The Advanced Selling Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In the final episode of our mental health in sales series, Bill and Bryan tackle a truth most sellers ignore: you can't think your way out of a slump—you have to move your way out. Drawing from Scott Galloway's "get out of the house" philosophy and real client stories, they explore how physical action—whether it's actual exercise or the behavioral action o...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, Bill breaks down why detachment might be the most important skill you're not practicing. When a client asked for help with negotiation, positioning, and value communication, Bill realized all these challenges stem from one core issue: attachment to outcomes. Discover why healthy detachment isn't about not caring—it's about being deliberate in y...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bryan Neale is joined by John Wechsler, CEO of Spokenote, for a conversation on why authentic, personalized video is becoming a critical advantage for modern sales teams. Bryan and John discuss the difference between messaging and moments, emphasizing that when the moment matters more than the message, authenticity wins. John shares...

Send us Fan Mail In part 3 of the mental health series, Bill and Bryan tackle the achievement trap that plagues high performers: when is enough enough?  They introduce six practical frameworks for managing mental health in sales, covering the first three in depth: detachment from outcomes, obsessive focus on customer problems, and personal agency. Bill addresses a high performer's legitimate...

Send us Fan Mail In part 2 of our mental health series, Bill and Bryan explore what creates genuine confidence in sales and why it starts with something bigger than yourself.  They discuss the "divine assignment" concept, finding meaning in your work beyond financial gain, and how physical movement directly impacts emotional health.  If you struggle with walking on eggshells around buyer...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bryan Neale is joined by the VP of Growth and Marketing at Sendoso, Patricia DuChene, to discuss how intentional gifting can be used as a strategic tool in modern sales. Rather than treating gifts as swag or gimmicks, their conversation reframes gifting as a human-first way to build trust, strengthen relationships, and create influe...

Send us Fan Mail Bill and Bryan launch a vital series on mental health in sales—a topic that's rarely discussed but critically important. After Bill's month-long absence dealing with family tragedies, they dive into why salespeople face unique mental health challenges: quota pressure, identity tied to numbers, comparison traps, and the constant pursuit of an unreachable horizon. Bryan sh...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, Bill introduces the Complete Sales Engine Framework, focusing on the first two essential blocks: Attention and Engagement. He breaks down why most companies struggle with empty pipelines despite focusing heavily on conversion training, and shares practical strategies for social media content, email campaigns, and outreach that actually lead somewhere. You&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Caskey breaks down the exact business planning framework from the recent ASP Insider workshop. If you haven't done your 2026 planning yet, this episode walks you through nine critical building blocks that will set you up for sustainable sales success. From defining your vision to finding the right accountability partner, Bill covers everything you need to create a plan t...

Send us Fan Mail Most business planning workshops start with vision statements and call quotas. But Bill argues there's a critical block missing from that equation: personal development. In this solo episode, he breaks down Block 8 from his 2026 Business Planning Strategy—the piece that asks not just what you need to do, but who you need to become to achieve your goals sustainably. Bill cover...

Send us Fan Mail Last week, Bill and Bryan covered mental discipline—getting your head right. This week, they shift to operational discipline: the actual behaviors and systems that high performers use to win. This isn't about overhauling your entire life. It's about looking at your current operational system and asking: Is this working? If yes, keep rolling. If not, tweak and modify. Bil...

Send us Fan Mail Bill and Bryan tackle mental discipline—but not the way you'd expect. Instead of rigid rules and forced habits, they reframe discipline as the inputs that create freedom, not constraints. In this first part of a two-part series, they explore the mental shifts that separate high performers from the rest: quieting your mind, embracing possibility thinking, getting comfortable w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast , Bryan Neale sits down with sales compensation expert Chris Goff, better known across the industry as “ The Sales Comp Guy. ” With deep experience in sales operations, territory optimization, and comp plan design, Chris brings a rare, holistic perspective to one of the most emotionally charged topics in sales: how sellers get paid....

Send us Fan Mail Part two of our macro vs. micro skills series—and this one gets tactical. Bill and Bryan dive into the small, incremental skills that most salespeople overlook but that separate pros from amateurs. These aren't the big-picture capabilities; they're the in-the-moment moves that determine whether your sales calls actually go anywhere. The guys cover the courage to stop and...

Send us Fan Mail Most salespeople waste their first meeting covering basics that could've been handled beforehand. Bill introduces a game-changing digital asset: the introductory video—a 5-minute pre-meeting video that positions you as a credible problem-solver before the conversation even starts. In this episode, Bill breaks down the exact structure of an effective introductory video, includ...

Send us Fan Mail Bill and Bryan break down the difference between macro and micro sales skills—and why both matter more than you think. Inspired by a prospect who called out his own team for not asking clarifying questions, this episode explores the big-picture capabilities that separate average performers from top producers. They cover essential macro skills including strategic planning (with out...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Caskey follows up on last week's deep dive by sharing insights from coaching a high-performing salesperson who's hitting the limits of process-driven selling.  He reveals why even the best sales process isn't enough—you must show up authentically and have the courage to disqualify prospects who aren't truly committed.  Through a compelling coaching story,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast , Bryan Neale sits down with longtime friend and sales veteran Vince Beese , a fractional CRO and sales coach with over 25 years of B2B enterprise experience and five successful exits under his belt. Together, they dive deep into “Red Zone Selling:” a framework inspired by football that helps sellers stay focused, avoid complacency,...

Send us Fan Mail Are you uncomfortable talking about money with prospects? You're not alone. In this episode, Bill and Bryan tackle one of the biggest challenges sales professionals face: bringing up price, cost, and economic conversations without the anxiety and uncertainty that usually comes with it. Whether you're dealing with technology sales, competitive situations, or demonstrating...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bill and Bryan continue their conversation on sales culture with actionable tactics you can implement immediately. Whether you're building team culture or your personal approach, these strategies will help you create intentional, high-performing environments. What You'll Learn:   ✅ How to build customer relationship culture through strategic meetups  ✅...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Caskey poses a challenging question: If you disappeared from your prospect's world tomorrow, would they feel the loss?  In this introspective solo episode, he explores the "invisible dimension" of sales—the deeper level where prospects evaluate not just your skills and process, but your unique presence and purpose. Caskey shares three powerful practices for con...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bryan Neale from Blind Zebra shares a tactical framework for building meaningful customer connections — one rooted in strategy, generosity, and intentional networking. He explains why great salespeople move beyond vague Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs) to create “ conquest account lists ” that name specific people they want introductions to. Bryan also challenges li...

Send us Fan Mail Bill and Bryan kick off a two-part series on sales culture by sharing what they've observed from years of working inside dozens of organizations. In this episode, they explore the difference between surface-level culture (the pictures on the wall) and the real culture you can feel in the air. Whether you lead a sales team or carry your own quota, this episode will help you se...

Send us Fan Mail In part two of their AI series, Bill and Bryan get specific—sharing real examples of how they use AI in their daily sales work. Bill walks through actual ChatGPT conversations for client prep (including a memorable moment when the AI got it wrong about an ESOP), while Bryan demonstrates how he uses Claude to research prospects and create strategic talking points. You'll hear...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bryan explores why the best sales leaders focus as much on connecting with their people as they do on connecting with their customers. Sales is often seen as an individual sport - everyone chasing their own numbers and commissions. But the real magic happens when leaders take time to understand each team member’s unique motivations and coach them accordingly. Brya...