The Top 15 Tactics from 2024

The Top 15 Tactics from 2024

The top 15 sales tips shared on the podcast in 2024 (full episodes linked below) Prospecting Best Practices: "That's Exactly Why I Called" Response: Use objections as a reason to keep the conversation going (Sara Uy) Presuppose the Problem: Start with, "You've probably looked into X before, huh?" to reduce sales pressure and uncover nuance (Josh Braun) Call Yourself First: Test new phone numbers for spam labeling before dialing prospects (Ken Amar) Effective Email Structure: Combine business initiatives, industry trends, and triggers for personalized, resonant cold emails (Kyle Coleman) Heard the Name Tossed Around Opener: Open with network credibility, then focus on problem-centric pitches (from the "Cold Calling Sucks" book) Discovery & Sales Process Best Practices: Problem Storytelling: Turn problem agreement into a story by asking, "When did you realize this was a problem?" (Charles Muhlbauer) The 1–10 Feedback Question: Ask prospects to rate your demo and explore what would make it a 10 (Steven Bryerton) Don’t Mistake Activity for Achievement: Align sales stages with outcomes (Mark Kosoglow) Use Labels in Negotiations: Diffuse tension by labeling emotions, e.g., "It seems like you just want to get a good deal," to avoid triggering defensiveness (Chris Voss) Lead, Don’t Ask, Mid-Cycle: Overcome indecision by offering clear recommendations and removing irrelevant options (Matt Dixon) Leadership Best Practices: Invert the Hiring Funnel: Sell candidates on the opportunity first, then test skills later (Hiring Playbook) Disarming Transparency in Hiring: Share risks and weaknesses with candidates to surface objections early and build trust (Mark Kosoglow) 20/80 Training Rhythms: Spend 20% of the time introducing new skills and 80% reinforcing them weekly (Training Playbook) Pipeline Squeeze: Ask key questions (e.g., deal size, close date, buyer awareness) to assess pipeline health and socialize results (John Sherer) Document the Wiggle (W.G.L.L): Define "what good looks like," then practice targeted scenarios repeatedly for efficiency (Kevin Dorsey) Thanks sellers for tuning in this year! See you in 2025 with more of the most actionable tips in sales, be sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

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99 (Sell): Becoming a consultant in your sales cycle (Tonito De Leon, Senior Manager of Business Development @ Reprise)

99 (Sell): Becoming a consultant in your sales cycle (Tonito De Leon, Senior Manager of Business Development @ Reprise)

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 FOUR ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS Whiteboard out the vision state once you’ve identified the pain. Link their current state with how far off they are from their vision state. Bring new members back up to speed before jumping right into the demo. Use self deprecation on your cold calls - put it on yourself to lower the guard. PATH TO PRESIDENT’S CLUB Senior Manager of Business Development @ Reprise Founding Account Executive @ Amplemarket Former  Account Executive @ Mixmax RESOURCES DISCUSSED Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal

18 Mai 202225min

98 (Sell): Writing better emails with data-backed optimization (Will Allred, Co-Founder & COO @ Lavender)

98 (Sell): Writing better emails with data-backed optimization (Will Allred, Co-Founder & COO @ Lavender)

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 FOUR ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS Avoid using first names or commands in your subject lines. Use unsure tones (e.g. typically, usually) instead of informative tones in your emails. Never ask more than one question in an email. Sending 50 word emails yields better results than 125 word emails. PATH TO PRESIDENT’S CLUB Co-Founder & COO @ Lavender RESOURCES DISCUSSED Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal

11 Mai 202229min

97 (Sell): Handling the tough objections (Tom Alaimo, Growth Account Executive @ Gong)

97 (Sell): Handling the tough objections (Tom Alaimo, Growth Account Executive @ Gong)

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 FOUR ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS Prep your champion when re-engaging an opportunity so they aren’t blindsided. Keep your emails light. Fewer links, attachments, etc. tend to work better. Stop overcomplicating your CTAs with word games or aggressive asks. Try to unpack all the possible underlying causes in a vague objection. PATH TO PRESIDENT’S CLUB Growth Account Executive @ Gong RESOURCES DISCUSSED Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal

4 Mai 202230min

96 (Sell): Finding success by adding structure to your prospecting Outreach (Anthony Natoli, Commercial AE @ Outreach)

96 (Sell): Finding success by adding structure to your prospecting Outreach (Anthony Natoli, Commercial AE @ Outreach)

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 FOUR ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS Send three touches on your first outreach - personalized email, call, LinkedIn connect. Keep your subject lines at 1-3 words with a clear value prop segue in the body. Avoid process related problems when prospecting above the line. Re-visit your research before refreshing your outreach on a cold account. PATH TO PRESIDENT’S CLUB Commercial AE @ Outreach Former Mid-Mkt Growth Account Director @ Demandbase RESOURCES DISCUSSED Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal

27 Apr 202231min

95 (Sell): Prospecting at scale without compromising personalization (Alan Shen, Data Account Executive @ Pave)

95 (Sell): Prospecting at scale without compromising personalization (Alan Shen, Data Account Executive @ Pave)

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 FOUR ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS Split your prospecting in 3 buckets (find 25 accounts, research 25, sequence 25). Run a report for any accounts with “[in]” activity when pulling prospects. Look for the same 3-4 key triggers every time you’re researching prospects. Build snippets for each of those triggers to personalize at scale. PATH TO PRESIDENT’S CLUB Data Account Executive @ Pave RESOURCES DISCUSSED Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal

20 Apr 202229min

Hall of Fame: Kyle Coleman Ep. 4 & 47

Hall of Fame: Kyle Coleman Ep. 4 & 47

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 We're running it back! Here's one of our all-time favorite episodes on 30MPC. RESOURCES DISCUSSED Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal

18 Apr 202253min

94 (Sell): Utilizing a JEP to drive multithreading and upsells (Anna Romeka, Enterprise Account Manager @ TripActions)

94 (Sell): Utilizing a JEP to drive multithreading and upsells (Anna Romeka, Enterprise Account Manager @ TripActions)

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 FOUR ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS Always provide context before asking for access to power. Start your JEP with critical events and work backwards from there. Mitigate risk by establishing and aligning on the next three steps of the buying cycle. Request specific names to key stakeholders early in the process to make the ask easier. PATH TO PRESIDENT’S CLUB Enterprise Account Manager @ TripActions RESOURCES DISCUSSED Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal

13 Apr 202231min

93 (Sell): Prospecting in unconventional ways (Jimmy Comodeca, SDR Manager @ Copilot.cx)

93 (Sell): Prospecting in unconventional ways (Jimmy Comodeca, SDR Manager @ Copilot.cx)

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 FOUR ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS Look at LinkedIn activity and reverse engineer prospecting messaging from there. Join relevant, public Slack groups and build a reputation before engaging. Record valuable information like teammates, vacations, and cell numbers in OOO replies. Work accounts above the line, and below (AEs above, SDRs below). PATH TO PRESIDENT’S CLUB SDR Manager @ Copilot.cx Co-founder @ The SDR Newsletter RESOURCES DISCUSSED Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal

6 Apr 202228min

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