The Sales Management. Simplified. Podcast with Mike Weinberg

STILL the Same "Not-So-Sweet 16" Common Reasons Salespeople Fail to Develop More New Business

Oct 30, 2025
Explore the common struggles that sales professionals face across various industries, shedding light on 16 reasons they fail at new business development. Discover how outdated habits like poor prospecting and negative mindsets hinder success. Understand the significance of proactive outreach and effective sales stories in winning clients. Mike emphasizes the need for sales fundamentals and personal growth, reminding listeners that mastering these principles is crucial to thriving in today's competitive landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Wayback Sales Beginnings

  • Mike Weinberg recounts early sales experiences including SlimFast and launching territory planning with a wall map and push pins.
  • He uses these stories to show timeless sales fundamentals still apply despite new tools and trends.
INSIGHT

Timeless Sales Fundamentals

  • Much of sales hasn't changed: roughly 80% of fundamentals remain true while 20% shifts with technology.
  • Economic and tech disruptions make returning to basics a powerful strategy.
ADVICE

Use Chapter Two As A Diagnostic

  • Read Chapter Two of New Sales. Simplified to review the 'Not-So-Sweet 16' reasons sellers fail at new business.
  • Share the PDF with your team to diagnose shortfalls quickly.
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