Episodes

Want to escape the future of artificial intelligence in sales--along with all of the current empty-suit robot reps? Anita Nielsen, author of Beat The Bots: How Your Humanity Can Future-Proof Your Tech Sales Career brings us some encouraging insight into how we can bring authentic emotion into the s…

Authentic relationships need to be combined with authentic value. You can have a great relationship with your prospect or client, but if they don't see your ability to deliver an outcome that is meaningful to them, the deal won't go anywhere. In this episode, Larry and Darrell discuss the importanc…

Prepare to be challenged this week by Curt Mercadante, author of the new book, Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle. Authenticity is more than a slogan. Knowing who you are and having a solid sense of self is the key to being successful while finding freedom in your life. You'll appreciate this ca…

Whether you are actively seeking a new job or your are simply prospecting for new business, you are constantly doing job interviews. To help, we've invited our friend, Tabitha Cavanagh to the discussion. She's functioned as a sales rep, sales leader, and now, a recruiter. You'll leave this conversa…

When it comes to authenticity in sales there are two sides to the coin. Yes, we need authentic relationships, but we also need to bring authentic value. This week you'll hear from the master of differentiation, Lee Salz, bestselling author of Sales Differentiation. You'll be challenged to truly get…

You are in for an inspiring treat. Todd Caponi, author of The Transparency Sale, stumbled across an epiphany that changed his sales career and led him on a journey to discover the power of radical transparency. Join us as he shares why being transparent and leading with your flaws might be the key …

This week we're joined by Amy Volas to discuss the topic of leading tenured sales professionals. Amy has deep experience in sales having functioned as a top-performing rep, sales manager, and now, a recruiter. If you lead a team with major account/enterprise reps, listen to be challenged with ideas…

As a tenured sales professional, you have worked hard to build their book of business. Now what are you going to do to protect the accounts you've built? This week, Larry and Darrell peel back the onion on the topic of how to protect your current accounts. During the podcast we mention our upcomin…

Want to build more credibility and deeper connection with your prospects and clients? This week you'll hear from the father of CRM, Jon Ferrara. He created Goldmine in the late 80's and is the founder of Nimble. We'll take a deep dive into how to build your brand as a trusted advisor. Prepare to be…

Following a successful career in sales leadership inside several of the world's largest financial services companies, Mark C. Crowley began to reflect on what drove his success. It turns out that the key to success was putting his heart at the core of all of his business interactions. Mark is the a…

This week we're joined by the legendary Jack Hubbard to talk about trust, value, and selling from the heart. He's helped over 69,000 bankers become a resource to their clients. We'll explore the importance difference between cross-selling and cross-solving. With trust-based selling, it's "Me + You …

Prepare to be challenged to your core this week by Jason McElhone founder of RemoteSales.com and RemoteOnline.com. After losing everything and rising from the ashes, Jason made a decision to be raw, real, uncut, and unedited. He'll share his journey and why he believes we should all erase the line …

Better conversations create the bigger results. This week Victor Antonio, joins us this week to take a deep dive into how to engage clients in great conversations. In a world where buyers are confused and differentiation is a myth, the person that can frame the conversation the best builds trust an…

Need some fresh ideas to build credibility? Seth Thompson of #sethtalks brings a fresh perspective. As a sales rep, he uses content to establish credibility, build relationships, and drive new business. You'll be inspired with practical strategies you can adapt to help build your network and your f…

Relationships aren't an accessory to sales, they are the whole ballgame. Nobody is a bigger champion of relationships than Kody Bateman, Founder and CVO of Send Out Cards. In this episode, he shares why relationships are core to sales success. You'll discover ways to nurture relationships with your…

We always love meeting a champion for authenticity in the sales profession. This week you're going to enjoy hearing from Liz Wendling, author of The Heart of Authentic Selling and Selling Without Selling Your Soul: How Smart Women Connect, Communicate, And Close With Confidence. She'll challenge al…

This week we're joined by the host of the Sales IQ Podcast, Luigi Prestinezi to discuss how to create a healthy sales funnel. Most reps don't have a closing issue, they have an opening issue. Instead of only focusing on closing sales, smart sales professionals focus on opening relationships. In thi…

People buy from people they know, like, and trust! How do you initiate and build these trusting relationships? Nobody is more passionate about relational selling than Bart Ratliff, Managing Partner at OutBound Cards. You'll discover some fresh ideas on how to open new doors and develop authentic re…

You're going to love this conversation with Carole Mahoney, Founder and Chief Sales Coach at Unbound Growth. As salespeople, we all face the challenge of overcoming the negative perception that buyers have about sales and salespeople. In this episode, we'll discuss ways we can change this perceptio…

James Buckley, Business Development Manager & Brand Ambassador at RingLead, is addicted to the hunt. He knows what it takes to be successful as a Sales Development Rep. He's discovered that the more he humanizes the prospecting process, the more success he enjoys. According to James, "Lots of peopl…

Are you ready for some real-talk? You're going to love this conversation with our good friend, Mike Weinberg. His new book, #SalesTruth just hit the shelves. In this episode we debunk the myths about what it takes to be successful in today's sales environment.

Randy Riemersma, President of Span the Chasm, overviews the old school vs. new school prospecting throw down that will unfold over the next 90 days. He'll be competing head to head with his colleague, Ken, to see who can generate the most opportunities. Randy will go old school and Ken will use the…

Ask virtually any client or prospect about their business and you're bound to hear the word "uncertainty." In today's rapidly changing world, all organizations are struggling to deal with uncertainty. This often creates fear. The result of fear is inaction--something not good for sales. This week y…

In today's low-trust world authenticity is a critical trait for successful sales professionals. This week we're joined by Chelsea Behrens, founder of Rise to the Occasion. Her recent series, Leading With Authenticity, featured interviews with 22 best-selling authors, TEDx speakers, coaches, and psy…