The Advanced Selling Podcast

We talk a lot about upfront agreements controlling the sales process. What else should you include in your sales meetings? Acknowledgments. These are the truths, observations or appreciations you must share with others in the meeting to properly manage your process. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan will share categories of acknowledgments and the philosophies behind them. You'll get a clear picture of the what's and how's as well. Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale will make sure you understand what you need to do to include acknowledgments as part of your sales calls going forward.Want more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for  access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources.Join the LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

As a salesperson, how do you survive a sales scolding? It comes with the territory and can be delivered by sales managers, operations, marketing, even the CEO. The worst kind of scolding is one coming from a customer or prospect. Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale share the emotions around being scolded and the process for resolving the matter quickly. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan walk through a specific scolding incident and discuss how to turn a very public and unpleasant experience into a positive one. You'll understand how to recognize your own mindset when something like this happens. Most importantly, you'll see how you can effectively address the issue and move on. Want more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources. Join the LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

In sales there's always an emphasis on asking the right questions. Is there anything else you absolutely must do with a prospect? Yes! It's important to include key statements about your business as well. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan provide multiple ideas for the best statements you can make when sitting down with a prospect. This isn't about sharing features and benefits, it's about painting a picture of what you stand for, your ideal client and the processes you follow. Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale will provide you with the framework to craft powerful statements to help you win with your prospects. Want more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources.Join the LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

Your company has a brand new product or service. You're really excited to share it with clients. How do you avoid the hard pitch and effectively introduce it? In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan will share a few ideas to help jumpstart the conversation. Your approach can be as simple as having the right intent and sharing your thinking with your prospect. Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale identify unconventional ways to engage at the right level and embrace the reality that not everyone is going to buy.  Want more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources.Join the LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

How do you effectively manage your sales knowledge? It may seem unimportant compared to other aspects of your process. Have you ever been in a sales meeting where someone hammers you with features and benefits? How about the person who gives you a complete oral history of their company? Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale share their philosophies to manage what you know, so you can be effective with your prospects. You'll learn how to deliver your message, demonstrate the right type of knowledge and create space to allow productive sales conversations to happen. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan will help you understand why knowing less, not more can be an extremely powerful tool.Want more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources.Join the LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

Discover what it truly means to be competent in sales beyond just industry knowledge. There’s a deep dive into understanding customer challenges and becoming a 'people expert.' The discussion highlights the evolving skills needed today, including effective communication and business fundamentals. Learn about mastering vital sales skills for cold calling and the importance of consistency. Lastly, the role of professional etiquette can't be overlooked, with anecdotes illustrating how curiosity and interpersonal skills can elevate your sales game.

Over the years, we've shared a lot about the idea of detachment. We’re also frequently asked about the difference between detachment and disengagement. Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale will share the importance of this distinction. If you practice a healthy sense of detachment, you and your prospects will both feel the difference in your interactions. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan will highlight the differences between the two, provide insights into how to shift your thinking and separate internal feelings from external approaches.Want more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources.Join the LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

We spend a lot of time talking about  getting a "no" from a prospect. What do you do when it flips? How do you say "no" to a prospect? In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan discuss some of the fears we have when it comes to saying "no."  From there they cover the words and phrasing needed to say "no" and still be helpful and resourceful for your prospect. Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale offer the insights and tools needed to keep your prospect relationship intact. Whether you are dealing with a new prospect or a former/current client, you'll want to keep the opportunity in perspective.Want more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources.Join the LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

Bad sales presentations are the worst. Don't ruin your chances of sales success with a lousy presentation. Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale will give you the tools you need to deliver the best sales presentations every single time.  Whether you are just starting to make sales presentations or you've been doing this for a long time, these insights can amplify your influence. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan share mental and tactical best practices they've used to win with their audience time after time.Want more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources.Join the LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

What are the most critical actions required for a successful sales call? Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale break down the typical sales call and create a framework for achieving success when speaking with a prospect. While there are hundreds of questions you can ask a prospect and many statements you can make about your company, there are only a handful that actually matter. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan reveal three questions and three statements that absolutely must be included in every successful sales call.Want more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast.com for access to exclusive listener sales tools and resources.Join the LinkedIn Group www.advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin or give us a call 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider