2024

Show notes

Free Guide: 3 Tactics to Drive Mid-Funnel Deals to Close

FOUR ACTIONABLE SALES TAKEAWAYS

Do not spend excessive time researching when sometimes calling the account may be the fastest way to get information
Be like the restaurant that is calling you to make a reservation to avoid no shows, send reminders, and set an agenda ahead of time
When telling a customer story describe the persona who felt the problem, the annoyances they felt, the scenery they were in when they felt the problem, and the emotions they felt
If confirming a meeting within one week send a reminder the day before if confirming a meeting more than a week out do a 1 week and day before reminder

PATH TO PRESIDENT’S CLUB

VP of Sales @ Boomerang
Chief Revenue Officer @ Table Needs
VP of Fundraising & Business Development @ Table Needs
Head of Sales & Business Development @ Table Needs

RESOURCES DISCUSSED

30MPC Training: 30mpc.com/training

#376 - How To Develop a Winning Sales Team Culture (Alex Kremer, Alluviance) Oct 24, 2024

Show notes

ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS

Foster belonging to engage the prefrontal cortex: Sales reps thrive when they feel they belong, as it activates their prefrontal cortex, leading to passion—a key trait in top reps.
Start with one-on-one exercises before group activities: Begin with individual sessions like "Rosebud Thorne" to ease reps in before moving to larger group exercises.
Use the 'Four H's' to build deeper connections: Ask reps to share four things—history, a hero, a heartbreak, and hope—to foster trust and authenticity.
Gradually share personal insights: Start by setting the example, then have reps journal, share one-on-one, and finally share with the group, building comfort step by step.

ALEX'S PATH TO PRESIDENTS CLUB

Founder & CEO @ Alluviance
Director of Sales Commercial @ Outreach
Director of Sales Corporate @ Outreach
Territory Account Executive @ Microsoft

RESOURCES DISCUSSED

30MPC Training: 30mpc.com/training

#375 - How To Avoid Competitors Undercutting Your Deals (Johnny Larson, Talkdesk) Oct 22, 2024

Show notes

ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS

Know Competitors' Fiscal Periods: Be aware of when your competitors’ fiscal periods end to anticipate price drops and position yourself better.
Phased Approach: When price matters, propose only the essentials for day one to make your quote smaller and easier to accept.
Timeline Stack: Identify key timeline drivers, like contract end dates or business seasonality, to create urgency.
Turn Want into Why: During discovery, dig deeper to find the real business problem behind a customer’s desire for change.

JOHNNY'S PATH TO PRESIDENTS CLUB

Commercial Account Executive @ Talkdesk
Enterprise Sales Development Manager @Talkdesk
Team Lead, Enterprise Sales Development @ Mimeo
Enterprise SDR @ Mimeo

RESOURCES DISCUSSED:

30MPC Training: 30mpc.com/training

#374 - Hall of Fame: Lylle Ryals Oct 21, 2024

Show notes

TOP FOUR ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS

Incorporate GIFs or Venn Diagrams in prospecting emails to capture attention effectively.
When prospects mention a competing solution, ask how long they've used it and what prompted their choice to uncover their unresolved needs.
Direct prospects back to email in voicemails; keep initial messages brief and contextual, saving detailed information for follow-ups.
Structure emails to expand on voicemail content, addressing specific pain points or presenting case studies to encourage engagement.

LYLLE'S PATH TO PRESIDENTS CLUB

Senior Manager, Business Development @ RocketReach
Manager, Business Development - Enterprise @ Shopify
Manager, Business Development - Enterprise @ Angi
SMB Account Executive @ Angi

RESOURCES DISCUSSED

30MPC Training: 30mpc.com/training

#373 - How to Use Intent-Based Selling for Huge Sales Development Success (Florin Tatulea, Common Room) Oct 17, 2024

Show notes

ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS:

Signal Prioritization: Categorize signals (e.g., high-intent, time-based) with different response SLAs to ensure timely outreach.
Call Blitz Culture: Multiple weekly call blitzes with a virtual sales floor create a high-energy, team-building cold calling environment.
Effective Personalization: Don’t rely on signals alone; combine them with company insights to craft personalized, compelling outreach.
80/20 Email Framework: Provide reps with an 80% completed template (signal, company insight, ideal state, light CTA), letting them personalize the final 20%.

FLORIN'S PATH TO PRESIDENTS CLUB:

Head of Sales Development @ Common Room
Director of Sales @ Barley
Senior Manager, Sales Development @ Loopio
Manager, Sales Development @ Loopio

RESOURCES DISCUSSED:

30MPC Training: 30mpc.com/training

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