Sales Influencer/Rock Star/ Trainer/ Needle Mover Keenan is back on SIK for a return visit and an 'everything is on the table' NO BS convo on the sorry state of B2B selling.
Chapters
The state of B2B selling today [00:00:35]
Discussion on the challenges in B2B sales, including the impact of sales enablement tools and the alienation of buyers.
Lack of effective sales training and methodology [00:02:23]
Exploring the decline in sales skills and the disconnect between sales training and actual sales performance.
Challenges in coaching and opportunity management [00:07:23]
Highlighting the need for coaching at the opportunity layer and the importance of evaluating sales skills in live opportunities.
Disconnect between sales enablement and sales teams [00:13:26]
Addressing the disconnect between sales enablement and sales teams, and the lack of understanding of key sales metrics.
Diagnosing sales problems [00:17:58]
Emphasizing the importance of diagnosing root causes of sales issues and the need for effective problem-solving in sales organizations.
Jennifer's Problem [00:20:34]
Jennifer's challenge in selling to the business side and the importance of diagnosing sales problems effectively.
The Disconnect in Sales Enablement [00:21:33]
The lack of teaching salespeople to diagnose problems and the disconnect between sales enablement and sales teams.
Challenges in Adopting New Sales Techniques [00:22:32]
The difficulty in getting technical sellers to adopt new sales techniques and the importance of asking insightful questions.
The Buyer's Perspective [00:23:40]
The significance of proper discovery and diagnosis before talking about the product, understanding the buyer's perspective, and educating salespeople on the buyer's environment.
Understanding the Buyer's Needs [00:25:03]
A discussion about the challenges faced by sports organizations in uniform selection and the need for salespeople to understand the buyer's perspective.
Marketing Challenges in B2B [00:32:54]
The disconnect between marketing and sales, lack of understanding of buyer challenges, and the need for creativity in B2B marketing.
Keenan's Journey [00:36:28]
Keenan's journey from sales to consulting, the transition to training, and the goal of changing the way the world sells.
Leveraging AI [00:40:56]
Discussion on leveraging AI in business and the challenges faced.
Salesforce Integration [00:41:29]
Explanation of a software application for sales reps and the benefits it offers.
AI for Sales [00:42:51]
Challenges and limitations of using AI for sales, including difficulties in interpreting data.
Quality of AI Output [00:46:14]
Discussion on the downside of using AI, including the decline in the quality of output.
Parting Words [00:47:35]
Expressing gratitude and admiration for the guest, Keenan, and his work in sales.
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Episode 74: Wolf Of Wall Street Selling
Episode 73: Sales Leaders In Denial? Dan's Guest Appearance on SLMA Radio
Episode 72: Creating A Reason To Buy
Episode 71: How To Sell Money 💰
Episode 70: [RANT] If You Can't Take The Heat....
Episode 69: The Surprising Weakness Plaguing 58% Of Reps
Episode 68: Are Buyers Driving Without A License?
Episode 67: Dude, What Happened To Your Leverage?
Episode 66: Excuses Are Killing You
Episode 65: Why Only 17% Get A Second Meeting
Episode 64: There Are No Shortcuts In Modern Selling
Episode 63: Always Be Closing?
Episode 62: Game Plan To Nail 2018
Episode 61: EQ+IQ=Breakthrough Selling
Episode 60: Are You Committed?
Episode 59: Desperately Seeking A Culture Of Coaching
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