Sales Is King

The new dynamics in the B2B world today require that Sales Execs are able to connect with and influence many different stakeholders in order to be successful. Senior executives are becoming more involved in these decisions today and therefore Sales Execs more frequently find themselves in front of members of the C-Suite. But according to Forrester only 20% of salespeople are meeting the expectations of these senior execs. In this episode, Dan interviews the author of "The Perfect Close" and selling visionary, James Muir. Dan and James discuss what sellers are doing wrong today; what these senior execs are looking for and how Sales Execs need to shift their approach in order to impress and influence more of these key decision makers. A link to James Muir's outstanding book can be found right here: http://ow.ly/TXXG100YVH5

Dan is back with another episode based on new research from gryo marketing group. With a growing number of stakeholders involved in complex B2B purchases, the dynamics have shifted dramatically and sales people need to shift their approach in order to succeed. Link to research here: https://www.gyro.com/thinking/ Highlights include: 97% of buyers already have a preferred vendor coming into the decision committee; a 'champion leads the way for the winning team in 84% of the cases; 66% chose thought leaders; 89% chose teams that understood them and energized them; 83% chose those with similar values and culture. Listen in for the Top 4 Difference Makers that put the winners over the top.

Success in 2018 means having the “goods”, the knowledge, the subject matter expertise but it also means building an effective distribution network of connections who can learn from you, improve their situation from you and pass you on to others. Both are critically important not only in Sales but in Business and Life!

How Many times have you heard a prospect say that he or she needs to think about it or another classic line: “send me some information” These are classic blowoffs and in today’s podcast episode Dan outlines a plan for turning these around into revenue conversations. Follow Dan on Twitter @digitaladvantg; On Instagram:dan6smith Or send Dan an email dan.sixsmith@gmail.com to set up a free consult.

Connecting with Buyers early in the process, counter to what we have heard, is required by 71% Of Buyers who are actually looking to SALES to help with idea generating and brainstorming. In addition, Perseverance is crucial to winning more business. How long do you typically hang in? 44% of you quit after 1 “No” and another 22% bail after the second “No”

Dan leads a discussion around new research from RAIN which outlines what Buyers are saying sets the sales winners apart from the runners up. The winners according to the study sell RADICALLY different than the second and third place finishers. The results are surprising. The report uncovers some new approached that Buyers require in 2018.

Dan is back with a new in-studio segment and he talks about how to sell against fear: How to not be crippled by inaction and a game plan to disable fear both from the perspective of the seller and the buyer. Buyers also wrestle with fear today and choose to stay in their comfort zones. Effective sellers today know how to defeat that fear and win more business.

Mario Martinez Jr a Digital Sales expert joins Dan for an action packed segment to discuss how Sales Execs can win with the Modern Buyer!

Dan discusses the critical importance of preparing for each meeting and what is involved in doing that successfully. In addition he covers how to successfully execute and carry out the game plan. The big difference between high performers and the unsuccessful salespeople is how they execute and take action.

The synergy of expertise with relationships is critical to successful selling in 2018. Dan reviews how to develop expertise and then put it into practice through growing an active network of engaged followers.