In this episode, I was privileged to interview Chris Dials, VP of Global Operations for VMware, where he leads the company’s go-to-market operations worldwide —an 800-person global team that serves 5,000+ sales professionals, 75,000+ partners, and 1M+ customers. A senior high tech leader with a 20-year history of leading operational transformation, Chris’ mantra is as […]

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Should you take a full commission job? This isn’t an uncommon question among sellers. So I want to give you some insights today into how you can be successful at it as well as some red flags. Here are 8 things you need to make sure that you understand and have agreed to before accepting […]

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Today’s guest is Shiv Khera, a motivational speaker who has inspired and worked with some of the biggest brands like HP, Citigroup, HSBC, Cannon, Nestle, Philips, Mecedes-Benz, and the list goes on. Shiv is the Founder of Qualified Learning Systems USA. He is also the author of the book, You Can Win: A Step-by-Step Tool for […]

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If you stop using or practicing the tools you know would work, you’re going to see a decrease in your sales. Oftentimes, we get training and go to these amazing events. Then we get back to the office we’re back to our same old routines. And we forget the things and principles we learned. Today’s […]

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There’s a fine line between being persuasive and being pushy. And you don’t want to get to the latter. But how do you reach out to clients without appearing too sleazy? Today’s guest is Michelle Weinstein and she’s going to show us just that. Michelle is fellow podcaster, her show Success Unfiltered talks about how you can […]

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Still struggling with doing cold emails? Our guest today is Mike Hardenbrook, the co-founder of Growth Geeks, a marketplace vetted for freelance marketers or geeks. He is also one of the individuals behind Growth Hacker TV, an educational resource for startups to acquire monetization information and to grow the user base. Mike has a lot […]

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What are some of the things you see as a setback? You can actually turn those disadvantages into advantages. I was on a podcast interview the other day and I was the one on the hot seat this time. The podcast is called Pioneers of Insight hosted by Jerry Gaura. In the episode, we pointed […]

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Are automation and process the same thing? Nope. Not always. Our guest today thinks online marketers are taking businesses off on a wrong path. And we discuss how you can correct your course. It’s never too late. Today’s guest is Bill Troy. He is soon releasing a book called, Click Sand: How the Pitchmen of Online Marketing […]

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How much is your self-worth? How do you overcome your fear of rejection? Today’s snippet taken from one of our recent sessions over at the TSE Hustler’s League is about the idea of self-worth and how you can overcome your fear of rejection. How Would You Rate Yourself? We play all these roles – husband, […]

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Here’s a self-check question for you: What don’t I do what I know I should do? Today, I’m sharing with you the concept behind this. You know how to do cold calling. You know how to prospect. You already know how to utilize LinkedIn. You’ve probably learned something about social selling. Or you’ve listened to podcast […]

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You’re probably familiar with Simon Sinek and have watched his Start with Why concept on TEDxTalks. If not, how long have you been living under the rock? Seriously though, you’ve got to watch it! In today’s episode, we have David Mead, a team member at Simon Sinek’s organization Start with Why. David is going to […]

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I watched a show on Netflix called The Magic School Bus. No, it isn’t an action film as you would imagine me watching. It’s actually an animated film but its story is worth to be told. And I want to share with you things from the show that we can tie back into sales. The […]

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Why do you think most businesses fail? Why is transparency critical in any business? These and more on our episode today! Today’s guest is Robert Thomas Bethel – the man behind the turnover of 77 businesses over the past 50 years. He is an expert when it comes to customer acquisition, company turnaround, and onboarding. […]

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Still scared of picking up that phone? Sellers need to build habits. You have to learn new skills, reinforce, and build on those skills. This semester of the TSE Hustler’s League has two tracks. The first track focuses on business development and track two focuses on increasing value and close rate. Overcoming the fear of […]

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The Ben Franklin close, the puppy doc close, the Columbo close, the assumptive close, and the list goes on ー what close do you use? Many people have the idea of closing totally messed up. They think that since they’ve come to the “closing” part, they feel it’s the end of the process so they […]

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How do you want to be seen by prospects – a salesman or a Forbes 500 businessman? Speeding up the sales process is critical in any business and if you want to do just that, you have to learn how to present yourself to prospects as a trusted expert, not just a commodity. Adam Witty […]

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Today, I’m sharing three things you’re probably doing but you don’t realize it’s harming you as a sales professional. Sales applies to any areas of our lives. Recently, I posted a fill-in-the-blank line on Facebook, which says: “I hate it when salespeople _____.” I got a bunch of amazing answers and it boils down to […]

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Abundance is yours – NOW. I’m telling you – this is one episode you want to go back and listen to again. Today’s episode is loaded with gems. We have the most sought-after motivational speaker – Lisa Nichols. A successful author and millionaire, Lisa is a single mom. Her book is called Abundance Now: Amplify Your […]

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The TSE Hustler’s League is an online group coaching program designed to help sellers of all levels. Each semester, we focus on a theme. And for this semester, we have two tracks – business development and building value. Check out our first track if your goal is to increase your win rate while if you […]

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A quick question – where are your thoughts focused on right now? Your thoughts are very powerful, they can actually either spell success or failure in your life. It’s your choice. Today, we have Curtis Rapp, a professional seller and an award-winning speaker. His current passion revolves around cultivating growth mindset by learning and teaching […]

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Do you have a brand that pops? Well, there’s more to branding than just your logo. You have to have a brand that stands out from others. You have to have a strong brand presence. Learn more from our guest, Stephen A. Hart. Stephen is a marketing genius, a successful entrepreneur, and he has done […]

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Prospecting may come in shapes and forms. Should you send an email beforehand? Or should you just call right away? These and more on this episode today. First off, we’re starting a new thing where I’m utilizing more videos. Done Tuesdays at noon on our Facebook Group, The Sales Evangelizers where I will be answering questions there […]

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