Melissa Gaglione: Using Video Throughout the Sales Process
Jun 10, 2024
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Melissa Gaglione, a former teacher turned news reporter, shares her journey to successful video selling in sales. She emphasizes the power of videos to book meetings with Fortune 500 executives and maintains a balanced approach in sales. Melissa coaches on using video throughout the sales process, from prospecting to follow-ups, to drive connections and sales success.
Thinking outside the box is crucial if the usual sales process isn't effective for you.
Video selling can efficiently build connections and secure meetings with high-level executives.
Deep dives
Melissa's Career Path Transition
Melissa embarked on a unique career path, transitioning from being an elementary school teacher to a full-time news reporter and weekend anchor in Texas. Despite financial challenges, she realized her passion for meeting new people and storytelling, which led her to pivot into sales roles, ultimately becoming an account executive at a fast-growing SaaS company, Deal.
Success in Video Selling Strategy
Transitioning from an unsuccessful SDR role, Melissa discovered success in video prospecting by sending personalized videos to prospects, resulting in rapid meeting bookings. As she focused on leveraging video throughout the sales cycle, from event outreach to onboarding, Melissa streamlined communication and improved stakeholder engagement, particularly with higher-level executives.
Coaching Team in Video Selling
To scale video utilization and enable the sales team, Melissa created detailed video libraries for product demonstration and sales positioning. By breaking down complex concepts into short, digestible videos, she empowered team members to learn and apply sales strategies effectively, enhancing their ability to secure strategic partnerships and drive revenue growth.
Melissa Gaglione shares her unique career path and how she transitioned from being a teacher to a news reporter to a successful sales professional. She discovered the power of video selling during her time as an SDR and used it to book meetings with C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies. Melissa emphasizes the importance of not riding the roller coaster of sales and focuses on maintaining a balanced approach. She also discusses how she coaches others on video selling and the various ways video can be used throughout the sales process.
Takeaways
If the usual sales process isn't yielding results, don't hesitate to think outside the box and find what works for you.
Video selling can be a powerful tool for building connections and booking meetings with high-level executives
Maintain a balanced approach in sales and don't let the highs and lows affect you
Create video libraries to enable and support your sales team
Use video throughout the sales process, from prospecting to follow-ups
Soundbites:
“Video Selling was my superpower.”
“You can book C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies using these videos."
“If it's not scary, then you're not challenging yourself enough.”
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Career Path
10:37 Discovering the Power of Video Selling
21:23 Using Video Throughout the Sales Process
25:53 Maintaining a Balanced Approach in Sales
27:13 The Key to a Great Day in Sales: Getting a Good Night's Sleep
Great Day In Sales Podcast Intro
Great Day in Sales Podcast Outro
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