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Take your life science sales career to the next level with interviews and tactics from the best in the industry. We interview the top reps in the industry to learn what makes them so great. We talk to scientists to understand how they make decisions. We interview founders and leaders to share how they build successful companies. This show is all about helping you hit your quota and take your sales career to the next level.Make sure to subscribe and share with your colleagues!

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    [Sales] Sales efficiency is a useless priority

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 13:23


    In this episode we discuss the difference between efficiency and effectiveness and why efficiency is the wrong metric to try and optimize.About Succession: Succession is the one place for life science companies to increase pipeline, hire and onboard the best sales talent, train and upskill the whole team, and enable them with the best tools and technology.https://www.succession.bioDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA

    [Leadership] How to leverage scientific content in your sales process

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 35:20


    Takeaways- From side hustle to full time- Where people get content wrong- How to create the right types of content- Learing how to sell without any sales experienceDan Sheridanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dansheridan01About Succession: Succession is the one place for life science companies to increase pipeline, hire and onboard the best sales talent, train and upskill the whole team, and enable them with the best tools and technology.https://www.succession.bioDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA

    [Sales] Turn your features into outcomes your customers care about

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 8:38


    In this conversation, Nick and Harrison discuss the importance of understanding the relationship between features, benefits, and outcomes in sales. They emphasize that customers care more about the outcomes of a product or service rather than the features themselves. The discussion includes practical advice on how to effectively communicate these outcomes to customers, enhancing sales messaging and follow-up strategies. They also encourage listeners to engage with them for further insights and templates to apply these concepts in their own sales processes.About Succession: Succession is the one place for life science companies to increase pipeline, hire and onboard the best sales talent, train and upskill the whole team, and enable them with the best tools and technology.https://www.succession.bioDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA

    [Leadership] - Build an international sales culture with Debora Marchese

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 34:23


    Takeaways:- Why your whole company needs to get behind an international sales strategy- Differences in selling in US, Italy, Taiwan, UK- You can't just hire someone to "run" international sales- How to build a distributor network and empower themDebora Marchesehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/deboramarchese/About Succession: Succession is the one place for life science companies to increase pipeline, hire and onboard the best sales talent, train and upskill the whole team, and enable them with the best tools and technology.https://www.succession.bioDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA

    [Sales] Use a business case to beat the competition with Lewis Shipp

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 35:29


    Takeaways - Learning through Inference- How to onboard at a start up- How to transition from PhD to Biotech sales- Using a business case to beat the competition- Founder lead sales to AE salesLewis Shipphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lshipp/About Succession: Succession is the one place for life science companies to increase pipeline, hire and onboard the best sales talent, train and upskill the whole team, and enable them with the best tools and technology.https://www.succession.bioDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA

    [Sales] Selling into different global markets with Karen Tkaczyk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 41:34


    Takeaways- Selling horizontal products/services into a life science vertical- Selling into different markets- The importance of localization- Networking is still the best way to build pipelineKaren Tkaczykhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karentkaczyk/About Succession: Succession is the one place for life science companies to increase pipeline, hire and onboard the best sales talent, train and upskill the whole team, and enable them with the best tools and technology.https://www.succession.bioDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA

    [Sales] Every conversation is a negotiation with Saad A Saad

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 40:34


    Top Takeaways- What exactly is a negotiation?- Common mistakes people make in negotiations- The role of friction in negotiations- The key differences between selling and negotiatingSaad A Saadhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/saadasaad/Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Mastering-Your-Sales-Negotiation/dp/B0DNBF1152About Succession: Succession is the one place for life science companies to increase pipeline, hire and onboard the best sales talent, train and upskill the whole team, and enable them with the best tools and technology.https://www.succession.bioDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA

    [Sales] Adjusting your sales strategy based on personalities with Jason Mayr

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 37:28


    Takeaways- How to change your sales approach based on personalities- Make the most out of the leads you get- How to adapt to how your customer wants to communicate- The biggest growth comes from getting out of your comfort zone- Selling cutting edge tech vs established techJason Mayrhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmayrmba/About Succession: Succession is the one place for life science companies to increase pipeline, hire and onboard the best sales talent, train and upskill the whole team, and enable them with the best tools and technology.https://www.succession.bioDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA

    [Leadership] How the CEO of a public company views sales and marketing with Kara Cannon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 41:38


    Takeaways - How CEOs think about sales and marketing alignment- Selling has changed a lot and reps need to take more risks- Running a small company under public scrutiny- It's ok to complain but figure out how to solve problemsKara Cannonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-cannon/About Succession: Succession is the one place for life science companies to increase pipeline, hire and onboard the best sales talent, train and upskill the whole team, and enable them with the best tools and technology.https://www.succession.bioDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA

    [Sales] Maintain your composure in high pressure meetings with Jocelyn Foye

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 38:19


    Takeaways - Don't treat different titles differently- Give your price early and don't negotiate with yourself- Fail fast in your sales process- Empower vs gain trust in selling instruments vs servicesJocelyn Foyehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelyn-foye-7b99751/About Succession: Succession is the one place for life science companies to increase pipeline, hire and onboard the best sales talent, train and upskill the whole team, and enable them with the best tools and technology.https://www.succession.bioDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA

    [Sales] How to manage channel partners and lead through influence with Eszter Takacs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 37:10


    Takeaways - The business cultures are different in each country- How to pick channel partners and enable them- Motivation and training are critical- It's great leadership experience leading teams through influence Eszter Takacshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/etakacsbio/About Succession: Succession is the one place for life science companies to increase pipeline, hire and onboard the best sales talent, train and upskill the whole team, and enable them with the best tools and technology.https://www.succession.bioDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA

    [Sales] 5 Skills Needed to Sell in Today's Environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 62:50


    This is a recording of the presentation we gave at the ELRIG Drug Discovery event last week in London.If you like these formats, make sure to let us know and we'll do more of them!Skills- Relentless Prospecting- Deliver Expert Insights- Align Your Solution to High Priority Initiatives- Demonstrate Differentiated Value- Build Decision ConsensusAbout Succession: Succession is the one place for life science companies to increase pipeline, hire and onboard the best sales talent, train and upskill the whole team, and enable them with the best tools and technology.https://www.succession.bioDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA

    [Leadership] Underutilized marketing & sales strategies to break through the noise w/ Jason Amsbaugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 35:21


    Takeaways- Get experience doing both sales and marketing- How to create a content and distribution strategy- Focus your messaging on problems vs products- Focus your early marketing efforts on your one killer applicationJason Amsbaughhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-amsbaugh/About Succession: Succession is the one place for life science companies to increase pipeline, hire and onboard the best sales talent, train and upskill the whole team, and enable them with the best tools and technology.https://www.succession.bioDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA

    [Sales] Build trust at scale through content and social media with Rizwan Chaudhrey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 39:21


    Takeaways - Put yourself out there because you never know who you'll meet- Focus on what your customer needs not what you want- Build trust at scale through content and social media- Curating content can be a great way to start on LinkedInRizwan Chaudhreyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rizwanc/About Succession: Succession is the one place for life science companies to increase pipeline, hire and onboard the best sales talent, train and upskill the whole team, and enable them with the best tools and technology.https://www.succession.bioDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA

    [Sales] The differences in selling products, services, software, and instruments with Malek Haddad

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 38:19


    Takeaways - Value selling is relevant no matter what you sell- Data is the output that everyone cares about- Your message needs to match the level of the person- Always be multi-threading to win dealsMalek Haddadhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/malek-haddad-755abbb9/About Succession: Succession is the one place for life science companies to increase pipeline, hire and onboard the best sales talent, train and upskill the whole team, and enable them with the best tools and technology.https://www.succession.bioDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA

    [Leadership] How to build sales teams and become a leader with Tom Conklin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 40:43


    Takeaways - Securing meetings should be the main focus- How founder mode applies to sales leadership- Use your intrinsic motivation to be successful- Searching for resilience in sales hiring- Building a sales rep profile working backwards from your customerTom Conklinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tomconklin1/About Succession: Succession is the one place for life science companies to increase pipeline, hire and onboard the best sales talent, train and upskill the whole team, and enable them with the best tools and technology.https://www.succession.bioDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA

    [Leadership] Finding PMF and building a sales team with Max Gilbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 45:42


    Takeaways - Finding product marketing sales fit- Don't scale until you can sell to cold prospects- Reps need to know what they can make by selling for you- Hire to the level of your customerMax Gilberthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/maxgilbert/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA About Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Science] Networking, cold calling, and commercializing with Saleha Patel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 37:31


    Takeaways - Prospecting to land scientific roles- Networking is critical for success- ELRIG events are a great way to network- Write personalized and relevant outreachSaleha Patelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/patel-salehaDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA About Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Leadership] Aligning marketing and sales with Alec McChesney

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 42:04


    Takeaways - Revenue is a shared objective- Align your goals to the strategy- Create an open feedback loop- Bad takes on prospectingAlec McChesnyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alec-mcchesney/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEAAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] Small actions create big results with Jessica Rietbrock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 42:14


    Takeaways - Small company vs big company- How to leverage LinkedIn to generate more leads- Win more deals by being faster to respond- Pick the best deals to focus onJessica Rietbrockhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicarietbrock/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEAAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    Why 80% of sales reps struggled in Q2 and 5 things you can do about it

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 45:47


    Takeaways- 80% of reps struggled in Q2- 49% said prospecting and 39% said deals going dark- Deliverability and prospecting messaging tips- Discovery and driving deals to closeDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA About Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] Academia to Industry: Navigating career transitions with confidence with Ashley Ruba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 35:26


    Takeaways- Overcoming imposter syndrome- The stigma of sales- How to stand out in the job search- Learning how to write can be a game-changerAshley Rubahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyruba-phd/https://ashleyruba.com/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEAAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.Access to 100s of resources and toolsNetwork and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Leadership] How to build a winning sales culture where reps can thrive with Gajen Raj

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 44:20


    Takeaways- Biggest challenges starting management- why you should hire newbies- Leverage on-the-job training- Empathy and credibility and the top management traitsGajen Rajhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gajen-r-551b8613a/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA About Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] Frameworks for telling stories with data with Ben McLeod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 39:23


    Takeaways- The font you use matters- Data tells and stories sell- Problem but therefore framework- Scientist training is holding them backBenjamin McLeodhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-mcleod/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA About Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] Recruit, train, and retain top sales talent with Amber Penrose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 40:45


    Takeaways- One-sized-fits-all training is dead- Training is a top requirement coming up from candidates- Gen Z turnover rates are high- Why you need to build a personal brandAmber Penrosehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-penrose-95256bb5/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA About Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] How to run effective events with Michael Adeniya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 35:46


    Takeaways - 80% of return is not related to what you buy at events- What to do and not to do at events- Set event goals and then make it happen- Your number 1 value is to be as helpful as possibleMichael Adeniyahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeladeniya/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA About Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] Start with the problem not your solution with Sylwia Mankowska

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 33:24


    Takeaways - Start with the problem not the solution- Take opportunities that open up to you- Sales is great at teaching adaptability- The best sales reps make recommendationsSylwia Mankowskahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sylwiamankowskabiochem/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA About Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Leadership] Get better at your craft & adapt to the changing sales environment with Matthew Stoltz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 40:39


    Takeaways - The changing sales landscape- Always be improving your sales skills- Selling services vs instruments- How to align and influence decision timelinesMatthew Stoltzhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewstoltz1/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA About Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Leadership] Founder-led sales, delegating, and prioritizing sales activities with David Nathan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 36:58


    Takeaways- Using pricing psychology- Founder-led selling and how hard it can be- Delegate your low impact activities- Detach from the outcomesDavid Nathanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidinathan/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA About Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Leadership] Growing a startup as a sales leader with Chris Dingman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 34:35


    Takeaways- Challenges of hiring the right people- What you need to set up to start a diagnostics company- Using referrals to grow your account base- Should you get into leadership?Chris Dingmanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-dingman-06010126/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA About Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Leadership] Strategic and solution selling for complex deals with Kinga Bercsenyi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 33:52


    Takeaways- CROs are becoming more strategic- Solution selling complex deals- AI in drug discovery- How to use tactical listeningKinga Bercsenyihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kingabercsenyi/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA About Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Q&A] Is biotech slower to adopt technologies vs other industries?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 9:14


    Ask us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] Crafting a value proposition that differentiates your offering with Claudia Andretta

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 36:01


    Ask us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEATakeaways - Accidentally ending up in sales- Identifying your unique selling points & competitive edge- How to craft your value proposition- Focus on your service addressable market vs total addressable marketClaudia Andrettahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andrettaclaudia/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Q&A] Should you go into sales management and how do you manage people older with more experience?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 9:11


    Ask us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] Leaving academia is like fight club with Leonardo Motta

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 37:53


    Top takeaways - Building rapport and aligning your communication style- Leaving academia is like fight club - you don't talk about leaving academia- How to get hired as a sales rep - step by step- Creating real meaningful relationships with potential customers through contentLeonardo Mottahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/llmotta/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA About Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] How LinkedIn and being a wedding DJ changed his life with Jeff Bissen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 39:34


    Top takeaways - From DJ to sales- Uprooting his life right before the pandemic- How LinkedIn has made an impact on Jeff's career- Career advice and selling to large companiesJeff Bissenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbissen/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] The skills needed to sell in a startup with Adam Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 35:25


    Top takeaways - The phenotype of startup hires- How to hire your first sales rep- Hiring hunters vs farmers- Considerations for your first sales roleAdam Butler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambutler-mh/Mason Harding is proud of their 98% success rate for all engaged searches and an impressive average fill time of just 3 weeks!Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Webinar] Increase your reply rate with magnetic messaging

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 38:15


    By the end of this webinar you will…- Avoid the biggest messaging mistakes- Know how to write messages that get your prospects to reply- Combine messages into compelling sequencesTake the 20-Day Prospecting Challenge: https://challenge.succession.bioAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] Why your emails aren't getting replied to

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 19:11


    What can you do to ensure your messages don't end up in spam?This is an episode from our YouTube channel that covers prospecting campaigns' most important elements - ensuring your email lands in the primary inbox.https://youtu.be/RrpQNnuRBOoDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] How AI is disrupting sales and drug discovery with Jason Steiner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 36:46


    Takeaways - How AI is being used in Drug Discovery- Raising money for cancer research- Using AI for sales and commercial teams- Learn the different technical terminologyJason Steinerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmsteiner/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Webinar] Landing your ideal sales role - Part 3 of 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 59:21


    In this webinar, we give you all the secrets for picking the right company and how to land that sales role you've dreamed of.Watch the webinar on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0Uj95bLcH9gDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/joinAbout Science 2 Sales: - We help scientists land awesome roles in sales and business development with our 1-1 coaching programs. - Book time on our calendar for a no-obligation chat: https://calendly.com/science2sales/30min

    [Webinar] Sales Skills 101 - Part 2 of 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 64:20


    In this webinar, we teach you the fundamental sales skills you need to succeed in scientific sales.Watch the webinar on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T1OAGoRg_rkDownload the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/joinAbout Science 2 Sales: - We help scientists land awesome roles in sales and business development with our 1-1 coaching programs. - Book time on our calendar for a no-obligation chat: https://calendly.com/science2sales/30min

    [Webinar] Why Scientific Sales? - Part 1 of 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 56:59


    In part one of the 3 part webinar series we bust some myths about what sales really is.Watch the recording on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2fhXl-81aWwIn part one of the 3 part webinar series we bust some myths about what sales really is.Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/joinAbout Science 2 Sales: - We help scientists land awesome roles in sales and business development with our 1-1 coaching programs. - Book time on our calendar for a no-obligation chat: https://calendly.com/science2sales/30min

    [Sales] Leverage data and tools to improve your sales success with Hannah Roddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 34:40


    Takeaways - Overcoming the stigma of sales- Leveraging data and tools to help you sell- Building your network- Multiple IPO and acquisition storiesHannah Roddyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-roddy90/Watch this episode on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNpnig-8yQuwbM5AueF_cDRub_GQW5FB2Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Science] How to increase your credibility as a sales rep with Johnnie Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 32:10


    Takeaways - Early-stage vs late-stage buying requirements- How to present data to a scientist- Are sales reps credible?- Good cop bad cop when buying products and servicesJohn Walkerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/john-walker-0746293/Watch this episode on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNpnig-8yQuwbM5AueF_cDRub_GQW5FB2Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] Hot takes on recruiting and how to stand out with Lexie Stratford and Taahir Patel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 32:30


    Takeaways - Hot takes on recruiting- We debunk a tiktok trend- Never hire more than 1 recruiter for an important role- How to stand out in a crowded job marketTaahir Patelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/taahirpatelrecruitment/Lexie Stratfordhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lexie-stratford-00/Watch this episode on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNpnig-8yQuwbM5AueF_cDRub_GQW5FB2Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] 4 skills to master in sales and key account management with Anthony Kayas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 33:32


    Takeaways - Lead with empathy and put yourself in their shoes- How to interrupt with a positive mindset- 4 skills to master in sales- Mentorship between AMs and SDRsAnthony Kayashttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-v-kayas/Watch this episode on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNpnig-8yQuwbM5AueF_cDRub_GQW5FB2Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] How to stand out in the hiring process with James Higgins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 32:11


    Top takeaways - The challenges for hiring managers- The best hires are "comfortable but curious"- How to stand out in the hiring process- Be proactive in working with recruitersJames Higginshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/james-higgins-multi-omics/Watch this episode on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNpnig-8yQuwbM5AueF_cDRub_GQW5FB2Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Leadership] Starting a company through founder-led sales with Dejan Husman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 37:06


    Takeaways - Scientific founder to sales transition- When to hire your first sales reps- How to build your sales skills as a founder- Global investment challengesDejan Husmanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dejan-husman/Watch this episode on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNpnig-8yQuwbM5AueF_cDRub_GQW5FB2Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] What not to do from a former lab manager with Alison Leightley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 32:13


    Top takeaways - Do's and don'ts of sales from a former lab manager- 360-degree point of view from a customer, sales, and marketing leader- How to run an effective event (pre, during, and post)- Get on the same side of the table with marketingAlison Leightleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-rawlinson/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

    [Sales] From rep to manager and back again with Jeff Chamberlain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 33:16


    Top takeaways - How to balance the project updates with sales activities- The transition from IC to manager to IC and back again- Follow up with mentors and build strong relationships- Don't be afraid to ask the hard questionsJeff ChamberlainLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwc/Watch this episode on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNpnig-8yQuwbM5AueF_cDRub_GQW5FB2Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAbout Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

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