Send us Fan Mail 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 tra...
Jul 06, 2015•15 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail 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 di...
Jun 29, 2015•15 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail 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 ...
Jun 22, 2015•12 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail 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 ...
Jun 15, 2015•15 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail 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, demonst...
Jun 08, 2015•12 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to be competent in sales? It's not just about knowing your industry well or loving the business. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan talk about what it means to be truly competent when it comes to selling. There's value in understanding your customer's challenges, being a "people expert" and taking the sales process to a higher level. Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale provide the skills, approaches and knowledge requ...
Jun 01, 2015•14 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail 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,...
May 25, 2015•12 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail 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 p...
May 18, 2015•14 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail 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...
May 11, 2015•16 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail 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 a...
May 04, 2015•13 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail How do you book a meeting when a client or prospect isn't ready to buy? In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan share some clever ideas to generate interest today. Whether you want to book the meeting today or want a way to stay in touch, you'll have insights into methods that can turn a "no thanks" into something better. Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale will help you position your language and expertise to become a valuable asset to you...
Apr 27, 2015•13 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail How do you grow and develop as a sales professional when you don't have the internal support? Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale guide you through a process for creating your own sales training plan. When you find yourself in a situation where you don't report directly to a sales manager, your company doesn't invest in sales training or you are worried you might plateau in your career, following these suggestions can make a huge difference. In this episode of the...
Apr 20, 2015•12 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail What do you do when someone you have to work with has a totally different approach to sales? In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan share advice on dealing with colleagues, managers or partners who don't share the same sales philosophy. How do you prevent someone from sabotaging your sales call and how do you remedy the situation when it happens? Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale outline the steps you can take to establish the sales plan...
Apr 13, 2015•11 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail What do you do when someone asks for customer references? Whether you have a ton of satisfied customers or are just getting started, your answer can make a big impact. Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale provide a framework for making your referrals consistent and authentic. Your strategy in how you respond is critical. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan also share the ways you can handle references when you only have a few or none at ...
Apr 06, 2015•12 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail Your customers know why you are valuable. How do you get prospects to see your value before they buy? In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan share tips and ideas for communicating your value to prospects. It's not just about selling to the pain, it's about telling a prospect why their experience will be better with you. Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale provide strategies for telling your story and pointing out what makes you unique. It'...
Mar 30, 2015•14 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail How do you find success or add value when your market is highly competitive? Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale reach into their mailbag to answer one of their most common questions. It's all about adding extra value and expanding your advantage. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan encourage listeners not to rely on their marketing teams for talking points or give into the idea that there's no hope in their market. Finding the answers ...
Mar 23, 2015•17 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail How do you take your sales training and do something with it? It seems like an easy question, but our clients struggle with it from time to time. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan deliver some tips for overcoming the mental blocks that keep you from executing your sales training. They'll share ideas for owning and documenting your sales process. Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale encourage you to use a step-by-step approach and evalu...
Mar 16, 2015•15 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail Is being good in sales just about being lucky? Veteran Sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale make the case for bringing good karma into the sales process. It's not about luck, it’s about putting the right energy into your sales process. The karma you put out into the world comes back around almost every time. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan offer some unorthodox tips for accelerating your sales success. Whether it's cheering for your competit...
Mar 09, 2015•16 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail Every single salesperson on the planet wonders how they can be better at closing. While there's no magic formula, our sales mindset and mechanics can have a big impact on our success. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan offer sales training and coaching during a Q&A call with a podcast listener. As part of the conversation, they highlight some of the mistakes made in the sales process, how to keep deals moving forward and the best ways to communic...
Mar 02, 2015•27 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail A lot of time is spent trying to keep young salespeople from crashing and burning early in their careers. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan talk about viewing youth as a gift rather than a curse. What lessons can you learn from young people? What principles can you apply in your own sales career? Veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale reveal some of their favorite gifts of youth. From overwhelming curiosity to fresh perspective, young pe...
Feb 23, 2015•14 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail The dreaded sales ride along. No one wants to talk about it…and honestly, no one really enjoys it. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan discuss how valuable a good ride along can be. They'll share tips for salespeople and sales managers to make a ride along meaningful, not stressful. Veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale identify how salespeople should structure the ride along and leverage their manager to build rapport. They also provide ...
Feb 16, 2015•14 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to extend your sales philosophy outside of your organization? Are there simple tactics you can use to influence your peers, prospects and customers? In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan discuss ways you can infuse your sales philosophy into people around you. From leveraging resources to creating informal groups of like-minded people, veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale will help you spread the word beyond your own comp...
Feb 09, 2015•12 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail Has your personal sales philosophy helped you grow and succeed? Are you having trouble getting others to embrace a different approach? Veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale share ideas for how to infuse your company with the ASP sales culture. If you are a regular listener, you understand the principles of abundance, detachment and mindset. Now it’s your turn to share how you think with others. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan will hel...
Feb 02, 2015•14 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail Have you seen a salesperson come in and absolutely tank in their sales job? Veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale share the common traits of successful salespeople and reveal sure fire ways to underperform in your role. What are the differences between blowing out your sales expectations and blowing them up? It starts with philosophy, messaging and embracing your role. In this week's episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan bring clarity to what is ta...
Jan 26, 2015•15 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail Why do people leave their sales job? What's the difference between doing the minimum expected behaviors and exceeding quotas and expectations? In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan share the reasons why fulfillment is the most important aspect in high-performance sales. As a salesperson, you'll learn how to motivate yourself and create your own fulfillment. As a sales manager, you'll hear tactics for keeping your entire team fulfilled. Veteran sales tra...
Jan 19, 2015•19 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail It's a new year, which means everyone is busy setting sales goals. Usually we think about clients in terms of their numeric value. In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan ask listeners to start thinking about their clients in terms of relationship value. It's the technique high-performing salespeople use to turn clients into raving fans. Veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale will share ideas you can implement to think about your client relati...
Jan 12, 2015•12 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! What's the single greatest roadblock to your success in 2015? It's your sales mindset. Veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale share some quick tips and strategies to evaluate your current mindset, update your thinking and change your sales beliefs. As you shape your outlook for the new year, you'll need to think hard about your role as a sales professional. Get this wrong and everything else will be wrong too. In this week's episode of the Advanced Se...
Jan 05, 2015•18 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan revisit one of the top rated podcasts of all time (in Advanced Selling Podcast history, at least). Enjoy it as you’re traveling or celebrating the holidays with loved ones. Don’t forget to tell us what you think about it too— join the LinkedIn Group here http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin or call the rant line: 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Want more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsellingpodcast....
Dec 29, 2014•12 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan revisit one of the top rated podcasts of all time (in Advanced Selling Podcast history, at least). Enjoy it as you’re traveling or celebrating the holidays with loved ones. Don’t forget to tell us what you think about it too! Be sure to join the LinkedIn Group here http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin or call the rant line: 317.575.0057 ext. 10. Want more sales training like this? Visit www.advancedsell...
Dec 22, 2014•12 min•Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail There's nothing positive about cancelled appointments. Every salesperson has to deal with them. Veteran sales trainers Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale share super simple techniques you can use to prevent and manage cancelled appointments. How can you learn to trust your gut? Is it okay to push back? Does your time matter? In this week's episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan discuss whether cancellations are more common in certain industries. They'll uncover the war...
Dec 15, 2014•14 min•Ep. 1
