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Unscripted, real, transparent information and interviews from Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer®, to help you master inbound marketing and generate more inbound sales that close faster, easier, at higher margin, with less stress and more fun.

The Sales Podcast Wes Schaeffer

    • Business
    • 4.8 • 129 Ratings

Unscripted, real, transparent information and interviews from Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer®, to help you master inbound marketing and generate more inbound sales that close faster, easier, at higher margin, with less stress and more fun.

    Understand Human Laziness To Market Effectively With Nathan Yeung

    Understand Human Laziness To Market Effectively With Nathan Yeung

    Nathan and I discuss the importance of bridging the gap between school and real-life experiences.
    Nathan shares his experience as a guest lecturer at various universities and colleges, where he aims to provide students with practical knowledge and new perspectives.
    We also get into the challenges of being an entrepreneur and the need for resilience and a redefinition of normality.
    We touch on the fear of starting over, the importance of taking action, and the discomfort that comes with growth and progress.
    We also get into:
    Personal growth
    Consumer psychology,
    The challenges of scaling a business,
    Continuous learning,
    How to achieve your goals, and
    Nathan’s upcoming book on consumer psychology and how understanding human laziness can inform marketing strategies.
    00:00 Introduction and Nathan's Experience as a Guest Lecturer
    04:18 The Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur
    07:13 Redefining Normality: A Key to Success
    11:28 Taking Action for Growth and Progress
    16:16 Getting Comfortable with Discomfort
    2:13 Continuous Learning and Taking Action
    27:10 Understanding Human Laziness
    30:07 Challenging Beliefs and Seeking New Experiences
     
    Market like you mean it.
    Now go sell something.
     
    Name your price for the Make Every Sale Program here: https://saleswhisperer.gumroad.com/l/OiXZk
     
    SUBSCRIBE to sell more, faster, at higher margins, with less stress, and more fun!
    https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesWhispererWes
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    Connect with me:
    Twitter -- https://twitter.com/saleswhisperer
    TikTok -- https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaleswhisperer
    Instagram -- http://instagram.com/saleswhisperer
    LinkedIn -- http://www.linkedin.com/in/thesaleswhisperer/
    Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/wes.sandiegocrm
    Facebook Page -- https://www.facebook.com/thesaleswhisperer
    Vimeo -- https://vimeo.com/thesaleswhisperer
    Podcast -- https://feeds.libsyn.com/44487/rss
    YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesWhispererWes
    Sales Book -- https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/c/way-book
     
    BUSINESS GROWTH TOOLS
    https://12WeeksToPeak.com
    https://CopyByWes.com
    https://CRMQuiz.com
    https://TheBestSalesSecrets.com
    https://MakeEverySale.com
    https://www.TheSalesWhisperer.com/
    https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/c/ipa

    • 52 min
    'Hit The Inbox' With Email Deliverability Expert Scott Hartley

    'Hit The Inbox' With Email Deliverability Expert Scott Hartley

    Market like you mean it.
    Now go sell something.
    Name your price for the Make Every Sale Program here: https://saleswhisperer.gumroad.com/l/OiXZk
    SUBSCRIBE to sell more, faster, at higher margins, with less stress, and more fun!
    https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesWhispererWes
    -----
    Connect with me:
    Twitter -- https://twitter.com/saleswhisperer
    TikTok -- https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaleswhisperer
    Instagram -- http://instagram.com/saleswhisperer
    LinkedIn -- http://www.linkedin.com/in/thesaleswhisperer/
    Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/wes.sandiegocrm
    Facebook Page -- https://www.facebook.com/thesaleswhisperer
    Vimeo -- https://vimeo.com/thesaleswhisperer
    Podcast -- https://feeds.libsyn.com/44487/rss
    YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesWhispererWes
    Sales Book -- https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/c/way-book
     
    BUSINESS GROWTH TOOLS
    https://12WeeksToPeak.com
    https://CopyByWes.com
    https://CRMQuiz.com
    https://TheBestSalesSecrets.com
    https://MakeEverySale.com
    https://www.TheSalesWhisperer.com/
    https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/c/ipa

    • 39 min
    10X Your Sales Pipelines in 90 Days With Solomon Thimothy

    10X Your Sales Pipelines in 90 Days With Solomon Thimothy

    https://blog.thesaleswhisperer.com/p/solomon-thimothy
    00:00 Introduction and Authenticity in Sales
    06:06 Challenges of Modern Marketing Strategies
    10:22 Understanding Customer Pain Points
    15:49 The Importance of Building Rapport
    24:59 Comparison of Realtors and Car Salesmen
    28:54 Avoiding Arrogance and Staying Humble
    30:21 The Importance of Personalized Service
    31:06 The Importance of Trust and Relationships
    33:26 The Challenges of Lead Generation
    36:03 Diagnosing the Problems
    38:24 Consolidating Tools and Systems
    44:48 Subscription Tools and Conversations
    48:28 Creating Content that Answers Questions
    53:20 Sales and Marketing for Customer Acquisition and Retention
    59:21 The Importance of Practice and Improvement
    01:02:38 Capturing Demand for Products and Services
    01:05:35 Focusing on Capturing Demand
    01:06:10 Respecting Inboxes and Providing Value
    Market like you mean it.
    Now go sell something.
    Name your price for the Make Every Sale Program here: https://saleswhisperer.gumroad.com/l/OiXZk
     
    SUBSCRIBE to sell more, faster, at higher margins, with less stress, and more fun!
    https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesWhispererWes
    -----
    Connect with me:
    Twitter -- https://twitter.com/saleswhisperer
    TikTok -- https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaleswhisperer
    Instagram -- http://instagram.com/saleswhisperer
    LinkedIn -- http://www.linkedin.com/in/thesaleswhisperer/
    Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/wes.sandiegocrm
    Facebook Page -- https://www.facebook.com/thesaleswhisperer
    Vimeo -- https://vimeo.com/thesaleswhisperer
    Podcast -- https://feeds.libsyn.com/44487/rss
    YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesWhispererWes
    Sales Book -- https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/c/way-book
     
    BUSINESS GROWTH TOOLS
    https://12WeeksToPeak.com
    https://CopyByWes.com
    https://CRMQuiz.com
    https://TheBestSalesSecrets.com
    https://MakeEverySale.com
    https://www.TheSalesWhisperer.com/
    https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/c/ipa

    • 1 hr 17 min
    The Power of Simplicity in Business With Bradley Hamner

    The Power of Simplicity in Business With Bradley Hamner

    https://blog.thesaleswhisperer.com/p/bradley-hamner
    00:00 Introduction and Banter 
    01:10 Bradley's Background and Approach
    04:14 Discovering the Importance of Systems and Processes
    07:18 Building an Operating System for Business Growth
    08:17 The Dangers of Relying on One Marketing Channel
    09:13 The Power of Simplicity in Business
    10:06 Transforming Business with Systems and Processes
    28:18 Creating an Operating System for Business
    31:50 The Pain of Staying the Same
    36:42 Choosing Clients and Building a Team
    44:12 Being an Entrepreneur and Building Systems
    48:59 SEC Football Rivalries
    Market like you mean it.
    Now go sell something.
    Name your price for the Make Every Sale Program here: https://saleswhisperer.gumroad.com/l/OiXZk 
    SUBSCRIBE to sell more, faster, at higher margins, with less stress, and more fun!
    https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesWhispererWes
    -----
    Connect with me:
    Twitter -- https://twitter.com/saleswhisperer
    TikTok -- https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaleswhisperer
    Instagram -- http://instagram.com/saleswhisperer
    LinkedIn -- http://www.linkedin.com/in/thesaleswhisperer/
    Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/wes.sandiegocrm
    Facebook Page -- https://www.facebook.com/thesaleswhisperer
    Vimeo -- https://vimeo.com/thesaleswhisperer
    Podcast -- https://feeds.libsyn.com/44487/rss
    YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesWhispererWes
    Sales Book -- https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/c/way-book
     
    BUSINESS GROWTH TOOLS
    https://12WeeksToPeak.com
    https://CopyByWes.com
    https://CRMQuiz.com
    https://TheBestSalesSecrets.com
    https://MakeEverySale.com
    https://www.TheSalesWhisperer.com/
    https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/c/ipa

    • 51 min
    From Sequoia Capital to The Swarm: David Connors Launches Large

    From Sequoia Capital to The Swarm: David Connors Launches Large

    https://www.theswarm.com/podcasts/wes
    Market like you mean it.
    Now go sell something.
     
    Name your price for the Make Every Sale Program here: https://saleswhisperer.gumroad.com/l/OiXZk
     
    SUBSCRIBE to sell more, faster, at higher margins, with less stress, and more fun!
    https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesWhispererWes
    -----
    Connect with me:
    Twitter -- https://twitter.com/saleswhisperer
    TikTok -- https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaleswhisperer
    Instagram -- http://instagram.com/saleswhisperer
    LinkedIn -- http://www.linkedin.com/in/thesaleswhisperer/
    Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/wes.sandiegocrm
    Facebook Page -- https://www.facebook.com/thesaleswhisperer
    Vimeo -- https://vimeo.com/thesaleswhisperer
    Podcast -- https://feeds.libsyn.com/44487/rss
    YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesWhispererWes
    Sales Book -- https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/c/way-book
     
    BUSINESS GROWTH TOOLS
    https://12WeeksToPeak.com
    https://CopyByWes.com
    https://CRMQuiz.com
    https://TheBestSalesSecrets.com
    https://MakeEverySale.com
    https://www.TheSalesWhisperer.com/
    https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/c/ipa

    • 51 min
    GTM & ABM Experts, Kelly Hopping and John Eitel Discuss Yes It's Your Fault

    GTM & ABM Experts, Kelly Hopping and John Eitel Discuss Yes It's Your Fault

    https://blog.thesaleswhisperer.com/p/its-your-fault
     
    00:00 The Challenge of Sales and Marketing Alignment
    03:13 The Role of Location in Alignment Efforts
    26:56 The Impact of Brand Advertising and Lead Generation
    31:27 Challenges of Modern Prospecting Methods
    36:03 Sales and Marketing Alignment in the Digital Landscape
    The conversation revolves around the challenges of achieving sales and marketing alignment to drive B2B growth, as discussed by Kelly Hopping and John Eitel of Demandbase. 
    They explore the importance of collaboration, shared metrics, and leadership in fostering alignment. The use of AI in marketing and sales strategies is also highlighted, along with the impact of remote work on alignment and communication. The conversation delves into the practical aspects of account-based marketing and the role of technology in targeting the right audience. The conversation covers topics related to advertising, lead generation, personalized outreach, and the changing landscape of sales and marketing. 
    It delves into the impact of brand advertising, the effectiveness of targeted ads, the importance of personalized outreach, and the challenges of modern prospecting methods. The conversation also explores the evolution of sales and marketing alignment, the role of account-based marketing, and the need for human connection in a digital world.
    Takeaways
    Success in entrepreneurship requires discipline, perseverance, and the ability to learn from failures.
    Pivoting and adapting to market needs is crucial for the growth and success of a business.
    Transparency and open communication are essential in building trust with customers and employees.
    Imposter syndrome is common among entrepreneurs, but pushing through the hard days is what separates successful entrepreneurs from others. Focus on small, incremental steps to build a business from scratch
    Provide just enough help to overcome obstacles
    Be willing to do the boring tasks that are necessary for success
    Hire a virtual assistant to free up time for strategic work
    Outsource tasks to maximize efficiency
    Enjoy the journey and celebrate milestones along the way
     
    Market like you mean it.
    Now go sell something.
     
    SUBSCRIBE to sell more, faster, at higher margins, with less stress, and more fun!
    https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesWhispererWes
    -----
    Connect with me:
    Twitter -- https://twitter.com/saleswhisperer
    TikTok -- https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaleswhisperer
    Instagram -- http://instagram.com/saleswhisperer
    LinkedIn -- http://www.linkedin.com/in/thesaleswhisperer/
    Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/wes.sandiegocrm
    Facebook Page -- https://www.facebook.com/thesaleswhisperer
    Vimeo -- https://vimeo.com/thesaleswhisperer
    Podcast -- https://feeds.libsyn.com/44487/rss
    Sales Book -- https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/c/way-book
     
    BUSINESS GROWTH TOOLS
    https://12WeeksToPeak.com
    https://CopyByWes.com
    https://CRMQuiz.com
    https://TheBestSalesSecrets.com
    https://MakeEverySale.com
    https://www.TheSalesWhisperer.com/

    • 49 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
129 Ratings

129 Ratings

Andrew Barbuto ,

Great listen!!

Wes Schaeffer’s The Sales Podcast delivers actionable sales strategies with a touch of humor and motivation. Wes’s expertise and engaging style make it a favorite among sales professionals looking to sharpen their sales skills.

ferasa ,

Unscripted (and from the Trenches)

Wes has a knack for tackling tough business and life topics with a refreshing approach, offering practical tips to his audience.

I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on Wes' podcast, where we delved into the essentials of learning sales, achieving growth, and scaling a business to 7 and 8 figures.

Our conversation ventured into intriguing discussions about politics, parenting, and a few interesting topics. :)

D Triathlete ,

Sales Wisdom with a Side of Wit

Wes Schaeffer slings invaluable sales savvy in every chat—like grabbing drinks with your wisest buddy. Always worthwhile; it's a no-brainer weekly listen. Keep it up, Wes!

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