Sales [UN]Training

In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs talks with James Muir, author of The Perfect Close, about the common reasons sales deals get stuck and how to prevent or unstick them. They discuss how poor sales training leads reps to focus too heavily on product features rather than uncovering the customer's core problems and facilitating good decisions. Muir explains that salespeople ofte...

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Are you frustrated that your company's sales training doesn't seem to be working? In this episode, host Kelly Riggs explains why sales training often falls short and what needs to change. Follow the audio podcast and watch OR listen wherever you are: https://linktr.ee/salesuntraining Kelly draws an interesting analogy between ineffective sales training and leadership training. Just as many leaders...

In this episode of Sales [UN]Training with your host, Kelly Riggs, dive deep into the transformative challenges facing the modern sales world. Kelly delves into the stark realities of sales teams in an average economy and stresses why only a few can achieve consistent growth year over year. Drawing parallels with Colorado head coach Deion Sanders' radical approach to rebuilding a struggling footba...

Dive into this enlightening episode as Kelly Riggs challenges the age-old beliefs surrounding the quintessential skill every salesperson should master. For years, the common notion was that listening took the crown, but Kelly has an unexpected twist to share. Is simply listening enough, or is there a deeper art to creating dynamic dialogues in sales? Follow the audio podcast and watch OR listen wh...

In the latest episode of Sales [UN]Training with Kelly Riggs, we're diving deep into the truths and myths about sales training with special guest Larry Levine from Selling From the Heart. Do you ever wonder why most sales training seems to fail and why so many salespeople can't meet their revenue targets? Larry has some candid thoughts on why traditional sales training is a recipe for disaster and...

In this episode of Sales [UN]training we dive into the vital yet often overlooked world of practice within the sales industry. Kelly begins by likening the importance of practice to Allen Iverson's famous press conference, emphasizing that true success doesn't solely happen on the game floor but starts with repetition, consistency, and comfort with your product. He also tackles the common excuses...

In this episode of Sales [UN]training, host Kelly Riggs reveals why so many sales training efforts end up wasted. Kelly breaks down the common misconceptions about sales training, unveiling the truth behind why many approaches don't work. He explains the importance of context, individualized coaching, and understanding the root problems that need to be addressed, rather than just throwing money at...

Have you ever wondered why people seem to dislike salespeople so much? In this episode of Sales [UN]training, host Kelly Riggs digs into this question with Jeff Bloomfield, author of Neuroselling. They discuss how traditional sales training focuses too much on arming sales reps with facts, figures, and benefits while ignoring the human factor. This leads to sales conversations that feel manipulati...

In this episode of Sales [UN]training, host Kelly Riggs delves into the often overlooked aspects of hiring and training salespeople. Kelly challenges the traditional approach to hiring, asking the critical question: "What exactly are you hiring salespeople to do?" He argues that clarity in expectations and defining success are crucial to building a high-performing sales team. Kelly also explores t...

In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, hosted by Kelly Riggs, our guest David Brock shares his insights on why traditional sales training methods often fall short and how curiosity can be the missing link between your team's current performance and crushing their number. Brock, the CEO of Partners in EXCELLENCE and an experienced sales expert, discusses the importance of curiosity, critical thinki...

In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs breaks down the complexities of preparing a new salesperson to reach their maximum potential. He discusses why most sales training strategies fall short and the repercussions of sending an ill-prepared salesperson out into the field too soon. Riggs challenges the traditional approach that many companies take towards sales training and offers...

In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs speaks with David Newman, sales strategist and bestselling author of "Do It! Selling". They discuss how having the right mindset and a structured sales process can boost sales performance and success. Newman shares his insights on the importance of being a better person, putting prospects at the center of the sales process, and having the rig...

In this informative episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs dives into the critical role of sales coaching in transforming sales performance and why many sales leaders struggle to execute it effectively. Kelly shares eye-opening data on the importance of sales coaching and the lack of effectiveness that plagues many sales managers. With a focus on building trust and investing in personal r...

In this episode of Sales on Training, Kelly Riggs talks to Dave Kurlan, founder of Objective Management Group, about the traits that separate top salespeople from the rest and why sales training often fails. As Dave puts it, "closing is overrated." Instead, top salespeople focus on understanding the problems their clients face and provide value in their solutions. Dive into the secrets behind the...

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result. We don't put up with it in our personal lives, why do we put up with it in our sales training? In this eye-opening episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs dives deep into the world of traditional sales training and why it often fails to produce the desired results. Riggs highlights the reliance o...

Sales training doesn't work. The stats prove it. The problems are clear. What prevents us from fixing it? A large part of the problem with sales training is due to a systemic issue within organizations. Many companies invest large amounts of money into sales training, but don't see significant results due to underlying issues within their structure and systems. One problem is the reactive and spor...

Welcome to Sales [UN]Training, a very different kind of sales podcast. I'm Kelly Riggs, founder of Business Locker Room, and the author of Quit Whining and Start Selling. For years, I've watched sales teams struggle to improve. The answer always seems to be, we just need sales training. The problem is sales training isn't producing the results that we intend. $70 billion American corporations inve...