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Everyday the Sell Better Team talks to sales pros at the top of their game to understand what’s working in sales right now. No fluff. Just tactical deep dives and actionable takeaways for you to immediately incorporate into your sales flow.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 45min
AI Foundations: How to Find Warm Signals With AI
Most reps are using AI the wrong way. They are asking it to write emails instead of helping them research and think.Jed Mahrle and Kyle Vamvouris broke down how to use AI to speed up prospect research, sharpen targeting, and spot real signals without sounding like everyone else.You will see real prompts and workflows you can start using this week, including how to define your ICP in a way AI can validate, how to pull relevant account insights fast, and how to separate useful signals from noise so you know who to reach out to and why now.Leave with a simple research workflow you can repeat in minutes, plus a practical way to turn what you learn into signal based prioritization and more credible outreach.You'll Learn:Where to use AI and where not toSimple prompts and frameworks for signal-based targetingHow to build “custom signal” workflowsThe Speakers:Jed Mahrle and Kyle VamvourisIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join hereFollow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their gameExplore our YouTube ChannelThank you to our sponsors: ZoomInfo

Apr 1, 2026 • 41min
The Account Tiering System That's Helped Brian LaManna Win President's Club 7 Times
Most reps treat every account in their territory the same. Same sequence, same effort, same time. That's why most reps run out of time before they run out of accounts.Brian LaManna, 7x President's Club winner and founder of Closed Won, built a three-tier system that protects his time and focuses his energy where it actually moves the needle.In this show, Brian walked through how he tiers his book, operationalizes research workflows using Google Alerts and Sales Navigator, and shows up to every Tier 1 account with a strong POV before the first touchpoint.If you're spending time on accounts that will never move, this is the session that fixes that.You'll Learn:A three-tier account model to help you research each account when signals appearHow to set up Google Alerts and Sales Navigator so account intelligence comes to youThe research framework Brian uses for Tier 1 accounts to build a POV before any outreachThe Speakers:Will Aitken, and Brian LaMannaIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join hereFollow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their gameExplore our YouTube ChannelThank you to our sponsors: Gong and Quotivity

Mar 27, 2026 • 45min
Signals vs. Triggers: The Small Distinction That Changes How you Sell
Most sellers are chasing triggers and firing off outreach that feels timely but still gets ignored. A trigger can tell you when something happened. It does not tell you if the buyer cares, or what action you should take.Will Aitken, Heath Barnett and Leslie Venetz broke down the difference between signals and triggers, and how to use both without creeping prospects out. You will learn what a real buying signal looks like, what a trigger actually is, and why neither matters if it does not lead to a clear, buyer relevant action.They shared a simple operating system you can steal immediately. Trigger equals timing. Signal equals intent. Action is the move you take next. You will learn how to stack signals across sources, map them to buyer stage, and turn them into messaging that answers why them, why now, and why you.You will leave with a repeatable way to spot weak signals fast, choose the right next step, and write a strong first message using real examples like job changes, review site activity, email engagement, and multi stakeholder website behavior.You'll Learn:The difference between signals, triggers, and action so you stop mistaking activity for intentA simple first message recipe that converts signals into buyer relevant outreach and a tight askHow to stack signals by strength and buyer stage so your timing, messaging, and next step match what the buyer is doingThe Speakers:Will Aitken, Heath Barnett and Leslie VenetzIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join hereFollow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their gameExplore our YouTube ChannelThank you to our sponsors: Mixmax

Mar 26, 2026 • 48min
Cold Outreach That Books Meetings
Cold outreach feels harder right now because buyers are flooded with generic sequences and they ignore anything that looks templated.Will Aitken, Margaret Sikora and Harinie Sekaran rebuilt a modern cold outreach approach that actually creates pipeline. This show focused on writing cold emails that get understood fast, using relevance and signals to earn attention, and building a cadence that does not burn out reps or domains.We covered modern cold outreach fundamentals, including email structure, sequencing, deliverability guardrails, signal led targeting, and multithreading across Email and LinkedIn.Leave with a simple, repeatable Email and LinkedIn cadence you can run immediately, plus a clear set of rules for sequencing, multithreading, and messaging that drives replies instead of silence.You'll Learn:The new rules of cold outreach: relevance, signals, and deliverabilityHow to write cold emails that earn replies and fix the common mistakesHow to build an Email and LinkedIn cadence with sequencing and multithreadingThe Speakers:Will Aitken, Margaret Sikora and Harinie SekaranIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join hereFollow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their gameExplore our YouTube ChannelThank you to our sponsors: Gong

Mar 25, 2026 • 45min
Multithreading That Builds Champions and Closes Deals
Most deals slip when everything depends on one person. One champion goes quiet, priorities shift, or a new stakeholder shows up late, and the whole deal slows down.James Buckley, Krysten Conner and Monica Stewart broke down a simple, repeatable way to multithread early without looking desperate or going around your champion. This is about building alignment and reducing risk, not adding people to a thread.You will learn how to map the buying group fast, open new threads with a clear reason, and turn the right contact into a real champion who sells internally when you are not in the room. They will cover what to say to your champion, what to say to new stakeholders, and how to ask for intros without making it awkward.You will leave with practical scripts, a straightforward framework for keeping multiple threads warm between meetings, and clean re engagement moves for when a thread goes dark in mid market or enterprise deals.You'll Learn:When to start multithreading and how to map the buying group early so deals do not stall on one contactHow to build a real champion, spot the difference between a champion and a friendly supporter, and ask for the right helpThe plays to open new threads, run stakeholder meetings that move the deal, and keep momentum when people go quietThe Speakers:James Buckley, Krysten Conner and Monica StewartIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join hereFollow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their gameExplore our YouTube ChannelThank you to our sponsors: ZoomInfo and Quotivity

Mar 18, 2026 • 44min
How to Use AI to Strengthen Your Outbound
AI can either give reps hours back each week or quietly make their outbound worse.In this Daily Sales Show episode, we broke down how strong sellers decide what to automate and what to keep human. Instead of chasing every new tool, you will learn how to protect message quality, improve execution, and reclaim selling time with a small number of trusted workflows.We also looked at a practical example of AI coaching in action, including how tools like ZoomInfo’s Henry AI Coaching Agent can analyze real sales calls and provide structured feedback. The goal is not to replace human judgment, but to strengthen it. When used correctly, AI can help you catch deal killing moments, refine talk tracks, and walk into your next call more prepared.By the end of the show, you will leave with a clear decision framework, a handful of proven automation workflows, and a smarter way to integrate AI into your day without losing control of your messaging.You'll Learn:How to decide what to automate and what to keep human so AI improves execution instead of hurting response ratesProven AI workflows that save hours each week without adding complexityHow to use AI call analysis tools like Henry to improve talk tracks, tighten messaging, and take better next actionsThe Speakers:James Buckley and Samantha LoweryIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join hereFollow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their gameExplore our YouTube ChannelThank you to our sponsors: ZoomInfo

Mar 16, 2026 • 44min
Turn LinkedIn Into an Outbound Meeting Machine
LinkedIn makes outbound easier than most reps think, but most sellers scroll, like, and hope something happens.James Buckley and Darren McKee broke down a repeatable LinkedIn prospecting system that turns simple actions into real conversations. You will learn how to pick the right prospects, know what to look for before you message, and avoid lazy outreach that gets ignored.Darren walked through his step by step flow, from using your network and Sales Navigator filters to finding the right buyers, to getting warm intros through second degree connections, to sending a direct message that earns a meeting. You will also learn how to use comments, follows, and content as engagement that supports your outbound, not vanity activity.You will leave with a clear plan you can run weekly, plus Darren’s 5x3x1 prospecting strategy and the math behind how consistency can turn into a serious pipeline.You'll Learn:Step by step LinkedIn prospecting flow to go from targeting to conversations to meetings.The 5x3x1 prospecting strategy, including how to stay consistent.How to use comments, DMs, and video or audio messages to build trust and move past “send me info”.The Speakers:James Buckley and Darren McKeeIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join hereFollow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their gameExplore our YouTube ChannelThank you to our sponsors: Mixmax and Gong

Mar 11, 2026 • 44min
How to Turn Any Cold Call Into a Next Step
Cold calls are won or lost in the first five seconds. If you sound unsure, scripted, or generic, the conversation is over before it starts.James Buckley and Adia Toll broke down a modern cold call that earns time and drives to a next step. You will learn how to sound calm and credible fast, choose the right opening play, and build relevance without rambling or pitching.They will show two opening approaches that work for different situations. One earns a quick 20 to 30 seconds with a clean micro commitment. The other starts with a direct meeting ask, followed by tailored value and one smart question that earns the conversation.You will leave with a simple call flow you can run immediately, plus objection pivots that help you stay composed when prospects brush you off, say they are busy, or push back on the reason for your call.You'll Learn:How to win the first five seconds with tone and a credible opener that earns 30 secondsWhen to use a permission based opening versus a direct meeting ask based on contextA repeatable flow to land next steps and handle resistance by re anchoring on valueThe Speakers:James Buckley and Adia TollIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join hereFollow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their gameExplore our YouTube ChannelThank you to our sponsors: Gong

Mar 5, 2026 • 42min
AI Foundations for Sellers
AI is not going to do sales for you. But it can give you back hours every week if you know how to use it correctly.Join Kyle Vamvouris and Jed Mahrle broke down the foundations of AI for sellers. They discussed a simple setup, a repeatable prompt formula, and real workflows you can run tomorrow morning.You will learn what AI is actually good for in sales and where it quietly creates fake confidence. We will show you how to structure prompts that produce usable outputs for research, call prep, follow up, objection practice, and account notes without sounding generic.You will leave with a clear AI setup, a daily prompt structure, and 2 to 3 starter workflows you can immediately plug into your process.You'll Learn:What AI is good for in sales and where it falls shortA daily prompt formula to turn generic outputs into usable workA simple workflow you can run this week for research, call prep, follow up, objections, and notesThe Speakers:Jed Mahrle and Kyle VamvourisIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join hereFollow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their gameExplore our YouTube ChannelThank you to our sponsors: ZoomInfo

Mar 4, 2026 • 44min
The Cold Email Checklist: Hook, Proof, CTA
Most cold emails fail before the prospect reaches your second line. The message is trying to do too much, the hook is generic, and the ask feels like work.James Buckley and Samantha Novak-Federmeyer broke down how to write cold emails that get read and understood fast. You will learn a simple checklist to run before you hit send, so your message stays clear, relevant, and easy to respond to.Samantha shared flexible frameworks you can reuse across personas and scenarios, plus a practical way to personalize without spending all day researching. You will also see how to build a short sequence where each touch has a job, not just another follow up.You'll Learn:A pre-send checklist to improve clarity, opening lines, proof, and CTAs so your emails get opened and replied toReusable cold email frameworks you can adapt by signal strength and persona without rewriting from scratchA simple 3 to 5 touch sequence plan, including what to change between touches and deliverability guardrails that keep you out of spamThe Speakers:James Buckley and Sam Novak-FedermeyerIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join hereFollow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their gameExplore our YouTube ChannelThank you to our sponsors: Aligned


