Guest Charles Muhlbauer, Sr Biz Dev Training Manager at CB Insights, Founder at SalesShare, shares impactful sales strategies like impactful questions, humbling disclaimers, and setting upfront contracts. Also, discusses avoiding bad sales habits and using tools like Boomerang and Gong for sales success.
Using 'humbling disclaimers' can encourage openness in prospects when asking tough questions.
Taking immediate action on emails under two minutes reduces workload and improves efficiency in sales.
Deep dives
Technique for Negotiating and Discovery
One powerful technique shared in the podcast is the 'humbling disclaimer,' which involves sharing insecurities about asking difficult questions to encourage prospects to be more open. The hosts learned this technique from Charles Mulbauer and used it successfully to negotiate a significant discount on a property.
Optimizing Sales Day with Quick Email Actions
A productivity tip discussed is to take immediate action on emails that require less than two minutes to address. This approach minimizes workload and prevents the need for extra follow-ups or reminders. Listeners can access documented templates and tips from Boomerang to enhance their email efficiency.
Gong's Five Minute Drill for Sales Calls
Gong's effective strategy for post-call assessment includes asking prospects three crucial questions: Do you want to buy? When do you want to buy? How do you buy? This method helps sales professionals tailor their next steps based on the prospect's responses, enhancing deal progression.
Utilizing 'Auto Reminders' for Follow-Ups
A sales 'superhuman' tactic recommended is creating automatic reminders for pending responses from prospects. By setting reminders in advance, salespeople ensure timely follow-ups and avoid missing critical communication points. The Superhuman tool mentioned offers a free trial for efficient follow-up management.