Episode #490: Internal Corporate Drama on the Sales Team

On this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale dive into the CoVideo Mailbag to take a voice message from Kansas City. KC from KC’s question revolves around the issue of how to handle territories that don’t always lend themselves to clean delineation.

The guys have several ideas for how to avoid sales drama between salespeople, but they also give you some thoughts on how you can deal with territory alignment issues.

If you have a sales question you want answered on the podcast, email us a voice memo to [email protected]

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I’ve Never Achieved Quota

This week on the 2X Podcast, Bill gets a letter from a listener Matt who writes a poignant and honest email about his career. He’s been struggling with achieving a quota and feels a bit like a fraud at times.

Bill gives Matt 5 things to consider when struggling with such a topic.

If you have a question you’d like answered on the podcast, email me at [email protected]

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Episode #489: Don’t Be a Victim

If you are in professional sales, it is doubtful that you consider yourself a victim, however, often we slip into a mode of victim thinking and we aren’t aware of it.

In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale provide some thoughts on how to avoid the victim mentality.

When we have a victim mentality, we limit our ability to be creative and to be successful. Bill and Bryan give you some indicators that you might have slipped into that mode and what to do about it if you have.

If you have a sales question you want answered on the podcast, email us a voice memo to [email protected].

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Execution For Goal Achievement

One of the biggest challenges in goal achievement is the idea of execution. The problem is that if we have the wrong goals to begin with or we don’t have our minds right about our goals, execution becomes difficult if not impossible.

In this episode of The 2X Podcast, Bill gives you a five step process that might be a little different than the goal-setting process you’ve used before. We think it’ll be helpful for you to make sure your goals get achieved.

Also, be sure to download the freebie by going to https://billcaskey.com/71download

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Episode #488: Know When To Fold Em’

In this week’s episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale take a question from listener David who asks about when to give up on a prospect.

As usual, Bill and Bryan go into what to do when you’re in that position but more importantly, they discuss ways to prevent yourself from getting into this position in the first place.

If you have a sales question you want answered on the podcast, email us a voice memo to [email protected].

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Dr. Rob Bell – Sports Psychologist (Part 2)

On this week’s episode of the 2X Podcast, I interview a special guest, Dr. Rob Bell, an Indianapolis Sports Psychologist. This is part 2 of a 2 part series with Rob.

On part 2 of the interview, Rob discusses competition on a team, why we care so damn much about what others think (and how deadly it is), and proposes we use our natural gifts more in mentoring others.

Rob is author of “NO ONE Gets There Alone” and the first person to follow him on twitter and mention The 2X Podcast will get a free copy of his book. Follow Rob at https://twitter.com/drrobbell

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Episode #487: Research That Will Improve Your Results – Mike Schultz


On this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale play host to Mike Schultz of RAIN Group.

RAIN Group just released a Sales Research Study that polled a thousand different sellers and buyers to determine what the optimum behavior salespeople need to adopt for successful outcomes.

If you’re interested in data-driven selling then Mike has statistics that might just blow your mind. Grab a pencil and paper and take copious notes on this podcast episode!

Find out more about Mike and RAIN Group at https://www.rainsalestraining.com.

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Dr. Rob Bell – Sports Psychologist (Part 1)

On this week’s episode of the 2X Podcast, I interview a special guest, Dr. Rob Bell, an Indianapolis Sports Psychologist. This is part 1 of a 2 part series with Rob.

Rob’s book, “No One Gets There Alone” is a philosophical look at high achievement. He works with professional golfers, tennis players, and a cadre of gymnasts and sports teams nationwide.

Find out more about Rob and his book at https://drrobbell.com/.

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Episode #486: 7 Lessons on Personal Story

In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan discuss a client that they work with when it comes to building their personal story.

The fact is that personal story building is not easy and even though we have devoted several episodes to it over the past few years, we think it’s still important that we keep this in front of you.

The guys pick out seven observations that they made with their client and what you can learn about it.

Here are some other episodes on Your Personal Story:

#371: Master Your Messaging

#339: Better Stories = Better Selling with Bo Eason

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