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There are two big obstacles in organizations, and they're quite related to each other. One of the struggles is that we aren't creating organizations that are truly inclusive. The other struggle is that we are not being innovative enough. Timothy Clark discusses what these two terms mean in an organization, and how to improve, in this expert sales interview hosted by John Golden.

How to keep salespeople motivated? There are a lot of salespeople out there, who are looking to sell, to understand how and what they should be selling, what they should be doing differently, during this very strange period that we're in due to the pandemic. What is the first thing Sales Leaders should be looking to do in order to get their salespeople focused and take the stress levels down? John...

Investing in rental properties is a great way to create cash flow and have multiple income streams that you generate every month. In this interview by John Golden, real estate investment expert Lane Kawaoka advises you how to enter this business and start earning passive income for yourself.

Imagine that you live your life in one room. In this room, there is only one door. That one door is an enter-only door so that when people come into your life and room, they are there forever. You can never get them out. Luckily, it's a metaphor, but if it were true, wouldn't you be more careful about the people you let into your life?

Pitch and purpose sound like two very different things that aren't related at all, but all too often, sellers are pitching their products, instead of speaking to the buyer's purpose. Especially now that a lot of us have moved to remote selling with the onset of COVID-19, there has been less interaction, less collaboration, less purpose, and more pitch; And buyers are more turned off than ever on t...

How do you manage your manager? Managing upwards is one of the most underrated, yet critical skills that you can have as a frontline salesperson. It can make your direct report happier and calmer, which will, in turn, make your job easier, more peaceful, and better overall. Especially during the current crisis, sales managers are more stressed-out than ever, and might be extra emotional right now.

Crisis leadership is the ultimate type of leadership, and it can be utilized to help businesses who are currently facing uncertainty, and who will face uncertainty in the future. The state of the business world after COVID-19 left a lot of people really shaken. Many organizations found themselves unprepared and unsure of how to proceed. Mary Kelly discusses leadership during a crisis in this exper...

Customer success is a vital, yet often overlooked part of keeping and growing a business. All too often, companies struggle with onboarding and engaging their clients in a way that gives the customer maximum value. You put so much work into developing a great product or service, a ton of time and effort into marketing and talking to potential customers and clients, and highlighting how what you of...

Customer experience has become a bit of a buzz word over the last few years, and for a very good reason. Customer experience can significantly influence your overall sales. If your customers have a bad or negative experience with your company or brand, it can be a death sentence for your organization. But, if they have a really remarkable, awesome experience, it can help you generate more profit....

There are a lot of people out there who might be especially nervous about hitting your quota after the shifts that COVID-19 has brought into the climate. Some of you might have been nervous about hitting your quota before the pandemic hit, and are even more nervous about it now. However, everyone has been through experiences in the past, be it something that happened on a personal level, or an une...

Helping businesses get through a digital transformation of sales and marketing can be challenging. Many companies claim to have advances in technology, but are just putting out lip service and not actually delivering on those claims. With the changes that have come about from COVID-19, it is more evident and apparent than ever which companies have their digital transformation in check, and which o...

We are in the midst of a crisis. COVID-19 has significantly altered the way that things are done, on many different levels. One of the things that is a challenge to people now, and will continue to be challenging in the future, is how to effectively lead an organization, and yourself, out of this crisis and into a new reality. Kim Bohr, podcast interviewed by John Golden, explores how to lead sale...

Everyone in the world is currently faced with a unique, completely unprecedented, and entirely unpredictable experience. COVID-19 has forced changes throughout the entire business world, making agility more important than ever. There are a lot of people in sales, leadership, management, and marketing that are going to have to pivot and adjust to the circumstances at hand, and ensure that they can...

Most people do not associate the sales process with an enjoyable activity. Usually, the most common thing that comes to mind when thinking about a sales process is a horrible sales experience that still haunts your past. But there is a way to redeem yourself from those haunting sales calls, and turn the sales process into something is actually enjoyable.

Many people don't understand the difference between inside sales and outside sales. Things get even more confusing once you throw in terms like the direct sales team, and other expansions. Dionne Mischler explains what inside sales is, and how your organization can set up an amazing inside sales team in this expert sales podcast interview, hosted by John Golden.

How do you manage your manager? Managing upwards is one of the most underrated, yet critical skills that you can have as a frontline salesperson. It can make your direct report happier and calmer, which will, in turn, make your job easier, more peaceful, and better overall. Especially during the current crisis, sales managers are more stressed-out than ever, and might be extra emotional right now.

When you hear the expression, "taking the high road," what comes to mind? The first reactions that many people have to the saying involve taking a more elevated, or ethical approach to something. Leading from the high road definitely has an ethical component, but it's much more than that. Learning to lead from the high road can help you communicate better with your team, create long term goals and...

When people watch movies, they usually don't notice the extras; the no names whose face flashes on the screen briefly and gets little to no attention. They notice the main character, the star of the movie who presents themselves confidently and strongly and has earned the role of lead. You can be the star of your own life movie in your personal life, in your work, and at home. Podcast interview wi...

Motivating salespeople is always important, but it's even more important during this international pandemic brought on by COVID-19. There is still business out there, and salespeople can thrive, even, in this environment. 

There has been a lot of talk about mindfulness over the last few years, but it is more relevant now than ever before, especially with the current global pandemic caused by COVID-19. People are more stressed and more burnt out than ever, and there are relative uncertainty and complex ambiguity on a global scale. The result is that people aren't really happy with their lives, and this translates int...

Digital selling is more important now than ever. It is invading many different aspects of our lives and careers. Sales can tend to be slow to adapt, especially when business is good. But there is no better time to start integrating digital selling tools than right now. We're going through a unique upheaval with COVID-19, and many people are switching to digital tools to help them continue selling...

Many people are unfamiliar with strategic planning, and how it can create tremendous growth within an organization. And even if you are familiar with the concept, there can still be a lot of confusion over how to do it, or create consistency with a strategic plan. Strategic planning is a process or a system, that can be taught and learned by your employees. If you follow the system and process and...

Disruption happens all the time in the business world. Sometimes you want to be disruptive to improve your business or make important changes, and make plans and prepare for the disruption. Other times, like what's happening in today's COVID-19 world, there are external forces that cause disruptions that are not at all planned.

There are many different behavioral and value analysis tools out there, like the Meyers Briggs and Enneagram tests, emotional intelligence tools, and others. Many people deem these assessments as helpful, both in personal and professional realms, but they can be truly invaluable when it comes to creating trust with your clients and building relationships with prospects.

One of the biggest problems with today's sales force is the reliance on tactics that were documented back in 1873. This tactic and process assume that the salesperson can do everything, including prospecting, negotiating, closing, demonstrating the product or service, following up, and taking care of the customer overall. Back in those days, that process worked, but the buying process has changed...