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Mike Lipkin is back with more of his tips for dancing with disruption. Be sure to check out part one of his expert sales interview, if you haven't already. John Golden interviews Lipkin on how to dance with disruption and overcome obstacles to find success.

There is no doubt that we are going through massive disruption, no matter what industry. The status quo is not only being shaken, but it's also being shattered. We all must find new ways to carry on. Interviewed by John Golden, Mike Lipkin's explores his suggestion for how to thrive: dancing with disruption.

What do the most successful people in the world do differently and better than everyone else? There are successful people in many fields, like sales, and sports, and leadership. What do the elite class, the top 20% of the top 20% do differently and better? These were the questions that Michael Altschuler asked himself on a regular basis - until he discovered an even better question. It's not what...

As a salesperson, talking is part of your job. But what about as a marketing tactic? Can talking really help you? According to Hubspot, 90% of people believe brand recommendations from friends, and 70% of people believe customer opinions. Additionally, customers are discussing specific brands causally 90 times per week. So where does that leave you? Are you being talked about?

Is it possible to be stressed and productive at the same time? Does stress-free productivity exist, or does some of your best work come out of being stressed? Whether it's hitting a golf ball, competing in an Olympic event, having a difficult conversation, or even just a conversation with a sales client, it is pivotal that you are present not only physically, but mentally as well.

There are an estimated 18 million salespeople in the United States. So how do you stand out in today's noisy and distracted world, and how can you strive to be remarkable? Now, I know what you're thinking - How does being remarkable pertain to the business world? Well, if you are just another salesperson in a sea of other fish, why should someone choose to listen to what you have to say?

One of the many challenges that organizations face today is that there are a lot of productive people, who are trying to push the organization to success, but the organization itself is not necessarily moving forward in the direction that they want it to. This is because there is an overall lack of communication as to the end goal. Having a lot of people that are "getting stuff done" in a producti...

Being a salesperson, or should we say a successful salesperson, is no easy task. In fact, being a salesperson can be one of the most challenging jobs because it requires tact in all aspects of the job. It also means that you are in constant competition with thousands of other people just like yourself, trying to close deal after deal in order to survive. The salespeople who are successful are able...

Mindfulness is not just one thing, just like having good health isn't just about one thing. Being healthful involves eating right, getting enough sleep, proper hygiene, and a variety of other things. Mindfulness is the same way. There are many different aspects and components that go into utilizing a mindful way of thinking and operating. Pandit Dasa, interviewed by John Golden, discusses the comp...

The art of persuasion is a big thing, especially for salespeople. It's a pivotal part of being successful. Learning to be more persuasive in sales leads to more revenue generation, and allows the salesperson to add value and make a difference in the lives of their buyers. Lee Warren, interviewed by John Golden, discusses persuasion in sales.

Sales and marketing alignment has become an insurmountable issue in the sales world. Attempts to unite these two entities has gone on for years, and yet there still hasn't been a concrete solution. Why haven't we found a resolution? Why are we still talking about it? There are a lot of barriers to getting alignment between marketing and sales. Understanding these barriers, and how to solve them, a...

Do small things really make a big difference? Entrepreneur Kenton Lee is proof that a tiny idea can tackle massive things. Through his project The Shoe That Grows, he found a solution to a particular problem that he felt he could do something about. Interviewed by John Golden, Lee discusses how a small thing has now made a really big difference.

Mediocrity, in many ways, has become the new norm in business as we've lowered standards, and been overcome by a more casual culture. These tendencies, however, can be detrimental to success. Sticking with the status quo only serves to limit salespeople and their potential. Lisa Copeland, interviewed by John Golden, discusses crushing mediocrity to succeed in business.

Patrick Renvoise's new book, The Persuasion Code: How Neuromarketing Can Help You Persuade Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime, was just released. It's been 16 years since Patrick Renvoise published his first book on neuromarketing, which took the business world by storm. Interviewed by John Golden, Renvoise shares information about neuromarketing and persuasion in this expert sales interview.

The benefit of consistency in sales is very simple. We know that consistent sales activities produce consistent sales results. Random sales activities produce random sales results. Many salespeople use a sales process to guide their buyers from lead to close, but others opt for strategies that produce more inconsistent results. Weldon Long, interviewed by John Golden, explores the power of consist...

Bob Miglani is an expert on how to embrace the chaos. He came to America from India as a child. His family opened a Dairy Queen, where he learned that if you work hard, everything will take care of itself. He went on to a corporate career with tremendous success, becoming the top salesperson at his company. After the recession hit in 2008, though, he began to realize that working hard doesn't alwa...

Million Dollar Sales Questions can be used to connect, direct, and sell more effectively. Julie Holmes discusses how to ask the best sales questions in this expert sales interview with John Golden.

"While it may not occur to us on a daily basis, there is a widespread cultural tendency toward quick decisions and quick action. This pattern has resulted in many of society's greatest successes, but even more of its failures. Though the root cause is by no means malicious, we have begun to reward speed over quality, and the negative effects suffered in both our personal and professional lives are...

You have a busy day planned. Your to-do list is filled with important activities that will take you the rest of the day. You sit down at your desk and prepare to start knocking things off the list. But, first, you have a question for Google. "Just a quick search," you think to yourself. "It'll just take a few minutes." Three hours later, and you have completely forgotten why you went online in the...

Our life is our own creating. And yet, many do not embrace overcoming obstacles very well. Much of life may feel like an objective truth, or an external reality that is beyond our control, but overcoming obstacles can lead to fruitful discoveries and unexpected growth, both on a personal level, and professional level. Isaac Lidsky, interviewed by John Golden, discusses a frightening and challengin...

Risk taking and decision making are key parts in the context of selling and sales. The goal for everyone is to make the best decisions and right decisions to get where you want to go, as quickly and efficiently as possible. Sometimes, it requires risk-taking activities in order to arrive at your goals. Caspar Berry, interviewed by John Golden, explores lessons on risk.

The way that consumers interact with marketing advances has changed in the last few years. One of the primary goals of the sales and marketing teams are to find new prospects and convert them into customers. This has become difficult, though, as the consumer population has become resistant to advertising in traditional marketing methods. People are becoming very savvy in their tactics for getting...

We all face disasters in life. Sometimes when people have disasters, they don't embrace it as an opportunity. They don't move forward, and they let the disaster negatively define the rest of their lives. However, this doesn't have to be the case. Adrian Gilpin, interviewed by John Golden, shares his story about how his disaster transformed his life for the better.

Accountability in sales is crucial, yet it's often neglected. We're all great at finding excuses. We can always find outside forces to back up our struggles. But who do excuses ultimately serve? In the end, excuses only hurt the people making them. We have to look at ourselves, and how we can take responsibility and put ourselves in the right position, and sales managers have to help their sales t...

95% of business don't know what their competitive advantage is. This shocking statistic means that the vast majorities of companies are not promoting and utilizing their top skill sets that customers want, and are likely losing out on revenue. Jaynie Smith discusses competitive advantage in sales with John Golden.