Salescraft Training: Selling for success

Graham Elliott
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The gap between average and elite in sales is rarely talent — it’s perspective. Selling for Success is for sales professionals who refuse to plateau. Each episode reveals the thinking patterns, decision frameworks, and behavioural edges that consistently separate top performers from the majority. No trends. No motivational noise. Just high-value insight you can apply immediately to win complex deals, earn trust faster, and take control of your trajectory. Because in modern sales, small advantages compound — and the professionals who understand this pull ahead fast. Follow now to stay sharp, relevant, and difficult to compete against.

  1. How to run the perfect Discovery Call

    4D AGO

    How to run the perfect Discovery Call

    Send us Fan Mail Most deals don’t fall apart at the close—they fall apart in the discovery call. In this episode, we break down a step-by-step playbook for running the perfect discovery call—one that builds trust, uncovers real problems, and naturally leads to a sale without pressure. You’ll learn why most discovery calls fail (and feel rushed or поверхностный), and how top performers take control by setting the right frame from the very start. We walk through exactly how to move beyond surface-level questions and into deeper, more meaningful conversations that reveal what’s really driving your prospect’s decisions. We cover: How to fully understand your prospect’s current situationWhy the first problem you hear is rarely the real oneHow to uncover the true impact of a problem (and build urgency)The role emotion plays in every buying decisionHow to define a clear, compelling future stateHow to qualify opportunities without making it feel like an interrogationAnd how to transition smoothly into the next steps without pitching too earlyIf you’ve ever felt like your deals stall, prospects go quiet, or you’re “doing everything right” but not closing—this episode will show you exactly what’s missing. Key takeaway: When discovery is done right, the sale becomes a natural next step—not something you have to push. 🎧 Next episode: Sales in the age of AI Welcome to the podcast! Support the show If you have a sales problem you'd like to hear covered in a podcast, please contact me directly. Or, my sales training programme might help! If you'd like help to improve your sales confidence, please jump onto my free (45 minute) on-demand webinar. I'll teach you three things you can apply immediately, including handling objections and closing a sale. Graham Elliott You can contact me at graham@salescraft.training My website is www.salescraft.training Please join my mailing list. You'll get all the news and latest offers. Or... if you've found this helpful, please buy me a coffee!

    23 min
  2. If Discovery is weak, the deal is already lost

    APR 5

    If Discovery is weak, the deal is already lost

    Send us Fan Mail Most deals don’t fall apart at the end—they were already lost in the very first conversation. In this episode, we break down why weak discovery is one of the biggest hidden reasons deals stall, ghost, or quietly die. If your conversations stay surface-level, prospects feel no urgency, no real connection to the problem, and no clear reason to choose you over anyone else. You’ll learn how to spot weak discovery (and avoid it), why it leads to selling the wrong solution, and how it makes you sound like every other salesperson in the market. We then walk through a simple but powerful framework for running high-impact discovery conversations: Moving beyond basic facts into real problemsUncovering the true business and personal impactTapping into the emotional drivers behind decisionsYou’ll also get practical, high-quality questions you can use immediately to deepen your conversations and build real urgency—without sounding pushy or scripted. If you’ve ever had a deal that “should have closed” but didn’t, this episode will show you exactly where things went wrong—and how to fix it going forward. Key takeaway: Discovery isn’t just a stage in the sales process. It’s the foundation of the entire deal. 🎧 Next episode: How to Run a Perfect Discovery Call (Step-by-Step Playbook) — where we turn these principles into a clear, repeatable structure you can use in every call. Welcome to the podcast! Support the show If you have a sales problem you'd like to hear covered in a podcast, please contact me directly. Or, my sales training programme might help! If you'd like help to improve your sales confidence, please jump onto my free (45 minute) on-demand webinar. I'll teach you three things you can apply immediately, including handling objections and closing a sale. Graham Elliott You can contact me at graham@salescraft.training My website is www.salescraft.training Please join my mailing list. You'll get all the news and latest offers. Or... if you've found this helpful, please buy me a coffee!

    28 min
  3. Why most deals are won after the meeting

    MAR 29

    Why most deals are won after the meeting

    Send us Fan Mail Most salespeople believe the deal is won in the meeting. It isn’t. The meeting creates clarity. The follow-up creates commitment. In this episode, we break down why momentum after the conversation determines whether opportunities accelerate… or quietly stall. You’ll learn how elite sellers turn strong meetings into structured next steps, stakeholder alignment, and measurable progress — instead of vague promises and calendar silence. We unpack: • Why “Great call — we’ll get back to you” is a warning sign  • How to leave every meeting with defined movement  • The difference between activity and momentum  • Why written follow-up beats verbal agreement  • How top performers design post-meeting control without pressure Because buyers rarely decide in the room. They decide afterwards — when they review risk, consult stakeholders, and weigh urgency. If your deals tend to slow down after strong conversations, this episode will change how you manage momentum forever. Meetings create opportunity. What happens next determines whether it closes. 🎧 Follow the show for practical insights that separate average sellers from elite performers. Welcome to the podcast! Support the show If you have a sales problem you'd like to hear covered in a podcast, please contact me directly. Or, my sales training programme might help! If you'd like help to improve your sales confidence, please jump onto my free (45 minute) on-demand webinar. I'll teach you three things you can apply immediately, including handling objections and closing a sale. Graham Elliott You can contact me at graham@salescraft.training My website is www.salescraft.training Please join my mailing list. You'll get all the news and latest offers. Or... if you've found this helpful, please buy me a coffee!

    25 min
  4. Why great salespeople rarely get objections (and how you can too)

    MAR 22

    Why great salespeople rarely get objections (and how you can too)

    Send us Fan Mail Most objections aren’t surprises. They’re symptoms. In this episode, we break down why top-performing sellers rarely hear “It’s too expensive,” “We need to think about it,” or “Send me something and we’ll get back to you.” Not because they’re better at rebuttals — but because they prevent resistance long before it surfaces. You’ll learn why objections typically stem from: • Incomplete discovery  • Unclear business impact  • Hidden stakeholders  • Unaddressed risk  • Poor process control We explore how elite sellers surface concerns early, quantify consequences before discussing price, align decision-makers upfront, and structure conversations so buyers feel safe moving forward. Because by the time a buyer raises an objection, the real issue has usually been building for weeks. This episode will help you design cleaner deals, reduce friction at proposal stage, and move opportunities forward with greater control and confidence. Great sellers don’t win arguments at the end. They eliminate objections at the beginning. 🎧 Follow the show for practical insights designed for sales professionals who intend to outperform — not participate. Welcome to the podcast! Support the show If you have a sales problem you'd like to hear covered in a podcast, please contact me directly. Or, my sales training programme might help! If you'd like help to improve your sales confidence, please jump onto my free (45 minute) on-demand webinar. I'll teach you three things you can apply immediately, including handling objections and closing a sale. Graham Elliott You can contact me at graham@salescraft.training My website is www.salescraft.training Please join my mailing list. You'll get all the news and latest offers. Or... if you've found this helpful, please buy me a coffee!

    21 min
  5. How High Performers Structure Their Weeks — And Why Most Don’t

    MAR 15

    How High Performers Structure Their Weeks — And Why Most Don’t

    Send us Fan Mail Most salespeople don’t have a motivation problem. They have a structure problem. In this episode, we break down the weekly architecture that consistently separates high performers from the rest. Because elite sellers don’t rely on energy or urgency — they rely on deliberate design. You’ll learn how top performers: • Prioritise revenue-generating activity before admin  • Block protected time for prospecting and strategic deal advancement  • Schedule thinking time — not just meeting time  • Review pipeline risk before it becomes panic  • Build skill development into their week instead of hoping experience improves them We also unpack why most sellers resist structure in the first place. Reactive work feels productive. Inbox activity feels busy. But without a deliberate weekly framework, pipeline volatility and stress become inevitable. High performers don’t wait to feel organised. They design their week in a way that makes performance predictable. If you want more control over your pipeline, your time, and your income, this episode gives you a practical blueprint you can apply immediately. 🎧 Listen now and audit your calendar honestly — because your week reveals your priorities, and your priorities determine your results. Welcome to the podcast! Support the show If you have a sales problem you'd like to hear covered in a podcast, please contact me directly. Or, my sales training programme might help! If you'd like help to improve your sales confidence, please jump onto my free (45 minute) on-demand webinar. I'll teach you three things you can apply immediately, including handling objections and closing a sale. Graham Elliott You can contact me at graham@salescraft.training My website is www.salescraft.training Please join my mailing list. You'll get all the news and latest offers. Or... if you've found this helpful, please buy me a coffee!

    25 min
  6. 5 Buying signals that most salespeople miss

    MAR 8

    5 Buying signals that most salespeople miss

    Send us Fan Mail Most deals aren’t lost at the end.  They’re missed in the middle. Buyers rarely announce their decisions.  They signal them — subtly. In this episode of The Elite Seller, we break down the overlooked buying signals that indicate real intent: • The language shift from “if” to “when”  • Why internal references aren’t stalls — they’re ownership  • The increase in specificity that signals evaluation mode  • Emotional micro-shifts most reps never notice  • A simple framework to respond without sounding pushy If you’ve ever walked away from a deal thinking,  “I thought that was going well…” Welcome to the podcast! Support the show If you have a sales problem you'd like to hear covered in a podcast, please contact me directly. Or, my sales training programme might help! If you'd like help to improve your sales confidence, please jump onto my free (45 minute) on-demand webinar. I'll teach you three things you can apply immediately, including handling objections and closing a sale. Graham Elliott You can contact me at graham@salescraft.training My website is www.salescraft.training Please join my mailing list. You'll get all the news and latest offers. Or... if you've found this helpful, please buy me a coffee!

    20 min
  7. The 7 Skills That Predict Sales Success (Long before results show up)

    MAR 1

    The 7 Skills That Predict Sales Success (Long before results show up)

    Send us Fan Mail Sales success isn’t random. It’s predictable. Long before the results show up on a leaderboard, certain behaviours quietly separate top performers from everyone else. In this episode, we break down the seven skills that consistently forecast long-term success in sales — regardless of industry, territory, or experience level. You’ll discover why emotional control under pressure matters more than charisma, how curiosity outperforms convincing, and why structured thinking closes more deals than raw enthusiasm. We explore the hidden advantages of discomfort tolerance, ownership of the buying process, and rapid feedback integration — the traits that compound over time into elite performance. These aren’t personality traits. They’re trainable disciplines. If you want to increase deal size, improve consistency, and accelerate your career trajectory, this episode gives you a clear diagnostic framework. Rate yourself across all seven skills — and you’ll quickly see where your next breakthrough lies. Because in sales, results lag skill development. Build the right capabilities, and success becomes far less accidental. Follow the show for practical insights designed for sales professionals who intend to outperform — not participate. Welcome to the podcast! Support the show If you have a sales problem you'd like to hear covered in a podcast, please contact me directly. Or, my sales training programme might help! If you'd like help to improve your sales confidence, please jump onto my free (45 minute) on-demand webinar. I'll teach you three things you can apply immediately, including handling objections and closing a sale. Graham Elliott You can contact me at graham@salescraft.training My website is www.salescraft.training Please join my mailing list. You'll get all the news and latest offers. Or... if you've found this helpful, please buy me a coffee!

    21 min
  8. Confidence is built - not born

    FEB 22

    Confidence is built - not born

    Send us Fan Mail Confidence isn’t what separates top sales performers — the willingness to act before you feel ready is. While most sellers wait for certainty, elite professionals step into discomfort, lead bigger conversations, and grow into the role faster than their peers. In this episode, we unpack how real confidence is built — not through motivation, but through deliberate, repeated action. You’ll learn how to expand your professional identity, operate with greater authority, and take control of higher-stakes opportunities even when self-doubt is present. We break down practical ways to strengthen executive presence, challenge buyer assumptions without damaging trust, run more decisive meetings, and replace perfectionism with conviction. At the centre is a simple truth: Confidence is earned through evidence — and evidence only comes from action. If you want to sell larger deals, accelerate your career, and position yourself among the top performers in your field, this episode will show you how. Follow the show for practical insights designed for sales professionals who intend to outperform, not participate. Welcome to the podcast! Support the show If you have a sales problem you'd like to hear covered in a podcast, please contact me directly. Or, my sales training programme might help! If you'd like help to improve your sales confidence, please jump onto my free (45 minute) on-demand webinar. I'll teach you three things you can apply immediately, including handling objections and closing a sale. Graham Elliott You can contact me at graham@salescraft.training My website is www.salescraft.training Please join my mailing list. You'll get all the news and latest offers. Or... if you've found this helpful, please buy me a coffee!

    21 min
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The gap between average and elite in sales is rarely talent — it’s perspective. Selling for Success is for sales professionals who refuse to plateau. Each episode reveals the thinking patterns, decision frameworks, and behavioural edges that consistently separate top performers from the majority. No trends. No motivational noise. Just high-value insight you can apply immediately to win complex deals, earn trust faster, and take control of your trajectory. Because in modern sales, small advantages compound — and the professionals who understand this pull ahead fast. Follow now to stay sharp, relevant, and difficult to compete against.

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