Greetings,

Thank you for listening to the episode. Your commitment to developing your selling skills, mindset and techniques is our motivation.

This podcast is dedicated to the overall success in the sales channel.  From the CEO to the front line salespeople, every role must be aligned, trained and committed, every day to achieve the desired outcome.  This is not done without a commitment to ongoing career development in learning market-relevant techniques, overcoming conceptual barriers, applying proactive and productive behaviors and projecting a positive attitude.

Hollywood has made clear their opinion of sales professionals. From the hard driver on Glengarry Glen Ross to the dishonest philanderers of Tin Men to the spastic incompetence of Tommy Boy. People can’t help but be influenced by these depictions. But we must also recognize the part actual salespeople play in swaying opinion. Each time a salesperson acts dishonestly, he or she contributes to the negative persona of our profession.

Here’s a chance to check your integrity as Scott and I welcome sales and leadership expert, Steve Keating to discuss Ethics in Selling on Episode 651 of the Winning at Selling podcast.

Golden Nuggets:

“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.”
– C.S. Lewis

Your Hosts:

Bill Hellkamp – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: http://www.reachdev.com/

Scott “Professor Plum” Plum – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: https://www.mnsales.com

Mentions:

– Steve Keating – www.stevekeating.me
– NEXT BOOK – The ONE Thing – Gary Keller
– 10 Questions – https://mnsales.com/podcast-616/
– Anthony Iannarino – The Sales Blog – www.thesalesblog.com
– Attend a Professional Sales Association (PSA) meeting.  Go to www.psamn.org 
– Bill – Jumpstart Sales Coaching – Introductory Program – (1) 60 min. initial and (5) 30 min ongoing sessions – $495. – Contact me here.
– Bill – Seven Deadly Sins of Selling presentation for the next 2 companies to contact me. 45 min. Live in Minneapolis area – Webcast further away.
– Scott offer’s the DiSC Sales Assessments for $139.00 per person.  See a Sample.

Whether you are defending first place in the market or dedicated to fighting for first place, each episode will deliver proven advice you can apply that day to improve your sales results.

Join us every week.  Email us your comments, feedback, real-life challenges in the marketplace and desired topics for us to cover and we will deliver sound advice you can use. ALL comments are welcome.

Feel free to reach out to us via the form below. You can reach either of us by calling 612-789-5700.

Greetings,

Thank you for listening to the episode. Your commitment to developing your selling skills, mindset and techniques is our motivation.

This podcast is dedicated to the overall success in the sales channel.  From the CEO to the front line salespeople, every role must be aligned, trained and committed, every day to achieve the desired outcome.  This is not done without a commitment to ongoing career development in learning market-relevant techniques, overcoming conceptual barriers, applying proactive and productive behaviors and projecting a positive attitude.

We’ve all experienced the hiring process—whether as the candidate or the future supervisor. It’s a pivotal time when every piece of information and observation can significantly shape both parties’ futures. Today, we’re diving into one of the most crucial elements of building a successful sales team: hiring the right salesperson.

For business owners, sales managers, and recruiters alike, finding the perfect fit can mean the difference between growth, stagnation, or even misery. So, let’s explore a step-by-step hiring process designed to set everyone up for success as Bill and I discuss The Hiring Process and other baffling beliefs on episode 650 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.

Golden Nuggets:

“Hire for Attitude, Train for Skills”  Herb Kelleher, co-founder of Southwest Airlines

Your Hosts:

Bill Hellkamp – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: http://www.reachdev.com/

Scott “Professor Plum” Plum – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: https://www.mnsales.com

Mentions:

– NEXT BOOK – The ONE Thing – Gary Keller
– 10 Questions – https://mnsales.com/podcast-616/
– Anthony Iannarino – The Sales Blog – www.thesalesblog.com
– Attend a Professional Sales Association (PSA) meeting.  Go to www.psamn.org 
– Bill – Jumpstart Sales Coaching – Introductory Program – (1) 60 min. initial and (5) 30 min ongoing sessions – $495. – Contact me here.
– Bill – Seven Deadly Sins of Selling presentation for the next 2 companies to contact me. 45 min. Live in Minneapolis area – Webcast further away.
– Scott offer’s the DiSC Sales Assessments for $139.00 per person.  See a Sample.

Whether you are defending first place in the market or dedicated to fighting for first place, each episode will deliver proven advice you can apply that day to improve your sales results.

Join us every week.  Email us your comments, feedback, real-life challenges in the marketplace and desired topics for us to cover and we will deliver sound advice you can use. ALL comments are welcome.

Feel free to reach out to us via the form below. You can reach either of us by calling 612-789-5700.

Greetings,

Thank you for listening to the episode. Your commitment to developing your selling skills, mindset and techniques is our motivation.

This podcast is dedicated to the overall success in the sales channel.  From the CEO to the front line salespeople, every role must be aligned, trained and committed, every day to achieve the desired outcome.  This is not done without a commitment to ongoing career development in learning market-relevant techniques, overcoming conceptual barriers, applying proactive and productive behaviors and projecting a positive attitude.

So here we are again – a NEW YEAR. And that gives us a feeling of a new start. Perhaps you already joined a gym or set a goal to lose a few pounds. Although the January 1^st date is an artificial opportunity, there’s nothing wrong with using it as a time to renew ourselves. As a sales professional there are plenty of good habits that you need to be successful – are you ready to get going?

So HAPPY NEW YEAR – now get to work as Scott and I discuss, 5 Ways to Jump Start the New Year and other incredible items on Episode 649 of the Winning at Selling podcast.

Golden Nuggets:

“Be like a postage stamp – Stick to one thing until you get there.” -Josh Billings

Your Hosts:

Bill Hellkamp – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: http://www.reachdev.com/

Scott “Professor Plum” Plum – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: https://www.mnsales.com

Mentions:

– NEXT BOOK – The ONE Thing – Gary Keller
– 10 Questions – https://mnsales.com/podcast-616/
– Anthony Iannarino – The Sales Blog – www.thesalesblog.com
– Attend a Professional Sales Association (PSA) meeting.  Go to www.psamn.org 
– Bill – Jumpstart Sales Coaching – Introductory Program – (1) 60 min. initial and (5) 30 min ongoing sessions – $495. – Contact me here.
– Bill – Seven Deadly Sins of Selling presentation for the next 2 companies to contact me. 45 min. Live in Minneapolis area – Webcast further away.
– Scott offer’s the DiSC Sales Assessments for $139.00 per person.  See a Sample.

Whether you are defending first place in the market or dedicated to fighting for first place, each episode will deliver proven advice you can apply that day to improve your sales results.

Join us every week.  Email us your comments, feedback, real-life challenges in the marketplace and desired topics for us to cover and we will deliver sound advice you can use. ALL comments are welcome.

Feel free to reach out to us via the form below. You can reach either of us by calling 612-789-5700.

Greetings,

Thank you for listening to the episode. Your commitment to developing your selling skills, mindset and techniques is our motivation.

This podcast is dedicated to the overall success in the sales channel.  From the CEO to the front line salespeople, every role must be aligned, trained and committed, every day to achieve the desired outcome.  This is not done without a commitment to ongoing career development in learning market-relevant techniques, overcoming conceptual barriers, applying proactive and productive behaviors and projecting a positive attitude.

We create fresh starts at different times of the year.  For some, it’s January 1^st, for others it may be the day after Labor Day.  Regardless of when, a plan and process with passion are all necessary.

Whether you’re mapping out your career goals, focusing on personal growth, or chasing that fitness milestone, stay tuned as we explore common setbacks, the power of accountability, and how to stay motivated and resilient when challenged.

Get ready to take your goal-setting game to the next level as Bill and I welcome sales expert Frank Gustafson to prepare for the new year by discussing, Goal Setting – and other venerable valuables on episode 648 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.

Golden Nuggets:

“Without PASSION you don’t have ENERGY. Without ENERGY, you have NOTHING.”
—Warren Buffet

Your Hosts:

Bill Hellkamp – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: http://www.reachdev.com/

Scott “Professor Plum” Plum – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: https://www.mnsales.com

Mentions:

– Frank Gustafson – https://go.sandler.com/stp/ 
– NEXT BOOK – The ONE Thing – Gary Keller
– Anthony Iannarino – The Sales Blog – www.thesalesblog.com
– Attend a Professional Sales Association (PSA) meeting.  Go to www.psamn.org 
– Bill – Jumpstart Sales Coaching – Introductory Program – (1) 60 min. initial and (5) 30 min ongoing sessions – $495. – Contact me here.
– Bill – Seven Deadly Sins of Selling presentation for the next 2 companies to contact me. 45 min. Live in Minneapolis area – Webcast further away.
– Scott offer’s the DiSC Sales Assessments for $139.00 per person.  See a Sample.

Whether you are defending first place in the market or dedicated to fighting for first place, each episode will deliver proven advice you can apply that day to improve your sales results.

Join us every week.  Email us your comments, feedback, real-life challenges in the marketplace and desired topics for us to cover and we will deliver sound advice you can use. ALL comments are welcome.

Feel free to reach out to us via the form below. You can reach either of us by calling 612-789-5700.

Greetings,

Thank you for listening to the episode. Your commitment to developing your selling skills, mindset and techniques is our motivation.

This podcast is dedicated to the overall success in the sales channel.  From the CEO to the front line salespeople, every role must be aligned, trained and committed, every day to achieve the desired outcome.  This is not done without a commitment to ongoing career development in learning market-relevant techniques, overcoming conceptual barriers, applying proactive and productive behaviors and projecting a positive attitude.

If, as a salesperson, you find yourself trying to push a prospect into making a decision, you may be wasting your time. Perhaps you should consider that the person you hope to have as a customer has their own planned agenda. And if you try to force your agenda on them, you may lose the opportunity to move forward.

So prepare to get customer centric as Scott and I discuss, How to Leverage the Buyer’s Journey and other fascinating factoids on Episode 647 of the Winning at Selling podcast.

Golden Nuggets:

“We should not have a fear of failure, but of succeeding at the wrong things.”
– Francis Chan.

Your Hosts:

Bill Hellkamp – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: http://www.reachdev.com/

Scott “Professor Plum” Plum – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: https://www.mnsales.com

Mentions:

– CURRENT BOOK: New Sales Simplified – Mike Weinberg 
– NEXT BOOK – The ONE Thing – Gary Keller
– Anthony Iannarino – The Sales Blog – www.thesalesblog.com
– Attend a Professional Sales Association (PSA) meeting.  Go to www.psamn.org 
– Bill – Jumpstart Sales Coaching – Introductory Program – (1) 60 min. initial and (5) 30 min ongoing sessions – $495. – Contact me here.
– Bill – Seven Deadly Sins of Selling presentation for the next 2 companies to contact me. 45 min. Live in Minneapolis area – Webcast further away.
– Scott offer’s the DiSC Sales Assessments for $139.00 per person.  See a Sample.

Whether you are defending first place in the market or dedicated to fighting for first place, each episode will deliver proven advice you can apply that day to improve your sales results.

Join us every week.  Email us your comments, feedback, real-life challenges in the marketplace and desired topics for us to cover and we will deliver sound advice you can use. ALL comments are welcome.

Feel free to reach out to us via the form below. You can reach either of us by calling 612-789-5700.

Greetings,

Thank you for listening to the episode. Your commitment to developing your selling skills, mindset and techniques is our motivation.

This podcast is dedicated to the overall success in the sales channel.  From the CEO to the front line salespeople, every role must be aligned, trained and committed, every day to achieve the desired outcome.  This is not done without a commitment to ongoing career development in learning market-relevant techniques, overcoming conceptual barriers, applying proactive and productive behaviors and projecting a positive attitude.

What is the goal of the first meaningful conversation with a prospect?  I often ask this question and the answer I hear the most is – I need to educate them on my products, my company and myself.  Really?  That’s the goal?  I say there are other topics more important to discuss.

Stick around, take some notes and be open minded, as Bill and I investigate – Educate Them on What? and other delectable delicacies on episode 646 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.

Golden Nuggets:

“Death isn’t the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside of us while we live.” Norman Cousins

Your Hosts:

Bill Hellkamp – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: http://www.reachdev.com/

Scott “Professor Plum” Plum – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: https://www.mnsales.com

Mentions:

– CURRENT BOOK: New Sales Simplified – Mike Weinberg 
– NEXT BOOK – The ONE Thing – Gary Keller
– Anthony Iannarino – The Sales Blog – www.thesalesblog.com
– Attend a Professional Sales Association (PSA) meeting.  Go to www.psamn.org 
– Bill – Jumpstart Sales Coaching – Introductory Program – (1) 60 min. initial and (5) 30 min ongoing sessions – $495. – Contact me here.
– Bill – Seven Deadly Sins of Selling presentation for the next 2 companies to contact me. 45 min. Live in Minneapolis area – Webcast further away.
– Scott offer’s the DiSC Sales Assessments for $139.00 per person.  See a Sample.

Whether you are defending first place in the market or dedicated to fighting for first place, each episode will deliver proven advice you can apply that day to improve your sales results.

Join us every week.  Email us your comments, feedback, real-life challenges in the marketplace and desired topics for us to cover and we will deliver sound advice you can use. ALL comments are welcome.

Feel free to reach out to us via the form below. You can reach either of us by calling 612-789-5700.

Greetings,

Thank you for listening to the episode. Your commitment to developing your selling skills, mindset and techniques is our motivation.

This podcast is dedicated to the overall success in the sales channel.  From the CEO to the front line salespeople, every role must be aligned, trained and committed, every day to achieve the desired outcome.  This is not done without a commitment to ongoing career development in learning market-relevant techniques, overcoming conceptual barriers, applying proactive and productive behaviors and projecting a positive attitude.

Selling and compassion. Do these two concepts really fit together? Should a sales manager be a compassionate leader and do they even have that capacity? These are interesting and difficult questions.

If you want to find the answers, stay tuned as Scott and I welcome Dr. Andrea Hollingsworth award winning author to discuss, Can Compassion Fuel Sales Success? on Episode 645 of the Winning at Selling podcast.

Golden Nuggets:

“To reach maximum capacity, you have to serve others and add value to them.” Alan Mulally – CEO Boeing & Ford

Your Hosts:

Bill Hellkamp – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: http://www.reachdev.com/

Scott “Professor Plum” Plum – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: https://www.mnsales.com

Mentions:

– CURRENT BOOK: New Sales Simplified – Mike Weinberg 
– Link to Dr. Andrea Hollingsworth
– Anthony Iannarino – The Sales Blog – www.thesalesblog.com
– Attend a Professional Sales Association (PSA) meeting.  Go to www.psamn.org 
– Bill – Jumpstart Sales Coaching – Introductory Program – (1) 60 min. initial and (5) 30 min ongoing sessions – $495. – Contact me here.
– Bill – Seven Deadly Sins of Selling presentation for the next 2 companies to contact me. 45 min. Live in Minneapolis area – Webcast further away.
– Scott offer’s the DiSC Sales Assessments for $139.00 per person.  See a Sample.

Whether you are defending first place in the market or dedicated to fighting for first place, each episode will deliver proven advice you can apply that day to improve your sales results.

Join us every week.  Email us your comments, feedback, real-life challenges in the marketplace and desired topics for us to cover and we will deliver sound advice you can use. ALL comments are welcome.

Feel free to reach out to us via the form below. You can reach either of us by calling 612-789-5700.

Greetings,

Thank you for listening to the episode. Your commitment to developing your selling skills, mindset and techniques is our motivation.

This podcast is dedicated to the overall success in the sales channel.  From the CEO to the front line salespeople, every role must be aligned, trained and committed, every day to achieve the desired outcome.  This is not done without a commitment to ongoing career development in learning market-relevant techniques, overcoming conceptual barriers, applying proactive and productive behaviors and projecting a positive attitude.

Covey stresses to begin with the end in mind.  Does that apply to sales calls with prospects?  You betcha. What is your plan for the first time you meet?  Did you receive the outcome you wanted?  What could you have done differently?  What did you learn, what would you change?  What would you not say?  What did you forget to say?

If you like these questions and are curious about adopting this strategy, don’t change the dial as Bill and I investigate Debriefing the Sales Call and other reliable realities on episode 644 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.

Golden Nuggets:

“To reach maximum capacity, you have to serve others and add value to them.” Alan Mulally – CEO Boeing & Ford

Your Hosts:

Bill Hellkamp – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: http://www.reachdev.com/

Scott “Professor Plum” Plum – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: https://www.mnsales.com

Mentions:

– CURRENT BOOK: New Sales Simplified – Mike Weinberg 
– Episode #616 – 10 Questions to Ask Your Next Prospect
– Anthony Iannarino – The Sales Blog – www.thesalesblog.com
– Attend a Professional Sales Association (PSA) meeting.  Go to www.psamn.org 
– Bill – Jumpstart Sales Coaching – Introductory Program – (1) 60 min. initial and (5) 30 min ongoing sessions – $495. – Contact me here.
– Bill – Seven Deadly Sins of Selling presentation for the next 2 companies to contact me. 45 min. Live in Minneapolis area – Webcast further away.
– Scott offer’s the DiSC Sales Assessments for $139.00 per person.  See a Sample.

Whether you are defending first place in the market or dedicated to fighting for first place, each episode will deliver proven advice you can apply that day to improve your sales results.

Join us every week.  Email us your comments, feedback, real-life challenges in the marketplace and desired topics for us to cover and we will deliver sound advice you can use. ALL comments are welcome.

Feel free to reach out to us via the form below. You can reach either of us by calling 612-789-5700.

Greetings,

Thank you for listening to the episode. Your commitment to developing your selling skills, mindset and techniques is our motivation.

This podcast is dedicated to the overall success in the sales channel.  From the CEO to the front line salespeople, every role must be aligned, trained and committed, every day to achieve the desired outcome.  This is not done without a commitment to ongoing career development in learning market-relevant techniques, overcoming conceptual barriers, applying proactive and productive behaviors and projecting a positive attitude.

We’ve all been told that people buy from people they like. So, many salespeople spend a lot of time developing a “likeable” personality. This can mean that when a customer tells them NO, they can take it as a personal rejection.

Well, put away that crying towel as Scott and I discuss What to Do When You Get a No and other quisling questions on Episode 643 of the Winning at Selling podcast.

Golden Nuggets:

“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” – John Wooden

Your Hosts:

Bill Hellkamp – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: http://www.reachdev.com/

Scott “Professor Plum” Plum – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: https://www.mnsales.com

Mentions:

– CURRENT BOOK: New Sales Simplified – Mike Weinberg 
– Anthony Iannarino – The Sales Blog – www.thesalesblog.com
– Attend a Professional Sales Association (PSA) meeting.  Go to www.psamn.org 
– Bill – Jumpstart Sales Coaching – Introductory Program – (1) 60 min. initial and (5) 30 min ongoing sessions – $495. – Contact me here.
– Bill – Seven Deadly Sins of Selling presentation for the next 2 companies to contact me. 45 min. Live in Minneapolis area – Webcast further away.
– Scott offer’s the DiSC Sales Assessments for $139.00 per person.  See a Sample.

Whether you are defending first place in the market or dedicated to fighting for first place, each episode will deliver proven advice you can apply that day to improve your sales results.

Join us every week.  Email us your comments, feedback, real-life challenges in the marketplace and desired topics for us to cover and we will deliver sound advice you can use. ALL comments are welcome.

Feel free to reach out to us via the form below. You can reach either of us by calling 612-789-5700.

Greetings,

Thank you for listening to the episode. Your commitment to developing your selling skills, mindset and techniques is our motivation.

This podcast is dedicated to the overall success in the sales channel.  From the CEO to the front line salespeople, every role must be aligned, trained and committed, every day to achieve the desired outcome.  This is not done without a commitment to ongoing career development in learning market-relevant techniques, overcoming conceptual barriers, applying proactive and productive behaviors and projecting a positive attitude.

In a post-pandemic world where people are seeking life/work balance while experiencing a “new normal,” feelings of emotional labor can arise in the workplace. This can lead to symptoms of anxiety, fatigue, stress and more.  If you want to learn how to reduce or eliminate these symptoms – through the power of perspective and emotional grit…

Stay tuned – as Bill and I welcome our guest, Jennifer Fernjack to discuss Ways to Address Emotional Labor in the Workplace Through Science on episode 642 of the Winning at Selling Podcast.

Golden Nuggets:

“Hard work beats talent when talent won’ work hard” –Tim Notke (coach)

Your Hosts:

Bill Hellkamp – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: http://www.reachdev.com/

Scott “Professor Plum” Plum – See my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite
Visit my website: https://www.mnsales.com

Mentions:

– Jennifer Fernjack – Book: Greater Than: The Power and Strength of Emotional Grit.  Go to  https://www.jenniferfernjack.com/
– CURRENT BOOK: New Sales Simplified – Mike Weinberg 
– Anthony Iannarino – The Sales Blog – www.thesalesblog.com
– Attend a Professional Sales Association (PSA) meeting.  Go to www.psamn.org 
– Bill – Jumpstart Sales Coaching – Introductory Program – (1) 60 min. initial and (5) 30 min ongoing sessions – $495. – Contact me here.
– Bill – Seven Deadly Sins of Selling presentation for the next 2 companies to contact me. 45 min. Live in Minneapolis area – Webcast further away.
– Scott offer’s the DiSC Sales Assessments for $139.00 per person.  See a Sample.

Whether you are defending first place in the market or dedicated to fighting for first place, each episode will deliver proven advice you can apply that day to improve your sales results.

Join us every week.  Email us your comments, feedback, real-life challenges in the marketplace and desired topics for us to cover and we will deliver sound advice you can use. ALL comments are welcome.

Feel free to reach out to us via the form below. You can reach either of us by calling 612-789-5700.