The Slow Pitch Sales Podcast

Selling to visual learners may be the easiest thing to do because you are likely a visual learner yourself. But what if you're not?

I think that's a good question. That's it's a really what comes down to is buyer's remorse. And I think it's really good, Kelly, that you're thinking of this in terms of not so much how do I stop that from happening? But what can I do earlier in the process? Because I think you're absolutely right, it is something you do earlier in the process.

In this show we talk about creative ways to stand out from the crowd at tradeshows. Here's what we're assuming: Your going to have a table or booth at an upcoming expo or tradeshow. You have a little time... what do you do to prepare? What should you do before, during and after an expo to maximize your time?

In this episode we talk about who is in control, how to know when you're not in control, and how to stay in control in a sales call. This is an interesting episode in that you may think you stay in control during a sales call, but are you really? Let's find out.

Have you realized the power of silence in sales? You should. If used correctly, you'll increase your odds in closing any deal. It's more powerful than you think and here's how to use it.

Selling like a spy is one of the most powerful ways to think about sales. What does it mean to sell like a spy? You might be a little surprised how close spies are to salespeople. Listen in as we interview ex corporate spy Jeremy Hurewitz.

Whether you like it or not, you need to start tracking your numbers. Most people know it inherently, but do not like to do it. If you're going to be successful in sales, you must start tracking your numbers.

To close more sales, you must ask better pain questions. But the question is, how do you ask better pain questions in sales? Since we've already covered you must go for the no, it's time to get into asking better pain questions to get more sales.

Believe it or not, you should constantly go for the no from potential clients. You can work to go for the no by doing certain things during the sales process, starting with the initial engagement. If you are not doing this, you're actually doing yourself a disservice and may be decreasing your odds to close the deal.

This is Part 2 of the Top 5 Tips For Salespeople is about using DiSC and DiSC personalities to improve your odds of closing a sale. DiSC profiles are one of the more powerful tools salespeople have at their disposal. One of our tips for salespeople is to learn as much as you can about DiSC.

These 5 tips for salespeople will improve your odds to close a sale. This episode is the first in a five part series where we talk about the 5 tips for salespeople. The first tip is about pain. Pain is one of the most overused yet least understood part of a salesperson's job. Most salespeople think they understand what pain is while selling but many also do not actually get pain.

Today we talk about what the top habits of highly successful salespeople are and how you can implement them into your daily sales process.

In this episode Rob talks about some of the lessons learned from last year. These are things that he had forgotten or had something happen and it reminded him how important it was to do something.

What's the difference between a consultative and transactional salesperson. Salespeople will likely never go away, but there are times a salesperson isn't needed. One of those is not a consultative sale. There are two main types of salespeople: Consultative and Transactional.

Happy Holidays to you and your families! We thank you for listening and offer a couple of episodes to help you plan your new year (if you haven't already started). Enjoy the holidays!

3 Phrases To Stop The Sales Negotiation In this episode, you'll learn the 3 phrases every salesperson needs to know to stop the sales negotiations. These are phrases you'll hear from a good salesperson who knows how to flip the table and refuse negotiate with a potential buyer.

We've all heard of the 80/20 rule, but does it apply to your prospects? What if we could 80/20 our prospects, create a 3-day weekend lifestyle, and get more out of life? Our guest, Wade Galt, talks with us about how to 80/20 prospects so that you can create that 3-day weekend lifestyle you're looking for. We use Perry Marshall's concept from his book "80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guid...

Having an abundance mindset about money is key to your success as a salesperson. Whether you believe in the law of attraction or you do not, this episode is for you. An abundance mindset about money is about viewing money in such a way that you can always get more. Too many sales people have a scarcity mindset, which is the opposite.

If you're introverted, sales can be difficult. In this episode we talk about the top 3 Tips For Introverted People. Just because you're introverted doesn't mean you can't do sales and these tips will help convert your introversion to a super power. Communication is key in sales. Why not use the tools you can learn to use in an effective way and make more money?

What makes a sale happen? Is it marketing? Is it the salesperson? Is it both? What can we learn from the marketing 'department' in sales? No matter which department you work, you need each other. In this episode, we talk about the difference between marketing and sales, and how one impacts the other. If you are in a company with two departments you may have heard someone say, "That's marketing's j...

In this episode we talk about what makes successful sales teams from the angle of the sales leader. If you're a sales manager who leads a team of sales people and want to build a successful sales team, this episode is for you. If you are on a sales team, this episode will likely help you understand the inner workings of your sales manager. and how you fit into a successful sales team. You'll want...

If you think you're a great salesperson but you show up unprepared, ask these questions, forget to ask the other questions we talk about, and don't understand the importance of knowing the industry you're selling into, this episode is for you. Listen as we talk with our guest Alex Oliviera to learn about what makes a good salesperson and what makes a great salesperson.

In sales, we've all heard Simon Sinek's Find Your Why video on Ted/YouTube, but have you ever found your purpose? In this episode we talk to Matt Boyle about how he found his why in sales. Finding your why in sales is important to your success.

In this episode we talk about when to pursue a lead and if it makes sense to actually pursue a lead. Leads can come at you quickly, but knowing when to follow up and pursue it take a bit of skill. This episode came from a conversation Rob had with a salesperson who said he follows up on every lead. This led him to ask the question, "Should you really follow up and pursue every lead?"

Now is the time to change they way you think of money and realize how it's holding you back! When you're in sales, the biggest thing blocking you from success is usually between your ears. You are mentally blocking yourself by obsession about money. If you have a money mental block, this episode should help you figure out what is causing it and help you see ways to think differently. The easiest w...