Sell Smarter® from SalesFuel

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The Sell Smarter® podcast from SalesFuel® is your go-to resource for mastering sales tactics, cutting-edge marketing strategies, and effective leadership skills. Each episode delivers insight-based, expert insights from reading emotions to enhance sales success, using video to boost social selling, and optimizing content marketing - all backed by the latest research studies. We also cover tips on improving executive presence, increasing productivity, and leveraging AI for better customer engagement. Whether you're a sales professional, marketer, or business leader, Sell Smarter equips you with the tools to thrive in today's competitive market. Tune in now, so you can Sell Smarter! #SellSmarter #SalesSuccess #MarketingStrategy #LeadershipSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #ExecutivePresence #AIinSales

  1. Oct 23

    123: Prospecting Questions; Sales Focus; Brand Awareness; Grace Gavin; Culture Fit

    In this week’s show, we’re diving into the magic of open-ended questions and exploring why they’re the real engine behind powerful prospecting. I’ve also got you covered on staying laser-focused in sales—because who couldn’t use less chaos and more closed deals? For my marketers, we’re decoding brand awareness and how to actually nail it at the top of the funnel. Plus, I’ll spill the best takeaways from a recent chat with Grace Gavin about honest workplace conversations. And for the leaders tuning in, we’re unpacking how to spot culture fit and hire folks who don’t just show up, but seriously shine. Every week we give you 5 new sales insights and strategies so you can Sell Smarter® Sell Smarter® is brought to you every week by the sales and research experts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SalesFuel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be prepared to be brilliant with SalesFuel!   #SellSmarter #SalesSuccess #MarketingStrategy #LeadershipSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #ExecutivePresence #AIinSales   Read more insights like this every day at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠salesfuel.com/blog⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Oct 16

    122: Sales Accountability; Discovery Meetings; Corporate Blogs; Andres Lares; Top Work Traits

    In this week’s show, we’re diving in with a gut-check: Are you really holding yourself accountable in sales? Then, let's unpack a discovery meeting plan that’ll have you feeling cool, calm, and—dare I say—excited to start those sales convos. Marketers, I haven’t forgotten you! We’ll reveal what successful companies are actually doing with their business blogs to see real results (no fluff, just the good stuff). Plus, I’m recapping the juiciest takeaways from a chat with negotiation pro Andres Lares—can’t-miss insights ahead. And if you’re a team leader or dreaming up the next sales dream team, let’s talk about the work traits that are non-negotiable in today’s B-to-B world. Every week we give you 5 new sales insights and strategies so you can Sell Smarter® Sell Smarter® is brought to you every week by the sales and research experts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SalesFuel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be prepared to be brilliant with SalesFuel!   #SellSmarter #SalesSuccess #MarketingStrategy #LeadershipSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #ExecutivePresence #AIinSales   Read more insights like this every day at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠salesfuel.com/blog⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Oct 9

    121: Pipeline Metrics; Professional Etiquette; Podcast Ad ROI; Tara May; Behavioral Insights

    In this week’s show, we’re diving into those overlooked-but-oh-so-powerful sales pipeline metrics. Then, we’re getting real about professional etiquette and how it can seriously set you apart in today’s fast-paced B-to-B and B-to-C world. Shifting gears, we’ll unlock smarter ways to maximize both reach and ROI in your next podcast ad campaign. I’ll also recap an eye-opening conversation with Tara May, who shared inspiring takeaways on embracing autism in the workplace. And, to wrap things up, we’ll talk team leadership—specifically, how behavioral insights can help your crew work smarter, not harder. Every week we give you 5 new sales insights and strategies so you can Sell Smarter® Sell Smarter® is brought to you every week by the sales and research experts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SalesFuel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be prepared to be brilliant with SalesFuel!   #SellSmarter #SalesSuccess #MarketingStrategy #LeadershipSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #ExecutivePresence #AIinSales   Read more insights like this every day at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠salesfuel.com/blog⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Oct 2

    120: Executive Presence; Stakeholder Mapping; Direct Mail; Dr. Matthew Zakreski; Tailored Feedback

    In this week's show, we're going big and getting bold! First, I'm breaking down how to walk into that C-suite meeting with confidence and build your executive presence in sales—because you deserve a seat at that table. Next, ever feel like you’re selling into a maze? We’ll chat about stakeholder mapping for a smoother, more effective sales process. Marketers, I’ve got you too: we’re talking direct mail tactics that actually work for small businesses and boost sales. Stick around for my favorite takeaways from our chat with Dr. Matthew Zakreski on unlocking neurodivergent potential. And finally, leaders and managers—let’s talk about feedback that actually works, tailored to each person’s unique style. Every week we give you 5 new sales insights and strategies so you can Sell Smarter® Sell Smarter® is brought to you every week by the sales and research experts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SalesFuel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be prepared to be brilliant with SalesFuel!   #SellSmarter #SalesSuccess #MarketingStrategy #LeadershipSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #ExecutivePresence #AIinSales   Read more insights like this every day at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠salesfuel.com/blog⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Sep 25

    119: Preventing Burnout; Personal Branding; Psychographics; Cindy Anderson; Sales Acumen

    In this week's show, we're talking all about leveling up your sales and marketing game! First up, if the stress from pitching nonstop is giving you heart palpitations, let’s chat about how to prevent sales burnout before you start daydreaming about moving to Bali. Next, we’ll uncover why your personal brand might secretly be your best sales ally. Marketers, ever wondered what psychographics actually are? We’re breaking it down, B-to-B style. Then, get ready for a rapid-fire recap of key takeaways from our recent interview with the incredible Cindy Anderson on how to support team members when big changes hit. And finally, leaders—let’s tackle the sales acumen assessment and why personality quizzes just don’t cut it. Every week we give you 5 new sales insights and strategies so you can Sell Smarter® Sell Smarter® is brought to you every week by the sales and research experts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SalesFuel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be prepared to be brilliant with SalesFuel!   #SellSmarter #SalesSuccess #MarketingStrategy #LeadershipSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #ExecutivePresence #AIinSales   Read more insights like this every day at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠salesfuel.com/blog⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Sep 18

    118: Handling Objections; Warm Emails; Customer Acquisition; Stephanie Brown; Behavioral Interviews

    In this week's show, let’s sharpen those sales skills, shall we? First up, I’m tackling the best ways to respond when you get hit with that all-too-familiar sales objection—you know the one. Then, how to infuse a little heart into your sales emails without sounding like a robot. For my marketers out there, I’ve got fresh ideas for driving new customers in a hyper-competitive B-to-B and B-to-C world. We’re also recapping wisdom bombs from a recent interview with Gen Z ageism expert Stephanie Brown—trust me, you’ll want these takeaways. And to wrap up, I’ll break down the top behavioral interview questions that actually help you spot your next superstar. Every week we give you 5 new sales insights and strategies so you can Sell Smarter® Sell Smarter® is brought to you every week by the sales and research experts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SalesFuel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be prepared to be brilliant with SalesFuel!   #SellSmarter #SalesSuccess #MarketingStrategy #LeadershipSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #ExecutivePresence #AIinSales   Read more insights like this every day at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠salesfuel.com/blog⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Sep 11

    117: AI Prompts; Year-End Renewals; In-App Ads; Kathi Enderes; Hiring Criteria

    In this week’s show — get ready to give your sales toolkit a serious upgrade. First, I’ll share AI prompts that are actually helpful in B-to-B (and honestly, way more fun than spreadsheets). Then, we’ll get ahead of the stress and talk about what you can do now to prep for those year-end renewals, because who doesn’t love being proactive? For my marketers and anyone eyeing in-app advertising, we’re breaking down how it works and whether it’s worth your budget. Plus, I’ll recap the smartest HR gems from a chat with Kathi Enderes. And finally, for team leads and execs: let’s settle the debate — should you hire for the perfect skillset, or is manager fit the real win? Let’s dive in! Every week we give you 5 new sales insights and strategies so you can Sell Smarter® Sell Smarter® is brought to you every week by the sales and research experts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SalesFuel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be prepared to be brilliant with SalesFuel!   #SellSmarter #SalesSuccess #MarketingStrategy #LeadershipSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #ExecutivePresence #AIinSales   Read more insights like this every day at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠salesfuel.com/blog⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Sep 4

    116: AI Sales Tools; Sales Narratives; Holiday Campaigns; James Scouller; Hiring Resilience

    In this week's show, we're diving headfirst into smarter selling and strategic marketing just for you. Ready to level up? I'll be breaking down how AI in B-to-B sales isn't just a buzzword—it's actually changing the way pros like you close deals. Selling got you stumped? We'll look at sales narratives that really move the needle. Marketers, I’ve got you too: holiday campaign tips to make sure your season shines even brighter. Plus, I’m recapping the juiciest insights from leadership expert James Scouller about what makes a real team tick. And for the bosses: let's talk sales hiring and why resilience should top your wish list. Grab your coffee and let's go! Every week we give you 5 new sales insights and strategies so you can Sell Smarter® Sell Smarter® is brought to you every week by the sales and research experts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SalesFuel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be prepared to be brilliant with SalesFuel!   #SellSmarter #SalesSuccess #MarketingStrategy #LeadershipSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #ExecutivePresence #AIinSales   Read more insights like this every day at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠salesfuel.com/blog⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Sell Smarter® podcast from SalesFuel® is your go-to resource for mastering sales tactics, cutting-edge marketing strategies, and effective leadership skills. Each episode delivers insight-based, expert insights from reading emotions to enhance sales success, using video to boost social selling, and optimizing content marketing - all backed by the latest research studies. We also cover tips on improving executive presence, increasing productivity, and leveraging AI for better customer engagement. Whether you're a sales professional, marketer, or business leader, Sell Smarter equips you with the tools to thrive in today's competitive market. Tune in now, so you can Sell Smarter! #SellSmarter #SalesSuccess #MarketingStrategy #LeadershipSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #ExecutivePresence #AIinSales