Mastering Modern Selling
At Mastering Modern Selling, our mission is to equip you with the insights, strategies, and tools necessary to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of sales. Traditional sales approaches, marketing tactics, and lead-generation methods are becoming obsolete. In today's market, buyers dictate the buying process and have little patience for cold calls, email blasts, or aggressive sales tactics.
In this new era of sales and marketing, success hinges on building meaningful relationships with prospects and buyers. We believe in leveraging the power of modern strategies, techniques, and technologies to foster these connections. This approach, often referred to as Modern Selling, encompasses leveraging digital and social channels to create demand and cultivate strong relationships with prospects, partners, and customers.
By mastering Modern Selling, you and your team can enhance your visibility in the marketplace, establish yourselves as trusted advisors, accelerate pipeline growth and revenue, and position yourselves as the employer of choice in your industry.
Join us on Mastering Modern Selling as we explore the principles, practices, and innovations driving success in today's sales landscape.
Mastering Modern Selling
MMS #96 - Sales Success: From Value Creation to Objection Handling with Bob Burg & Jeff West
In episode 96 of "Mastering Modern Selling," we had the privilege of hosting Bob Burg and Jeff West, the brilliant minds behind the book "Streetwise to Saleswise."
This engaging conversation delved into transforming sales approaches, overcoming objections, and the importance of personal development in achieving sales success.
The Importance of Personal Development:
Bob Burg emphasizes that success in sales is deeply rooted in personal development.
He shared his journey from struggling in sales to becoming successful by devouring books from sales legends like Tom Hopkins and Zig Ziglar. The takeaway? Cultivate your inner growth to see outer success.
Understanding and Overcoming Objections:
Jeff West introduced the concept of "becoming objection-proof."
He highlighted that objections are often not the real issues but manifestations of underlying concerns. By controlling emotions, empathizing with the prospect, and asking insightful questions, salespeople can uncover and address the true objections effectively.
The Role of Empathy in Sales:
Both Bob and Jeff underscored the power of empathy in building relationships with prospects.
Validating a prospect's thought process and concerns fosters trust and opens up genuine dialogue, making it easier to address their needs and offer appropriate solutions.
Systematic Approach to Handling Objections:
Jeff elaborated on a systematic approach to handling objections: control emotions, empathize, ask questions to understand the prospect’s perspective, and then gently shift their frame to offer solutions.
This approach not only resolves objections but also strengthens the relationship with the prospect.
Merging Sales Skills with Personal Growth:
The discussion brought to light that sales skills and personal growth are intertwined.
Bob Burg shared that mastering the mechanics of selling and understanding human nature are crucial, but integrating these with continuous personal development leads to sustained success.
The episode with Bob Burg and Jeff West was a treasure trove of wisdom for sales professionals.
Their insights into personal development, empathy, and systematic objection handling provide a robust framework for enhancing sales performance.
For those looking to elevate their sales game, this episode is a must-watch.
Dive into the full episode to gain more in-depth knowledge and practical tips from these seasoned experts.
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