The Sales Hunter Podcast

Peer mentoring and collaboration are more crucial than ever, and can be achieved through brief, powerful conversations. Colleen Stanley, co-author of "Be the Mentor That Mattered," joins us to uncover the impactful world of informal mentorship. As society faces challenges like the breakdown of community and the perils of social media, the demand for authentic mentorship grows. Mark and Colleen discuss how business leaders can counteract these trends by modeling genuine engagement and presence. Successful salespeople, with their knack for building relationships, are uniquely positioned to step up as mentors and offer guidance. This conversation highlights how informal mentorship can unlock potential and support personal and professional growth. Colleen shares strategies for finding the right mentor, stressing the importance of integrity and preparedness. By staying proactive, even when formal processes are lacking, individuals can tap into the power of mentorship to achieve what once seemed impossible. 👤 About the Guest Colleen Stanley is the leading sales expert on emotional intelligence for sales and sales leadership, and co-author of 'Be the Mentor that Mattered.' Explore further resources at www.salesleadershipdevelopment.com 💡Read the BLOG for this week's episode.

What are the two skills AI can't replace? Relationships and Risk. Join Mark as he explores the impact of AI on job security and how you can navigate these changes with confidence. Forget about the fear of automation; it's time to focus on who can elevate your career rather than merely how to adapt. By taking stock of your strengths, assets, and connections, you can position yourself for growth and success in today's marketplace. Consider this conversation not a threat, but a gift—an opportunity to grow and connect in an AI-accelerated era. 💡Read the BLOG for this week's episode.

Discover the secrets to crafting a winning sales strategy with Simon Hares, sales and management trainer and Top Linkedin Sales Voice. Simon shares his wealth of experience, illustrating how even a simple, well-defined sales plan can be the catalyst for growth and business success. Mark and Simon highlight the dangers of operating without a strategy, such as drifting aimlessly and missing lucrative opportunities. They'll tackle the real-world challenges sales teams face, from struggling to prioritize tasks to the pitfalls of ineffective strategy meetings. Learn the VAULT strategy, a tool for streamlining plans and keeping your strategy document dynamic and relevant. 👤 About the Guest Simon Hares is an international sales and management trainer, as well as a Top Linkedin Sales Voice. He is the Founder and Managing Director at SerialTrainer7. 💡Read the BLOG for this week's episode.

Our customers love us much more than we realize. If we just tapped into the exponential potential of referrals, we'd discover it's the easiest way to grow sales. In this episode, Mark expands the view on referrals from just current customers, to anyone who understands what we do. Discover how to expand your referral pool far beyond its current limits. Referrals can transform your business relationships, and Mark will guide you on when and how to ask for them, especially during November, when gratitude is at its peak. The language Mark provides will help you celebrate your customers' success while inviting new opportunities. 💡Read the BLOG for this episode.

In this insightful conversation, Jason Bay, founder and CEO of Outbound Squad and a recognized sales influencer, dives into the evolving world of outbound sales. He reveals why traditional cold call tactics aren't cutting it anymore and discusses how to leverage AI for practice, even when live calls are scarce. Jason shares strategies to keep sales reps motivated, effective targeting techniques, and innovative ways to enhance outreach, like using voicemails as marketing tools. It's a fresh take on mastering the art of outbound sales!

Monday Sales Kickoff: Great selling isn't about lowering your price—it's about raising your value. Discover the difference between buyer interest and intent, and how this understanding can elevate your sales game. Gain insights into how recognizing and addressing customer pain points is crucial for establishing trust and creating proposals that resonate. Learn why timing is everything when presenting pricing and how the right questions can lead to solutions that match your customer's unique situation. 💡Read the BLOG for this episode.

People buy based on emotion and justify their decisions with logic. Join Mark as he welcomes back Lee Salz for a conversation on transforming your first meetings with clients from routine discovery calls into value-driven consultations. Hint: clients must leave the meeting having learned something beneficial! The first meeting is the deal foundation. If it's weak, the deal is weak. Learn how your overarching objective in that first meeting is to pique interest enough that they want to continue interacting with you afterwards. Mark and Lee explore the power of emotion-driven questions to better align with the emotional basis of client decision-making. By transforming logical questions into emotive ones, you can gain a deeper understanding of your clients' challenges and motivations. 👤 About the Guest Lee Salz is an award-winning keynote speaker, sales management strategist, and author. His newest book is 'The First Meeting Differentiator.' Visit http://www.FirstMeetingBook.com to sign up for the bonus! 💡Read the BLOG for this episode.

Monday Sales Kickoff: How to crush your 4th quarter goals. Mark reveals how you can meet or even exceed your annual targets by focusing on smaller deals and near-close opportunities. By dissecting the gap between your current and target numbers, you'll learn to see your pipeline in a new light and discover untapped opportunities that are well within your grasp. Don't miss out on the chance to end the year on a high note and set the stage for a prosperous future. 💡Read the BLOG for this episode.

Selling isn't about teaching customers something new, it's about helping them believe they can move forward. Welcome Brent Adamson and Karl Schmidt of 'The Challenger Sale' and new book, 'The Framemaking Sale,' for a conversation on decision confidence. What if customers aren't looking for new information—instead they're drowning in it! What they want is clarity. Because oftentimes, no decision is actually 'no confidence.' By rethinking traditional sales methods, you'll learn how to create high-quality, low-regret outcomes that redefine success in B2B transactions. Through powerful frameworks like Objectives, Tactics, Results (OTR), Brent and Karl guide listeners in empowering buyers to take charge of their situations, fostering a sense of agency and confidence. 👤 About the Guest Brent Adamson is a researcher, presenter, and advisor to B2B commercial executives. Karl Schmidt is a corporate executive, strategy consultant, and research leader. Both are authors of 'The Challenger Sale' and 'The Framemaking Sale.' 💡Read the BLOG for this episode here.

Monday Sales Kickoff: How many times have you wished your prices were lower? Discover how to transform your approach to sales by confronting one of the most persistent challenges: price objections. Join Mark Hunter, as he dissects how to handle these objections with finesse. This episode equips you with strategies to truly understand your customer's critical needs, establish the urgency of their decisions, and ensure you're speaking with the real decision-makers. Think of it as peeling back layers of an onion to reveal the core issues, and aligning your solutions with what matters most to your clients. By doing so, you'll motivate timely purchasing decisions and underscore the true value of your offerings. 💡Read the BLOG for this episode for the 3 Questions and MORE.