Most salespeople realize they must ask questions in order to find information. The challenge though is that when they do, the prospect or client feels interrogated or impelled to give an answer even if it’s not truthful. Bill and Bryan discuss a helpful tip from Seth Godin’s Blog, “No business buys a solution for a [...]
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The Answer Behind The Answer
October 10th, 2011A Big Call Prep System
October 3rd, 2011Many times, we see sales people under-prepare for big calls. Or, they prepare the wrong way, focusing on products and their advantages instead of what we believe they SHOULD be focused on. In this episode, Bill and Bryan break down the ‘high pressure’ sales call and give you a template to consider using as you [...]
So What’s Your Story? Does It Compel People To Listen?
August 29th, 2011Sales people in any profession MUST be better story tellers. Telling someone your information is not enough today. You must build the context through how you position your product. And the best way to do that is through your stories. Brooke Green is this week’s guest on the podcast. Brooke is a Caskey trainer and [...]
Does Your Value Have a Hook?
January 18th, 2010We all know how important the subject of “value” is but have you ever wondered what it is that makes your offer valuable? You should especially since it’s the key ingredient in whether someone is interested in your offer. In this vignette, Bill addresses a conversation that he had with a client about creating a [...]
The Importance of Your Prospect’s Self-Image
January 11th, 2010An article written by Dan Levis, which was published on Clayton Makepeace’s blog The Total Package, stated that people completely overlook the prospect’s self-image. For that reason, Bill Caskey recommends in today’s vignette that once you change your way of thinking about your prospect the more you will benefit.
What to do When the Wheels Fall Off the Deal
July 30th, 2009In this episode, Bryan and Bill dissect a deal from an actual client phone call. The issue is what do you do in the 11th hour of a deal when everything that you thought was true—was untrue? You’ll hear both hosts weigh in on the situation, then hear the advice that Bill actually gave.
When Your Solution Isn’t Quite Right
July 23rd, 2009This week on the Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan talk about the ethical consideration that keeps you from moving forward. What to do? What to do? Intent (a core principle on the ASP) comes to the forefront in this discussion. You are invited to weigh in by emailing Bill and Bryan at listener@advancedsellingpodcast.com.
