Make It Happen Mondays - B2B Sales Talk with John Barrows

John Barrows is joined by guest Thomas Curran, a psychology professor, leading expert on perfectionism and author of "The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough" which received raving reviews by thought leaders such as Adam Grant. Thomas believes that in a society that increasingly values achievement above all else, we must recognize that perfectionism is not a personal flaw, but a symptom of a larger cultural problem. The conversation dives deep into the roots and impact of perfectionism, the rise of failure aversion in young people, and the societal pressures that contribute to these trends.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: bit.ly/JBMembershipConnect with Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-curran/Get his book "The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough": https://www.amazon.com/Perfection-Trap-Embracing-Power-Enough/dp/1982149531

Host Russell Bradley-Cook interviews Joaquim Lecha, CEO of Typeform, about the role of AI in personalized customer engagement. They discuss Typeform's vision, AI in lead qualification, content creation, and customer interactions. The conversation also covers the power of AI in shaping the customer experience and the challenges and predictions for AI adoption. They explore the transition to product-led growth and the importance of user experience in attracting new customers.

Alina Vandenberghe, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Chili Piper, explores the strategies and challenges faced by businesses when it comes to partnerships and creating a supportive culture within a remote company. Alina shares her experiences growing up in Romania, her journey through different roles within organizations, and the importance of learning from others. From leveraging AI in coaching and content creation to the value of diverse skill sets, Alina's insights offer valuable takeaways for any sales professional.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: bit.ly/JBMembershipConnect with Russell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellbradleycook/Visit the HubSpot Website: https://www.hubspot.com/Connect with Alina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinav/Visit the Chili Piper website: https://www.chilipiper.com/

Jason Zintak, CEO of 6Sense, discusses the importance of leveraging data and AI in sales and marketing. He explains how 6Sense's product and ideal customer profile have evolved. He highlights the value of partnerships for GTM and the essential qualities of a sales leader. Elevate your sales game with the JB Sales Membership that includes monthly live training by John Barrows, interactive workshops, insightful AMAs, and unlimited access to our comprehensive on-demand library. Certifications included! 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: bit.ly/JBMembershipConnect with Russell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellbradleycook/Visit the HubSpot Website: https://www.hubspot.com/Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonzintak/Check out the 6Sense website: https://6sense.com/

Guest host Russell Bradley-Cook, Senior App Partner Manager at Hubspot sits down with Godard Abel, CEO and Co-Founder of G2. Godard shares invaluable insights into the world of software buying and selling from G2, as well as his 2 $400m+ exits SteelBrick to SalesForce and BigMachines to Oracle. He highlights the importance of building a trusted reputation, how tech partnerships unlocked organic growth at BigMachines, the importance of data and content integrations, and the future of software recommendations with Monty, G2's AI tool. 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: bit.ly/JBMembershipConnect with Russell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellbradleycook/Connect with Godard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/godardabel/Visit the G2 Website: https://www.g2.com/Visit the HubSpot Website: https://www.hubspot.com/

Host Russell Bradley-Cook, Senior App Partner Manager at Hubspot sits down with guest Doug Winter, CEO and Co-Founder of Seismic, a leading sales enablement company. As an Engineer turned Entrepreneur, Winter shares his insights on the importance of partnerships for efficiency in the go-to-market motion, discusses the phases of a company's sales enablement journey and touches on the potential of AI 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: bit.ly/JBMembershipConnect with Doug on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-winter/Doug’s Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SeismicJDWVisit the Seismic Website: https://seismic.com/Seismic Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SeismicSoftwareSeismic Instagram: https://instagram.com/seismicsoftwareSeismic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/seismicsoftwareConnect with Russell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellbradleycook/Visit the HubSpot Website: https://www.hubspot.com/

Jason Bay, founder and CEO of Outbound Squad, discusses the impact of AI on sales coaching. He emphasizes the need for fundamental skills in training and investing in frontline leaders. Tactical tips on engaging with executives, de-risking purchases, and reverse engineering lost deals are shared. The power of upfront contracts and having uncomfortable conversations in business deals is explored.

Gil Allouche is the co-founder and CEO of Metadata, a marketing operating system. Join us as we dive into the importance of building and selling in tandem, exploring topics such as Account-Based Marketing, the impact of AI on organizations, and the power of personal branding. Gil shares his insights on the vital relationship between sales and marketing, emphasizing the need for collaboration, trust, and a fast feedback loop. Gil's real-world experiences and expertise shed light on how organizations can optimize their sales and marketing strategies to achieve success in any economic climate. 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/Connect with Gil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilallouche/ Check out his website: https://metadata.io/ 

John Vagueiro is an eternal optimist. He’s also the founder and CEO of Adapting Social, a digital marketing agency that validates and elevates small businesses to help them become authorities in today’s competitive world. In this week’s episode, John Vaguiero talks about how he has become a very hopeful and optimistic person despite childhood poverty, adversity, anxiety, and other mental health issues. He even provides some tactical advice for taking that first step into entrepreneurship, managing your calendar, practicing self-discipline, and overcoming depression in all areas of your 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/Follow John Vagueiro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-vagueiro

As the founder and CEO of Empowered Engagement, Kelley O’Keeffe has dedicated her professional career to helping women thrive in executive roles. She worked as a tech sales executive for years, but when fertility issues made it difficult for her to work the long hours required in the corporate world, Kelley chose entrepreneurship. Today, she spends her time repairing broken talent pipelines and honing women’s revenue generation skills across some of the world’s biggest companies. Listen in as Kelly offers some actionable and practical advice for promoting gender equity and diversity in the workplace.Are you looking for ways to take your sales or business career to the next level? John’s signature programs and on-demand courses can help you Make It Happen. Visit www.jbarrows.com to get started right now.Follow Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/Kelley O’Keeffe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleyokeeffe/