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Episode #420: Closing Deals on the Golf Course

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advancedsellinpodcastgraphicbootThey make it look easy in the movies: Closing deals on the golf course. How does it work in real life?

In today’s episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale share their 5-step plan for conducting business while you entertain clients.

Are you taking prospects to sporting events, concerts, or a round of golf?

Are you wondering how to maximize those opportunities?

In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, two non-golfers will give you their tips for managing expectations, knowing the appropriate etiquette and where/when to wine and dine your prospects in the sales process.

Don’t take Hollywood’s word for it— closing on the golf course isn’t as easy as it looks.

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Episode #419: Are You a Lonely Salesperson?

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advancedsellinpodcastgraphicbootAre you on an island all alone? If you’re the lone salesperson or feel unsupported in your sales role, this episode is for you.

Veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale share tips and strategies you can use immediately to reduce the feeling that you’re all alone with nowhere to turn.

Are you a consumer of the knowledge around you?

Do you surround yourself with people who are like-minded?

In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan will give you their checklist of things you can do to help feel like you’re a part of a community and fighting the sales battle with others around you. Be lonely no more. Listen in to find out how.

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Episode #416: Bloody Knuckle Cold Calling

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advancedsellinpodcastgraphicbootAre you in a cold-calling business?

In this episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale field a question from Blake in Texas that we know many listeners find challenging.

How do you engage with a prospect when you’re knocking on their door?

What can you do to soften the immediate feeling they have to tell you to go away?

In today’s episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan share strategies for effective and efficient cold-calling. Getting right with your belief about what you’re selling, approaching with good intent, and considering the impact of your words and approach will help you focus on what really matters in your interaction— providing a service to help the person who answers the door.

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The Hidden Power of a Sales Mastermind Group

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In his book, Think & Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill describes what a mastermind group is:

Nice, isn’t it? “A friendly alliance.” “Plan and purpose.”

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The Truth Emerged

Last month, in the mastermind group that I’m in, a guy broke down into tears. He was struggling. His business was not doing well. And, this was the first time he actually admitted it to another human being.

While it was awkward, I’ve never seen 9 people jump into service so quickly. Isn’t it interesting that when the truth comes out – when we become “real,” people are always there to help?

Later, he emailed the group, sharing what a massive relief it was to know he had people on his ‘team’ that were in total support. You could feel the relief in his tone.

Below, I’ve listed 5 reasons that you MUST consider joining a mastermind group if you’re truly serious about your professional growth. Read more

Episode #412: Sales Lessons from the Olympics

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advancedsellinpodcastgraphicbootAre you staying up late every night mesmerized by the Olympics?

In this episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale look to lessons sales people can learn from athletes competing at the top of their game.

How do you prepare yourself when something doesn’t go as planned in a sales call?

How can you detach from things around you that you can’t control?

In today’s episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan give you specific techniques to take your sales game all the way to Rio.

Are you ready to compete with the best of the best from around the world? Listen in today to find out.

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Episode #411: Mindset Tips from a PGA Golfer

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advancedsellinpodcastgraphicbootWhat do golf pros know about sales training? You may be surprised by the overlaps in mindset principles.

In this episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale reflect on Donald Miller’s Storybrand podcast and an interview with Ben Crane, a PGA golf pro.

Do you struggle to avoid your subconscious taking over your mindset?

Are you practicing reps to help get your mind right?

In today’s episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan share tips to help you focus on mindfulness in the sales process.  You will learn how to quiet your mind, set your own expectations and focus on your prospects instead of yourself.

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Episode #410: Sales Pressure – Aspirational or Desperate?

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advancedsellinpodcastgraphicbootAre you feeling sales pressure? (Don’t worry, you’re not alone.)

In this episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale help managers and salespeople identify the differences between aspirational and desperate pressure.

Are you stressed about sales and struggling to think objectively about your pipeline?

Are you looking at the long term view or just short term wins?

In today’s episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan share techniques you can use to turn pressure into a motivating piece of your role in sales.  You’ll learn where to focus, how to brainstorm new ideas more effectively and avoid the desperate movie that plays in your head when sales are in a slump.

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