People buy from people they know, like, and trust! How do you initiate and build these trusting relationships? Nobody is more passionate about relational selling than Bart Ratliff, Managing Partner at OutBound Cards. You'll discover some fresh ideas on how to open new doors and develop authentic relationships. Thanks To Our Friends at Send Out Cards!Send your first card for free at cards.sellingfromtheheart.net!

You're going to love this conversation with Carole Mahoney, Founder and Chief Sales Coach at Unbound Growth. As salespeople, we all face the challenge of overcoming the negative perception that buyers have about sales and salespeople. In this episode, we'll discuss ways we can change this perception to create trust with prospects. Thanks To Our Friends at Send Out Cards!

James Buckley, Business Development Manager & Brand Ambassador at RingLead, is addicted to the hunt. He knows what it takes to be successful as a Sales Development Rep. He's discovered that the more he humanizes the prospecting process, the more success he enjoys. According to James, "Lots of people will talk to buyers, but very few will connect with them." All sales professionals will benefit from the ideas in this conversation! 

Are you ready for some real-talk? You're going to love this conversation with our good friend, Mike Weinberg. His new book, #SalesTruth just hit the shelves. In this episode we debunk the myths about what it takes to be successful in today's sales environment.

Randy Riemersma, President of Span the Chasm, overviews the old school vs. new school prospecting throw down that will unfold over the next 90 days. He'll be competing head to head with his colleague, Ken, to see who can generate the most opportunities. Randy will go old school and Ken will use the latest tech. The hypothesis is that both will work as long as they stick to the process. You'll enjoy this fun discussion of old and new prospecting tactics.

Ask virtually any client or prospect about their business and you're bound to hear the word "uncertainty." In today's rapidly changing world, all organizations are struggling to deal with uncertainty. This often creates fear. The result of fear is inaction--something not good for sales. This week you're in for a treat. Author, professional speaker, and founder of Motion First, Meridith Elliott Powell shares her latest thoughts about flipping the script on uncertainty. We'll explore how sales professionals can view uncertainty as their friend, helping clients navigate uncertainty. 

In today's low-trust world authenticity is a critical trait for successful sales professionals. This week we're joined by Chelsea Behrens, founder of Rise to the Occasion. Her recent series, Leading With Authenticity, featured interviews with 22 best-selling authors, TEDx speakers, coaches, and psychologists. You'll love the wisdom, insight, and passion she brings to this discussion. Chelsea has enjoyed a dynamic career that has included working in film (Marvel Comics), finance, and technology pre-sales. It is her mission to provide people with opportunities to identify and use their unique skill set to achieve the fulfillment they desire. 

Finding herself stuck in the quicksand of selling in a commoditized market, Amy Franko knew she had to do something different. This began her journey towards becoming a modern seller that is agile, entrepreneurial, holistic, social, and an ambassador. Fortunately, she documented her journey in her new book, The Modern Seller. You're going to love the episode. It's packed with so much insight that you may want to take some notes! 

Need to get more attention online from prospects? In this 30-minute webinar, Larry Levine shares his strategies to grab attention online. At the end of the session, you'll see a real-world example of how Larry took a new connection to an appointment in less than a day. That connection is now a client! You can listen to the audio at the link above. If you want to see the slides, check out the YouTube video below. https://youtu.be/NjgDUdDhOzw

Carson Heady, Strategic Field Executive for Microsoft, shares practical insights on building credibility with top level decision makers by building your brand and being fanatical about follow up. Learn how to build strong client relationships, reach out to new executives, and leverage social intelligence in sales.