Virtual Selling How To Build Relationships Differentiate And Win Sales Remotely

What do winners of major sales do differently than the sellerswho almost won, but ultimately came in second place? Mike Schultz and John Doerr, bestselling authors andworld-renowned sales experts, set out to find the answer. Theystudied more than 700 business-to-business purchases made by buyerswho represented a total of $3.1 billion in annual purchasing power.When they compared the winners to the second-place finishers, theyfound surprising results. Not only do sales winners sell differently, they sellradically differently, than the second-place finishers. In recent years, buyers have increasingly seen products andservices as replaceable. You might think this would meanthat the sale goes to the lowest bidder. Not true! A new breed ofseller—the insight seller—is winning the sale withstrong prices and margins even in the face of increasingcompetition and commoditization. In Insight Selling, Schultz and Doerr share thesurprising results of their research on what sales winners dodifferently, and outline exactly what you need to do to transformyourself and your team into insight sellers. They introduce asimple three-level model based on what buyers say tip the scales infavor of the winners: Level 1 "Connect." Winners connect the dots betweencustomer needs and company solutions, while also connecting withbuyers as people. Level 2 "Convince." Winners convince buyers that they canachieve maximum return, that the risks are acceptable, and that theseller is the best choice among all options. Level 3 "Collaborate." Winners collaborate with buyers bybringing new ideas to the table, delivering new ideas and insights,and working with buyers as a team. They also found that much of the popular and current advicegiven to sellers can damage sales results. Insight Sellingis both a strategic and tactical guide that will separate the goodadvice from the bad, and teach you how to put the three levels ofselling to work to inspire buyers, influence their agendas, andmaximize value. If you want to find yourself and your team in thewinner's circle more often, this book is a must-read.

Conversations make or break everything in sales. Every conversation you have is an opportunity to find new prospects, win new customers, and increase sales. Rainmaking Conversations provides a proven system for leading masterful conversations that fill the pipeline, secure new deals, and maximize the potential of your account. Rainmaking Conversations offers a research-based, field-tested, and practical selling approach that will help you master the art of the sales conversation. This proven system revolves around the acronym RAIN, which stands for Rapport, Aspirations and Afflictions, Impact, and New Reality. You'll learn how to ask your prospects and clients the right questions, and help them set the agenda for success. Armed with the knowledge of the markets you serve, the common needs of prospects, and how your products and services can help, you can become a trusted advisor to your clients during and after the sale. With the RAIN system, you'll be able to: Build rapport and trust from the first contact Create conversations with prospects, referral sources, and clients using the telephone, email, and mail Uncover the real need behind client challenges Make the case for improved business impact and return on investment (ROI) for your prospects Understand and communicate your value proposition Apply the 16 principles of influence in sales Overcome and prevent all types of objections, including money Craft profitable solutions and close the deal The world-class RAIN SellingSM methodology has helped tens of thousands of people lead powerful sales conversations and achieve breakthrough sales performance. Start bridging the gap between "hello" and profitable relationships today.

And just like that, everything changed . . . A global pandemic. Panic. Social distancing. Working from home. In a heartbeat, we went from happy hours to virtual happy hours. From conferences to virtual conferences. From selling to virtual selling. To remain competitive, sales and business professionals were required to shift the way they engaged prospects and customers. Overnight, virtual selling became the new normal. Now, it is here to stay. Virtual selling can be challenging. It's more difficult to make human to human connections. It's natural to feel intimidated by technology and digital tools. Few of us haven't felt the wave of insecurity the instant a video camera is pointed in our direction. Yet, virtual selling is powerful because it allows you to engage more prospects and customers, in less time, at a lower cost, while reducing the sales cycle. Virtual Selling is the definitive guide to leveraging video-based technology and virtual communication channels to engage prospects, advance pipeline opportunities, and seal the deal. You'll learn a complete system for blending video, phone, text, live chat, social media, and direct messaging into your sales process to increase productivity and reduce sales cycles. Jeb Blount, one of the most celebrated sales trainers of our generation, teaches you: How to leverage human psychology to gain more influence on video calls The seven technical elements of impactful video sales calls The five human elements of highly effective video sales calls How to overcome your fear of the camera and always be video ready How to deliver engaging and impactful virtual demos and presentations Powerful video messaging strategies for engaging hard to reach stakeholders The Four-Step Video Prospecting Framework The Five-Step Telephone Prospecting Framework The LDA Method for handling telephone prospecting objections Advanced email prospecting strategies and frameworks How to leverage text messaging for prospecting and down pipeline communication The law of familiarity and how it takes the friction out of virtual selling The 5C's of Social Selling Why it is imperative to become proficient with reactive and proactive chat Strategies for direct messaging – the "Swiss Army Knife" of virtual selling How to leverage a blended virtual/physical selling approach to close deals faster As you dive into these powerful insights, and with each new chapter, you'll gain greater and greater confidence in your ability to effectively engage prospects and customers through virtual communication channels. And, with this newfound confidence, your success and income will soar. Following in the footsteps of his blockbuster bestsellers People Buy You, Fanatical Prospecting, Sales EQ, Objections, and Inked, Jeb Blount's Virtual Selling puts the same strategies employed by his clients—a who's who of the world's most prestigious organizations—right into your hands.

A proven approach to revenue-generating marketing and client development Professional Services Marketing is a fully field-tested and research-based approach to marketing and client development for professional services firms. The book, now in its Second Edition, covers five key areas that are critical for firms that want to grow and become more profitable: creating a marketing and growth strategy; establishing a brand and reputation; implementing a marketing communications program; executing lead generation strategies; and developing business by winning new clients. You will also read real-world case studies that illustrate major points, as well as quotes and stories from well-respected professionals in the industry. The Second Edition features new research and updates throughout, including new chapters on social media and online marketing, as well as new case studies and interviews Authors Mike Schultz and John E. Doerr are the coauthors of the Wall Street Journal and Inc. Magazine bestseller Rainmaking Conversations and Professional Services Marketing; Lee W. Frederiksen is coauthor of Online Marketing for Professional Services Will be widely promoted via multiple online routes and direct mail marketing Firms of any size can use this proven approach to marketing and client development to attract new clients and grow their professional service businesses.

Leverage the power of neuroscience to supercharge your sales success! A must-read for salespeople, business development managers, and business leaders. In The Neuroscience of Selling, acclaimed author John Asher unveils the closely guarded secrets that tap into the very core of human decision-making, empowering you to become a master of the sales process. By blending cutting-edge neuroscience with practical sales strategies, this guide will arm you with the tools you need to forge deep and lasting connections with your buyers, skyrocketing your sales figures to unprecedented heights. You'll discover: Neuroscience-Based Sales Techniques: Learn how to harness the power of the human brain to influence buyer behavior positively. Discover the inner workings of decision-making processes and tailor your sales approach to win over even the toughest prospects. Winning Over Hearts and Minds: Gain a profound understanding of the emotional triggers that drive buyer decisions. Craft compelling narratives that resonate with your audience on a deep, personal level, forging unbreakable connections that lead to increased loyalty and repeat business. The Art of Influence: Master the art of persuasion with cutting-edge neuro-selling techniques. Discover how to navigate objections, build trust, and close deals with confidence, making your competition fade into the background. Sales Strategies that Work: Leave outdated sales techniques behind and embrace a new era of effective selling. Explore practical, proven strategies that will help you surpass your targets and set new sales records. Empowering Your Sales Team: Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or a budding entrepreneur, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to empower your entire sales team. Unleash their potential and transform them into a force to be reckoned with. In today's fast-paced and fiercely competitive market, understanding the intricacies of human behavior is the key to unlocking unparalleled success in sales. With The Neuroscience of Selling, you hold the ultimate playbook for mastering the art of sales persuasion and fostering genuine connections with buyers. Note: The Introduction and Chapter One to The Neuroscience of Selling are adapted under license by SalesBrain, LLC, © 2002-2019.

No more than today, in the era of cloud technologies and social distancing, could the old saying “people buy from people” be more appropriate. Demo Guru focuses on bringing the human aspect back into the world of technical sales by establishing a perfect connection between Sales, Presales, and Prospective Customers as a key driver to unbeatable win rates. Profiting from years of experience in demonstrating enterprise software across the globe, this handbook is the Holy Grail for any experienced or novice Sales Engineer who passionately takes pride in evangelizing software solutions. Demo Guru provides all the essential tools to master the Presales profession to excellence. Provocative case studies, factual tips, and humorous true stories from the fields navigate best practices and new trends with the immutable goal of establishing Presales consultants as the trusted side of any sales process. From soft skills development to engaging audience interactions, this guide offers insightful information and innovative techniques necessary to excel at the most typical day-in-the-life Presales activities, including RFP responses, web demonstrations, and road-show demo marathons. It also provides intriguing insights on how to evolve the traditional Presales experience to serve the needs of Product Management, Marketing, R&D, and Sales Enablement. Demo Guru is a testament to the highly rewarding profession of Sales Engineering for any consultative sales fanatic and the critical function it represents for any software organization.

This insightful book shows salespeople how to meet the needs of affluent clients from the initial contact, to the sales presentation, to providing the level of service and quality they expect, to securing them as long-term customers. Based on extensive research of the buying patterns and expectations of the wealthy, this step-by-step sales guide reveals the secrets of attracting and keeping wealthy clients for life, boosting sales and repeat business. The Art of Selling to the Affluent is also a crash course in the world of the wealthy, giving you the understanding you need to satisfy and retain these profitable top-dollar clients.