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Mark is here to guide you through the intricacies of sales prospecting, and especially the power of a well-defined ICP. By understanding the patterns and needs of your top customers, you can significantly improve your prospecting efforts.
Demonstrating honesty and ensuring your solutions genuinely fit your customer's needs can drastically enhance your reputation and build lasting business relationships.
Answer the nine questions Mark outlines to determine if a prospect is worth your time and efforts.
Do you know the industry?
Do their needs align with your best customers?
Are their job titles relevant?
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By following these straightforward strategies, you can maintain a more manageable and effective prospecting pipeline. How can you be sure you're not just chasing numbers, but building meaningful connections that lead to success?
Mark discusses focusing on meaningful dialogues, targeting individuals you can truly help, and managing your expectations about the pace of results so you can transform your prospecting efforts.
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Want higher win rates, larger deal sizes, and faster closing times? Join Jason Bay in his conversation with Mark about outbound sales.
Discover the mindset shifts and strategies that differentiate elite sales professionals from the rest. Jason and Mark unpack the essentials of proactive engagement and the importance of sales teams actively filling their pipelines.
Let’s dive into the strategic elements that make outbound sales thrive in any economic condition. Plus, leadership is crucial in these efforts, and you'll hear how frontline leaders can lead by example and effectively coach their teams.
◩ About the Guest ◩
Jason Bay is founder and CEO of Outbound Squad. He was recognized by Salesforce as a Top 27 Sales Influencers to Follow in 2024. Find out more at https://outboundsquad.com/
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Could giving away referrals actually lead to receiving more of them in return? Mark shares how by maintaining open lines of communication with both the referrer and the referred, you'll foster goodwill and keep everyone in the loop.
Learn why setting a goal of giving three referrals each week can be transformative for your sales success.
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Discover the secrets of compelling storytelling in sales with insights from master storyteller Stephen Steers, who has collaborated with over a thousand companies across 35 countries.
Mark and Stephen discuss why stories are the cornerstone of building genuine relationships in a post-COVID world, and teach about the three kinds of stories that make a difference: mission, vision, and milestones.
Stephen guides listeners through role-playing scenarios to illustrate the importance of summarizing needs, sharing impactful case studies, and transitioning smoothly to the offer. We also focus on the critical questions that capture and maintain your audience’s attention.
◩ About the Guest ◩
Stephen Steers is an author, keynote speaker, and founder of ContextSelling. He’s the President of Steers Consulting Group. Free script download available at: stephensteers.com/podcast
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Ensure every minute you spend in sales counts.
Mark breaks down why not all prospects deserve equal attention and how to identify those that align closely with your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP).
Understand the critical factors like decision-making timelines, customer size, and buying process complexity that should guide your prospecting efforts.
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We're excited to share an enlightening conversation with Will Barron, who reveals how stripping away unnecessary steps can streamline your approach and boost your results.
In this episode, we delve into the art of personalizing sales emails to stand out from the spam and clearly communicate your value proposition.
Discover how to eliminate unnecessary steps and focus on what truly matters: booking meetings with the right message, and targeting the right person at the right time.
Will's expertise will help you avoid common prospecting mistakes and equip you with practical strategies to create a more efficient, buyer-centric sales process.
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◩ About the Guest ◩
Will Barron is host of Salesman.com Podcast and author of ‘Selling Made Simple’ and ‘SalesCode,’ both of which you can download for free at www.salesman.com
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Learn how to present your price with unwavering confidence and secure sales like never before.
Mark shares his tried-and-true strategies for ensuring your price is seen as a valuable solution to your customer's problems.
Many salespeople forget to link their price to the outcome the customer is seeking, but you'll learn how to recap the key issues and position yourself as an integral part of the solution, making it clear why your price is justified.
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How can the people around you make or break your sales career? Kristie Jones reveals the strategy of curating your inner circle to include individuals who drive both personal and professional development.
The conversation shifts gears as Mark and Kristie tackle the complex world of SaaS sales. Let’s dissect the proactive approach needed to target ideal client profiles, and how many salespeople are missing out on lifetime income by reacting rather than acting.
They also discuss the hurdles faced by those transitioning into SaaS, the evolving pricing models due to AI advancements, and the indispensable role of relationship-building.
◩ About the Guest ◩
Kristie Jones specializes in helping early-stage SaaS startups develop, document, and formalize all sales processes, hire top sales talent, and onboard new sales professionals. She is a keynote speaker and author of the new book, Selling Your Way In.
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Mark shares ten sales metrics that are actually worth measuring. Not everything that can be measured needs to be, but some data can teach us a lot about our business.
1. The number of conversations with prospects or customers.
2. Number of calls made to prospects.
3. Number of prospecting emails.
4. The number of conversations it takes to close a sale once the lead is qualified.
5. The length of time in days or months it takes to turn a lead into a customer.
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Learn how to transform the sales journey into a trust-building exercise rather than a race to close the deal with this week’s guest, Mark J. Carter.
Discover how mastering the "know, like, and trust" cycle can revolutionize your approach to prospecting. Mark H. and Mark C. share how to create an environment where prospects feel comfortable engaging and asking questions. Effective relationship building is the cornerstone of successful sales, and this episode will guide you on how to navigate this without being overly aggressive.
As virtual meetings become the norm, delve into how to make these interactions both productive and meaningful. With shorter, more efficient online meetings, learn how to manage your time effectively and tailor your presentations to the specific needs of your prospects.
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◩ About the Guest ◩
Mark J. Carter is the founder of ONE80, LLC, and the author of Idea Climbing: How to Create a Support System for Your Next Big Idea. Find out more at https://www.markjcarter.com/
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Has that prospect earned the right to be in your sales pipeline?
Mark confronts the widespread belief that more prospects equate to more sales. Instead, join the sales professionals that have honed their Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) and are reaping extraordinary rewards.
Have you tried spending more time with fewer prospects? By investing meaningful time in understanding your prospects' unique challenges, you'll position yourself as a trusted advisor and indispensable asset in their business journey.
Read these 9 Questions to Evaluate a New Customer.
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Effective communication can make or break your sales process. In this episode, James Muir and Mark Hunter dive into the three main culprits of stalled deals—sales issues, client indecision, and business case problems—and talk strategies to overcome these obstacles.
James and Mark underscore how understanding client psychology and maintaining engaged communication can keep your deals alive.
James also reveals how to combat client indecision when there’s missing information or outcome uncertainty. Get ready to elevate your sales strategy and close more deals with confidence!
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◩ About the Guest ◩
James Muir is the Senior Vice President of Sales at UnisLink and author of The Perfect Close and Unsticking Deals. Find out more at www.unstickingdeals.com
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In this episode, learn why procrastinating on reaching out to leads could be costing you valuable opportunities.
Mark debunks common excuses salespeople use to delay contact and emphasizes the importance of reaching out today with new value. Whether it's a timely phone call, an informative email, or a quick text message, your proactive approach can make all the difference.
Mark recounts how acting on a fresh news item led to an immediate response and a meeting set up within minutes.
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Are salespeople possibly in the hospitality business? Our guest Larry Levine says, “People pay handsomely for inspirational experiences and positive moments.”
Join us for an insightful discussion with Larry and Mark as we explore the essential role of trust in sales.
Larry shares invaluable insights into avoiding the pitfalls of being an "empty suit" or exuding "commission breath." We dive into the importance of a relationship funnel and how fostering trust can revolutionize your sales strategy and drive sustainable revenue.
Larry and Mark emphasize how it’s up to us as salespeople to change the perception of our profession, molding it into how we want to be seen through our actions.
◩ About the Guest ◩
Larry Levine is the international best-selling author of ‘Selling from the Heart’ and ‘Selling in a Post-Trust World’ and the co-host of the Selling From the Heart Podcast.
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Don’t overcomplicate your prospecting.
Discover the power of simple, actionable prospecting metrics that can transform your sales game. Mark dives into why simplicity in metrics is the key to greater productivity.
Do you know your own metrics? Are the ones you have superfluous, or complicated?
Whether you're aiming for five conversations or a different goal that suits your business, tune in to find out how to streamline your efforts and elevate your sales game.
💡What would a mindset journal for salespeople look like?
The Making of a Mind for Sales is your sales accountability partner in book form.
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Join us as Carson Heady, one of Microsoft's top sellers, reveals his strategies for cracking major accounts.
This episode will arm you with examples for building and leveraging relationships, whether through direct connections or ‘warm referrals.’ Carson reveals why skill sets often outperform technical knowledge in sales, stressing the importance of understanding the playing field and continually adding value.
Mark and Carson also discuss the innovative uses of AI and large language models for crafting outreach. They’ll share strategies for introducing key stakeholders to help deals move along, and the importance of maintaining responsibility throughout complex transactions.
📗 A mindset journal for salespeople? That’s Mark’s new book! 33 prompts for 33 days for growth.
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The key to improving your closing ratio is by refining your opening approach.
Listen in as Mark shares strategies for narrowing your focus and being more selective with the prospects you choose to engage.
Mark shares a real-life example where asking tough questions early on identified a misalignment with a potential client—there must be a mutual fit!
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Join me and Kak Varley as we explore the fascinating intersection of lead generation and digital marketing from a sales perspective.
We dive into the power of LinkedIn follow ads and Google marketing as cost-effective methods for lead generation.
Listen in as we dissect the common pitfalls businesses face when navigating digital marketing. Kak emphasizes that there are no one-size-fits-all solutions or easy buttons for guaranteed success. Instead, he stresses the importance of aligning digital strategies with specific business goals.
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📗 A mindset journal for salespeople? That’s Mark’s new book! 33 prompts for 33 days for growth.
The Making of a Mind for Sales: 33 Strategies for Success… available on Amazon!
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Looking to leverage email to build meaningful connections and drive results?
In this episode, we'll explore why concise communication is crucial and how ensuring your email reads well on a smartphone can make all the difference.
Uncover the power of sending fewer, more targeted emails rather than resorting to mass blasts. You’ll learn how to create intrigue without overwhelming your prospect, aiming to spark a conversation rather than giving away too much information upfront.
▣ Want in-depth email prospecting training? Check out this masterclass at The Sales Hunter University.
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