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Close the Excuse Department Door and Open the Door to Growth
Here’s the thing—excuses might make you feel better in the moment, but they won’t get you anywhere. When things aren’t going well, it’s tempting to lean on reasons why: the market is tough, the lead list wasn’t great, timing didn’t work out. I get it. But I’ve been in sales long enough to know that real growth starts when…
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The Power of Practice
Staying at the top of our sales game requires the same level of dedication as elite athletes. Just like the pro players hit the gym after hours or run extra drills when the stands are empty, we have to commit to practicing our craft when no one is watching. It’s the work you put in after the workday that separates the good…
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Take the Stairs: The Only Path to Real Success
Last week, I shared a quick video about how the only way to get to the top is to climb. Throughout my career, I've learned there are no shortcuts to success. You can’t bypass the grind, skip the failures, or leap past the challenges. The truth is, there’s no elevator to success—every step you take is necessary, and every…
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New here🙋🏿♀️
Hello, I'm Takii (Tuh-k-eye) I am from re:WORK training program transitioning from healthcare into tech sales. Thanks to Joe I will be using the Ascender platform to expand my knowledge of sale methodologies and prospecting to have a solid foundation when I start my role as a BDR/SDR at a company. Let's connect on…
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Seller Hygiene: Strategies to Stay at the Top of Your Game
In a recent Audible Ready episode, I shared the importance of staying on top of your game by checking yourself as you prep for your upcoming sales calls, regardless of what stage you’re at as a seller in your career. As elite sellers, maintaining impeccable "seller hygiene" is essential for maximizing your success. For me,…
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Empathy in Sales: Embracing Your Customer’s Pain for Better Solutions
I recently talked about how crucial it is that sellers adopt the "coat of pain" to embrace an outside-in approach, centering on the customer's needs before discussing their solutions. By learning to prioritize their perspective, you shift the focus from your own agenda to truly understanding their pain points. Simply…
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Unlocking Success: The Power of Confidence and Conviction in Sales
As sellers, confidence and conviction are powerful tools. When we wholeheartedly believe in the value of our offerings, it resonates with our customers. Remember, what you do matters. Aligning confidence with our products or services isn’t just about sales—it’s about genuinely understanding that we positively impact our…
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Leading Vs. Convincing: The Art of Questioning
It is crucial to guide a business conversation with insightful questions, as this enables prospective clients to identify their own needs rather than being told what their problems might be. The key here is to lead rather than convince. This approach leads to more productive discussions than merely pushing solutions on…
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The Deal Desk
This post should be used as a thread for you to ask questions about possible deal issues, how you're qualifying things, and tips for others. Any questions or tips to help you and others close any open deals. Have a question that you want to ask anonymously? No worries! Go ahead and message Joe Huber with your question and…
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"Owning the outcomes"
Today's Monday Motivation with John Kaplan was really inspirational to me! I love the idea of owning the outcomes and the only way we can do that is by putting in the work, now. How do you plan your activities and map to outcomes? What advice do you have for other people that are looking to own their success?
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Deal Desk [August 10, 2022]
Welcome to the deal desk. This post should be used as a thread for you to ask questions about possible deal issues, how you're qualifying things, and tips for others. Any questions or tips to help you and others close any open deals. Have a question that you want to ask anonymously? No worries! Go ahead and message Joe…
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Deal Desk [August 3, 2022]
Welcome to the deal desk. This post should be used as a thread for you to ask questions about possible deal issues, how you're qualifying things, and tips for others. Any questions or tips to help you and others close any open deals. Have a question that you want to ask anonymously? No worries! Go ahead and message Joe…