Bill Johnson, CEO of Salesvue, joins the show to discuss the changes in sales over the years and the challenges of sales in the modern era. They explore improving email cadences, communicating value, creating personal connections in sales, and simplifying CRM with Salesvue.
Sales today is more complex due to the abundance of data and tools available, emphasizing the importance of personalization and building relationships.
Traditional CRM systems should be transformed into a system of action, facilitating sales reps' activities and leveraging valuable sales data to improve performance.
Deep dives
The Evolution of Sales: From Manual to Digital
Bill Johnson discusses the evolution of sales, highlighting the changes he has witnessed throughout his career. He reflects on the challenges and opportunities salespeople faced in the past, such as relying on physical directories and making cold calls. Johnson emphasizes that sales today is more complex due to the abundance of data and tools available. He acknowledges the importance of personalization in sales interactions and the value of building relationships.
The Difficulty of Standing Out in the Modern Sales Landscape
In this segment, Johnson and the host discuss the challenges salespeople face in capturing prospects' attention. They mention the abundance of noise and irrelevant content in modern sales cadences, leading to disengagement from potential customers. They emphasize the need for personalization and providing value in sales interactions to differentiate oneself in a crowded market.
Transforming CRM into a System of Action
The conversation shifts to the role of CRM systems in sales. Johnson argues that traditional CRM systems have primarily served as a system of record, focusing on capturing data rather than facilitating sales actions. He suggests the need to transform CRM into a system of action by making it easier for sales reps to log their activities and encouraging a focus on actionable insights. Johnson highlights the importance of CRM in capturing and leveraging valuable sales data to improve performance.
This week we’re bringing you a bonus episode of ASP! Host Bryan Neale sat down with Bill Johnson, CEO of Salesvue.
The two discuss the stark difference between sales when they started their career and sales in 2023. They also dig into how to make your CRM your system of action vs. just your system of record.
To learn more about Salesvue and whether it can help grow your business, visit https://salesvue.com.