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How to Negotiate a Mutual Win Salespeople are always looking for a win and when closing with clients, landing a great deal while being able to negotiate a mutual win is the idea goal. Adam Ayers studied mechanical engineering and built a software technology startup after graduating. He is now the Chief Technology Officer and founder of company, Number5, which specializes as an outsource CTO for celebrities, eCommerce companies, and internet brands. Fifty percent of their operations involve running technology, and acquiring customers, for commerce businesses and executing the data science. The other fifty percent is on custom technology where they build platforms, APIs, and high-performance software on the internet. Negotiate a mutual win When Adam was a child he asked his father what inventors do and the response resonated with him.. He was told the best inventors don't just invent things, they are capable of selling what they've invented. That thought motivated him to make things himself,build a team, and sell the things he created himself. As an engineer, Adam has learned to think in frameworks and processes, finding that telling stories are effective ways to negotiate a mutual win and make a sale. The biggest problem most salespeople face is the tendency to talk more and listen less. Generally, people want to be listened to. We want to be asked questions and understood. This is a factor that other sales reps forget. No matter what you are selling, you must put the clients' interests first. Listen to them, ask questions, and understand where they're coming from. You learn to see their problem and present customers with a solution when you sincerely tune-in to what they are saying. This is how they make the buying decision, to trust the solution you present to them. The ideal ratio is 80-20, where 80% is spent listening to the clients' story and asking them questions while 20% is spent sharing a story about how you're going to help solve their problems. The book entitled, You Can't Teach a Kid to Ride a Bike at a Seminar emphasizes the Sandler sales submarine, with the initial point being we need to bond and build rapport with our customers. Showing compassion and kindness and asking people who they are and what they need is the first step to negotiate a mutual win. The importance of self-awareness Self-awareness is knowing who you are, what you're good at, or not, and being honest about it. #SalesTruth It's a trait that many salespeople need to master to negotiate a mutual win. Being who you are is important because that's how you connect with people. While compromising is a good thing,you also want to be authentic. Your flaws as a salesperson will make you more human and more relatable to others. A corporate approach in sales is uncomfortable because ultimately everyone is just looking for a smart friend with whom they can make a connection when they're being sold to. Adam sells software development, customer acquisition, and data science and these are products the average person doesn't understand but they know they need it to grow their business. He understands he needs to nurture confidence in his potential clients, that they want to feel good about hiring him. Adam highlights his previous experience, his background, who he's already worked with, their integrity and what he's already delivered. Adam's team doesn't sell. Instead, they connect with people - they talk, dine, and get drinks. While the sales process and negotiations are pretty straightforward, the reality is that it works for his team. When Adam knows that his services aren't going to fit what the client needs, he is upfront and honest about it. Adam knows his customers need someone who can execute the tasks and if needed, communicate to the stockholders and investors what's going on. Unconventional approach works This approach of combining tech expertise with a personal touch is the core of , Number5, a company name inspired by the1986 movie, Short Circuit. Because not everyone understands the technology behind the work, they're hired based on relationships.Their process on how to negotiate a mutual win is shaped around helping clients understand their needs and what their role is to make meet the company's goals. Adam shows them how his team uses technology to deliver the solution efficiently and effectively. One company Adam was an engineer for, had the Five Four Club, a men's clothing line subscription, that quickly rose to popularity. The company needed the technology to keep up with its growth.. Adam not only offered the tech to support the growth but as a leader, helped offer resources to build up the existing team. Adam didn't have to explain how the tech worked but still offered suggestions on how employees could support it within their roles. Clients say that Adam's approach is abrasive and shocking until they get to know him. Once they see his process and his ability working for them, they're on board. Many salespeople aren't just selling, they're also doers. Sales grow with a better job of doing and executing. Moving forward Adam is always looking for different tools that will help from a market broad perspective and a sales perspective. For example, CrystalKnows, is a plugin that helps you analyze the personality type of anyone's LinkedIn profile. The results will give you an idea of how to communicate with that person. This is an amazing way technology can start connecting people more effectively and efficiently. Technology is also helpful for companies that are looking to expand and hire people. The Sales Acceleration Formula, by Mark Roberge, points out that it's not just the experience that's important, it's the coachability of the salesperson and their ability to adapt. “How to Negotiate a Mutual Win” episode resources Connect with Adam Ayers directly by scheduling a meeting with him through email or look him up on LinkedIn. For other sales concerns, you can also reach out to Donald via LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Use these practical sales tips and let him know how they work for you. This episode is brought to you in part by TSE Certified Sales Training Program. It's a course designed to help new and struggling sellers to master the fundamentals of sales and close more deals. Sign up now and get the first two modules for free! You can also call us at (561) 570-5077. The episode is also brought to you by Sales Live Miami. It's an event put on by a group of friends and it's designed to help sellers and sales leaders improve their sales game. It's going to be this November 4-5, 2019 in Miami, Florida. We hope to see you there! You can find more about this event on The Sales Evangelist website. We'd love for you to join us for our next episodes so tune in on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings to every episode you listen to. You can also read more about sales or listen to audiobooks on Audible and explore this huge online library. Register now to get a free book and a 30-day free trial. Audio provided by Free SFX and Bensound.
Adam Ayers is a legend in the tech world. He's lead tech teams all over the world and this week he sat down with WeStrive to tell his story. From an early age, Adam was obsessed with technology and that obsession led him into the entrepreneurship world. He went from building websites in his early teens, to starting Entrepreneurs@ASU while attending Arizona State University. Later in his career, Adam was the head developer or CTO for companies like Five Four Club and Crowdfunder.com and he's led the technology teams for brands like Paris Hilton and Kanye West's Yeezy. This podcast was so long that we broke it into two different weeks. The first week, we'll touch on Adam's early life, the businesses he started, and the companies he was the technical-lead at. In week two, we'll get into his CTO role at Yeezy, growing his company Number 5, and ask him a series of questions to get to know him better. Enjoy the episode! Also, he brought two bottles of very nice wine from my birth year. He spent hours picking the right bottles...so cheers to you Adam. He also brought some delicious cheese and crackers that I happily scarfed down after the interview. Part 1 Summary: Early life, Entrepreneurs@ASU, CTO @ dozens of companies Part 2 Summary: CTO @ Yeezy, Growing Number 5 as CEO, 20 Questions Be sure to check out the WeStrive App on IOS, Android, and if you're a personal trainer check us out at WeStriveApp.com to see if you want to sell your fitness plans or train privately on WeStrive.
Adam Ayers is a legend in the tech world. He's lead tech teams all over the world and this week he sat down with WeStrive to tell his story. From an early age, Adam was obsessed with technology and that obsession led him into the entrepreneurship world. He went from building websites in his early teens, to starting Entrepreneurs@ASU while attending Arizona State University. Later in his career, Adam was the head developer or CTO for companies like Five Four Club and Crowdfunder.com and he's led the technology teams for brands like Paris Hilton and Kanye West's Yeezy. This podcast was so long that we broke it into two different weeks. The first week, we'll touch on Adam's early life, the businesses he started, and the companies he was the technical-lead at. In week two, we'll get into his CTO role at Yeezy, growing his company Number 5, and ask him a series of questions to get to know him better. Enjoy the episode! Also, he brought two bottles of very nice wine from my birth year. He spent hours picking the right bottles...so cheers to you Adam. He also brought some delicious cheese and crackers that I happily scarfed down after the interview. Part 1 Summary: Early life, Entrepreneurs@ASU, CTO @ dozens of companies Part 2 Summary: CTO @ Yeezy, Growing Number 5 as CEO, 20 Questions Be sure to check out the WeStrive App on IOS, Android, and if you're a personal trainer check us out at WeStriveApp.com to see if you want to sell your fitness plans or train privately on WeStrive.
Today I Interview Dee! Who is Dee? Let’s learn together. Dee Murthy is Co-Founder of Los Angeles based Five Four Group and Young & Reckless. Five Four/MenloClub is the leading men’s fashion membership e-commerce platform with a portfolio of five brands that include: New Republic by Mark McNairy, Grand AC and Oshenta. He is also a seasoned investor and partner at Queenbridge Venture Partners and partner in popular Las Vegas shoe store, 12 AM RUN. He is a co-host with Chris ” Drama” Pfaff in a weekly lifestyle podcast Group Chat, in addition to his business ventures. We talk about life, business & mindset which helped Dee along the way. This podcast was incredibly moving and will be life-changing for a few of us. He talks about what it takes to really crush it in life and business. Some massive struggles he faced on his journey along with the big wins.. Menlo Club is an affordable men's clothing subscription that creates stylish boxes with clothes, shoes, and accessories from its own vertically integrated brands. The Five Four Club is a monthly subscription box that offers exclusive men's apparel from the Five Four clothing brand for $60 a month. Dee is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and executive in multiple fashion and celebrity-focused ventures. He is co-founder and CEO of Five Four Group; one of the largest online platforms of vertically-integrated men’s fashion brands. He is also the co-founder of Young and Reckless; a multi-million dollar street wear apparel business. Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2FdJBTr Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/r/profile/Yaswanth-Nukasani/7352325 UDemy: https://bit.ly/2JjCoq6 Thank you for watching this video. I hope that you keep up with the daily videos. My videos includes content for business owners, consumers, travellers, finance, as well as how to videos. Your comments are very encouraging, so please take a second and say ‘Hey’ :) Watch the channel trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Noutj6SJ0TE Check out this interview on the Startup Van: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=500807203376480 Follow the journey of #mindsetofabundance here: https://www.youtube.com/mindsetofabundance ► Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5JK1Rtyp1sRcp1RSrhKkA?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1 ►Subscribe to our mailing list here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5JK1Rtyp1sRcp1RSrhKkA?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1 — Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: http://instagram.com/yaswanthnukasani Facebook: http://facebook.com/gary Facebook Watch: http://facebook.com/garyvee LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2FdJBTr Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee Website: http://mindsetofabundance.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mindset-of-abundance Twitter:https://twitter.com/YNukasani Medium:https://medium.com/@yaswanthnukasani Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mindset-of-abundance/id1391430563?mt=2 Companies Started By Yaswanth: https://merchn.com/ https://www.thephiconcept.com My Background: When I was 14 I started my first business reselling computers, by the time I was 16, I was selling hundreds of iPads and fell in love with entrepreneurship. In my junior year in highschool, I started and built a local clothing brand with my best friend, the Phi Concept, which gained a lot of exposure. Now, I am running both, the Phi Concept, and a custom apparel/branding company, Merchn. Along with this, I wanted to create a podcast & youtube channel to document this journey as I am learning how to build a business and create an abundant life for myself. I started this channel for young entrepreneurs like myself who are on the path and wanted to share useful resources and lessons from what I have learnt from books, experiences and mentors. #Mindse
Dee Murthy is the co-founder of various apparel brands, including Menlo Club (formerly known as Five Four Club) and Young & Reckless. Tune in as we kick off The Founder Hour podcast and hear about Dee's story of how he turned a college project into a worldwide brand that reimagined the landscape of men’s fashion. SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletter FOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhour FOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhour INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com
If your boyfriend wants you to help him to film women so he can scratch his voyeur itch, is there an ethical way to do this? Hear the sordid tale of the the woman who wants to call Child Protective Services on her own damn boyfriend. On the Magnum, Dan chats with writer and BDSM educator Mollena Williams about "sub space" -what it is, and what it isn't. Also, a woman is getting annoyed that her boyfriend keeps presenting her with highly scripted sex scenarios that probably originated from porn. How can she keep him happy but also fly off-script? 206-302-2064 Today's episode is also brought to you by Blue Apron- the delivery service that sends you fresh ingredients and incredible recipes so you can make fabulous meals at home. Check out this week's menu and get your first 3 meals free by going to . Today's episode of the Lovecast is brought to you by Five Four Club- fashionable men's clothing curated and sent right to your door. Get 50% off your first package at when you use the offer code Savage. This episode is brought to you by Blinkist: over 2,000 of the best-selling nonfiction books, transformed into powerful packs you can read or listen to in just 15 minutes. Go to to start your free trial today.
If your boyfriend wants you to help him to film women so he can scratch his voyeur itch, is there an ethical way to do this? Hear the sordid tale of the the woman who wants to call Child Protective Services on her own damn boyfriend. On the Magnum, Dan chats with writer and BDSM educator Mollena Williams about "sub space" -what it is, and what it isn't. Also, a woman is getting annoyed that her boyfriend keeps presenting her with highly scripted sex scenarios that probably originated from porn. How can she keep him happy but also fly off-script? 206-302-2064 Today's episode is also brought to you by Blue Apron- the delivery service that sends you fresh ingredients and incredible recipes so you can make fabulous meals at home. Check out this week's menu and get your first 3 meals free by going to . Today's episode of the Lovecast is brought to you by Five Four Club- fashionable men's clothing curated and sent right to your door. Get 50% off your first package at when you use the offer code Savage. This episode is brought to you by Blinkist: over 2,000 of the best-selling nonfiction books, transformed into powerful packs you can read or listen to in just 15 minutes. Go to to start your free trial today.
Joey and Grant wrap up the week behind the scenes and have some thoughts on the sudden death of Chester Bennington. Joey also enlists grant to become his personal stylist.
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Getting P.H.A.T. with Kaleb and Joe | Adventures in Self-Discipline
This week, we talk about Joe's experience with the Five Four Club. We also discuss our weight loss, and what Kaleb did differently to lose a few more pounds this week. We also discuss the wonders of extra payments on a mortgage. Enjoy the episode!