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
Episode 125: Thinking BIG For 2021
Episode 124: Elite Or Mediocre?
Episode 123: Advancing The Sale With Jerry Acuff
Episode 122: Unstoppable Selling In the ZOOM Economy
Episode 121: In The Spotlight: James Muir and The Perfect Referral
Episode 120: In the Spotlight: Equinox's Michael Macchiarelli
Episode 119: Here's What Happened To The B2B Buyer
Episode 118: Sellers vs. Closers
Episode 117: Top 7 Reasons Prospects Go Dark
Episode 116: Sales Redefined...Again
Episode 115: Playing The Long Game
Episode 114: Buyers: "So What?!"
Episode 113: Time For A New Game Plan
Episode 112: Sales Reps Will Lead Us Back
Episode 111: What You Do Now
Episode 110: Selling Through A Crisis
Episode 109: Pressure!
Episode 108: Transform Your Selling NOW 💰
Episode 107: Kobe Bryant
Episode 106: Sprint Selling + The Easiest Way To Increase Sales
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