Make It Happen Mondays - B2B Sales Talk with John Barrows

J. Ryan Williams, CEO of ANTEATER Media, helps founders build revenue pipeline through short-form video content. J. Ryan brings a wealth of experience, having built a $58M sales team at AdRoll, coached over 400 Startup CEOs, and seen the 0-$100M journey with three SaaS companies. John and J. Ryan discuss the importance of setting clear expectations, aligning personal core values with job satisfaction, and building trust in sales through authenticity, transparency, and empathy.Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together!Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1 Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletterConnect with J. Ryan Williams on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jryanwilliams/Check out J. Ryan Williams's Website: https://anteater.media/

Ted McKenna, co-author of "The JOLT Effect" and a renowned sales researcher featured in the Harvard Business Review, shares his insights on tackling buyer indecision. He explores how AI is reshaping decision-making processes in sales and highlights the psychological barriers buyers face, such as fear of mistakes. Emphasizing the importance of emotional engagement, Ted discusses strategies for sales professionals to foster trust and enhance communication. The conversation also covers adapting sales tactics for remote environments and the significance of personalization in today's dynamic market.

Todd Caponi—renowned sales historian, keynote speaker, sales & leadership trainer, and author of "The Transparency Sale" and "The Transparent Sales Leader" joins John Barrows as they dive deep into sales history, transparency, and problem-solving. They discuss the importance of authenticity, the impact of historical sales philosophies, and actionable strategies for modern selling.Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together!Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1 Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletterConnect with Todd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcaponi/Check out Todd's Website: toddcaponi.com

Alex Lieberman, co-founder and former CEO of Morning Brew, shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing creative thinking and storytelling as his superpowers. John and Alex dive deep into overcoming emotional challenges, discerning opportunities that resonate with the heart, and the importance of gratitude. They also discuss the scalability of sales and marketing, self-reflection, and finding one’s zone of genius. You will get valuable insights on how personalized efforts can overcome challenges in sales and marketing.Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together!Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1 Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletterConnect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lieberman/Connect with Alex's Website: https://www.storyarb.com/Check out this exclusive offer with Otter ai at otter.ai/jbsales

John Barrows welcomes Patrick “Pops” Garrett, the Founder and Chief Drinking Officer of DrinkCurious. John and Pops discuss virtual whiskey tastings, everything Bourbon, and the importance of human connection. With over 12 years of experience, “Pops” shares techniques for sensory evaluation, palate cleansing, and the art of creating memorable experiences staying true to his mission of inspiring curiosity and discovery in the world of spirits.Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together!Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1 Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletterConnect with Pops on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickgarrett/Check out Pops Website: https://www.drinkcurious.com/

This week, John Barrows is joined by highly influential Silicon Valley venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and author, Guy Kawasaki. Known for his role in launching Apple’s Macintosh computer with Steve Jobs and Steve Wosniak, and authoring books like Wise Guy: Lessons from Life”, “The Art of the Start” and “Think Remarkable”, Kawasaki shares insights on breaking societal norms, finding passion, and balancing motivation. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on pursuing multiple interests, the importance of grit, and leveraging AI for success. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges traditional ideas about success and inspiration.Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together!Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1 Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletterGet Guy's latest book: https://guykawasaki.com/books/think-remarkable/Visit Clay at clay.com

Eric Hamilton is an accomplished sales leader with 25 years of experience, including 15 in leadership roles. As Sr. Director of Sales at Everbridge and a successful author and real estate investor, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge. Discover how sales can fund your passions, the importance of mental energy, effective forecasting, and the secrets to a disciplined, goal-oriented approach in both sales and life.Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together!Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1 Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletterConnect with Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erichamiltonblueprint/Check out Eric's Websites: https://www.thesalesblueprintforsuccess.com/ and https://www.everbridge.com/

Nina Sossamon-Pogue is a former USA Gymnast, Emmy-Winning News Anchor, successful Tech Exec, best-selling author, and serial overcomer. Nina shares her journey through life's setbacks, from missing the Olympic team to a traumatic accident, and how she turned them into triumphs. You will gain valuable insights on resilience, the lifespan of defining moments, and actionable strategies to overcome life's toughest chapters. Tune in for a dose of motivation and practical advice on navigating challenges.Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together!Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1 Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletterConnect with Nina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasossamonpogue/Check out Nina's website: https://www.ninasossamonpogue.com/Connect with Nina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nina_sp.eaks/

This week’s episode centers on John’s insightful keynote titled “Age of the Agile Org” dives deep into the importance of conversations over pitches, persistent and relevant prospecting, and the role of personalized communication in sales. You will gain valuable insights on crafting sales-ready messaging for specific triggers, understanding market dynamics, and how to leverage AI as your sales super power, building strong pipelines, segment databases, and add value in each client interaction.Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together!Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1 Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter

In this episode, John delves into the future of sales, technology, and education with Adam Robinson, the Founder/CEO of RB2B and Retention.com. Adam shares his innovative approaches to ecommerce, leveraging LinkedIn for content distribution, and the significance of building strong buyer relationships. Learn valuable takeaways on modern marketing strategies, the power of word-of-mouth, and creating impactful, trust-based sales tactics.Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together!Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1 Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter-jbsalesConnect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/Check out Adam's Website: https://retention.com/