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With more than 1,100 episodes and millions of downloads, Sales Strategy and Enablement with Revenue.io is the world’s most-trusted sales podcast. Each week, hosts Howard Brown and Alastair Woolcock deliver inspiring conversations with the world’s greatest sales leaders about sales engagement strategies and tactics, sales enablement, artificial intelligence, revenue intelligence, tech maturity, sales psychology and more. Through discussions with the world’s top CROs, CSOs, CEOs, researchers, authors and technologists, listeners glean rare insight into game-changing strategies, tactics, and technologies, with particular focus on how AI is being used to make sellers more productive and effective than ever before. In addition, check out classic episodes hosted by Andy Paul, the author of three award-winning sales books. Ready to take your sales game to the next level? Join us on our mission to help your reps grow revenue and pipeline faster and more efficiently than ever before. Visit Revenue.io/podcasts for more.
This week, Alastair sits down with Michael Litt, the co-founder and CEO at Vidyard, to talk about the evolving landscape of buyer engagement, shedding light on the statistics and dynamics that have transformed B2B sales in recent times. They emphasize the importance of personalization and how AI can empower both sellers and buyers to navigate the complexities of the purchasing process, ultimately enhancing the buyer's journey.
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Alastair Woolcock (CRO, Revenue.io)
Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io)
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Michael Litt (Co-founder & CEO, Vidyard)
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Mike Bosworth is the author of Solution Selling and co-author of CustomerCentric Selling. Buyers have resistance to sellers and today, Mike shares 2 kinds of avoidance known as proposal avoidance and negotiation avoidance.
He discusses why sellers must work towards a pre-proposal review instead of dropping all the details and decision-making at the moment of the actual proposal. He then talks about negotiation avoidance and what you as a seller can do to get in the mind of the buyer to reach an agreement without ever having to negotiate.
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Proposals shouldn't have any new information in them so sell the pre-proposal review - Mike: "By selling them on the idea of a pre-proposal review a week before the proposal is due is when you do the surprise close. They haven't been thinking about risk. And if you leave, if I can, I'll probably say, 'see you next week with your proposal, Andy.' You're going to wake for the next 7 nights thinking about all the things that can go wrong. And so, we're avoiding that."
Before negotiating, provide 2 to 3 polite, business-logical nos first - Mike: "If, on the rare occurrence that the 2 or 3 polite nos wouldn't work, okay now we have to transition to a real negotiation. And, again, this all has to be thought about in advance. Then the transition is, ‘Well, Andy, the only possible way I could do anything for you is if you can do something for me.’"
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AI is revolutionizing sales processes and changing the way we all do business. This week, Alastair and Howard are joined once again by Darren Fay, Director of Revenue Operations and Intelligence at Instructure, to talk about the potential of AI in forecasting, setting Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs), and adapting to market trends while also considering the importance of embracing AI.
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Alastair Woolcock (CRO, Revenue.io)
Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io)
And our Special Guest:
Darren Fay (Dir. of Revenue Operations & Intelligence, Instructure)
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Revenue.io | Powering high-performing revenue teams with real-time guidance
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Derek Jankowski is the Vice President of Sales at ServiceCore. Which is a great example of a company that is using software to disrupt an industry that most people think of a decidedly low tech. On today's episode we dig into Derek's journey in his sales career; including the start he got in sales in college and how that ultimately led to his current role scaling a sales team at Service Core. We also talk about Derek's passion project, his side venture called Next Level Sales Leadership. Which is focused on helping new(ish) sales leaders get the knowledge and skills they need to be more successful, faster! Most FLMs are craving this type of support and we dig into what Derek is providing through his venture.
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Sometimes your career evolves into something you never would have expected. In this compelling episode, join Alastair and Howard as they delve into the fascinating journey of Darren Fay, who transitioned from firefighting to Director of Revenue Operations & Intelligence at Instructure. Together, they discuss the urgent need for data governance in the face of burgeoning AI technologies and the pivotal role of revenue operations in the management of this data. From Darren's insights into strategic approaches to RevOps to a deep dive into the role of dashboards and data in driving behavior change, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to navigate the intersection of technology, data, and business.
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Alastair Woolcock (CRO, Revenue.io)
Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io)
And our Special Guest:
Darren Fay (Dir. of Revenue Operations & Intelligence, Instructure)
Sponsored by:
Revenue.io | Powering high-performing revenue teams with real-time guidance
*If you'd like to ask the guys a question that could get answered on the show, call our new message line at (323) 540-4777. Just leave your name, where you're from, and your question and we'll do our best to answer it on an upcoming episode.
Jim Duffy is the President of The Litigation Connection. His business is finding the best litigation lawyers that fit his client's very particular needs and niche. He walks through his research process which has dramatically increased his bookings and how to utilize this research during the actual cold call. Jim emphasizes the need to be genuine in developing a relationship and determining fit, rather than being salesy, as there is simply no need for it in his space.
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Researching niche litigation lawyers Jim: "I look at different keywords and then we take those keywords and we'll look at the left of that phrase, left of that keyword and the right of that keyword and pull those phrases together, and that creates this phrase that really is the phrase that matters because it really tells about what they do vis-à-vis what my client does."
Creating a story using talking points from outsourced research Jim: "As the phone's ringing, I'm looking at the notes I already have, he was... on the John Gotti trial, and then I'm looking all these other points, and then I'm scraping that also and putting in it as a tag. So it's almost like a story of all these disparate pieces of information and the person who's making the phone call has to have the ability to take those disparate points and put it into a sentence."
Calm demeanor versus fast talking on a call cold Jim: "I'm not saying that somebody who's high energy can't be successful but I think that the person that's receiving a call or talking to somebody doesn't want to speak to a fast talker or the one that seems like the Diamond Jim. They want to talk to somebody who's genuine and having a calm demeanor and having a good conversation about what the situation is all about."
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Serve, dig, set, spike, block! In this week's episode, Howard and Alastair are joined by Mary Laudati, a coach and seasoned expert in B2C sales consulting, to serve up her valuable insights on the art of customer engagement and effective sales strategies. They talk about the significance of building trust by respecting consumer preferences and acquiring good data. Mary also underscores the importance of personalization, quick responses, and passionate interactions to succeed in the dynamic world of B2C sales.
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Mary Laudati (Coach & Sales Consultant, Mary Laudati Sales Consulting)
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In this week’s episode, Alastair and Howard are once again joined by Charlie Cowan (aka RevOpsCharlie), a renowned author and expert in Revenue Operations acceleration. Together, they delve into the transformative power of RevOps in modern business, emphasizing the critical balance between the external, customer-centric aspects, and the internal operational components. You will hear valuable insights into the agile approach needed to navigate the evolving landscape of sales, customer success, marketing, and AI, all while ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for customers.
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Alastair Woolcock (CSRO, Revenue.io)
Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io)
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Charlie Cowan (Author & Revenue Acceleration Expert, RevOpsCharlie)
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In this week’s episode, Howard and Alastair dive deep into the future of revenue operations with special guest Charlie Cowan (RevOpsCharlie), author and Revenue Acceleration Expert. They explore the transformative power of AI and automation in sales, highlighting how these tools are reshaping the role of sales professionals and the importance of data organization. The discussion also emphasizes the value of curiosity and specialization in an evolving business landscape, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of RevOps and AI in sales.
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Alastair Woolcock (CSRO, Revenue.io)
Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io)
And our Special Guest:
Charlie Cowan (Author & Revenue Acceleration Expert, RevOpsCharlie)
Sponsored by:
Revenue.io | Powering high-performing revenue teams with real-time guidance
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Sales Strategy & Enablement Podcast
*If you'd like to ask the guys a question that could get answered on the show, call our message line at (323) 540-4777. Just leave your name, where you're from, and your question and we'll do our best to answer it on an upcoming episode.
Andrew Peterson and Spencer Dent are the co-founders of Clozd. In today's episode we're talking about the importance and value that companies derive from doing effective win/loss analysis. We all can use more data points to help us improve our ability to help our customers make decisions. To win more deals. And what better source of data is there than talking to your buyers, and prospective buyers, about what you can do to create a better buying experience? We dig into how Clozd conducts the win/loss analysis for it's clients, the sources of information it taps into. And we explore some of the big takeaways they've learned from the various win/loss analyses they've performed for their clients.
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Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
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