The Selling Podcast
Feeling stuck in a sales slump? Pipeline looking thinner than a supermodel on a juice cleanse? Want to grow your business faster than a startup funded by a lottery winner? Then buckle up, buttercup, because "The Selling Podcast" is your new obsession!
Join your seasoned (slightly graying but still very spry) sales pros, Mike and Scott, who collectively boast over 50 years of crushing quotas (and racking up enough airline and hotel points to live perpetually in a suite). They're not just here to drop wisdom; they're here to deliver a potent mix of "deep-ish thoughts and some truly mediocre advice" (their words, not ours... mostly) on everything from closing monster deals to navigating the wild ride of life.
Every week, prepare for unfiltered stories, battle-tested philosophies, hard-earned insights, and enough random tangents to keep you laughing – and learning! They even drag in some special guests (who usually offer the really deep insights, just between us) to elevate the conversation even further.
Whether you're a seasoned sales manager, a hungry rep grinding for commission, or just someone who wants to understand the human element of persuasion, Mike and Scott cut through the fluff with their signature blend of sharp sales strategies and hilarious banter.
Stop wishing for more sales, start getting them! Hit subscribe, join the conversation, and let Mike and Scott help you sell better, live better, and most of all... enjoy all of it!
The Selling Podcast
Relationship-Driven Sales: 3 Steps to Outmaneuver Your Competition (and Master the Art of Conversation)
In this power-packed episode of "The Selling Podcast," Mike and Scott dissect the critical strategies needed to not just compete, but dominate in today's cutthroat sales environment. We move beyond basic sales tactics and delve into the psychological and strategic advantages that separate top performers from the rest. We break down three core pillars of competitive dominance:
- Controlling the Conversation: This isn't about being pushy or aggressive; it's about guiding the narrative. We explore techniques for asking strategic questions, framing discussions, and leading prospects to the realization that your solution is the superior choice. We discuss how to effectively steer conversations away from price-centric comparisons and towards value-driven discussions. We look at specific techniques to keep control of the sales process.
- Turning Competitors' Strengths into Weaknesses: We reveal how to analyze your competition's perceived strengths and reframe them as potential weaknesses. This involves understanding the nuances of your product or service and highlighting how your unique selling proposition addresses the limitations of your competitors. We analyze how to strategically position your product to highlight the benefits of your product and how it is better than the competition.
- Dominating the Relationship Game: In today's sales landscape, relationships are paramount. We discuss how to build genuine connections, foster trust, and create lasting partnerships. We analyze how to build strong relationships. We discuss how to go beyond transactional interactions and cultivate long-term loyalty. We also look at how to maintain and grow those relationships.
This episode provides actionable insights and real-world examples to help sales professionals elevate their game and consistently outperform their competitors. We also discuss how to stay ahead of the competition.
Scott Schlofman
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