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Mentioned in 17 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 17 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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as his first book which became a number one Amazon and Wall Street Journal bestseller.


Matt Dixon

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as a book she previously recommended, focusing on team performance and learning.

Keely Flood

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as a Wall Street Journal bestselling co-author.

Andy Paul

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

Craig Rosenberg

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as a favorite sales book of all time.


Leslie Venetz

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, noting its relevance to Sam's approach to sales through challenging clients.


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when discussing her time at Corporate Executive Board.

Alyssa Merwin

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Sean Murray


Harry Stebbings

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as a good sales book.


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as the third co-author of "The Challenger Sale".

Craig Rosenberg

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as one of the sales archetypes.

Hunter Terryn

Episode 148: Developing a Killer Sales Team
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when discussing his early career and the impact it had on his sales philosophy.

Dan Dal Degan

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for his work on applying scientific management principles to sales.

James Whitman

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