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
Fueling Sales Success: How Passion Drives Trust, Resilience, and Growth
In this energizing episode of "The Selling Podcast," Mike and Scott delve into the often-underestimated superpower of passion in the world of sales. We explore how genuine enthusiasm for what you sell can be a game-changer, influencing trust, resilience, and ultimately, your success. We break down four key ways passion fuels sales excellence:
- Passion Instantly Increases Trust: We discuss how genuine excitement about your product or service is contagious and immediately builds rapport and trust with prospects. When your belief shines through, it reassures potential customers that you are not just trying to make a sale, but that you truly believe in what you offer. This authenticity is a powerful trust-builder.
- Your Persistence and Resilience Go Up Proportionally to Your Passion: We explore how passion acts as an internal engine, driving your persistence in the face of rejection and fueling your resilience when deals don't go your way. When you genuinely care about what you're selling, setbacks become less discouraging and more like opportunities to learn and improve. Your passion becomes your unwavering motivation.
- Passion Fuels Continual Improvement: We highlight how a deep passion for your product or industry naturally leads to a desire for continuous learning and improvement. You're more likely to stay informed, seek out new knowledge, and refine your sales techniques when you are genuinely invested in what you do. This proactive approach keeps you ahead of the curve and enhances your effectiveness.
- People Like Speaking with People Who Are Passionate About a Specific Topic: We emphasize the simple human truth that enthusiasm is engaging. Prospects are more likely to be receptive and even excited when speaking with someone who genuinely loves what they do. Your passion becomes a point of connection and makes the entire sales interaction more positive and memorable.
The key takeaway is that while passion is powerful, it needs to be focused and coupled with perspective. Understanding your audience and tailoring your enthusiasm to their needs is crucial. This episode provides insights on how to cultivate and effectively channel your passion to become a more influential and successful sales professional.
Scott Schlofman
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