The Advanced Selling Podcast

It's that time of the year again! We are closing in on the final half of 2016 and it's this time that gets us thinking about next year and our goals. In this episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale discuss elements of a good sales or project plan and how you should look at anything you do as a project. Are you tired of the old "SMART" Goal plan? Are you wondering where to begin with you project?  In today's episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan give you eight tips on creating a winning plan for anything you do. Whether your goal is to expand your territory, increase your income or up your revenue, this one is for you.  ========================================= Want to have your sales question answered on The Advanced Selling Podcast? Email us at listener@advancedsellingpodcast.com or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Looking for more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources. Be sure to join the Advanced Selling Podcast LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin. ========================================= Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

Have you ever struggled to figure out the right attire for a new prospect meeting? In today's episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale take two listener questions for this Mailbag Monday.  Are you wondering how to get reacquainted with customers or prospects you haven’t talked to in a long time?   Are you looking for tips to know if you’re dressed appropriately for a sales call?   In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan give you specific actions for both questions.  And don’t worry— they aren’t giving fashion advice.  Just good, solid things to think about before you walk out the door each day. ========================================= Want to have your sales question answered on The Advanced Selling Podcast? Email us at listener@advancedsellingpodcast.com or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Looking for more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources. Be sure to join the Advanced Selling Podcast LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin. ========================================= Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

Are you staying up late every night mesmerized by the Olympics?   In this episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale look to lessons sales people can learn from athletes competing at the top of their game.   How do you prepare yourself when something doesn’t go as planned in a sales call?   How can you detach from things around you that you can’t control? In today's episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan give you specific techniques to take your sales game all the way to Rio.   Are you ready to compete with the best of the best from around the world? Listen in today to find out. ========================================= Want to have your sales question answered on The Advanced Selling Podcast? Email us at listener@advancedsellingpodcast.com or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Looking for more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources. Be sure to join the Advanced Selling Podcast LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin. ========================================= Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

What do golf pros know about sales training? You may be surprised by the overlaps in inner game principles.   In this episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale reflect on Donald Miller’s Storybrand podcast and an interview with Ben Crane, a PGA golf pro. Do you struggle to avoid your subconscious taking over your inner game?   Are you practicing reps to help get your mind right?   In today's episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan share tips to help you focus on mindfulness in the sales process.  You will learn how to quiet your mind, set your own expectations and focus on your prospects instead of yourself. ========================================= Want to have your sales question answered on The Advanced Selling Podcast? Email us at listener@advancedsellingpodcast.com or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Looking for more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources. Be sure to join the Advanced Selling Podcast LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin. ========================================= Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

Are you feeling sales pressure? (Don’t worry, you’re not alone.)   In this episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale help managers and salespeople identify the differences between aspirational and desperate pressure.   Are you stressed about sales and struggling to think objectively about your pipeline?   Are you looking at the long term view or just short term wins?   In today's episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan share techniques you can use to turn pressure into a motivating piece of your role in sales.  You’ll learn where to focus, how to brainstorm new ideas more effectively and avoid the desperate movie that plays in your head when sales are in a slump. ========================================= Want to have your sales question answered on The Advanced Selling Podcast? Email us at listener@advancedsellingpodcast.com or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Looking for more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources. Be sure to join the Advanced Selling Podcast LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin. ========================================= Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

Have you wondered what it’s like to be a fly on the wall of a recording session at The Advanced Selling Podcast? In today's episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale are joined by a loyal listener who jumps into the conversation during a visit to the studio. Are you a naturally curious person?   Are you looking for ways to keep growing your sales skills after decades in the business?   In this episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan talk with Paul from Ontario, Canada about his experiences as a longtime listener.  Paul even has a chance to ask a question on behalf of listeners around the world— what would you ask if you were in our studio? ========================================= Want to have your sales question answered on The Advanced Selling Podcast? Email us at listener@advancedsellingpodcast.com or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Looking for more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources. Be sure to join the Advanced Selling Podcast LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin. ========================================= Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

Have you gotten stuck in a back-and-forth email chain with a prospect that didn’t end well?   In this episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale dissect an actual listener email and break down what worked (and didn’t work) in his exchange with a potential customer.   Are you reading your emails out loud before sending to check your tone?   Are you out of balance with your communication style and language? In today's episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan give tactical and specific guidance to help you polish your emails and avoid saying something that gets misunderstood by your prospect. ========================================= Want to have your sales question answered on The Advanced Selling Podcast? Email us at listener@advancedsellingpodcast.com or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Looking for more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources. Be sure to join the Advanced Selling Podcast LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin. ========================================= Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

Calling all Sales Managers: there’s an art to coaching your team after the ride along. In this episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale talk to Sales Managers with tips (and things not to do) when coaching after a ride along experience. This episode isn’t about the ride along itself— it’s about what happens when you get back in the car.   What makes a really good feedback session?   How do you help your team grow from the experience?   In today's episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan give you actionable tips to you can use on your next ride along.   Hint: If you’re not a Sales Manager, you probably should forward this episode to them after you listen. You’ll be glad you did. ========================================= Want to have your sales question answered on The Advanced Selling Podcast? Email us at listener@advancedsellingpodcast.com or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Looking for more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources. Be sure to join the Advanced Selling Podcast LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin. ========================================= Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

Is your sales funnel getting stale? Are you stuck in the rut of closed-loop prospecting?   In this episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale share tips and techniques for stirring up your sales funnel to get better movement and momentum.   Are you using a ranking system to know which prospects deserve more focus and attention?   Are you activating opportunities you already have in your funnel or are you letting them sit there and stall out?   In today's episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan give you five to-do’s that will keep your sales funnel active and stoked. ========================================= Want to have your sales question answered on The Advanced Selling Podcast? Email us at listener@advancedsellingpodcast.com or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Looking for more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources. Be sure to join the Advanced Selling Podcast LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin. ========================================= Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

Pro athletes, musicians and artists practice their craft daily. Do you practice your sales skills daily to get to the top of your game?   In this episode, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale give you six practical ways you can practice your sales techniques and hone your skills. Will you step up to the 10 Day Challenge? Are you part of a Power Triad?   In today's episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan share things you can begin doing today to practice your skills and increase your sales success. ========================================= Want to have your sales question answered on The Advanced Selling Podcast? Email us at listener@advancedsellingpodcast.com or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Looking for more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources. Be sure to join the Advanced Selling Podcast LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin. ========================================= Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider