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
Quota Panic? The 3-Step Plan to Beat Your Number Before You Get It
It’s that time of year. You’re waiting for management to spin the "Bingo Wheel" and drop a new, terrifying number on your desk. "Congratulations, you grew 15% last year... now we need 25%." Panic sets in.
This week on "The Selling Podcast," Mike and Scott reveal why waiting for your quota to build a plan is a rookie mistake. They argue that you must create your sales plan before you receive your quota. Why? Because data gives you leverage. If you know your numbers better than your manager does, you turn a mandate into a negotiation.
We break down the 3 effective ways to create a quota-based sales plan that puts you in the driver's seat:
- Start with a Data-Driven Breakdown: Don't look at the scary big number. Mike explains how to slice the data by product, time, and customer. Understand exactly where your growth came from last year so you know if a 20% increase is a pipe dream or a layup.
- Territory & Segment Prioritization (Assign Quotas to Clients): This is the secret sauce. You can't control corporate, but you can control your territory. We discuss "monetizing" your accounts by mentally assigning them their own quotas. We also introduce the "2x4 Method" (selling 2 products to 4 accounts, or vice versa) to visualize exactly where the new revenue will come from.
- Build a Pipeline That Matches the Strategy: A goal without a pipeline is just a wish (or a pipedream). We discuss how to ensure your pipeline math actually supports the new number, factoring in close rates and "sandbagging" buffers.
Plus, we have a candid (and hilarious) conversation about "Sandbagging"—the sales rep’s secret weapon. Is it ethical? Does every manager know you’re doing it? (Spoiler: Yes, and they’re doing it too).
Tune in to stop fearing "The Number" and start building a plan that makes hitting quota a mathematical certainty.
Scott Schlofman
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