Sales Influence Podcast

Victor Antonio
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Sales Influence Podcast

Today's buyer is more informed and more skeptical when it comes to buying. In this podcast, we'll discuss "Finding the Why in How Clients Buy" by using the latest studies in consumer behavior and neuromarketing to sell more effectively!

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    Unique Aggregate Proposition - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 561

    Unique Aggregate Proposition (UAP) 🔍 UAP combines multiple skills or aspects to create a unique value proposition, making it more powerful than USP in today's globalized and digitized world where products are often commoditized. 🎨 Scott Adams found his UAP by merging comedy, business, and cartooning skills, demonstrating that being different trumps being better in competitive markets. Sales and Marketing Strategy 💼 Victor Antonio recommends using UAP to differentiate sales pitches by combining 3-7 special offerings to stand out from competitors. 🍎 Apple and Google are rare exceptions in creating unique, hard-to-copy products, highlighting the power of a strong UAP. Competitive Advantage 🚀 Salespeople should focus on creating a UAP rather than a USP, as it's more difficult to replicate and provides a stronger competitive edge.

    9 min

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    5 Value Hurdles - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 560

    Value Positioning and Articulation 🎯 Positioning value involves putting customers in the scene and situation where they can feel the pain of not having your product, rather than simply listing features. 💡 To sell value effectively, one must know, believe in, prove, articulate, and position the value correctly within the customer's context and situation. 🚩 When a customer asks for a discount, it's a signal that you've failed to articulate and position the value of your product, not that the price is too high. Customer Decision-Making 🧠 Customers often rely on default rules (heuristics) like "heavy equals quality" or "long line equals good restaurant" to make quick decisions without deep thought. Effective Sales Techniques ⏱️ To position value, tie together articulation values (e.g., "repair within 30-40 minutes") with the customer's situation (e.g., "what happens if this unit goes down during lunch?") to make them consider potential negative outcomes.

    11 min

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    Biological Sales Clock - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 559

    Timing and Productivity 🕰️ The biological sales clock reveals optimal times for sales and productivity: 7-11 a.m. and 3-9 p.m., when customers are most receptive and in a positive mood. 📊 Companies can leverage this data by scheduling morning meetings from 7-11 a.m. and afternoon meetings from 3-6 p.m., avoiding the noon-3 p.m. slump when customers are tired and negative. Strategic Applications 📞 Sales teams can boost success rates by aligning their calls and meetings with the biological sales clock's peak times. 💼 Businesses can optimize earnings calls by scheduling them during morning hours to potentially improve stock price reception. Holistic Impact 😊 The biological sales clock influences not just sales and productivity, but also mood, with peak happiness aligning with the 7-11 a.m. and 3-9 p.m. windows.

    11 min

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    10 Ways to Disqualify a Prospect - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 558

    Efficient Prospect Evaluation 🎯 Disqualify prospects quickly to save time and money, as faster disqualification leads to more efficient use of resources. 💼 Establish clear boundaries and specific requirements for working with clients, such as minimum budget, project size, location, time commitment, and payoff structure. Value-Based Qualification 💰 Qualify by value by setting a Minimum Value Proposition (MVP) that clients must meet, such as a minimum budget or project size, to ensure alignment with services offered. Situational and Ethical Considerations 🚩 Disqualify clients based on situational requirements, such as too many people involved, too many departments, and certain scenarios to avoid wasting resources on unqualified prospects. 🤝 Evaluate clients based on personality and ethics, including trustworthiness, reasonableness, and willingness to follow recommendations to ensure a good working relationship.

    10 min

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    Spin The Value Arrow - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 557

    The Sales Influence Podcast episode "Spin the Value Arrow" discusses tailoring B2B sales presentations to resonate with different decision-makers. Victor Antonio, introduces the "value trinity": increasing revenue, reducing costs, and expanding market share, as the primary concerns of business owners. He argues that effective selling involves understanding which of these concerns is most important to each stakeholder involved in a purchasing decision, such as the CTO, CMO, and CFO. The podcast challenges listeners to create both a comprehensive sales presentation addressing all key interests and shorter, specialized presentations focused on the specific priorities of individual decision-makers.

    9 min

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    Client Says: "Send Me A Proposal" - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 556

    Accelerating the Sales Process 🚀 Immediately ask for pricing when a customer requests a proposal to potentially close deals faster, as time kills all deals and prolonged processes reduce closing probability. 💼 Utilize a 3-step process to confirm customer interest and fit: verify interest, ensure product/service fit, and validate features/functionalities, helping to evaluate interest levels and determine next steps. Non-Verbal Communication and Prioritization 👀 Watch for micro-expressions and body language when presenting pricing to gauge customer reactions, providing insights into their budget range and interest level. 🏆 Mentally assign priorities to proposals based on customer enthusiasm to focus on promising leads and allocate resources effectively. Strategic Timing and Trust-Building 🗓️ Insert start date questions early in the sales process, not at the end, to avoid pressuring customers and build trust, facilitating a collaborative relationship that enhances deal closure potential.

    11 min

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    A Winning Presentation Plan - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 555

    Presentation Structure 🏠 Visualize a house with 5 points to represent the top 5 customer priorities, organizing them in order of importance and checking off each point during the presentation. Engagement Strategy 🔄 Utilize the "say-ask-do-show" formula for each priority: say what you want to discuss, ask questions to gather information, do an engaging activity, and show a visual aid or demo. Planning Tool 📊 Create a "say-ask-do-show" matrix by listing the 5 priorities and filling out corresponding actions for each element of the formula. Customer-Centric Approach 🎯 Focus on the top 5 priorities that customers care about, ensuring your presentation addresses their most important concerns and interests. Visual Aids 📈 Incorporate demos, case studies, and other visual aids to effectively sell each issue or priority, enhancing the impact of your presentation.

    8 min

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    Selling Something For Free - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 554

    Victor Antonio's podcast excerpt explores the counterintuitive idea that simply giving something away for free doesn't guarantee its acceptance. He argues that to effectively offer something for free, one must still "sell the free" by framing it with perceived value and context, making it enticing for the recipient. Using his podcast as an example, Antonio demonstrates how establishing a need and desire precedes the free offer, significantly increasing engagement. He contrasts this with simply stating a free offer, highlighting the importance of creating contextual value to overcome skepticism and the perception that free items lack worth.

    8 min
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    Today's buyer is more informed and more skeptical when it comes to buying. In this podcast, we'll discuss "Finding the Why in How Clients Buy" by using the latest studies in consumer behavior and neuromarketing to sell more effectively!

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    • Creador
      Victor Antonio
    • Años de actividad
      2016 - 2025
    • Episodios
      637
    • Clasificación
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