

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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Jun 15, 2022 • 15min
What is "Gap Loss" and how you can eliminate it w/Mike O'Kelly | SOS Ep. 44
Send us Fan MailTo connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellyGo checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSponsored By:Rithm AI-Youtube: Get Rithm - Rithm AI Sales Technology - YouTubeWebsite: GetRithm.comIG: Rithm AIProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.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

Jun 14, 2022 • 20min
Selling in an "Emerging Market" vs. an "Established Market" w/ Mike O'Kelly| SOS Ep. 43
Send us Fan MailIf you want to optimize opportunities, then it is imperative to understand which type of market you are selling inEmerging markets will take a different strategy, one of teaching and seeking more referrals, while an established market will lead to more inbound leads and a perception established by prospects and clients.To connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellyGo checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSponsored By:Rithm AI-Youtube: Get Rithm - Rithm AI Sales Technology - YouTubeWebsite: GetRithm.comIG: Rithm AIProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.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

Jun 13, 2022 • 13min
Understanding your prospect's & client's "WHY" w/ Mike O'Kelly | SOS Ep. 42
Send us Fan MailIf you can understand your prospect's & client's reason for doing their business, you will unlock the right solution for them to get their business.Understanding their "why" will allow you to solve real problems and provide real solutions.To connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellyGo checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSponsored By:Rithm AI-Youtube: Get Rithm - Rithm AI Sales Technology - YouTubeWebsite: GetRithm.comIG: Rithm AIProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.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

Jun 10, 2022 • 7min
Sales growth by becoming a sales detective w/Mike O'Kelly | SOS Ep. 41
Send us Fan MailTo grow, you need to know...everything going on in your territory.This includes the past.Learn to dig into your accounts using social media and data to become a sales detective.To connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellyGo checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSponsored By:Rithm AI-Youtube: Get Rithm - Rithm AI Sales Technology - YouTubeWebsite: GetRithm.comIG: Rithm AIProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.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

Jun 9, 2022 • 50min
How to build a "Pipeline for Life" w/ Josh Wagner | SOS Ep. 40
Send us Fan MailJosh Wagner has a great philosophy when it comes to sales.Focus on building a Pipeline for Life and don't worry about only focusing on that one sale.Long term relationships with others that can alter your career and life and finding solutions for them are better than focusing on getting that one thing sold in that moment.So simple, yet so brilliant.To connect with Josh & learn more, click her: Josh Wager LinkedInOr visit Josh's website after the episode here:Podcast | Josh Wagner (joshuadwagner.com)To connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellyGo checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSponsored By:Rithm AI-Youtube: Get Rithm - Rithm AI Sales Technology - YouTubeWebsite: GetRithm.comIG: Rithm AIProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success. 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

Jun 8, 2022 • 10min
The 3 F's to use to connect with your prospects w/Mike O'Kelly | SOS Ep. 39
Send us Fan MailTo connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellyGo checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSponsored By:Rithm AI-Youtube: Get Rithm - Rithm AI Sales Technology - YouTubeWebsite: GetRithm.comIG: Rithm AIProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.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

Jun 7, 2022 • 13min
Don't sit back and do nothing, your clients are spending money somewhere | SOS Ep. 38
Send us Fan MailThey said they don't have budget.They said they can't spend money.Hate to be the bearer of bad news. They ARE spending money, somewhere. There is competition in all markets whether you know it or not.Don't be like the Baltimore Orioles and lose out to the Baltimore Ravens.To connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellyGo checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSponsored By:Rithm AI-Youtube: Get Rithm - Rithm AI Sales Technology - YouTubeWebsite: GetRithm.comIG: Rithm AIProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.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

Jun 6, 2022 • 4min
How to maximize your selling days each quarter | SOS Ep. 37
Send us Fan Mail19 selling days left in Q2.How will you maximize them?and then...how will you prepare yourself for Q3?To connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellyGo checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSponsored By:Rithm AI-Youtube: Get Rithm - Rithm AI Sales Technology - YouTubeWebsite: GetRithm.comIG: Rithm AIProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.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

Jun 3, 2022 • 15min
How being fired by the Atlanta Braves was the best thing to happen to me w/Mike O'Kelly | SOS Ep. 36
Send us Fan MailTo connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellyGo checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSponsored By:Rithm AI-Youtube: Get Rithm - Rithm AI Sales Technology - YouTubeWebsite: GetRithm.comIG: Rithm AIProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.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

Jun 2, 2022 • 12min
What the LA Rams can teach us about building a winning mentality | SOS Ep. 35
Send us Fan MailTo connect with the show: Follow, Subscribe, like, 5 stars & DownloadConnect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInIG: Mike_OKellyLinktree: Mike O'KellyGo checkout & subscribe to the following YouTube channels & Websites:Connect with Surviving Outside Sales-YouTube: Surviving Outside Sales - YouTubeWebsite: SurvivingOutsideSales.comIG: SurvivingOutsideSalesSponsored By:Rithm AI-Youtube: Get Rithm - Rithm AI Sales Technology - YouTubeWebsite: GetRithm.comIG: Rithm AIProspecting,Targeting&Routing,SimplifiedIt's time to Optimize. Not all calls are equal, Rithm puts the focus on the “right” keys to success.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


