Welcome to the new format of the Selling from the Heart podcast with your hosts Darrell Amy and Larry Levine . Today, they feature Keith Lubner , Chief Business Strategist at Sales Gravy. Like Darrel and Larry, Keith is fanatical about developing relationships with people who share his values. Keith also shares his insights on mastering the basics to weather any downturn and his thoughts on the number 1 skill sales professionals need in 2023 and beyond: time management. He also comments on radic...
Jan 14, 2023•39 min•Ep. 304
There are times in your sales career when you hit a wall and the questions come. What am I doing? What is this all about? Who am I? These questions came to the surface with our friend, Carrie McCann . In the middle of a highly successful sales career she began to ask questions. Today you'll be inspired as you hear her story. You'll leave with some great ideas. More importantly, you'll leave with some powerful questions. Get ready to be inspired! Make sure to get your ticket for the 2023 Authenti...
Jan 07, 2023•37 min•Ep. 303
Get ready to embrace the power of gratitude! Elizabeth Cottrell is on a mission to catalyze a movement of heart-spoken notes of gratitude and encouragement. She is the author of Heart Spoken: How To Write Notes That Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire . In this conversation you will be challenged and coached on how to develop a habit of sending personalized notes to your clients, prospects, coworkers, suppliers, and friends. Find additional ideas and resources on Elizabeth's website at www....
Dec 31, 2022•33 min•Ep. 302
Ethics are at the core of an authentic sales professional. You're going to enjoy this conversation with Jonason Goldson as he coaches us on the importance of ethics in sales. We'll explore how to build trust as you get clear on your values. You'll be challenged as we talk about how to avoid ethical blindspots. Make sure to get your ticket for the 2023 Authentic Selling Challenge coming your way January 9-13. Each day we'll be coached by a powerful roster of sales experts. Register now at www.aut...
Dec 24, 2022•34 min•Ep. 301
There are many parallels between high-performance athletes and high-performance sales professionals. Our new friend, J.R. Butler , brings real-world insight from the intersection of athletic and sales performance. In this powerful conversation, you'll learn the difference between someone that has plays at sales and a true sales professional. You'll be inspired to take action around the 3 P's of sales success. Make sure to get your ticket for the 2023 Authentic Selling Challenge coming your way J...
Dec 17, 2022•30 min•Ep. 300
In a post-trust world, authenticity is critical for sale success. Finka Jerkovic is the author of Sell from Love . She coaches us on the dimensions of authenticity. You'll be challenged to discover your authentic self and show up in a meaningful way with empathy and purpose. Make sure to stay tuned as she talks about the four types of transformation we can deliver as sales professionals. You're going to love this conversation! Need inspiration? Join the Selling From the Heart INSIDERS Group for ...
Dec 10, 2022•29 min•Ep. 299
Sales professionals are entrepreneurs. We are continually asked to innovate, figuring out how to uncover relevant problems and motivate change. Bob Moesta 's career has been at the center of innovation. The ideas from his new book Learning to Build: The 5 Bedrock Skills of Innovators and Entrepreneurs , are profoundly relevant to sales. Grab a pen and a notepad and get ready to learn five ideas (plus one bonus one at the end) that will positively impact your ability to sell--especially in these ...
Dec 03, 2022•34 min•Ep. 298
As sales professionals and sales leaders, we are in the midst of one of the most interesting and disruptive times as technology impacts our worlds. Professor and Author, Dr. Howard Dover brings us insight from his book, The Sales Innovation Paradox: Harnessing Modern Methods for Optimal Sales Performance . In this conversation, you'll discover how technology continues to change both the buyer and the seller. We explore the reasons why innovations in sales technology don't always seem to deliver ...
Nov 26, 2022•32 min•Ep. 297
Of course we all want to win the deal. However, our friend, Casey Jacox , believes that the most important thing is to win the relationship first. He's the author of WIN the RELATIONSHIP, not the DEAL: Six Common Sense Strategies to Succeed in Life & Business . In this conversation you'll discover the power of winning the relationship. You'll discover a helpful formula. And you'll learn the two things that many salespeople miss when it comes to relationship building. Need inspiration? Join t...
Nov 19, 2022•32 min•Ep. 296
What if the biggest competitor isn't the status quo but actually your prospect's inability to make a decision? Matt Dixon , co-author of The Challenger Sale , The Challenger Customer , and the new book, The JOLT Effect , shares an insightful conversation about how customers overcome indecision. If you have deals stuck in the pipeline, you'll appreciate the ideas in this conversation! Need inspiration? Join the Selling From the Heart INSIDERS Group for an upcoming up-close-and-personal with a fre...
Nov 12, 2022•38 min•Ep. 295
If you want to up your sales game you have to listen to this conversation. Our new friend, Douglas Cole , unpacks three game-changing concepts from his new book. The Sales MBA: How To Influence Corporate Buyers . You'll discover powerful ideas to engage the c-suite and build momentum for change. Need inspiration? Join the Selling From the Heart INSIDERS Group for an upcoming up-close-and-personal with a free pass at: www.sellingfromtheheart.net/free-pass . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...
Nov 05, 2022•32 min•Ep. 294
Get ready to be inspired! Our guest, Kathryn Ford is the Founder and CEO of Excellence Institute . She helps high-achieving women live with an abundance of health, wealth and love. Her personal journey is one of tragedy to triumph and today she teaches women how to live wealthy from the inside out, no matter what they have been through or are currently facing. You're going to love this conversation about the power of bringing love and authenticity into our client relationships. It's time to plan...
Oct 29, 2022•32 min•Ep. 293
The wonderful profession of sales has many highs. It also has a lot of lows. What do you do when things fall apart? Our friend, A.J. MacQuarrie , author of the new book, Craft Your Comeback, discovered a powerful concept out of the lowest points in his life. In this conversation, you’ll learn about how to “take the PILL” to come back strong. This conversation is raw, authentic, and full of powerful strategies you can use to bounce back strong from big and small failures. Need inspiration? Join t...
Oct 22, 2022•33 min•Ep. 292
What does it take to get into the top 1% in sales? Cynthia Barnes , Founder and CEO of the National Association of Women Sales Professionals , believes that the key is our mindset. In this episode you will discover the key aspects of the top 1% mindset. You'll also learn why you need to raise your goals. Get ready to be inspired! Sales Leaders: Breakthrough to the next level of success and fulfillment by creating an authentic sales culture. Get the mindset, skillset, and toolset at the Breakthro...
Oct 15, 2022•29 min•Ep. 291
Whether you are a sales leader or a sales professional, you are going to be inspired by this conversation with our friend, Holly Dowling . You will discover how compassion leads to a deeper connection, stronger performance, and higher loyalty. It's hard to sum up this conversation in a short description. Dive into this episode and you'll appreciate both the powerful concepts and the heart behind them. Sales Leaders: Breakthrough to the next level of success and fulfillment by creating an authent...
Oct 08, 2022•31 min•Ep. 290
As sales professionals and leaders we need grit to keep persevering. Laurie Sudbrink , author of Leading With GRIT , joins us to give an authentic perspective on what it takes to build and sustain GRIT: Generosity, Respect, Integrity, and Truth. Get ready to take some notes and do some honest self-reflection as you get coached by one of the masters! You can take her GRIT self-assessment online by clicking here . Sales Leaders: Breakthrough to the next level of success and fulfillment by creating...
Oct 01, 2022•30 min•Ep. 289
Without trust, it becomes nearly impossible to succeed in sales. Today you are going to get a fresh take on trust from our friend, Simon Hares . From his popular 2022 Trust Building Challenge session, Simon shares what trust means to him. You'll discover powerful ways to build trust. Make sure to see the grand finale with the index cards at the end. (You might want to watch this segment on YouTube !) Sales Leaders: Breakthrough to the next level of success and fulfillment by creating an authenti...
Sep 24, 2022•35 min•Ep. 288
Roderick Jefferson , believes that success and fulfillment in sales happens when we show up as real people with our authentic self. Just wait until you hear Roderick's story of what's happened since he was last on the podcast. You'll discover what he has learned and leave with practical action items that will inspire and motivate you to do some powerful deep work. Sales Leaders: Breakthrough to the next level of success and fulfillment by creating an authentic sales culture. Get the mindset, ski...
Sep 17, 2022•30 min•Ep. 287
Every top-performing professional in the sports world has a coach. Our head coach, Jackie Joy , joins us in the studio to explore why sales professionals and sales leaders should consider getting a coach to improve results and fulfillment. You’ll discover the power of coaching. Sales leaders will also discover ideas on how they can create a coaching culture in their teams. Want to discover new ways to build trust with prospects and clients? Join us next week for the 2022 Trust Building Challenge...
Sep 10, 2022•32 min•Ep. 286
Hiring salespeople is the hardest hiring task for many companies. Sales leadership expert, Nigel Green , shares three reasons companies make poor hiring decisions. Nigel also shares strategies to ensure you build a solid sales team. You’ll also learn about a powerful new resource, Hiring Salespeople which you can access by clicking here . Want to discover new ways to build trust with prospects and clients? Join us for the 2022 Trust Building Challenge , September 12-16 at 12 pm Eastern each day....
Sep 03, 2022•29 min•Ep. 285
If you like Selling From the Heart you're going to enjoy this conversation with Jason Marc Campbell , author of Selling With Love . The opposite of love is fear. In this conversation, you'll discover the three types of fear that happen throughout a sales career. You'll learn how to overcome these fears as you meet Jason, a true kindred spirit. Sales Leaders: Breakthrough to the next level of success and fulfillment by creating an authentic sales culture. Get the mindset, skillset, and toolset at...
Aug 27, 2022•33 min•Ep. 284
How do you create value as a sales professional? Our friend, Anthony Iannarino believes that sales conversation is the only vehicle you have for value creation. In this episode, you'll discover the type of conversation that adds value. You will discover the power of being one-up as you deeply care about your prospects and the results they achieve. Sales Leaders: Breakthrough to the next level of success and fulfillment by creating an authentic sales culture. Get the mindset, skillset, and toolse...
Aug 20, 2022•38 min•Ep. 283
If we are honest with ourselves, most of us have some level of sales avoidance that holds us back. Today Annie P. Ruggles coaches us on how to identify the negative sales stories that plague us. You’ll learn how to identify these stories and replace them with positive stories. The practical ideas in this episode will help you sell from the heart! Sales leaders, don’t miss out on the Breakthrough Sales Leaders Retreat coming October 20. Larry and Darrell will be joined by Dave Sanderson to bring ...
Aug 13, 2022•30 min•Ep. 282
Imposter syndrome runs rampant through sales teams. When you hear this conversation with our friend, Alli Rizacos you are going to be challenged to your core. As we spoke about imposter syndrome it became evident that virtually all sales professionals feel this at some point in their careers. In this conversation, you'll learn what imposter syndrome is, how it shows up in sales, and what you can do about it. Sales Leaders: We're excited to announce the Breakthrough Sales Leaders Retreat! We'll b...
Aug 06, 2022•33 min•Ep. 281
In the rapidly emerging world of automation and artificial intelligence, sometimes it can feel like relationships are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Sales automation expert, Shawn Peterson , believes the opposite is true. In this conversation, you’ll discover how automation and AI actually empower relationships. You’ll learn why developing authentic relationships and bringing meaningful value are critical. You’ll also find new ideas to leverage technology to develop inspirational experien...
Jul 30, 2022•32 min•Ep. 280
If you want to drive sales results don't neglect culture. Tony Cross , CEO of Growth Matters International , believes that the culture of a sales team can either be an anchor or an accelerator. In this conversation, you'll learn how sales team performance can be enhanced by developing a culture of accountability and authenticity. Tony shares the key ingredients of a great sales culture and gives us some practical action items. Need inspiration this summer? Test drive the Selling From the Heart I...
Jul 23, 2022•31 min•Ep. 279
How do you handle the rejection, negativity, and trauma that can be associated with your sales career? Jeff Johnston shares his powerful story that led him to the place where he faced two roads. One was to be bitter, the other to become better. Jeff coaches us on how we can choose the better road and take practical action to live undeterred. Need inspiration this summer? Test drive the Selling From the Heart INSIDERS Group free for 30 days at: www.sellingfromtheheart.net/insiders . Hosted by Sim...
Jul 16, 2022•33 min•Ep. 278
We've said many times on the podcast that "soft skills yield hard dollars." Colleen Stanley not only shows us how true this statement is, but she also explains why the skills of emotional intelligence are critical for success in today's environment. Based on her books, Emotional Intelligence For Sales Success and Emotional Intelligence For Sales Leadership , you will get practical coaching on how you can raise your emotional intelligence game and enjoy more success! Need inspiration? Join the Se...
Jul 09, 2022•31 min•Ep. 277
Get ready to be coached by Robin Treasure , author of Heart-Powered Sales . She'll show you how to show up and be present with your clients and prospects. Integrating her deep sales experience with the science of emotional intelligence, Robin brings practical strategies on how to bring your heart to your clients. You're going to love this conversation! Are you a sales leader? We invite you to be a part of a new mastermind community for authentic sales leaders. Learn more at www.sellingfromthehea...
Jul 02, 2022•33 min•Ep. 276
Today's buyers are overwhelmed with an incredible amount of information. Confused, many of them stick with the status quo. Brent Adamson , co-author of The Challenger Sale , believes that a critical role of today's sales professional is sensemaking, helping buyers make sense of information during the buying process. Brent explains how sales professionals can combine logic (value) with emotion (empathy) to help buyers move forward. Want to bring Selling From the Heart to life to drive more succes...
Jun 25, 2022•38 min•Ep. 275
