In sales, you can’t rely solely on the product to close deals; you need the right strategies and mindset to get prospects to say yes to your offers. Some companies excel at this, while others need a bit of help. Join me and my guest, Mark Roberge, in this episode as we share three case studies of businesses that turned their sales success around.

Meet Mark Roberge

• Mark Roberge is a renowned expert in sales and venture capital, known for his data-driven strategies that transform businesses. 
• As the fourth employee at HubSpot, he developed a scalable sales model that fueled the company's growth. 
• In addition to mentoring startups, he shares his sales expertise through podcasting and speaking at major events like the Inbound conference.

Understanding the Reticular Activating System (RAS)

• Your brain filters information all the time, and often in ways that may keep you from succeeding in sales.  
• We explore the Reticular Activating System (RAS) and how the brain prioritizes information it deems important. 
• Your mindset and perception influence your belief in the effectiveness of your sales strategies.  
• For instance, if you believe cold calling is ineffective, your RAS will filter information that supports this belief, often leading to self-fulfilling outcomes.

Sales & Psychology: The Connection  

• Whether you believe it or not, psychology plays a major role in sales. 
• We also believe that therapists can make some of the best sales representatives because they understand the human mind so well. 
• Salespeople who focus on diagnosing customer issues and truly understanding their needs are able to build rapport and trust.

The Journey to Sales Mastery

• If you want to improve your sales skills, try role-playing for practice. 
• We share a case study of how an individual increased their quota performance from 70% to 120% within three months through better engagement and refined practices.

"With a new product and a revolutionized product, no one is going to know how to buy it. You have to teach them how to buy that particular product.” - Mark Roberge. 

Resources

Check out Mark Roberge’s podcast, “The Science of Scale,” for in-depth interviews with founders discussing scaling strategies.

Learn more about The Sales Evangelist Sales Mastermind Program.

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