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Back to the Basics

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On this episode I get back to the basics. These are the basic sales skills that are essential for all salespeople to master in order to achieve their goals and properly serve their customers.

This is a perfect time to brush up on your basics as we start to transition out of this disruption.

Also, enrollment is now open for both The 2X Group and The 2X Academy.

The 2X Group (Small Group Coaching): http://the2xgroup.com/

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Where Are You Taking Your Customer?

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On this episode of the Bill Caskey Podcast, I discuss the idea of proper positioning. How do you position yourself in front of your ideal client or prospect and make them think, “I can’t live without this solution.”

If your closing percentage is not where it should be, chances are your prospect has no idea where you are taking them. And, that can all be solved by proper positioning.

To hear my interview with Jason Leister, marketing and business expert, go to https://caskeytraining.com/monthlybundle/mainwp/jason-leister-part-1/.

Also, enrollment is now open for both The 2X Group and The 2X Academy.

The 2X Group (Small Group Coaching): http://the2xgroup.com/

The 2X Academy (Online Virtual Training): http://the2xacademy.com

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The Importance of Mentorship with Mark Timm

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On this episode of The Bill Caskey Podcast, I have a conversation with Mark Timm, Serial Entrepreneur and Exponential Thinking Practitioner.

We discuss his new book, Mentor to Millions, and how you can change your thinking in an exponential way.

Go to http://kevinmentor.com to your copy of Mentor to Millions and get over $1000 worth of bonuses for free.

Also, enrollment is now open for both The 2X Group and The 2X Academy.

The 2X Group (Small Group Coaching): http://the2xgroup.com/

The 2X Academy (Online Virtual Training): http://the2xacademy.com

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The Awakening

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Who do you need to become to accomplish your goals?

If something is not working the way you want it to, you have to make a change. The problem is, we can’t change the world, but what we can change is ourselves.

Also, enrollment is now open for both The 2X Group and The 2X Academy.

The 2X Group (Small Group Coaching): http://the2xgroup.com/

The 2X Academy (Online Virtual Training): http://the2xacademy.com

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Becoming a Contrarian in Your Sales Process

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What if your customer or prospect actually sold you and begged to do business with you?

It is possible and I’ll give you some counterintuitive methods you can use to radically change your approach.

Also, enrollment is now open for both The 2X Group and The 2X Academy.

The 2X Group (Small Group Coaching): http://the2xgroup.com/

The 2X Academy (Online Virtual Training): http://the2xacademy.com

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How Do We Get Our Customers to Change?

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As a salesperson, you are a change agent. But, how do you do you work with a prospect who refuses to change?

On this episode of The Bill Caskey Podcast, I’ll give you 4 principles that you can use to help your customer perceive the value is adopting the change you’re offering.

Also, enrollment is now open for both The 2X Group and The 2X Academy.

The 2X Group (Small Group Coaching): http://the2xgroup.com/

The 2X Academy (Online Virtual Training): http://the2xacademy.com

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Is The Selling Profession Nearing Its End?

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This was a question posed at a recent panel discussion I was on. It was to a group of small business owners. I’m usually not a big fan of panel discussions due to the limited time each participant has to speak.

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But this one was good…Ben Pidgeon, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, facilitated the event and we had awesome panelists: Jenny Vance (www.leadjen.com), Gary VanDeLaarschot (www.accelerate.com) and Adam Weber (www.GoBlueBridge.com).

Here’s my answer to the question of whether the salesperson is going away.

No….but.

No, the sales function is NOT going away anytime soon. But, the fact is that selling is changing. Here are my thoughts on how it’s changing and what you can do to cope, whether you’re a sales team leader or front-line seller.

1. Seller Must Offer Insight. You are not an order taker or an order maker. Most of the time, the customer has no earthly idea if they are in need of your solution or not. So, you must offer some form of “insight” to help guide the prospect along. That may be a case study, it may be a list of the trends you see impacting your clients, or it may be an article that you have published that positions you as an expert AND offers value. Don’t just run the prospect through your process. They deserve more than that. Read more