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Mentioned in 37 episodes
The Challenger Sale
Taking Control of the Customer Conversation
Book • 2011
Based on an extensive study of thousands of sales reps across multiple industries, 'The Challenger Sale' argues that classic relationship building is less effective, especially in complex business-to-business sales.
The authors identify five distinct sales profiles, with the 'Challenger' being the highest performer.
Challengers approach customers with unique insights, tailor their message to the customer's needs, and assertively take control of the sale.
The book provides a framework for identifying and training sales reps to adopt the Challenger approach, which can lead to higher customer loyalty and greater growth.
The authors identify five distinct sales profiles, with the 'Challenger' being the highest performer.
Challengers approach customers with unique insights, tailor their message to the customer's needs, and assertively take control of the sale.
The book provides a framework for identifying and training sales reps to adopt the Challenger approach, which can lead to higher customer loyalty and greater growth.
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Mentioned in 37 episodes
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as a source of valuable insights into sales strategies.


April Dunford

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as his first book, a #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, and sold over a million copies worldwide.


Lenny Rachitsky

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The surprising truth about what closes deals: Insights from 2.5m sales conversations | Matt Dixon (author of The Challenger Sale and The JOLT Effect)
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as his first book which became a number one Amazon and Wall Street Journal bestseller.


Matt Dixon

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as the book written by Matt Dixon, who he recently interviewed.


Michael Zipursky

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Matt Dixon

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as a Wall Street Journal bestselling co-author.

Andy Paul

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when discussing the evolution of sales methodologies.

Asad Zaman
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John Barrows

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Stories That Crush 4th Quarter Objections | Matthew Pollard - 1940
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as a classic that still lands and whose structure she still goes back to.


Stevie Case

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GTM 158: From Startup to $4B+ Unicorn: How Vanta Scaled Past $100M ARR and Beat 40+ Competitors | Stevie Case
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as a book she previously recommended, focusing on team performance and learning.

Keely Flood

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when talking about the sales methodologies he uses.


Artur Jabłoński

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as one of his three favorite sales books.

Tim Brown

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as a book Brent co-authored, highlighting Brent's extensive travels promoting it.

Craig Rosenberg

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Reframing B2B Sales to Drive Buyer Confidence with Brent Adamson - Ep. 40
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as a favorite sales book of all time.


Leslie Venetz

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Recommended by David for entrepreneurs to be able to sell in some way.

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EE433 - Raising €4M To Automate the Painful Side of Business
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as a great book, referencing Matt Dixon as one of the co-authors.

Blair Enns

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Dealing With the Ghosting Problem
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, noting its relevance to Sam's approach to sales through challenging clients.


Hishem Azzouz

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