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Roadmap To Revenue-10 Components To Sales Growth May 03, 2011

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(CAUTION: This podcast is X-tra long: 27 minutes) For our listeners who are accustom to our 10 minute podcasts, this might be a shocker-a full 27 minutes of 10 components to revenue growth. Actually this is the audio from a live-audience event we did in Indianapolis last week. This is not a step-by-step process to [...]

Time to Look Inside Your Own House Apr 25, 2011

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From time to time we get emails from listeners who prefer to talk about their own internal corporate issues - and how these issues get in the way of the sale. So in this episode, Bill and Bryan address that very concern. They address it first as an inner game (mindset) issue and secondly as [...]

Distinguishing Yourself from Others Apr 18, 2011

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Well, aren't we always wanting to find a way to differentiate our selves - and our products - from others who do similar things? And we've read books and books on how to do that. Maybe even sat thru seminars that address the issue. But we find most traditional solutions to that problem leave people [...]

Problem Proliferation: A Clever Way to Say "Find the Customer's Pain" Apr 11, 2011

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Bryan always accuses Bill of using terminology he doesn't understand. Well, in today's podcast, Bill is riding solo and discusses a concept called "problem proliferation." Actually, if the truth were known, it is the biggest "miss" salespeople experience when in persuasion mode. It's the understanding of what's going on inside the prospect's life absent your solution.

Preparing for a Sales Call (Part II of II) Apr 04, 2011

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In this episode, Bill and Bryan complete their list of new ways of preparing for a sales call. If you missed Part I, go back and catch last week's podcast.

The True (And Useful) Definition of DETACHMENT Mar 22, 2011

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We speak of it often in our training with clients--and we refer to it on the Podcast--but in this episode, we take a longer, deeper look at the concept of DETACHMENT in the sales process.The bottom line is that every sales problem you have is rooted in flawed thought--and this is the best place to begin to look. Are you 'attached' to the prospect saying, "Yes"? If so, listen up....Also, we introduced a contest to help us create a Signature Sign-off. Email your ideas to listener@advancedsellingpodcast.com. Winner gets a 30-minute phone coaching session with both Bill and Bryan.

From Sales Person to Sales Leader Mar 14, 2011

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Kevin Eikenberry is our guest today. He just wrote a book called From Bud to Boss...where he addresses what it's like when one gets promoted from a peer to a manager. We address this in the sales realm. So, if you're a sales manager who has recently been promoted from the field--or, if you're angling toward a promotion where you will lead your team, you will get great value out of this cast. He speaks of the three specific things you can consider as you lead teams or are led by a former peer.You can order the book at www.frombudtoboss.com and find out more about Kevin at www.kevineikenberry.com

A Terrible, Live Example of a Cold Call Mar 07, 2011

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Today, Bill records a cold (voicemail) call from a vendor and dissects it with Bryan. The attempt here is NOT to disrespect the person making the call...but to use it for learning purposes. Listen as they analyze the process the caller goes thru...and then the recommendations they make to them--or anyone else if you MUST do cold calling.

Listener Mailbag: How Do You Adopt the Attitude of a Business Person vs a Salesperson? Feb 28, 2011

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We get great questions from our listeners. Today's episode actually references back a few episodes to an unfinished topic. Bill & Bryan will address, "How do you adopt the attitude of a business person vs a salesperson?" And, "How do you coach yourself so you will be clear to the buyer about what you do?"They'd love to hear from you. You can ask your own questions by going to ASK BILL & BRYAN or email them at: listener@advancedsellingpodcast.com

What Goes Through Your Mind When "Competition" Is Mentioned? Feb 14, 2011

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What is there about it when a prospect brings up your competition that causes you to get fearful? I know...I know... you're not afraid, right? Well, maybe not, but I'll bet something goes through your mind when you hear someone mention your competitor.In this episode, Bill and Bryan address that as well as how to handle it when it comes up.

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