Episode #381: Mailbag Mashup: Triple Threat Thursday

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advancedsellinpodcastgraphicbootWhy take one question from a listener when we can take three? In today’s episode, sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale respond to questions from listeners and give a shout out to US Military members around the world.

Are you looking for strategies on spec selling?

Have you considered paying for someone to develop content for you to use in developing your expert persona?

In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan share techniques and strategies that will help you right away, even if someone else asked the question.  You’ll love Bryan’s “Love – Hate – Rock – Suck” framework. Bill weighs in on the good and bad of being a veteran in an industry.  Have your pen ready for this episode— wherever you are in the world as you listen, you’ll want to take notes.

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Episode #380: One of You, a Few of Them: Selling to a Group

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advancedsellinpodcastgraphicbootAre you preparing to sell to a group and not just one individual buyer?

In today’s episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale share their strategies to help you master your sales experience in front of a panel, board or large group.

How can you vary your questions to speak to people individually and directly?

How can you use your story to help you create meaningful connections with everyone in the room?

In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan give you specific language tools and action items that will ensure you make the impact you’re looking for on your group of buyers.

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Episode #379: Preparing for the Big Meeting

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advancedsellinpodcastgraphicbootDoes your heart skip a beat when you get called into The Big Meeting?

In today’s episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale dive into strategies to help you prepare when a client or prospect asks you to come in for a “we need to see you right away” discussion.

Are you in your head about what you assume the issue is?

Do you know how to set the context at the start of the meeting so you can maintain control of the conversation?

In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan give you a checklist of best practices for managing stressful emergency meetings. Whether it’s good news because you’re in the final stage of winning a proposal, or it’s not-so-good news and there is an issue they’re calling about, you will be able to handle the conversation like a pro.

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Episode #378: Preparing Like a Pro

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advancedsellinpodcastgraphicbootAre you looking for an edge in your sales game? In today’s episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale teach you a framework for preparation to knock your sales calls out of the park.

Do you focus on the process or the outcome?

Are you using the same verbiage with every audience or are you tweaking your message to match the situation?

In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan help you master the fundamentals that lead to your success. Tune in to hear how beat sheets and Bill’s 10 minute P.I. Strategy will help you up your game right away. (The P.I. Strategy is so good even Bryan is stealing it).

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Episode #377: Building Your Sales Six-Pack

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advancedsellinpodcastgraphicbootWho doesn’t want six-pack abs? In today’s episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale become your trainers in the gym as you develop your sales muscles.

Do you know how to tear down the resistance?

Are you constantly looking for new ways to build and nurture your platform? (Hint: If you’re not, you should be.)

In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan will share the core components to building your “sales six-pack.” You’ll know exactly what to focus on to strengthen your sales muscles— and the good news is you can start right away.

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Episode #376: Building Your Life Muscles

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advancedsellinpodcastgraphicbootAre you looking for a little pick-me-up as you dive into Q2?  In today’s episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale give you a little extra shot of motivation as they talk about the “life muscles” you should be working to build.

Are you a lifelong learner?

Are you aware of the vibe you give off when you enter a meeting, conversation or new relationship?

In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan focus on you, the person… not just you, the salesperson.  They give you a framework and six core muscles you can begin building right away.

Are you ready to hit the gym?

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Attention Presidential Candidates: Give Me Some Sexy Process

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A non-process guy like me rarely gets excited about the sexy topic of “process.”

But just once, I’d love it if I heard a candidate forget the lazy platitudes and opinions and get into some lovely process talk.

Process

Here’s what I mean:

Almost every candidate running for President loves the promises, platitudes and opinions. They love to tell you how they’re going to Make America Great, or how they’ll guarantee free college for all, or how they’ll stop illegal immigration, or my favorite, how they’ll create 7 million jobs.

I don’t want to hear them say they’ll “fight for me.” They won’t.

I want to hear HOW you solve problems.

Not how you’ll accomplish the goal from a policy or strategy standpoint.

There’s no disagreement that the country faces many problems. Therefore, I want to hear HOW you solve problems. 

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Episode #375: Balance in the Sales Process

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advancedsellinpodcastgraphicbootHow do you know when to be assertive and when to sit back? In today’s Mailbag Monday: Thursday edition, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale answer a question from Jason about finding the right balance in a deal.

Are you violating the principles of abundance and detachment if you are assertive with your prospects?

How do you monitor your own self awareness each step of the way to keep yourself in check?

In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan will help you ask the right questions to better understand your buying groups. Only then will you be able to know when to push forward or pull back, giving you the best chance to build a true relationship with your prospect.

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Episode #374: Preventing the “Hijacked” Sales Call

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advancedsellinpodcastgraphicbootHow do you avoid the awkwardness of a lopsided meeting?  We’ve all been there— you and three people from your team show up to meet with one buyer. The vibe at the table feels clunky and unbalanced.

In today’s episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale help you structure a successful “three-headed meeting.”

What roles do you, the VP of Sales and anyone else play to help the meeting go smoothly?

How do you avoid losing control of your own sales call to technical jargon or poorly-timed data?

In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan will teach you how to maintain your status as the ringleader. You’ll learn language to help everyone at the table know and communicate their role. Best of all, they will share best practices around using technicians in your sales call to your advantage. Don’t lose control of your meeting— this episode can help.

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