

Surviving Outside Sales
Mike O'Kelly
Surviving Outside Sales is a podcast for outside sales pros that want to learn how to navigate the chaotic world of outside sales. Join host Mike O'Kelly as he shares his sales philosophies, biggest deals closed and some that got away during an award-winning, 20-year career, plus interviews with other sales experts from inside and outside sales, business owners who built something for themselves, as well as many other entrepreneurs. From building business process & systems that scale to landing the perfect sales job and hearing stories from entrepreneurs who have blazed a trail others can follow, it's all here!
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Dec 20, 2022 • 32min
How to build a better sales environment for all plus social selling tips from Leslie Venetz (she/hers) - Founder, Creator, TikTok content star & Director of New Business Development | SOS Ep. 164
Send us Fan MailBest of the SOS Podcast #9Leslie Venetz, pronouns she/her/hers, Founder of consulting company Sales Team Builder, avid TikTok content creator at SalesTIPSTok & currently the Director of New Business Development at a British PaaS (Platform as a Service) company.Leslie’s passion is to transform sales into a more inclusive, respected profession.Leslie is fighting for sales to look more diverse and become less of a frat house.Join us as we discuss inclusion and what is on the horizon for sales culture, plus sign up to get taugt by Leslie thru her sales course, Unleash Your Potential: A B2B Sales Playbook, link below.Buy Leslie's Sales Course - Unleash Your Potential: A B2B Sales PlaybookConnect with Leslie:Insidesalesteambuilder@gmail.comWebsite: Insideteambuilder.comLinkedIn : Leslie Venetz (she/hers) | LinkedInTikTok: @SalestipstokIf you want help with a plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.If you want to have a conversation about:- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move- Help building your business or territory- Starting your own sales podcast.Reach out to me:mike@survivingoutsidesales.comMicrophone link- Amazon Basics: https://amzn.to/3fpizi1To start your own podcast and host on Buzzsprout, click link below to get going:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1818120To connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellySponsored By:Rithm AI-Website: GetRithm.com Support the showTo connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!Connect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInCheck out your career path at:https://survivingoutsidesales.com______________________________________________________________________If you are looking for outside sales career clarity, go to:Surviving Outside Sales Scorecard

Dec 19, 2022 • 51min
Keys to being #1 in sales and sales management w/ Jason Tormey | SOS Ep. 163
Send us Fan MailBest of SOS podcast - #10 - Jason TormeyJason Tormey is an award-winning pharmaceutical professional, sales manager & coach of sales.His passion & expertise is to coach and elevate his team to their potential. This involves processes, examining each territory and professional as their own, not part of a group.Jason has utilized personality testing and other ways to get to the root of what motives each person. This is a fundamental truth of sales and a skill, once mastered will propel you to new heights.Jason has a blueprint about how to get to his level and is willing to help those thru his new coaching program.To connect with Jason, go to his LinkedIn and reach out:Jason TormeyIf you want help with a plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.If you want to have a conversation about:- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move- Help building your business or territory- Starting your own sales podcast.Reach out to me:mike@survivingoutsidesales.comMicrophone link- Amazon Basics: https://amzn.to/3fpizi1To start your own podcast and host on Buzzsprout, click link below to get going:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1818120To connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellySponsored By:Rithm AI-Website: GetRithm.com Support the showTo connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!Connect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInCheck out your career path at:https://survivingoutsidesales.com______________________________________________________________________If you are looking for outside sales career clarity, go to:Surviving Outside Sales Scorecard

Dec 16, 2022 • 18min
Are you ALL IN for 2023? | SOS Ep. 162
Send us Fan MailTo get what you want out of your career and your life, you need to do one thing.Go ALL IN!Make 2023 the year you do just that.Build that process, scale your business, create new advocates, start that side hustle, build that idea with a friend.Take massive action!!!You will be so happy at the end of 2023 that you did.If you want help with a plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.If you want to have a conversation about:- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move- Help building your business or territory- Starting your own sales podcast.Reach out to me:mike@survivingoutsidesales.comMicrophone link- Amazon Basics: https://amzn.to/3fpizi1To start your own podcast and host on Buzzsprout, click link below to get going:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1818120To connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellySponsored By:Rithm AI-Website: GetRithm.comProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.Go checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSupport the showTo connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!Connect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInCheck out your career path at:https://survivingoutsidesales.com______________________________________________________________________If you are looking for outside sales career clarity, go to:Surviving Outside Sales Scorecard

Dec 15, 2022 • 9min
Add this to your process to grow sales in 2023 | SOS Ep. 161
Send us Fan MailTo build advocates, you need to have buyers that love the product and are bought into you.Both have to be present.In order to scale and massively change your business, you need to have others selling your praises in the market.Create a plan in your process to build advocates by building out what post sale looks like for the buyer.How will help them pull thru? Will you be a resource, or disappear? The better you are after the sale, will strengthen the chances of that buyer becoming an advocate.If you want help with a plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.If you want to have a conversation about:- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move- Help building your business or territory- Starting your own sales podcast.Reach out to me:mike@survivingoutsidesales.comMicrophone link- Amazon Basics: https://amzn.to/3fpizi1To start your own podcast and host on Buzzsprout, click link below to get going:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1818120To connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellySponsored By:Rithm AI-Website: GetRithm.comProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.Go checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSupport the showTo connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!Connect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInCheck out your career path at:https://survivingoutsidesales.com______________________________________________________________________If you are looking for outside sales career clarity, go to:Surviving Outside Sales Scorecard

Dec 14, 2022 • 27min
Your Sales Success Process for 2023 | SOS Ep. 160
Send us Fan MailYour process will lead you to success in 2023, if...You focus on the 4 principles of the Sales Success Process:1. Create the plan2. Execute the plan3. Analyze results4. Refine plan/pivotRepeat until you reach domination mode.If you want help with a plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.If you want to have a conversation about:- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move- Help building your business or territory- Starting your own sales podcast.Reach out to me:mike@survivingoutsidesales.comMicrophone link- Amazon Basics: https://amzn.to/3fpizi1To start your own podcast and host on Buzzsprout, click link below to get going:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1818120To connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellySponsored By:Rithm AI-Website: GetRithm.comProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.Go checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSales Support the showTo connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!Connect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInCheck out your career path at:https://survivingoutsidesales.com______________________________________________________________________If you are looking for outside sales career clarity, go to:Surviving Outside Sales Scorecard

Dec 13, 2022 • 27min
To dominate in sales, you need to pivot and adjust your process | SOS Ep. 159
Send us Fan MailNo matter if you fell short, barely made it or blew your numbers out, you still need to adjust your plans for domination in 2023.It will be a new market with new challenages and of course, new quotas.Begin to think about how you wish to change the plans for next year so you can maximize your opportunities and dominate your market.If you want help with a plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.If you want to have a conversation about:- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move- Help building your business or territory- Starting your own sales podcast.Reach out to me:mike@survivingoutsidesales.comMicrophone link- Amazon Basics: https://amzn.to/3fpizi1To start your own podcast and host on Buzzsprout, click link below to get going:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1818120To connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellySponsored By:Rithm AI-Website: GetRithm.comProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.Go checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSales Support the showTo connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!Connect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInCheck out your career path at:https://survivingoutsidesales.com______________________________________________________________________If you are looking for outside sales career clarity, go to:Surviving Outside Sales Scorecard

Dec 13, 2022 • 16min
Last call for Q4 - tips to close those last-minute deals | SOS Ep. 158
Send us Fan MailTime to ask for the decision.With less than 3 full weeks left in Q4 and really last full week before holiday interruptions, great time to have the "decision talk" and start pulling thru these deals.AIDA, you already have their Attention, you have established they are Interested, know it is time to get their Decision and guide them on how to take Action.Don't forget the action, a "Yes" doesn't mean anything until the ink dries on the paperwork, the credit card is run, or the check is in the bank.Good luck this week and if you want to start planning for 2023 and,If you want help with a plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.If you want to have a conversation about:- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move- Help building your business or territory- Starting your own sales podcast.Reach out to me:mike@survivingoutsidesales.comMicrophone link- Amazon Basics: https://amzn.to/3fpizi1To start your own podcast and host on Buzzsprout, click link below to get going:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1818120To connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellySponsored By:Rithm AI-Website: GetRithm.comProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.Go checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSupport the showTo connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!Connect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInCheck out your career path at:https://survivingoutsidesales.com______________________________________________________________________If you are looking for outside sales career clarity, go to:Surviving Outside Sales Scorecard

Dec 9, 2022 • 8min
Keys to sales growth involve elevating your game | SOS Ep. 157
Send us Fan MailRinsing and repeating the same plans quarter after quarter won't work anymore.In order to grow, you have to elevate your plans, systems and processes because your buyers world is constatly changing.The sales world now is about speed. The faster you can pivot and adapt to this change will dictate your level of success.Creating a plan that will adapt for change is critical and that plan needs to be in place for 2023.If you want help with a plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.If you want to have a conversation about:- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move- Help building your business or territory- Starting your own sales podcast.Reach out to me:mike@survivingoutsidesales.comMicrophone link- Amazon Basics: https://amzn.to/3fpizi1To start your own podcast and host on Buzzsprout, click link below to get going:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1818120To connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellySponsored By:Rithm AI-Website: GetRithm.comProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.Go checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSupport the showTo connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!Connect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInCheck out your career path at:https://survivingoutsidesales.com______________________________________________________________________If you are looking for outside sales career clarity, go to:Surviving Outside Sales Scorecard

Dec 8, 2022 • 13min
Why you need to build long term sales & career goals today | SOS Ep. 156
Send us Fan MailSales is hard enough.Building your goals to mirror your life goals is even harder.You should think Big, build macro life goals, then work backwards to fill in how your career will elevate your life to hit these goals.Don't focus on only the present and the next paycheck, think bigger!If you want help with a plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.If you want to have a conversation about:- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move- Help building your business or territory- Starting your own sales podcast.Reach out to me:mike@survivingoutsidesales.comMicrophone link- Amazon Basics: https://amzn.to/3fpizi1To start your own podcast and host on Buzzsprout, click link below to get going:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1818120To connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellySponsored By:Rithm AI-Website: GetRithm.comProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.Go checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSupport the showTo connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!Connect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInCheck out your career path at:https://survivingoutsidesales.com______________________________________________________________________If you are looking for outside sales career clarity, go to:Surviving Outside Sales Scorecard

Dec 6, 2022 • 15min
Knowing what to do is just half the battle in sales | SOS Ep. 155
Send us Fan MailHaving a plan and knowing what to do is great, but wothout execution, its just a hope and a wish.I hope I hit my goals, I wish I could live out my dreams and build that business, i really want to double my sales.What are you doing to get there?You need to have a plan, then execute the plan with massive action.The plan won't execute itself, will it?If you want help with a plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.If you want to have a conversation about:- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move- Help building your business or territory- Starting your own sales podcast.Reach out to me:mike@survivingoutsidesales.comMicrophone link- Amazon Basics: https://amzn.to/3fpizi1To start your own podcast and host on Buzzsprout, click link below to get going:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1818120To connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellySponsored By:Rithm AI-Website: GetRithm.comProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.Go checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSupport the showTo connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!Connect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInCheck out your career path at:https://survivingoutsidesales.com______________________________________________________________________If you are looking for outside sales career clarity, go to:Surviving Outside Sales Scorecard


