

Make It Happen Mondays - B2B Sales Talk with John Barrows
John Barrows
John Barrows is a leading B2B sales trainer and founder of JBarrows Consulting. His clients include Salesforce, LinkedIn, and Okta. Each Week he gives you actionable sales tips to close more business and brings on industry leaders.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 22min
Alex Lieberman: The Morning Brew, Challenges, Successes, and Personal Growth
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

Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 7min
Patrick “Pops” Garrett: Whiskey Wisdom, Virtual Tastings, and Human Connections
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/

Jul 5, 2024 • 52min
Guy Kawasaki: Discussing Passion, Grit, and Success in the Modern Technological World
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

Jul 1, 2024 • 51min
Eric Hamilton: Funding Your Passion through Sales
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/

Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 4min
Nina Sossamon-Pogue: TIPS for Turning Setbacks Into Success
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/

Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 11min
KEYNOTE | John Barrows - Age of the Agile Org
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

Jun 10, 2024 • 52min
Adam Robinson: Bootstrapping Retention.com to $22 Million ARR
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/

Jun 3, 2024 • 56min
Cynthia Barnes: Owning Your Awesome - Bold Women and Challenging Corporate Norms
Cynthia Barnes, a notable advocate for women in sales, shares her experiences with addressing diversity, inclusion, and confidence. John and Cynthia discuss societal pressures, the importance of owning one's achievements, and confronting privilege. They also share insights on building confidence, addressing systemic biases, and fostering diverse, inclusive environments, along with actionable advice for leaders to prioritize genuine inclusivity.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 Cynthia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/

May 27, 2024 • 59min
Andres Lares: Navigating High-Stakes Negotiations
Andres Lares is a Managing Partner responsible for SNI's day-to-day operations, advising global organizations and professional sports teams such as the Cleveland Browns and the Brooklyn Nets among others. He has been featured in leading publications and teaches at Johns Hopkins University. In this episode, Andres and John discuss negotiation strategies, the significance of preparation, clarity in goals, and the concept of a "walkaway line". They also share valuable insights on balancing give and take, managing contracts, and leveraging competition among investors.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 Andres on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreslares/Checkout Andres's website: https://www.shapironegotiations.com/

May 20, 2024 • 1h 14min
Amanda Bagley: The Journey from Teaching Abroad to Sales to Owning Your Brand
Amanda Bagley, the founding Account Executive at Audience Plus, shares her journey of scaling revenue teams at early-stage startups over the past 7 years, including her 4-year tenure at Chili Piper. Now working with Anthony Kennada, Amanda discusses the transition from founder-led sales at Audience Plus and offers insights into the importance of personal branding, audience engagement, and the evolving landscape of B2B 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/newsletter-jbsalesConnect with Amanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandalucybagley/Follow Amanda on IG: @amandalucybagley Checkout the website: audienceplus.com


