Summary:
Ryan Staley, CEO of an AI transformation company, shares his journey in sales and how he got interested in the field. He started as a busboy and then got into sales jobs, eventually becoming a top performer in door-to-door advertising. He transitioned into management and strategy roles, leading teams and turning around underperforming offices. Ryan also discusses his involvement in communities like Pavilion and Revgenius, as well as his podcast, The Scale Up Show. He plans to rebrand the podcast to focus more on AI. The biggest challenges companies face in AI include feeling overwhelmed, not knowing where to start, and navigating the vast number of apps and technologies available. The conversation focuses on the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into businesses and the impact on sales. Ryan Staley emphasizes the importance of skill transformation and leveraging AI to enhance specific tasks rather than replacing human workers. He compares the potential of AI to the industrial revolution and the introduction of the assembly line. Staley highlights the need for individuals to embrace AI and develop their skills to stay relevant in the changing landscape. He also discusses the current state of B2B sales and the importance of personalization and emotional connection in sales strategies.
Takeaways
Ryan Staley started his sales journey as a busboy and transitioned into door-to-door advertising, where he became a top performer.
He later moved into management and strategy roles, leading teams and turning around underperforming offices.
Ryan is involved in communities like Pavilion and Revgenius, and he hosts The Scale Up Show podcast.
He plans to rebrand the podcast to focus more on AI and help companies navigate the challenges of AI implementation, such as feeling overwhelmed and not knowing where to start. Integrating AI into businesses requires skill transformation and leveraging AI to enhance specific tasks rather than replacing human workers.
Individuals need to embrace AI and develop their skills to stay relevant in the changing landscape.
The current state of B2B sales requires personalization and emotional connection to differentiate from competitors.
Success in the AI era involves balancing personal and professional goals and finding fulfillment in both areas.
Chapters
00:00 Ryan Staley's Sales Journey
08:45 Leading Teams and Turning Around Underperforming Offices
30:23 Getting Started with AI
37:52 Challenges in B2B Sales
44:44 Defining Success in the AI Era
148: Dr. Stephen Timme's Journey from Professor to B2B Sales Influencer
147: Unleashing Your Career Potential: Expert Insights from Sonja Price
146: The Future Is Here: Embracing Value Automation for Exponential Growth.
141 AI Unleashed: Reshaping The Sales Landscape
145: The Secret Sauce: Unveiling The Habits Of Top Revenue Teams(Pt1)
144: [Special Edition] How U2 Rocked the Business World in Vegas
The Million Dollar Meeting: Secrets Of C-Suite Sales Success
C-Suite Conversations: Winning Trust and Business(Part 1)
Episode 140: A Tale of 3 Car Sales Reps
Episode 139: Winning The Deal On The First Call
Episode 138: Why You Should Be Closing Faster!
Episode 137: The Big Shift Coming In 2022
Episode 136: Stories + Momentum + People: The Formula For Sales Excellence
Episode 133: Mastering The Sales Experience
Episode 131 Credibility: Your Ace In The Hole
Episode 130 Wanting It More
Episode 129: The Growing Buyer-Seller Disconnect
Episode 128: Nailing The Job Interview(Hint: It's a Sales Call!)
Episode 127: Selling Urgency
Episode 126: The Psychology Of CLOSING
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