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Selling From the Heart Podcast

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Dec 2, 2023 • 31min

Stacy Sherman - A Heart-Centered Approach

Stacy Sherman, a certified customer experience (CX) speaker, author, journalist, advisor, and the award-winning host of the DoingCXRight podcast. Stacy is recognized for her Heart & ScienceTM proven framework, renowned for its ability to generate profitable clients and foster brand loyalty through an empowered and valued workforce. With 25 years of experience as a strategist and practitioner at companies like Verizon, Liveops, Schindler Elevator Corp, Wilton Brands, and AT&T, Stacy has consistently practiced what she preaches. Furthermore, she holds leadership roles on multiple university boards and has been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes and other top-rated outlets.Stacy's driving purpose is to cultivate lasting relationships and create meaningful experiences that enrich people's lives.SHOW SUMMARYStacy Sherman joins the Selling from the Heart Podcast to discuss the importance of customer experience in sales. She emphasizes that customer experience and customer service are not the same thing, and that customer experience encompasses the entire journey a customer goes through when interacting with a brand. Stacy introduces the heart and science framework, which blends the emotional and human aspects of business with data and metrics. She highlights the need for sales leaders to break down silos and create synergy between departments to deliver a consistent customer experience. Stacy also encourages salespeople to listen to customer feedback, both solicited and unsolicited, and bring that feedback back to the internal teams to drive improvements.KEY TAKEAWAYSCustomer experience is the entire journey a customer goes through when interacting with a brand, while customer service is a part of that journey.The heart and science framework blends the emotional and human aspects of business with data and metrics to create a sustainable customer experience.Sales leaders should break down silos and create synergy between departments to deliver a consistent customer experience.Salespeople should listen to customer feedback and bring it back to the internal teams to drive improvements.QUOTES"Customer experience and customer service are not the same thing.""The whole journey matters. If the beginning is fantastic but the end is hard, customers will leave.""People buy from people they trust, people they like. It's the authenticity and connection that matter."Learn more about Stacy Sherman: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacysherman/Website: https://doingcxright.com/Learn more about Darrell and Larry: Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/ Got a video about how you sell from the heart? Share it by texting VIDEO to 21000.Please visit BarnesandNobles to order your copy of the rerelease of the Selling from the Heart book. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/c/sellingfromtheheartPlease visit WHY INSTITUTE:https://whyinstitute.com/Please go to WORK BETTER NOW:https://www.workbetternow.com/Click for your Daily Dose of Inspiration:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/dailyCheck out the 2023 Authentic Selling Challenge:https://authenticsellingchallenge.com/Get your Insiders Group FREE PASS here:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/free-pass
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Nov 25, 2023 • 31min

James Hoard - Sales Leadership Excellence

James works with a large financial services organization responsible for developing sales and sales leadership training content and 1:1 professional coaching at various levels. James has spent 25 years leading sales teams with a coaching, training, and teaching slant.  Over the years, he has developed expertise in adult learning, overcoming personal mental blocks, professional coaching, and leadership.  In 2016, he ramped up his learning journey by joining the John Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, where he received professional coaching, Leadership, Speaking, and DISC certifications.  His mission is To create significant impact, positive change, and superior results in others.   James published his first book, Break the Cycle: The 8 Essentials of Effective Sales Leadership, last November.SHOW SUMMARYJoin hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy on the Selling from the Heart podcast, where authenticity and trust in sales are the focal points. In this riveting episode, seasoned sales strategist James Hoard shares insights from his 25 years of experience in sales and leadership. The discussion delves into the core principles of effective sales leadership outlined in his book, "Break the Cycle: The Eight Essentials of Effective Sales Leadership." From the importance of a coach-first mentality to the significance of observing and guiding sales teams, James reveals invaluable strategies and personal anecdotes that define authentic sales leadership. Aspiring sales leaders will discover actionable advice and key takeaways for nurturing their leadership skills.KEY TAKEAWAYSGenuine Desire to Help: Selling from the heart means having a sincere desire to assist and support clients authentically.Eight Essentials of Effective Sales Leadership: These essentials encompass crucial aspects such as having a coach-first mentality, observing and understanding team performance, and adopting foundational leadership practices.Leadership Book Recommendations: John Maxwell's "Developing the Leader Within You 2.0" and "The Road Less Stupid" are recommended reads for sales professionals aspiring to enhance their leadership skills.Salespeople Transitioning to Leadership: Aspiring leaders in sales should focus on foundational leadership skills, ask key questions about their leadership style, and seek mentorship.QUOTES"Coaching is about an authentic conversation, authentic relationship where I, the coach, ask questions to help you self-assess what's happening so you can determine your best path forward.""If you're a sales leader, you must see your team execute. Observation based on evidence is crucial in understanding your team's performance.""Salespeople should read leadership books; it helps understand the minds and hearts of leaders, which is valuable in sales interactions."Learn more about James F. Hoard: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoardjames/Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Break-Cycle-Within-Sales-Organization/dp/B0BL4ZRV6BLearn more about Darrell and Larry: Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/ Got a video about how you sell from the heart? Share it by texting VIDEO to 21000.Please visit BarnesandNobles to order your copy of the rerelease of the Selling from the Heart book. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/c/sellingfromtheheartPlease visit WHY INSTITUTE:https://whyinstitute.com/Please go to WORK BETTER NOW:https://www.workbetternow.com/Click for your Daily Dose of Inspiration:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/dailyCheck out the 2023 Authentic Selling Challenge:https://authenticsellingchallenge.com/Get your Insiders Group FREE PASS here:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/free-pass
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Nov 18, 2023 • 34min

Mary Grothe - Surviving The Dark Side of Success

ABOUT THE GUESTFrom Fortune 1000 Sales to Successful Entrepreneur: Mary Grothe is a masterful, inspirational storyteller. Her Keynotes, crafted effortlessly between her professional and personal worlds, will give listeners an in-depth look into how she achieves worldly success, yet overcomes the dark side of the pursuit of over-achievement.If asked what problem she solves, Mary would reply, "enslavement", referring to people who worship things of this world: fame, money, titles, and achievements, and lose their souls to gain earthly success. Her words are for the lost, the weary, the lukewarm Christians, and the Christian-curious. SHOW SUMMARYJoin hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy on the Selling from the Heart podcast as they engage in a deeply insightful conversation with Mary Grothe about her journey navigating professional success while addressing the dark side that often accompanies it. Mary shares her poignant story, revealing how her success in sales was intertwined with personal struggles and the quest for fulfillment. Her recently published book, Destination Remarkable: Surviving the Dark Side of Success, explores these intricate facets, shedding light on the importance of inner healing, spirituality, and separating one's identity from external achievements. The conversation uncovers invaluable insights for high-performance sales professionals facing similar challenges, emphasizing the necessity of inner work for genuine success.KEY TAKEAWAYSSuccess in sales can sometimes be a mask for personal struggles; acknowledging inner turmoil is crucial for true fulfillment.The pursuit of success can stem from a need to fill emotional voids or past inadequacies, leading to an insatiable hunger for achievements.Separating one's identity from professional accomplishments is essential for mental and emotional well-being.Spirituality and finding a deeper sense of purpose are instrumental in achieving true fulfillment and overcoming the dark side of success.QUOTES"I had destination addiction because no matter how good my performance was, it was never good enough.""I was trying to heal inside of myself. And the success became the drug and the addiction and the hit felt great. The high, I wanted it all the time.""Our world focuses on the hustle and the grind, and the 'do whatever it takes to win' mentality. That's not transferable to any average person to pick up my playbook and do it.""I have been living my life so backward. My understanding of my worth, my North star, the source I'm plugging into. I got right there.""There's so much freedom on the other side of that, when we're not tied to that [external success]."Learn more about Mary Grothe: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/Learn more about Darrell and Larry: Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/ Got a video about how you sell from the heart? Share it by texting VIDEO to 21000.Please visit BarnesandNobles to order your copy of the rerelease of the Selling from the Heart book. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/c/sellingfromtheheartPlease visit WHY INSTITUTE:https://whyinstitute.com/Please go to WORK BETTER NOW:https://www.workbetternow.com/Click for your Daily Dose of Inspiration:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/dailyCheck out the 2023 Authentic Selling Challenge:https://authenticsellingchallenge.com/Get your Insiders Group FREE PASS here:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/free-pass
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Nov 11, 2023 • 35min

Patti DeNucci - Intentional Networking for Sales Success

Patti DeNucci is the author of the critically acclaimed book, "The Intentional Networker." She is a networking expert and consultant who helps professionals build genuine and meaningful connections. Patti believes that authentic relationships are the key to professional success.SHOW SUMMARYPatti DeNucci joins the Selling from the Heart podcast to discuss the power of intentional networking. She emphasizes the importance of being authentic and purposeful in building relationships. Patti shares her insights on how to navigate networking events with grace and intention. She encourages sales professionals to focus on having meaningful conversations rather than trying to make a sale. Patti also highlights the value of finding your "right people" and investing in your network.KEY TAKEAWAYSNetworking is about building relationships, not making immediate sales.Show genuine interest in others and ask meaningful questions to start conversations.Find your "right people" and invest in building relationships with them.Be intentional and purposeful in your networking efforts.Networking can happen anywhere, not just at formal events.QUOTES"It's about selling one conversation at a time and being your true self.""Drop the idea that you're going to make a sale because of a networking event.""Find your 'right people' and invest in building relationships with them.""Networking happens everywhere. It's just connecting.""Proximity is power when you're around other lifelong learners."Learn more about Patti DeNucci:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattidenucci/Learn more about Darrell and Larry: Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/ Got a video about how you sell from the heart? Share it by texting VIDEO to 21000.Please visit BarnesandNobles to order your copy of the rerelease of the Selling from the Heart book. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/c/sellingfromtheheartPlease visit WHY INSTITUTE:https://whyinstitute.com/Please go to WORK BETTER NOW:https://www.workbetternow.com/Click for your Daily Dose of Inspiration:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/dailyCheck out the 2023 Authentic Selling Challenge:https://authenticsellingchallenge.com/Get your Insiders Group FREE PASS here:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/free-pass
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Nov 4, 2023 • 37min

Hugh Hornsby - Power of People-First Leadership

"Hugh Hornsby is an entrepreneur-minded leader who built up our turned around 10 divisions or companies on his "People based business Philosophy"" seeking and finding people who are stuck, who have a burning desire to achieve, an entrepreneur growth mindset, and want to become apart of a team that is bigger than themselves then helping them find their passion and purpose. Suffering a severe head injury, he was diagnosed as an epileptic with ADHD at the age of 10 when he learned the philosophy of "Never let anyone hold you back, especially you." Finding his passion and purpose of refusing to let others place labels on anybody. Believing that if you have a desire in your heart it will make its way to the head! He is the Vice President of Sales of Everflow Supplies where he helped build a regional company into a national manufacturer and distributor of plumbing, industrial, HVAC, and waterworks products based around people."SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of Selling From The Heart, Hugh Hornsby discusses his people-first philosophy and the importance of aligning company goals with individual goals. He emphasizes the need for authenticity and caring in sales, and shares his personal journey of overcoming obstacles and finding success. Hugh believes in investing in his team and helping them become significant. He also highlights the importance of self-care and forgiveness in achieving personal and professional growth.KEY TAKEAWAYSAuthenticity and caring are essential in sales, and leaders should invest in their team members.Aligning company goals with individual goals creates a more impactful and positive work environment.Taking care of oneself is crucial for personal and professional success.Forgiveness is necessary for personal growth and overcoming negative experiences.QUOTES"Selling from the heart is about investing in yourself and giving back to others." - Hugh Hornsby"If you're not taking care of yourself, you can't take care of other people." - Hugh Hornsby"Time and training are the two things that can take businesses down." - Hugh Hornsby"Don't operate from the negative; operate from the positive." - Hugh HornsbyLearn more about Hugh Hornsby: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-hornsby-51986b10/Learn more about Darrell and Larry: Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/ Got a video about how you sell from the heart? Share it by texting VIDEO to 21000.Please visit BarnesandNobles to order your copy of the rerelease of the Selling from the Heart book. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/c/sellingfromtheheartPlease visit WHY INSTITUTE:https://whyinstitute.com/Please go to WORK BETTER NOW:https://www.workbetternow.com/Click for your Daily Dose of Inspiration:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/dailyCheck out the 2023 Authentic Selling Challenge:https://authenticsellingchallenge.com/Get your Insiders Group FREE PASS here:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/free-pass
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Oct 28, 2023 • 34min

Casey Cavell - Simplifying Sales Processes and Focusing on Quality over Quantity

ABOUT THE GUESTCasey is a growth partner specializing in helping entrepreneurs build businesses exceeding $10 million in value. With a wealth of experience, he has founded, acquired, and invested in multiple small businesses, notably turning a $9,000 investment into a $40,000,000 portfolio. His journey wasn't without challenges, as he once experienced burnout when his business became heavily reliant on him. Determined to create businesses that could thrive without his daily involvement, he developed a proven process. Now, he assists entrepreneurs and business owners in scaling their ventures and freeing themselves from day-to-day operations.Casey's process empowers entrepreneurs to regain control of their businesses, enabling them to focus on their most essential priorities. With over 100 successful case studies under his belt, Casey is a dedicated partner for those seeking to escape the daily grind, boost their business performance, and find more time for what truly matters in their lives.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of Selling From The Heart, Casey Cavell emphasizes the importance of focusing on quality over quantity in sales. He advises salespeople to do less but do it better, rather than trying to do as much as possible. He suggests identifying the ideal prospects and following a targeted process to achieve better results. Casey also highlights the value of having a peer group or coach to challenge and inspire sales professionals. He encourages salespeople to love what they sell and understand why they sell it.KEY TAKEAWAYSFocus on quality over quantity in sales.Identify your ideal prospects and follow a targeted process.Surround yourself with a peer group or coach for support and accountability.Love what you sell and understand why you sell it.QUOTES"Do less better.""Don't make a hundred calls, but make 20 calls and make sure they are quality calls.""Figure out what sets you apart and have a strong selling proposition.""Build trust with prospects before asking for the sale.""Have a written plan and review it regularly."Learn more about Casey Cavell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseycavell/Learn more about Darrell and Larry: Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/ Got a video about how you sell from the heart? Share it by texting VIDEO to 21000.Please visit BarnesandNobles.com to order your copy of the rerelease of the Selling from the Heart book. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/c/sellingfromtheheartPlease visit WHY INSTITUTE:https://whyinstitute.com/Please go to WORK BETTER NOW:https://www.workbetternow.com/Click for your Daily Dose of Inspiration:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/dailyCheck out the 2023 Authentic Selling Challenge:https://authenticsellingchallenge.com/Get your Insiders Group FREE PASS here:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/free-pass
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Oct 21, 2023 • 38min

Joey Coleman - Building Trust and Loyalty in Sales and Employee Relationships

Joey Coleman helps companies keep their customers and employees. As an award-winning speaker, he works with organizations around the world ranging from small startups to major brands such as Volkswagen Australia, Zappos, and Whirlpool. His First 100 Days® methodology fuels the remarkable experiences his clients deliver and dramatically improve their profits.His Wall Street Journal #2 best selling book, Never Lose a Customer Again, offers strategies and tactics for turning one-time purchasers into lifelong customers and his upcoming book, Never Lose an Employee Again, details a framework companies around the world can use to reduce turnover and increase employee engagement. When not speaking to audiences around the globe (he’s spoken on all seven continents), Joey enjoys playing board games, building LEGO sets, and reading bedtime stories with his amazing wife and two young sons.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of Selling From The Heart, Joey Coleman joins Larry Levine and Darrell Amy on the Selling From the Heart podcast to discuss the importance of building strong relationships with both customers and employees. He emphasizes the need to move from transactional to transformational relationships and shares insights from his research on the first 100 days of a customer's experience. Joey also highlights the connection between employee experience and customer experience, and offers practical strategies for improving both.KEY TAKEAWAYSBuilding personal and emotional connections with customers is essential for transforming transactional relationships into transformational ones.The first 100 days of a customer's experience are crucial for establishing a strong foundation and reducing fear, doubt, and uncertainty.Handoffs between salespeople and account managers can be improved by ensuring clear communication and maintaining emotional connection.Employee experience is just as important as customer experience, and everyone in the organization plays a role in creating a positive work environment.Salespeople have the opportunity to improve employee experience by elevating the status of their colleagues and recognizing their contributions.QUOTES"Selling from the heart is all about looking for the opportunities to not only identify, but develop and reinforce personal and emotional connection with the people we interact with." - Joey Coleman"When a human makes a purchase, their brain floods with dopamine. But almost as quickly as that dopamine floods their brain, it starts to recede, replaced by feelings of fear and doubt and uncertainty." - Joey Coleman"If the customer feels that the salesperson is still emotionally connected, is still involved, this can be something as simple as one of my favorite tools for handling this." - Joey Coleman"Happier employees equals happier customers. If your customers hate interacting with you, chances are your employees are going to hate coming to work." - Joey Coleman"We all play a role in employee experience. What's interesting is most of us have never thought about that." - Joey ColemanLearn more about Joey Coleman:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeycoleman1/Learn more about Darrell and Larry: Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/ Got a video about how you sell from the heart? Share it by texting VIDEO to 21000.Please visit BarnesandNobles.com to order your copy of the rerelease of the Selling from the Heart book. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/c/sellingfromtheheartPlease visit WHY INSTITUTE:https://whyinstitute.com/Please go to WORK BETTER NOW:https://www.workbetternow.com/Click for your Daily Dose of Inspiration:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/dailyCheck out the 2023 Authentic Selling Challenge:https://authenticsellingchallenge.com/Get your Insiders Group FREE PASS here:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/free-pass
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Oct 14, 2023 • 35min

Andrew Sykes - Transforming Sales through Trust

In addition to leading the Habits at Work team, Andrew Sykes is a Lecturer of Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a member of the Kellogg Sales Institute Executive Education Team, where he instructs the acclaimed course "Entrepreneurial Selling." This course has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the "Top Ten" courses in the United States.With a career spanning 30 years, Andrew has held roles as a salesperson, entrepreneur, speaker, and expert in behavior change. His professional journey commenced with the establishment of one of South Africa's largest healthcare consulting companies.He is also a co-author of the book "The 11th Habit," which distills the research conducted by the Behavioral Research and Applied Technology Laboratory (BRATLAB). This research focuses on identifying the habits that truly contribute to sustained high performance, competitive differentiation, trust building, and organizational growth, and offers guidance on how individuals can develop and practice these essential habits.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of Selling From The Heart, Andrew Sykes discusses the importance of trust in sales and how to build trust in the first few minutes of a conversation. He shares his insights from years of research on trust and offers practical advice for sales professionals. Andrew emphasizes the need for salespeople to be committed to helping others make progress in their lives and to understand and meet their customers' expectations. He also challenges the common belief that trust takes time to build and explains how trust can be established in a matter of minutes. Andrew provides a framework for creating a strong first impression and highlights the power of genuine smiles and eye contact. He also discusses the role of apologies in trust-building and the importance of self-trust.KEY TAKEAWAYSTrust is something we give to others by vulnerably exposing ourselves to their potential deception or incompetence.Trustworthiness is assessed by others based on their experience of people like us in the past.The first few minutes of a conversation are crucial for building trust, and salespeople should focus on creating a strong first impression.Salespeople should introduce themselves by sharing one thing about their credible past and one thing that led them to choose their current profession.Apologies often break trust instead of restoring it, and salespeople should focus on acknowledging the impact of their actions and fixing it.People often lack self-trust and easily break promises to themselves, which can hinder their personal and professional growth.QUOTES"For me, selling from the heart means being committed to helping another human being make progress in their life.""Trust is something we give to other people. It's choosing to vulnerably expose ourselves to someone else's deception, incompetence, or lack of a track record.""Being trustworthy as assessed by someone else couldn't be more different because we assess trust based on false signals.""Trust is a generous thing to give, but being worthy of trust is assessed by someone else based on their experience of people like you in the past.""The feeling most people have when we're approaching them as salespeople is not unlike that feeling when you see three young adults with clipboards on the street.""Rather than saying, 'My name is Andrew, I'm the head of sales,' I encourage people to say one thing about their credible past and one thing that led them to choose their current profession.""Apologies usually break trust, not restore it. It's important to acknowledge the impact of your actions and focus on fixing it.""People often lack self-trust and easily sell themselves down the river, quitting on their dreams or promises to themselves.""The only way to unlock the greatness in us that hides behind our blind spots is to have generous people point to things in our potential that we don't see in ourselves."Learn more about Andrew Sykes: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsykes1/Learn more about Darrell and Larry: Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/ Got a video about how you sell from the heart? Share it by texting VIDEO to 21000.Please visit BarnesandNobles.com to order your copy of the rerelease of the Selling from the Heart book. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/c/sellingfromtheheartPlease visit WHY INSTITUTE:https://whyinstitute.com/Please go to WORK BETTER NOW:https://www.workbetternow.com/Click for your Daily Dose of Inspiration:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/dailyCheck out the 2023 Authentic Selling Challenge:https://authenticsellingchallenge.com/Get your Insiders Group FREE PASS here:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/free-pass
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Oct 7, 2023 • 33min

Kay Miller - Becoming Uncopyable and Standing Out

Kay Miller is an expert on Uncopyable Sales. As the first woman ever hired for outside sales by Amerock, a division of Anchor Hocking, she built her formidable sales career by emphasizing long-term relationships over one-time deals. Kay was later hired by Walker Exhaust, a division of Tenneco and the largest automotive muffler manufacturer in the world. While there, she was named Walker's Salesperson of the Year, an accolade that earned her the nickname "Muffler Mama."Kay has been a top sales performer ever since and now speaks and consults to help others maximize their sales success using the Uncopyable Sales philosophy.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of Selling From The Heart, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy interview Kay Miller to discuss her book, "Uncopyable Sales Secrets," and how sales success comes from being good at selling yourself. She emphasizes the importance of building trust with customers and providing value. Kay shares her personal story of becoming "Muffler Mama" to stand out in the automotive industry. She encourages sales professionals to find their unique selling points and focus on their very best prospects. Kay also offers a free ebook with actionable sales steps.KEY TAKEAWAYSSales success comes from being good at selling yourself and building trust with customers.Find your unique selling points and focus on your very best prospects.Provide value and help customers improve their lives or businesses.Be willing to do things that no one else is doing to stand out in the market.QUOTES"Sales success is not the result of being good at selling a product or service, but from being good at selling yourself.""You are the secret sauce of what you sell because you really aren't selling a product or a service, you're selling an outcome and a transformation."Learn more about Kay Miller: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millerkay/Learn more about Darrell and Larry: Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/ Got a video about how you sell from the heart? Share it by texting VIDEO to 21000.Please visit BarnesandNobles.com to order your copy of the rerelease of the Selling from the Heart book. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/c/sellingfromtheheartPlease visit WHY INSTITUTE:https://whyinstitute.com/Please go to WORK BETTER NOW:https://www.workbetternow.com/Click for your Daily Dose of Inspiration:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/dailyCheck out the 2023 Authentic Selling Challenge:https://authenticsellingchallenge.com/Get your Insiders Group FREE PASS here:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/free-pass
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Sep 30, 2023 • 34min

Radhika Shukla - Networking and Building Relationships in Sales

In this episode of Selling From The Heart, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy interview Radhika Shukla, a senior sales leader with extensive experience in the industry. Radhika shares her insights on selling from the heart and the importance of servant leadership. She emphasizes the three pillars of successful sales: serving passionately, connecting authentically, and thriving collectively. Radhika also discusses the power of networking and building meaningful relationships in sales.ABOUT THE GUESTRadhika Shukla, an accomplished Sr. Sales Leader and holder of a Michigan-Ross MBA, brings forth over 21 years of invaluable experience in strategic sales leadership and business management. Her career has been defined by a strong emphasis on mentoring and leading high-performing teams across North America and Asia, with a focus on crafting cost-effective solutions that address critical business needs and drive digital transformations for customers.In her most recent role, Radhika successfully helmed a $250M+ P&L business in the US Enterprise Commercial East Region. Her leadership ethos can be succinctly summarized as "Inspire, Empower, Appreciate," reflecting her commitment to leading with empathy and care. Remarkably, she holds 15 Cloud and Industry tech certifications, including Microsoft Cloud and Industry 4.0, and is recognized as a Google Cloud Digital Leader, further underscoring her dedication to staying at the forefront of industry advancements.KEY TAKEAWAYSServing passionately means understanding the customer's needs and tailoring solutions to meet those needs.Authenticity is crucial in building trust with customers. Being transparent and open, even in difficult conversations, builds credibility.Thriving collectively involves cross-functional collaboration and presenting a united front to customers. It is important to remove barriers and support team members' success.Networking is a powerful tool in sales. Setting clear objectives, choosing targeted events, and being genuine and authentic can lead to valuable connections.Building an influential inner circle through networking can accelerate success in sales.QUOTES"Passionate service starts with truly understanding what the customer needs, not with what we have to sell to meet our quotas." - Radhika Shukla"Authentic connections are built on trust, transparency, and genuine relationships." - Radhika Shukla"Your network is your true net worth." - Radhika Shukla"Quality is more important than quantity when it comes to networking." - Radhika Shukla"Relationships have to be maintained. You have to nurture them." - Radhika ShuklaLearn more about Radhika: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhikashukla/Learn more about Darrell and Larry: Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/ Got a video about how you sell from the heart? Share it by texting VIDEO to 21000.Please visit BarnesandNobles.com to order your copy of the rerelease of the Selling from the Heart book. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/c/sellingfromtheheartPlease visit WHY INSTITUTE:https://whyinstitute.com/Please go to WORK BETTER NOW:https://www.workbetternow.com/Click for your Daily Dose of Inspiration:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/dailyCheck out the 2023 Authentic Selling Challenge:https://authenticsellingchallenge.com/Get your Insiders Group FREE PASS here:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/free-pass

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