Podcasts about sales goals

On this first Monday of the second month of the year, it's time for a gut check. First, we need to check where we are against our new year goals. Next, we need to take stock of our first month’s sales performance and make adjustments. We're just a little more than 30 days away from our New Year’s intentions, resolutions, and goals. A month ago, we set out into the new year with hope and ambition that this year would be our best ever and that we'd make positive lasting changes in our lives. It's Easy to Slip Off the Track You'll remember that discipline is sacrificing what you want now for what you want most. But as time goes by and sticking with new habits gets more challenging, it's easy to forget what motivated us to make the changes in the first place. It's easy to let down our guard and go back to our comfort zone. The farther away we get from our intentions, the more likely it is that we allow our discipline to slip and get off track. It's just human nature. Small Slips in Discipline Can Add Up Quickly Let's say you kicked off the new year determined to have your best sales year ever, and you knew that meant filling your pipeline daily by getting Fanatical about Prospecting. But upon reflection, you realize that days have passed since you picked up the phone, knocked on a door, or talked with customers. You've been making excuses to avoid the very activities that move you closer to your goals. I'll admit that it happened to me just this past week. This month has been non-stop travel — 12 flights, 10 cities, 8 keynotes, 5 full days delivering training to sales teams. Toward the end of the week, I got tired, made excuses, and let my exercise and nutrition routine slide. This was something I promised myself I wouldn't do when the year started. I know that if I don't stop right now and recommit to my goals, then there is a good chance that I'll continue down this negative path — because it's easy. Revisit Your Goals and Resolutions This is exactly why NOW is a good time for a gut check and a look in the mirror. Pause and carve out time today to revisit your goals, resolutions, and intentions. Sit down and think about what you decided to achieve back in early January. Visualize what it was that motivated you. Picture what you want most and where you want to be at the end of this year. Go back and re-listen to the Money Monday episodes on building a personal business plan, reflection vs. regret, and why personal goals are essential for sales discipline. Then recommit to your goals. Remember the feelings you had when you set them, and make an intentional decision to get back on track. Evaluate Your First Month's Performance Against Your Sales Goals Next, step back and evaluate your first month's sales performance. As you do, you'll likely find one of three scenarios: You Crushed It – You had a killer month and blew your goals out of the water. You Were Average – You hit quota or did “okay,” but you know you're capable of much higher performance. You Bombed – You missed your number and ended the month worse than you hoped. Great Sales Month If You Crushed it, and you're at the top of the ranking report, fantastic, congratulations! But be very careful not to let off the gas. It's likely you worked very hard last month to achieve these results. There will be the temptation to take a breather. Trust me, if you do, this complacency will come back to bite you. Now is the time to recommit to doing the activity that fueled your success last month so you don't end up with a lackluster February and a disastrous March. In other words, you've set the foundation for a huge year, take advantage of what you have accomplished, and keep the pedal to the metal! Average Sales Month If you had an average or just OK month — maybe you hit quota, maybe you came close, but you know you've got more in the tank — then it's time for some honest self-reflection. Ask yourself: What held you back from greatness? What could you have done differently that would have resulted in higher sales productivity? Maybe you needed to prospect harder. Perhaps you could have pushed a little harder to close some of your pipeline opportunities. It could have been that your pipeline wasn't big enough from the start, and you ended up scrambling to make your numbers, but otherwise you did everything right. It's okay, you haven't hurt yourself. You are still in a good position to have a great year. But you'll need to identify your performance gaps and plan to overcome them in February. This is a good time to sit down with your coach or mentor, break down your performance, and get guidance on where you can make tweaks and get better. If you don't have a coach and you want to talk with someone, go to https://salesgravy.com/coach to get help. Bad Sales Month If you bombed, if your month was downright awful, then you're going to need to move fast to make adjustments. Getting behind the eight ball at the beginning of the year is no fun. You don't want to chase your tail for the rest of the year. The key is taking positive action now. Rather than dwelling on the negatives — which is super easy to do — pull your head up and start breaking down what happened. Empty Pipe Did you have an empty pipeline, so you had nothing to close? That happens to a lot of salespeople in the first month of the year. Go back and listen to the How to Fix an Empty Pipeline Now Money Monday episode from a few weeks ago. Use that lesson to help you fix the problem. Closeable Opportunities that Pushed Were there closeable pipeline opportunities that simply pushed into this month? Make sure you're on top of them so they don't vanish for good. But also make sure you have the pipe to cover this month, so you're not solely depending on last month's leftovers. Shortcutting the Sales Process Is it possible that you might have been skipping steps in the sales process? This will often happen when you are in a desperate and stressed emotional state. This is a big clue that it is time to get back to the basics and fundamentals of selling— and get disciplined about following a proven sales process. This may be a very good time to take some courses on Sales Gravy University and read (or listen) to books like Sales EQ that can help you dial in your sales process. Recommit to Your Sales Goals We all slip. We all make mistakes. Discipline can waver, especially once the initial excitement of a new year fades. But you have the power to step back into your resolutions and do the daily work required to achieve your goals. Whether you crushed it, coasted, or crashed, the key to getting February off to a strong start is to recommit. Make the decision — say it out loud: “I'm going to be better in February than I was in January.” Need help setting winning Sales Goals? Check out our FREE Goal Planning Guide

Are you missing your sales goals — even though you feel like you're working hard?Chances are, the problem isn't motivation or talent. It's one of three things:You're not saying it often enoughYou're not saying the right thingOr you're not saying it to the right peopleIn this episode, Dan Rochon coaches Melinda, George, and Terry through these exact challenges and delivers practical, no-fluff solutions you can apply immediately.You'll learn why 30 minutes a day of consistent lead generation beats long, exhausting sales days — and how celebrating actions instead of outcomes creates predictable success.If you're stuck on a sales plateau and want a simple system that actually works, this episode is your blueprint.

Kicking off 2026 with fresh energy, strategic focus, and real results!  If you're tired of 2025's energy (or sugar overload), feeling fired up or easing yourself in and want to actually MOVE the needle in your business, your first 90 days of 2026 can pave the way for your best year in business yet. Rather than letting last year's challenges linger, now is the moment to reassess, refocus, and apply some simple, strategic changes that will actually move your business forward. Here's the four-step crash course, straight from this week's episode: 1. Assess What Worked (and What Didn't) in 2025 Pause before diving headfirst into new strategies. Objectively look back at the activities that generated results for you last year—and just as importantly, the ones that didn't. No self-criticism, just honest reflection. If you need help being objective check out the podcast episode "Sales planning season is here" to help you map out and analyse your sales activities without falling into the self-doubt trap. Link to podcast is in the key resources section. 2. Let Go of Wasted Time and Ineffective Activities It's not just about what didn't work, but also those things that sapped your energy without any ROI. Sometimes, we continue with activities simply out of habit or uncertainty. If something isn't bringing you leads, revenue, or joy, give yourself permission to stop for at least 90 days. There are plenty of ways to generate leads; don't get stuck on the "shiny object" that isn't serving your goals. 3. Supercharge Your Lead Generation The secret sauce for a breakthrough year is consistent, high-quality lead generation—with corporates, not just anyone. Jess explains why Q1 is especially crucial: Many decision makers change jobs in January, so old contacts may have moved on. Relying on last year's leads can leave you stuck if you realise too late that your pipeline has dried up. Most people pause for major holidays and during the summer, making now the ideal time to load your pipeline for the calendar year. Choose a lead generation method that fits your strengths and priorities, become proficient at it, and above all, be consistent. 4. Hone Your Sales Call Skills After all, leads only become revenue if you can handle the sales conversation. Jess stresses the need to build "muscle memory" for running effective, structured sales calls. Many salespeople—both new and experienced—fail here by not preparing well enough or treating every call as just another friendly chat instead of a targeted conversation. Mastering calls in Q1 not only boosts your conversions but sets up a pattern of confidence and competence for the rest of the year. Practical Takeaways Audit last year's efforts with compassion and objectivity. Cut out energy-draining activities—even if "everyone" else is doing them. Get serious about proactive lead generation NOW. Sharpen your sales call skills so you don't lose out on hard-won opportunities. Key Quotes; Maximising Your First 90 Days 00:16:2700:16:50 "It's really, really important that when you think about making the most of your first 90 days of 2026, you look at, well, what actually prod result it was supposed to last year and how can I make that better rather than how can I just overhaul my complete sales process because it actually might not need it." The Lead Generation Mistake Most Entrepreneurs Make 00:25:3800:26:08 "If you are looking to improve your lead generation this year and you fancy me taking some of the load off of you, then definitely check out expertservicesdirectory.com. Enter the code PODCAST at the checkout, you get a special free gift. But if you're thinking, actually, no, Jess, I want to do it myself, that is also fine. But I would encourage you to find a way to do it. This quarter of the year is one of the most important for lead generation." Mastering Sales Calls for Higher Conversions 00:40:0200:40:15 "You need to develop that skill structure and muscle memory for building out brilliant sales calls this year and doing that in the first quarter of the year, like I say, will give you the right foundations to take it forward." Why Motivation Alone Isn't Enough for Sales Success 00:10:0500:10:37  "Whilst that energy is good and that commitment to doing something new and having a positive attitude is brilliant and helpful, if it's not backed up with the strategic activity that you need to do, it's really, really quick for you to get disheartened and it's really, really easy to stop feeling so motivated and start looking at the harsh reality of why am I not getting the results that I want."   Key Resources Mentioned in this Episode:   Cold & Sold Bundle: Secure your spot at Converting Corporates 2026, get a year's inbound leads, plus access to the popular Cold to Closed course (8 sales calls in 4 weeks, anyone?) .https://smartleaderssell.thrivecart.com/cold-and-sold-bundle/   Episode sponsored by The Expert Services Directory: A key resource for coaches / consultants / trainers and done-for-you service providers to generate inbound leads. Access The Expert Services Directory here https://bit.ly/ExpertServicesDirectory and use code PODCAST for a special bonus. If you've enjoyed listening to 4 focus areas to smash your sales goals in the first 90 days of 2026 check out this episode.   Sales planning season is here... what do you need to consider? https://bit.ly/SellingToCorporate139   If you would like to sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay in touch with the latest B2B sales tips and techniques click https://sellingtocorporate.com/newsletter/   Content Disclaimer The information contained above is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this article, video or audio are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this article, video or audio. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this article, video or audio. Jessica Lorimer disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this article, video or audio.  

What if your sales goals are doing more harm than good? In this episode, I'm unpacking why the constant focus on sales targets might be sabotaging your business. Sales matter—but not in the way you've been taught. Tune in to hear my take. Get started now with the Inventory Genius Academy. Click here to save $250! Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe More About the Episode Sponsor:T&O Strategic Advisory (http://www.tostrategicadvisory.com/) - Offering a wide range of tax and accounting services, including entity election and S-Corp advisory.

What if your sales goals are doing more harm than good? In this episode, I'm unpacking why the constant focus on sales targets might be sabotaging your business. Sales matter—but not in the way you've been taught. Tune in to hear my take. Get started now with the Inventory Genius Academy. Click here to save $250! Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe More About the Episode Sponsor:T&O Strategic Advisory (http://www.tostrategicadvisory.com/) - Offering a wide range of tax and accounting services, including entity election and S-Corp advisory.

This Money Monday Sales Gravy podcast episode is special because it kicks off our 20th season! It's hard to believe that we've been producing the Sales Gravy continuously for 20 years. Over the last 20 years, thanks to you—our incredible audience—we've consistently ranked as the #1 most listened to sales podcast in markets all over the world. I remember my first podcast episode all those years ago, produced with a microphone I bought at Guitar Center and recorded under a blanket for sound suppression. Today, we produce our podcast in professional studios at Sales Gravy and have a full production team on staff to ensure we are giving you the highest quality sound possible.  What hasn't changed is my unwavering focus on making the complex simple by cutting through the noise, eliminating the fluff, and giving you the basics and fundamentals that actually work in the real world. We've got a ton of new episodes and bonus content coming your way, so be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app and listen every week.  Sales Professionals Must Have Goals to be Successful Your personal goals are the aspirations that drive you, inspire you, and push you through the tough days. These goals are essential to helping you maintain sales discipline throughout your sales year. When developing personal goals, I break them down into three buckets: To-Have Goals These are the things you want to acquire or buy. Whether it's a house, a new car, or building up your savings, to-have goals are about acquiring something that enhances your life. To-Be Goals These are about evolving into the person you want to become. Maybe you want to be a sales manager, or if you're a manager, you want to be a director or VP of sales. You might want to go back to school for a degree or an MBA. Or you want to be a better spouse, a better leader, or a better peer. Maybe you want to be a President's club winner or be recognized as an expert in your industry—whatever it is, to-be goals help you level up as a person and a professional. To-Do Goals These are experience goals. Think about experiences that create lifelong memories—maybe you want to travel somewhere special or take on a meaningful project or hobby you've always dreamed about. Four Reasons Why Goals Matter in Sales Number one, goals massively increase the likelihood that you'll actually achieve the things you want. Speaking your goal out loud, writing it down, and being intentional about it has a powerful psychological effect. Number two, goals make life meaningful. It's unbelievably fulfilling to look back and see what you accomplished—how far you've come over the course of a year, five years, or a decade. Number three, we work in a tough, competitive profession, and it's just plain satisfying to put your commission checks, bonuses, and hard-won earnings toward something that improves your life or the lives of the people you love. But the biggest reason to set goals—especially in sales—is that the sales profession is hard work and it can be brutal.  It's loaded with rejection. At every turn, we face potential “nos,” whether it's prospecting calls, asking for next steps, pushing to level up to a decision-maker, or closing the deal. We even face internal rejection when we try to sell a complex deal internally to our own company or get approval for special pricing. Rejection is everywhere, and the fear of rejection—or avoiding it—is the number one reason salespeople fail to perform. Add to that the grind: making call after call, stuffing data into the CRM, pushing through proposals, handling endless follow-ups, and selling becomes tedious, hard, rejection-dense work. For this reason, it requires discipline to stay on track and keep grinding day after day and month after month over the course of the sales year. But here's the rub: discipline can wane, especially if we're not hyper-focused on a bigger prize. Goals Give You the Discipline to Do the Hard Things I want you to pay attention to this next part because understanding the real definition of discipline is critical.  Discipline is sacrificing what you want now for what you want most. Human nature wants easy. We'd rather that customers call us than have to chase them. We'd rather deals close themselves than invest hours into multi-step follow-ups. We don't want to face that “no.” But success in sales is paid for in advance, with facing rejection and hard work. Therefore, if you don't have a clear, compelling reason—something you want most—it's easy to cave in and take the easy route instead of doing what really needs to be done. This is the reason why having a strong set of personal goals is crucial for sales professionals. You need that powerful “why” to keep grinding when the going gets tough. When the pipeline's not as full as you'd like or you're hitting roadblocks, you need something more important than convenience to drag you back into the fight. A Tactical System for Setting Winning Goals Let's jump into the tactics for actually doing this. If you've gone through any kind of SMART goal-setting course, some of this may sound familiar. But these basics are timeless and indispensable. To set effective goals, you need to ask and answer five basic questions: What Do You Want? Sounds simple, but for a lot of us, it's not. We're so busy scrolling through social media, bingeing on TikTok, or juggling daily distractions that we never pause to ask, “What do I really want from my life?” So step one is to get specific. Define it. When Do You Want It? Because we're talking about next year's personal goals, let's keep them within a 12-month horizon. But any truly effective goal requires a deadline or target date—otherwise, it's just a pipe dream. When you have a hard date, it creates urgency and focus. Is It Attainable? Be honest with yourself. If all your goals are ridiculously ambitious, you'll burn out or give up once it's clear you're not making meaningful progress. Stretch goals are great—big, hairy, audacious goals will push you—but balance those with goals you can realistically achieve. How Bad Do You Want It? This is the ultimate question. If your goal doesn't fire you up, if it's not something you'd move mountains to achieve, you won't push through the tough days. Remember, discipline means sacrificing what you want now for what you want most. If the desire isn't there, the sacrifices won't be made. How Are You Going to Get There? These are your steps to success—your system, your process, your roadmap. As James Clear says in Atomic Habits, you don't rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems. The idea is simple: if you have a crystal-clear process for what you need to do daily, weekly, and monthly, you'll keep moving toward the goal—even when life gets hectic. This is where your personal business plan and your personal goals intersect. For instance, if your to-do or to-have goal requires additional income—maybe you need a bigger commission check to afford that new pool or a bucket-list vacation—then you have to hit your sales targets. This means building a discipline system that ensures you're prospecting enough, qualifying enough opportunities, following up diligently, and negotiating effectively. Without a system and personal business plan, you are more likely to get random results. Stop Now and Build Your Goal Sheet Sit in silence. Turn off the noise, get away from distractions, and grab a notebook and pen. Write down what you want, when you want it, if it's attainable, how bad you want it, and how you plan to get there. Sketch it all out—just let the ideas flow. Once you've got it all down, build a formal goal sheet. Yes, I'm talking about physically writing it out. There's tremendous power in seeing your goals in black and white, or printing them out and pinning them above your desk. Countless studies show that written goals are far more likely to be realized than goals that just bounce around in your head. This goal sheet is your personal roadmap—put it into your personal business plan so everything stays in one place. Learn how to set winning goals and build your personal Goal Sheet in Jeb Blount's comprehensive course: The Essentials of Setting Winning Goals

Do you plan to hit your sales goals, or just hope you will? You set goals in January. By March, they are forgotten. It's because most salespeople confuse wanting something with planning for it.  “I want to close more deals this year.” That is not a goal. That is a wish. “I want to be better at prospecting.” Still not a goal. Just a vague intention that leads nowhere. Real sales goals require a system. Not motivation. Not inspiration. A repeatable process that turns big numbers into daily actions you can actually execute. This four-step sales goal planning system turns annual quotas into weekly, executable actions that salespeople can control and measure. Why Most Sales Goals Fail Before February Most salespeople treat goal-setting like a New Year's resolution. They write something down, feel good about it for a week, then watch it disappear under the weight of quota pressure and full calendars. Three things kill sales goals before they have a chance: Lack of specificity. Your brain cannot attach to something vague. There is no finish line, no way to measure progress, and no emotional connection to the outcome. No breakdown. Big numbers paralyze you. Looking at an annual quota feels impossible. Your brain shuts down. You don't know where to start, so you don't start at all. Zero accountability. Goals that live only in your head are easy to abandon. There is no consequence for missing them because nobody, including you, is really tracking them. Research consistently shows that people who write down specific, challenging goals and track them perform significantly better than those who rely on vague intentions or hope. The difference between hitting your number and missing it is having a systematic approach to sales goal planning and the discipline to execute it. Step 1: Identify Your Major Milestones Big goals overwhelm you. When you stare at “close $1.5 million this year,” your brain checks out. It feels too big, too far away, and too abstract. The first step in effective sales goal planning is breaking that number into key checkpoints. These milestones tell you whether you are on track or falling behind. For a $1.5 million annual goal: Q1: $375K Q2: $375K Q3: $375K Q4: $375K Now you are not chasing $1.5 million. You are chasing $375K this quarter. Still significant, but manageable. Take it further. What does $375K mean for your pipeline? If your average deal size is $50K, you need eight closed deals per quarter. If your close rate is 25 percent, you need 32 qualified opportunities in your pipeline each quarter to close those eight deals. Suddenly, that intimidating annual number becomes a concrete monthly target of roughly 11 qualified opportunities. You cannot control whether a deal closes, but you can control how many qualified opportunities you put in your pipeline. That is the number you chase. Step 2: List Your Specific Tasks Milestones tell you where you need to be. Tasks tell you how to get there. These numbers will vary based on your market, deal size, and conversion rates. The point is forcing your goal all the way down to weekly actions you can control. This step requires brutal honesty about the activities that actually generate results in your sales process. If you need 11 qualified opportunities per month and your prospecting-to-opportunity conversion rate is 10 percent, you need 110 prospecting conversations monthly. What does that look like in weekly tasks? 30 outbound calls 15 LinkedIn connection requests with personalized messages 10 follow-up emails to lukewarm prospects 3 referral conversations Assign realistic timeframes to each task. Making 30 calls doesn't require four hours. It requires 45 minutes of focused effort. Block the time, make the calls, move on. The more specific you get, the less room there is for excuses. You either completed the tasks or you did not. You are either on pace or you are behind. If you cannot list the specific weekly tasks required to hit your goal, you do not have a sales goal. You have a hope. Step 3: Consider Obstacles and Resources Every goal has obstacles waiting to derail it. Ignoring them does not make them disappear. Identify what will try to stop you, then plan around it. The biggest time killers in sales are rarely mysterious. Meetings that don't move deals forward. Prospects who will never buy but keep you engaged. Administrative tasks that someone else should handle. Reorganizing your CRM instead of filling it with opportunities. Here is how to expose them. Track your time for one week. Write down every activity in 30-minute blocks. No editing. No judgment. Just honest data. At the end of the week, categorize everything: Income-producing activities like prospecting, discovery, and closing Income-supporting activities like proposals, follow-up, and research Waste, which is everything else Most salespeople discover they spend less than 30 percent of their time on income-producing activities. If that is you, you just found out why you are not hitting your goals. Once you know where your time actually goes, you can protect the activities that matter. Block prospecting time before meetings start. Batch administrative work. Decline meetings where your presence adds no value. Now identify resource gaps. What do you need that you don't have? Skills you need to develop. Tools that would improve your results. Support from leadership to open doors with key accounts. Find these gaps early. Discovering you lack a critical skill in November is too late. Step 4: Stay Flexible Without Lowering the Goal Sales goal planning requires flexibility in tactics, not flexibility in commitment. Markets shift. Buyers change. Your original plan may need adjustment. That does not mean the destination changes. Review your goals monthly and let the data guide you. Ask three questions: Am I on track What's working What's not working If something is working, do more of it. If something isn't working, adjust your approach. For example, your data might show inconsistent execution, poor list quality, or weak follow-up. The answer is not abandoning foundational activities like cold calling. The answer is tightening your process, improving targeting, or reinforcing outreach with disciplined follow-up. Flexibility means adjusting how you execute, not lowering the standard because the work is harder than expected. Salespeople who hit ambitious goals stay flexible in their methods and uncompromising about the outcome. Monthly reviews keep you honest. They prevent you from wasting months on ineffective activity before realizing you are off track. Execute Your Sales Goal Planning System Take one goal right now. Write it down with a specific number and a deadline. Break it into three to five milestones. List the weekly tasks required. Identify your two biggest obstacles and the resources you need to overcome them. Then execute. Review weekly. Adjust monthly. Never stop driving toward the outcome. This system works because it eliminates ambiguity. You know what needs to happen this week. Obstacles don't blindside you because you planned for them. You aren't following a broken plan for six months because you built in regular reviews. While other salespeople hope for a good year, you will be executing a plan. While they react to whatever fires pop up, you will be proactively driving toward measurable outcomes. The difference between salespeople who hit their goals and those who do not is not talent or luck. It is having a systematic process for turning big goals into daily actions and the discipline to follow through when motivation fades. Sales goals don't fail because you lack desire—they fail because the plan isn't specific enough to execute. Download the FREE Goal Planning Guide to turn your sales goals into results. 

FREE Master Class: The Farm Marketing Fix Sign Up HERE Are you farming without a clear sales goal? In this episode, Charlotte Smith—farm marketing expert and business coach who works with 300+ farmers annually through her Farm Marketing Mastery program—reveals why having a specific revenue target is the difference between a thriving farm and one that struggles to survive. Charlotte walks through her proven goal-setting framework, explaining how to choose your gross sales projection even if you're brand new to farming or unsure what you'll sell. She shares real client success stories, including a farmer who made $100,000 in beef sales in one week and another who generated $2,000 before breakfast from a single email. You'll learn Charlotte's counterintuitive approach to goals: if you don't hit your target, don't lower it—extend the timeline instead. She explains why goal-setting is really about personal transformation and developing the marketing, mindset, and time management skills needed to reach any revenue number. The episode also covers a critical business planning exercise: evaluating what worked and what didn't work on your farm last year. Charlotte shares her own experience letting go of a successful farm camp program and teaches you how to distinguish between ventures worth refining versus those ready to release. Whether your goal is $10,000 or $10 million, this episode gives you the exact planning process Charlotte's clients use to build profitable farms across the country. Click HERE and Let's Meet! Chat with us to see if Farm Marketing Mastery can break you out of marketing misery. Resources & Links Mentioned Training & Programs Farm Marketing Fix (Free January 2026 Training): https://charlottemsmith.com/masterclass Farm Marketing Mastery: https://charlottemsmith.com/mastery Five-Day Launch: Sales strategy taught within Farm Marketing Mastery Key Takeaways Choose a specific gross sales number – Any goal is better than no goal; leaving revenue "up to chance" dramatically increases the likelihood of going out of business. Work backwards from your goal – Break annual targets into quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily actions. Don't lower goals; extend timelines – If you don't hit $100K in 12 months but reach $65K, keep the $100K goal and extend to 15-18 months. Goal-setting transforms you – The real value is developing skills in marketing, boundary-setting, decision-making, and time management. Evaluate what worked AND what you still want to do – Something can be successful and still be worth letting go (like Charlotte's farm camp). Write it down by hand – Physical planning exercises significantly increase follow-through compared to just thinking about goals.

What you'll learn in this episode:The only three reasons sales results stall: frequency, messaging, or audienceWhy asking questions first builds confidence and skill through repetitionHow consistency beats intensity with a simple 30-minutes-a-day formulaWhy lead generation should be rescheduled—not skippedHow celebrating actions (CPI time) creates predictable success To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:Website: No Broke MonthsPodcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople PodcastInstagram: @donrochonxFacebook: Dan RochonLinkedIn: Dan RochonTeach to Sell Preorder: Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do Instead

Send us a textIt's that time of year. You're waiting for management to spin the "Bingo Wheel" and drop a new, terrifying number on your desk. "Congratulations, you grew 15% last year... now we need 25%." Panic sets in.This week on "The Selling Podcast," Mike and Scott reveal why waiting for your quota to build a plan is a rookie mistake. They argue that you must create your sales plan before you receive your quota. Why? Because data gives you leverage. If you know your numbers better than your manager does, you turn a mandate into a negotiation.We break down the 3 effective ways to create a quota-based sales plan that puts you in the driver's seat:Start with a Data-Driven Breakdown: Don't look at the scary big number. Mike explains how to slice the data by product, time, and customer. Understand exactly where your growth came from last year so you know if a 20% increase is a pipe dream or a layup.Territory & Segment Prioritization (Assign Quotas to Clients): This is the secret sauce. You can't control corporate, but you can control your territory. We discuss "monetizing" your accounts by mentally assigning them their own quotas. We also introduce the "2x4 Method" (selling 2 products to 4 accounts, or vice versa) to visualize exactly where the new revenue will come from.Build a Pipeline That Matches the Strategy: A goal without a pipeline is just a wish (or a pipedream). We discuss how to ensure your pipeline math actually supports the new number, factoring in close rates and "sandbagging" buffers.Plus, we have a candid (and hilarious) conversation about "Sandbagging"—the sales rep's secret weapon. Is it ethical? Does every manager know you're doing it? (Spoiler: Yes, and they're doing it too).Tune in to stop fearing "The Number" and start building a plan that makes hitting quota a mathematical certainty.Support the showScott SchlofmanMike Williams - Cell 801-635-7773 #sales #podcast #customerfirst #relationships #success #pipeline #funnel #sales success #selling #salescoach

Right Thinking with Steve Coplon.This week's show is called "Personal Finance and Small Business Ownership Part 4 - Encore Edition #19". Tune in and hear Steve as he continues in the last of this four-part series to teach valuable lessons on how to reach success in business. Now that you've established your Sales Goals, your best chance to reach them is with a well-managed Marketing Plan.https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/right-thinking

What if you could actually take December off — without tanking your coaching business? That's what today's episode is all about. I'm pulling back the curtain on how I've structured my own coaching business for years now: intentionally building in slower months (like December, July, and August) without sacrificing my bottom line. The truth is, the most sustainable and profitable coaching businesses don't have identical revenue every month — they're designed around what the coach actually wants their life to look like. In this episode, I'll show you: Why January is one of the best months to sell coaching (and why December usually isn't). How to plan your business around seasons of revenue instead of chasing the same monthly number over and over. The simple November tasks that set you up to truly rest in December and still have a killer January. Why batching and automation aren't just time-savers, they're energy-savers — and how they've kept me sane through 15+ years of business. How to use December for reflection and alignment instead of frantic selling. If you've ever wondered how to step off the end-of-year hamster wheel without losing momentum in your business, this episode is going to give you the exact roadmap.

Are you just working month to month Without setting clear goals? Not a lot of planning, just showing up? When was the last time you put an actual sales growth plan together? Regardless of if you are a running a team of sales people or you just want to get better at hitting your own targets Or even setting them in the first place.. This week's episode has stack of powerful tools you can use which will increase the chances of you smashing you sales targets. You'll especially love the "theatre of the mind"

You know what the f*ck you need to do. Post the content. Follow up with the lead. Have the sales conversation. Launch the program.   So why do so many brilliant, hardworking coaches hit $10K–$20K months… and then crash their own momentum? Why do so many crawl back to corporate after hustling for years? One word: self-sabotage.In this episode of Big Money Sales Moves, I'm pulling back the curtain on why sabotage is the silent dream killer for high-performing coaches and how it shows up in your sales, your marketing, your launches, and even your speaking opportunities.   Inside, I'll share: ✨ The limiting beliefs that keep coaches playing small (“I'm not enough,” “Who am I to…,” “No one will pay me that much”). ✨ How beliefs are programmed into your subconscious (and why you can't outperform them without reprogramming). ✨ Why self-sabotage is your brain's form of “protection” — but also the #1 thing holding you back from scaling. ✨ The neuroscience-backed tools my team uses with clients — Timeline Therapy, Hypnosis, NLP, EFT, EMDR — to rewire sabotage at the root. ✨ A bold Power Move you can take this week to spot sabotage and stop letting it wreck your momentum.

In this episode of Big Money Sales Moves, Karissa pulls back the curtain on how your brain actually works — and why mastering your mind is the ultimate cheat code to success in business and life.   Inside this foundational episode of the Quantum Energetics Pillar, you'll learn: ✨ The three parts of the brain — emotional, logical, and fear-based — and how each one drives your decisions. ✨ The real difference between your conscious and unconscious mind (and why 95% of your behavior is automatic). ✨ How your beliefs were formed, why they keep you stuck, and what it takes to rewire them for success. ✨ The step-by-step Thought Swapper™ method to replace limiting beliefs with empowering ones that align with your goals. This is the DELIVERY Code — the part of your Million-Dollar Sales Matrix™ that helps you reprogram your inner operating system so you can collapse time and manifest results faster. Because once you change your thoughts… you change everything.    Power Quote “You don't get what you want. You get what your nervous system is coded to receive.” — Karissa Adkins Power Move Spend the next 7 days using the Thought Swapper™: Catch → Swat → Replace → Collect Evidence. Your thoughts create your reality — start programming them for success.    

What are the three main things you need to do to close out your sales in fourth quarter and exceed your goals. Billion dollar sales coach Ryan Dohrn shares his three main areas of focus as he closes out fourth quarter of the year. This podcast is all about corporate sales training, sales, advice, sales training, and so much more. More online at http://RyanDohrn.com

What are the three main things you need to do to close out your sales in fourth quarter and exceed your goals. Billion dollar sales coach Ryan Dohrn shares his three main areas of focus as he closes out fourth quarter of the year. This podcast is all about corporate sales training, sales, advice, sales training, and so much more. More online at http://RyanDohrn.com

Monday Sales Kickoff: How to crush your 4th quarter goals. Mark reveals how you can meet or even exceed your annual targets by focusing on smaller deals and near-close opportunities. By dissecting the gap between your current and target numbers, you'll learn to see your pipeline in a new light and discover untapped opportunities that are well within your grasp. Don't miss out on the chance to end the year on a high note and set the stage for a prosperous future.

Top Tulsa real estate salesperson Blake Mason joins to discuss his journey in new construction sales. Blake shares candid insights on overcoming fear of rejection, the importance of consistency, and building a strong mindset. He emphasizes learning from books and mentors, the power of accountability, and shifting from seeking external validation to providing genuine value. The conversation highlights Blake's personal growth, relationship-building with realtors, and the deeper motivations that drive his success, offering practical advice for anyone aiming to improve their performance and find purpose in their work.

Send Rita a text with your thoughts!Save your spot for Prep for Wave Week :) https://programs.steeryourmarketing.com/prep-for-wave-weekGet access to over 2000 cruise video clips: https://programs.steeryourmarketing.com/products/courses/view/1166776 You know that feeling when you're doing all the marketing stuff but your business still feels messy and unfocused? That's because you're working forward instead of backwards, friend. I'm breaking down exactly how to reverse engineer your travel business by starting with your actual income goals and working backwards to figure out what you need to sell and how many sales you need to hit those targets. We're talking real numbers here, from figuring out if you need to sell 200+ luxury FIT trips or just 3 destination wedding groups per year to hit your goals. I'll show you why a $1,000 income goal actually means you need $1,620 in yearly income and $16,200 in sales, plus how to structure your business whether you're a Part Time Polly working 20 hours max or a Hustle Holly going for that six-figure year. Join us for this year's Plan Your Year Workshop: https://prepforwaveweek.com/planyouryearQuestions this episode answers:How do you calculate your yearly income goal as a travel agent?What is the difference between sales, revenue, commission, and profit in travel business?How much do you need to sell to make six figures as a travel advisor?What are the essential business expenses every travel agent should budget for?How do you determine your monthly sales targets as a travel agent?What commission percentage should travel advisors expect from suppliers?How do you factor in taxes and fees when setting travel business income goals?How many cruises do you need to sell per year to make $60,000?What are the best high commission travel products for maximizing revenue?What supplier partnerships should travel agents prioritize for higher commissions?How do you structure travel agent fees to cover business expenses and time off?What is the sales volume difference between mass market and luxury travel specialization?How do you account for vacation time and sick days in travel business income planning?Enjoy (and take action)!---------------------------------------------------------------Check out EVERYTHING I offer to support your travel business journey: https://strategictravelentrepreneurpodcast.com/everything/Say HI on Social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritaperez19/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/takethehelmvbsFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/529490048073622 Direct EMAIL:rita@steeryourmarketing.com

Systemising your sales isn't about getting fancy — it's about getting consistent. If you're doing sales in fits and starts, making things up as you go, or relying on last-minute hustle, you're leaving money (and sanity) on the table. In this episode, your hosts Suzi Dafnis and Michelle Falzon unpack the first half of a 9-part Sales System Self-Check — the practical way to find the gaps in your sales systems that are slowing your growth and start building a sales engine that reliably produces results for you. The first five of the 9-part Sales System Self-Check are: Sales Goals, Ideal Client, High-Converting Offers, Sales Funnel, and your Marketing Calendar. Expect clear examples, smart frameworks, and next steps you can actually do this week — so your next offer isn't a scramble, it's a system. Listen to This Episode to Hear More About: The real reason sales feel “hard.” Why reactive, ad-hoc selling keeps you stuck — and how simple systems flip the script. How to set Sales Goals that drive action. Reverse-engineer revenue into leads, conversations, and conversions you can track. What to do when your “Ideal Client” is too broad. The surprising truth about avatars — and the ongoing system to keep yours accurate. The 7-Element Offer Checklist. Price, Inclusions, Name, Branding, Bonuses, Risk Reversal, Reason to Buy Now — and why documenting them boosts conversions. Map the journey, don't wing it. How to design Awareness → Consideration → Conversion (plus Loyalty & Advocacy) so buyers say “yes” sooner. Make your calendar a sales tool. How to plan runway, offer windows, and fulfilment without burning out your team or audience. Red / Orange / Green self-ratings. Quick diagnostics to see exactly where your systems need work — and what to do first. From “nice idea” to “scheduled reality”. What to do this week if you're in Red or Orange on goals, avatar, offers, funnel, or calendar. The Marketing Mountain model. Why your funnel is really an ascent — and how “ski lifts” move clients to the next offer. Real-world examples. How a single “Big Kahuna” goal (like adding an extra van) clarifies targets, timelines, and team focus. And much more… Also Mentioned in This Episode: Apply For Mastermind Ready to scale your business? Explore the HerBusiness Marketing Success Mastermind for expert support and community. Apply Now Join the HerBusiness Network Find out why HerBusiness is Australia's leading network for women business owners. Join Now EP 02 – Your Ideal Client (includes Ideal Client Avatar template) https://herbusiness.com/podcast/02-your-ideal-client/ EP 254 – NEW & UPDATED! How to Craft an Offer that Sells (includes Offer Worksheet) https://herbusiness.com/podcast/how-to-craft-an-offer-that-sells-updated/ EP 04 – Finding Your Marketing Mountain https://herbusiness.com/podcast/04-finding-your-marketing-mountain/ EP 05 – Getting Customers to the Top of Your Mountain https://herbusiness.com/podcast/05-getting-customers-to-the-top-of-your-mountain/ Chantel Gilbert - Bluegum Electrical https://bluegumelectricalsolutions.com.au/ Tracey McLachlan - Davis Ogilvy https://do.co.nz/people/tracey-mclachlan/ Veronique Lutchmaya — Unique Tenants Consult https://tenantsconsult.com.au/ Kendall Cherry — The Candid Collective https://candidcollective.co/

The insurance industry is addicted to "realistic" sales goals. We set safe, comfortable targets that we know we can hit, which feels like smart planning but is actually a blueprint for stagnation. This approach guarantees you stay in your comfort zone and never unlock your team's true potential, leaving massive growth on the table year after year.I'm not just telling you to aim higher; I'm challenging you to set a goal so big it forces you to break your entire model. In this episode, I break down the real power of setting "impossible" sales goals. We'll get into why the simple exercise of doubling your sales goal forces you to eliminate distractions, simplify your focus, and have strategic conversations you've been avoiding. This is the playbook for using an impossible goal to unlock a completely new level of growth.▶▶ Sign Up For Your Free Discovery Callhttps://calendly.com/aneary/strategy-sessionKEY MOMENTS(00:00:00) The Power Of Setting “Impossible” Sales Goals(00:00:42) Too Many Agencies Are Setting Lazy Sales Goals(00:02:09) The Question That Changes Everything: "What if You Doubled It?" (00:09:26) The Blueprint To ScaleCONNECT WITH ANDY NEARY

In this episode of the Stronger Sales Teams podcast, host Ben Wright explores the power of simplicity in driving effective sales strategies and team leadership. Reflecting on a compelling conversation with motivational speaker Lasada Pippen, Ben revisits the impactful notion that “Simplicity sails, complexity fails” — a principle that sets the tone for this thought-provoking discussion. Ben unpacks how embracing simplicity can significantly enhance B2B sales management. He presents a clear and structured framework that includes strategic planning, streamlined sales processes, targeted training, coaching, measurable performance metrics, and consistent team behaviours — all designed to boost sales team performance. Key Takeaways: Embracing simplicity in sales strategies and processes helps avoid overwhelm and enhances overall team productivity. Establish regular, structured training sessions to support consistent upskilling and sustained team engagement. Keep sales metrics straightforward and focused, limiting them to what truly matters for clarity and impact. Favour adaptable frameworks over rigid scripts to allow sales professionals to bring authenticity and a personal touch to their approach. Gain a clear understanding of your team's capabilities and manage workload effectively to prevent burnout and maintain high performance. Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:58 Lasada Pippen's Quote 3:25 Simplifying Our Professional Lives 3:47 Framework Around Simplicity 4:30 Capacity vs. Capability 7:10 Simplicity and Complexity in Strategy 11:10 Simplicity and Complexity in the Sales Process 15:20 Simplicity and Complexity in Training and Coaching 20:20 Simplicity and Complexity in Metrics 22:30 Simplicity and Complexity in Rituals, Behaviours, and Celebrations 24:20 Recap 24:50 Health and Fitness Tip 27:03 Outro Rate, Review, & Follow If you're liking what you're hearing, make sure you ‘follow' the show wherever you listen to your podcasts…so you never miss an episode! I'd also love to hear what you think, so drop us a review after you close that next deal…tell me what you're liking, and what you want more of so I can look to cover it in a future episode.

Send us a textEver find yourself dreaming big about your sales goals, but those dreams feel more like a fantasy than a plan? This week on "The Selling Podcast," Mike and Scott tackle a crucial distinction that separates successful sales pros from those perpetually chasing rainbows: the difference between a pipeline and a pipedream.We dive into what makes a pipedream – those exciting, often unrealistic aspirations that live only in your head. While creativity and big thinking are great, a pipedream, by definition, isn't written down, isn't grounded in reality, and often leads to disappointment rather than achievement.Then, we introduce the power of the pipeline – your tangible, realistic, and written blueprint for the future of your business. Mike and Scott break down why your pipeline isn't just a list of opportunities; it's a living document that controls the future of your business. They emphasize that if you dread certain aspects of your work, you have the power to curate your pipeline to avoid those very things, ensuring you're building a future you're excited about.Discover how a truly solid, well-defined pipeline directly translates into increased confidence and greater fluidity in your sales process. When your goals are clearly articulated and genuinely achievable, you'll approach every interaction with more conviction and adaptability.Tune in as Mike and Scott share their signature blend of hard-hitting sales wisdom and engaging banter, helping you ditch the pipedreams and start building a robust, realistic, and profitable pipeline that empowers you to control your destiny in sales.Scott SchlofmanMike Williams - Cell 801-635-7773 #sales #podcast #customerfirst #relationships #success #pipeline #funnel #sales success #selling #salescoach

Monday Sales Kickoff: Explore the power of routine and how it can significantly boost your success, whether in sales or any other field. Listen in as Mark share insights on how a well-structured schedule is the secret weapon to achieving your goals. We'll discuss how embracing routines and habits can actually enhance your life rather than restrict it.  Mark shares his own journey of starting this podcast and how accountability played a crucial role in making it a reality. Having someone to keep you accountable can make all the difference. Finally, Mark offers eight practical steps you can take to build a routine that leads to success.   

Are you stuck thinking, planning, and waiting instead of taking action? Coach Michael Burt is here to break that pattern.In this video, Coach Burt walks you through the exact steps to stop living in mental creation and start taking physical action toward your biggest goals.He reveals why most people stall out between where they are (A) and where they want to go (B)—and how to close that gap with clear, simple moves you can make right now.In this training, you'll learn:- Why you're stuck in planning mode instead of action mode.- The exact actions you need to take TODAY to move toward your biggest goals.- How to stop overthinking and start closing deals, scheduling meetings, and creating real opportunities.- Why money never follows stagnation—and how to trigger your prey drive instantly.- How top performers secure their seat at the biggest tables through fast, focused action.This isn't theory. It's the step-by-step process to shift from thinking to doing and it starts now.___________________Events:https://www.coachburt.com/eventsMasterclass:https://offer.coachburt.com/preydrivemasterclassregisterHire Me To Speak:https://www.coachburt.com/hirecoachCheck out my Books:https://www.coachburt.com/resources

Monday Sales Kickoff: Mark breaks down how focusing on the right metrics—not just outcomes—can reignite your momentum for the second half of the year. It's time to shift the mindset, reassess your activities, and set achievable goals rooted in consistency and meaningful client conversations. Mark dives into strategies for staying focused in a fast-paced world, sharing personal insights on building habits that stick, and highlighting the power of small, intentional actions. Learn how to use time blocking to prioritize what matters most, and how your CRM system can become a powerful tool for tracking performance and driving results.  

In this episode of the No Broke Months Podcast, Dan Rochon shares the importance of leadership, accountability, and setting standards for high-performing sales teams. He explains how to align personal and team goals, create meaningful accountability, and implement actionable steps that lead to consistent and predictable results. If you want to elevate your leadership, improve team performance, and build a business that delivers No Broke Months, this episode offers the strategies to help you do it.What you'll learn on this episodeThe difference between management and leadership—and why it mattersHow setting and upholding high standards influences team performanceWhy personal accountability starts with leading by exampleThe role of effective communication and prescriptive language in building trust with clientsHow to foster team collaboration and support members who are strugglingThe true impact of accountability meetings on progress and course correctionWhy leadership is about teaching others how to think and succeedHow to focus on finding win-win solutions in sales, rather than being “right”If you're ready to lead your clients—and your team—with greater clarity, influence, and purpose, this is the next step.Teach to Sell provides the leadership frameworks, language patterns, and influence strategies that top agents and leaders use to create lasting trust and consistent results. It's not about managing transactions—it's about leading people to better decisions and building a business that thrives.Preorder Teach to Sell today and learn how to lead in a way that drives both relationships and results.https://www.nobrokemonths.com/teach-to-sell-preorderResources mentioned in this episodeGoogle Calendar Invitations: Set up calendar invitations to help prospects commit to appointments.Gary Keller's "The One Thing": A resource on focusing on the most impactful actions in life and business. To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:Website: No Broke MonthsPodcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople PodcastInstagram: @donrochonxFacebook: Dan RochonLinkedIn: Dan RochonTeach to Sell Preorder: Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do Instead

In this episode, I'm joined by Alex Brown — a SaaS sales leader who's been in the trenches and knows exactly what it takes to hit big numbers in a tough market. He's breaking down what's working right now in B2B SaaS sales and how to align your marketing and sales teams to crush 2025 goals.No theory — just proven plays, execution tips, and some straight talk about what's not working anymore.If you're in the SaaS game and serious about scaling, this one's a must-listen. __________Subscribe For More Video Content :https://www.youtube.com/kylemilan__________Say Hi on Social:LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylemilan/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylejmilanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KyleJMilan/__________Connect For Business:MFG Tribe: https://milanmedia.comMFG Tribe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/milanmedia/Technical Sales University: https://training.technicalsalesu.com/enroll

Discover the key to building a sales pipeline that truly drives success. Mark Hunter debunks the common belief that more contacts always equal better results, and reveals why the right balance of qualified prospects is the real secret to hitting your sales goals. Mark provides a step-by-step guide for optimizing your pipeline and boosting your confidence in managing client relationships. Tune in for practical strategies to avoid common pitfalls and strengthen your network in today's dynamic business environment. ⭐ Leave us a rating or review on your favorite podcast app. We actually read them!  

Are you striving to determine whether sales or marketing should take precedence in your business strategy? In today's episode, Amy Vaughn engages with Katie Nelson, Founder and CEO of Sales UpRising. With thirty years of sales experience and over $150 million in products and services sold, Katie is on a mission to help businesses overcome the statistic that 90% fail to meet their sales goals. Her expertise has transformed hundreds of entrepreneurial ventures from mere ideas into thriving, profitable enterprises.Katie discusses her approach to prioritizing sales and cash flow as the foundation for business success, while effectively aligning marketing strategies to support growth. Through workshops, mastermind courses, and personalized training, she empowers business owners with strategies that have built multi-million-dollar firms.Join Amy and Katie as they explore practical strategies for balancing sales efforts with building a strong brand. Katie's insights offer actionable advice to enhance your business strategies and drive sustainable growth, providing a fresh perspective on the dynamic between sales and marketing.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction02:00 - "Sales vs. Marketing Debate with Katie"08:21 - "Sales Uprising: Empowering Entrepreneurs"10:41 - Building Business Without Algorithms19:39 - "Uncover Insights Through Experience"21:12 - "Enhance Revenue Through Team Collaboration"28:02 - "Entrepreneurship: Runway and Expenses"34:03 - "Focus on Cash, Not Content"41:31 - "Talking to Products via AI"43:07 - Prioritize Sales Over Creativity48:57 - Passion for Community Impact55:41 - "Offer and Market Focus"01:00:59 - "Business Insights with Katie"01:02:06 - OutroKey Takeaways:Embracing Sales as a Creative VentureSales First, Then MarketingEvery Conversation is a Sales OpportunityUnderstanding Your MarketCash Flow is the LifelineTransformative Power of Focused SellingCollaboration Over CompetitionAsk the Tough QuestionsQuotes:"Sales are conversations that build relationships and foster understanding."- Amy Vaughn"Every conversation connects and transforms. Sales are the lifeblood of your business."- Katie NelsonConnect with Katie NelsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesalescatalyst/Website: https://www.salesuprising.com/Connect with the host Amy Vaughan:LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/amypvaughanPodcast: https://www.togetherindigital.com/podcast/Learn more about Together Digital and consider joining the movement by visiting https://togetherindigital.comSupport the show

Lightning Round: Top 10 Ways to Gain More Sales Knowledge Question: Maria from Singapore asks, “I am new to sales, just started my first job as an inside sales rep. I am excited and scared all at the same time. My sales goals don't kick in until May—what are the best strategies I can put into place to ensure I hit my sales goal?” Book: The Future of Sales, the Rise of AI Agents by Victor Antonio Read the blog for this episode here. 

Today's guest lost her soul dog a couple of years ago. Through sharing her story, she ended up connecting with many pet parents and now 70% of her clients are senior and end of life sessions. I'm talking about Darlene Woodward and if you've ever felt guilty about charging for end of life sessions- this episode is for you. Darlene shared how she worked through the guilt of charging for end of life sessions and we also went into the process of working with a copywriter to help share the appropriate message with your audience. If you're a member, you'll also learn what Darlene's clients are buying, how much their spending and what her plan is to increase that average sale next year- as well as how she has the time to provide such a great service to her clients.WE COVERED00:00 Introduction to Darlene Woodward's Journey01:10 Welcome to the Pet Photographers Club02:04 Darlene's Best Year Ever03:18 The Importance of Senior and End-of-Life Sessions08:41 Marketing Strategies and Client Acquisition09:57 Dealing with Guilt and Justifying Charges13:32 Revamping Website Copy for Better Client ConnectionIN THE MEMBERS-ONLY EXTENDED EPISODE23:10 The Importance of Your About Page24:12 Conversion Rates and Inquiries24:47 Handling Pricing and Client Expectations28:11 Highlighting Unique Selling Points29:41 Sales Goals and Strategies39:10 Outsourcing for Efficiency43:26 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsLINKShttps://pantthetown.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pantthetown https://www.instagram.com/pantthetownphotography/

Mark unveils how these sales experts propel themselves beyond average by breaking their goals into actionable, strategic steps. Discover the vital role of understanding the sales funnel, where quality supersedes quantity in lead generation, and learn how to leverage your CRM system to its fullest potential. Let's move beyond just hitting a number; it's about optimizing each step of your sales process for ultimate success.  

On this first Monday of the second month of the year it's time for a gut check. First we need to check where we are against our new year goals. Next we need to take stock of our first month sales performance and make adjustments. We're just a little more than thirty days away from our new year intentions, resolutions, and goals. A month ago we set out into the new year with hope and ambition that this year would be our best ever and that we'd make positive lasting changes in our lives.  It's Easy to Slip Off the Track You'll remember that discipline is sacrificing what you want now for what you want most. But as time goes by and sticking with new habits gets more challenging, it's easy to  forget what motivated us to make the changes in the first place. It's easy to let down our guard and go back to our comfort zone. The farther away we get our intentions, the more likely it is that we allow our discipline to slip and get off track. It's just human nature.  Small Slips in Discipline Can Add Up Quickly Let's say you kicked off the new year determined to have your best sales year ever, and you knew that meant filling your pipeline daily by getting Fanatical about Prospecting. But upon reflection, you realize that days have passed since you picked up the phone, knocked on a door, or talked with customers.  You've been making excuses to avoid the very activities that move you closer to your goals. I'll admit that it happened to me just this past week. This month has been non-stop travel—12 flights, 10 cities, 8 keynotes, 5 full days delivering training to sales teams. Toward the end of the week I got tired, made excuses and let my exercise and nutrition routine slide.  This was something I promised myself I wouldn't do when the year started. I know that if I don't stop right now and recommit to my goals, there is a good chance that I'll continue down this negative path—because it's easy. Revisit Your Goals and Resolutions This is exactly why NOW is a good time for a gut check and a look in the mirror. Pause and carve out time today, to revisit your goals, resolutions, and intentions.  Sit down and think about what you decided to achieve back in early January. Visualize what it was that motivated you. Picture what you want most and where you want to be at the end of this year.  Go back and re-listen to the Money Monday episodes on building a personal business plan, reflection vs. regret, and why personal goals are essential for sales discipline. Then recommit to your goals. Remember the feelings you had when you set them, and make an intentional decision to get back on track. Evaluate Your First Month's Performance Against Your Sales Goals Next, step back and evaluate your first month's sales performance. As you do, you'll likely find one of three scenarios: You Crushed It – You had a killer month and blew your goals out of the water. You Were Average – You hit quota or did “okay,” but you know you're capable of much higher performance. You Bombed – You missed your number and ended the month worse than you hoped. Great Sales Month If You Crushed it, and you're on the top of the ranking report fantastic, congratulations! But be very careful not to let off the gas. It's likely you worked very hard last month to achieve these results. There will be the temptation to take a breather.  Trust me, if you do, this complacency will come back to bite you.  Now is the time to recommit to doing the activity that fueled your success last month so you don't end up with a lackluster February and a disastrous March. In other words, you've set the foundation for a huge year, take advantage of what you have accomplished and keep the pedal to the metal! Average Sales Month If you had an average or just ok month—maybe you hit quota, maybe you came close, but you know you've got more in the tank—it's time for some honest self-reflection. Ask yourself:

→ Register for my upcoming Live Online Event: The Secret to Making (lots of) Money with Digital Offers: https://jasminestar.com/digitaloffer ←Today, we're diving into one of my favorite game-changing strategies for launching: collaborations.Lemme share a lesson that took me years to learn: partnering with the right people can take your launch from meh to mind-blowing.In this episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know about collaborations—what makes them powerful, how to find the right partners, and how to ensure it's a win-win for everyone involved.If you're launching a course, a membership, a product, or anything that needs attention, collaborations are the fastest way to expand your reach, build credibility, and close more sales.Click play to hear all of this and:(00:02:52) How partnerships can explode your reach, build trust, and make your launches pop(00:03:50) How to decide the goal for your collaboration (it could be visibility, credibility, or sales)(00:04:50) My go-to strategies for using collaborations to amplify visibility and buzz(00:09:41) Creative ways—like bonuses and giveaways—to turn collaborations into conversions(00:14:57) How to choose collaborators whose audience aligns with yours(00:16:01) Ready to reach out? Here's my go-to approach, whether you're pitching a stranger or sliding into a friend's DMs(00:17:58) How to set clear expectations and defined roles to ensure a smooth, seamless collaboration(00:19:03) My process of categorizing potential collaborators to make your outreach is super strategic(00:20:04) My top techniques for staying aligned and making partnerships productive(00:21:07) How to track KPIs to ensure your collaborations are more than just feel-good momentsListen to Related Episodes:He Spent $2 on a Million Dollar Business with Eric SiuNetwork and Collaborate to Scale Your Business Faster with Rebecca MinkoffFor full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode510Have you ever wanted to make money selling a digital offer like a PDF, a course, a membership or even a higher ticket coaching offer online?I'm hosting a >>FREE live event

Your Sales goals for 2025…at least the minimum of what you might want to achieve. I asked David Holt, the President of Silver Bullet Pricing, to give us his recommendations. You probably recognize David's name. He has been in this industry longer than I have been in it…his grandfather and dad were contractors in Columbus, Georgia. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

The Grow Show is Back and it's a new year! This episode of The Grow Show focuses on setting your sales team up for success in the critical first quarter of the year. The hosts discuss the importance of establishing a clear business development formula, including sales goals, activity targets, and conversion rates by channel. They emphasize the need to have sales quotas high enough to account for potential turnover or underperformance, as well as the value of removing any negative or non-believing team members. The conversation also covers optimizing the sales team's training cadence, breaking down goals into monthly, weekly, and daily targets to maintain momentum, and the benefits of reviewing and adjusting compensation plans in advance. Overall, the episode provides a strategic roadmap for kicking off the new year strong and positioning the business for an explosive start to 2025.

If you're looking to add 30 new members in just 6 weeks, we've got you covered! Click here to learn how the 6-Week New Client Surge can make it happen. In this candid and impactful episode of the FBU Podcast, Vince pulls back the curtain on his private team meeting to teach gym owners how to determine if they're truly winning or losing in business. Through engaging stories and practical advice, Vince explains the importance of using a scoreboard to track key metrics, make game-time adjustments, and stay on course toward success. Whether you're running a small gym or aiming to scale, this episode will inspire you to take control of your numbers and create a culture of accountability in your business. 5 Key Topics Discussed:The Power of the Scoreboard: Why tracking weekly metrics is critical to knowing if you're on track to hit your goals or falling behind.Three Stories That Drive the Point Home: Memorable anecdotes, including a coach's halftime adjustments and a pilot's flight tools, to illustrate the importance of data clarity.Key Metrics to Track: The four essential numbers every gym owner should monitor weekly: leads, consultations, new members, and attrition.Creating Accountability Through Ownership: How assigning responsibility for each metric empowers your team and lightens the owner's load.Breaking Down Goals: A step-by-step example of how to set actionable goals, from annual targets to daily tasks, to keep your business moving forward. Don't miss out! Gym Business Mania is happening March 7th–9th in Orlando, Florida! Click here to grab your tickets now before the price goes up! If you're a gym owner seeking answers on how you can grow your gym, make more money, and have more freedom to do what you love, visit www.vincegabriele.com or book a call by CLICKING HERE!

Uncover the art of planning for the next 12 months and master the balance between immediate targets and long-term vision. Our guest Amy Franko shares insights on key metrics that truly matter, avoiding the trap of being overwhelmed by data. Discover the power of having a clear “North Star” to guide your sales efforts and the impact of prioritizing actions like outbound conversations to consistently hit your goals. But that's not all! Mark and Amy delve into the critical role of accountability and coaching in executing effective sales strategies. We identify the common pitfalls of annual planning and how to keep your sales strategies from gathering "digital dust" by integrating consistent reviews. If you're ready to transform your sales approach and thrive in this competitive field, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and insights you won't want to miss.  

Achieve More: Discover the Secret to Hitting Your Goals Sales Coach Dan Rochon from No Broke Months for Salespeople dives into the one question every salesperson should ask themselves if they're not hitting their goals. Dan discusses mindset shifts and sales strategies that distinguish top performers. He guides you in evaluating habits, prioritizing activities, and identifying hidden barriers. Check out the latest episode of No Broke Months for Salespeople and start asking the question that could change everything. --To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check this link:www.NoBrokeMonths.com --Do you want to win a FREE 45-minute complimentary coaching session with Dan Rochon and a FREE copy of the book "Real Estate Evolution," a comprehensive 10-step guide to achieving Consistent and Predictable Income?❗❗JOIN THE NO BROKE MONTHS FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS MONTHLY RAFFLE HERE ❗❗--Stop

In this episode, Josh breaks out his “back-of-napkin” math to help you hit your sales goals every month—no guesswork required.He walks you through the exact formula he uses with clients to forecast revenue, set smart ad budgets, and bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.Whether you're trying to sell out inventory fast or hit a big revenue target, this simple, math-driven approach will keep you on track and make those goals feel way more doable.-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-► Special Podcast Listener Deal On Our Scientific Facebook Ads Testing Course + Free 30-Minute Ads Expert Call Included (Only $10)► Leave Us An Honest Rating, Email An Image Of Your Rating To team@theecommercealley.com, We'll Send You A $10 Amazon Gift Card As An Appreciation Gift!► Learn About Our Mentorship Program For Ecom Brands Making Over $10k/month► Follow Josh on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | ► Click here to join our free Facebook group to get additional resources & access to weekly LIVE workshops that will help grow your revenue.

In this short segment of the Revenue Builders Podcast, John McMahon and John Kaplan discuss the keys to creating impactful sales kickoffs (SKOs). They explore strategies to motivate sales teams, align them with company goals, and provide the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the upcoming year. With insights on product presentations, leadership speeches, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, this episode offers a blueprint for making SKOs a transformative event for your sales force.KEY TAKEAWAYS[00:00:26] The primary objectives of an SKO: motivating the sales team, aligning them with company goals, and providing training.[00:01:37] Peer-to-peer knowledge sharing during SKOs is an often overlooked, yet invaluable benefit.[00:03:03] Product updates during SKOs: only present when there is a clear, well-differentiated value proposition. Avoid overpromising timelines or features.[00:04:13] Leaders must intimately understand the challenges faced by their sales teams to inspire and motivate effectively.[00:05:27] Creating a “platform of opportunity” and defining clear, aspirational goals motivates high-performing salespeople to fully commit.QUOTES[00:01:37] “The priceless piece of SKOs is the transfer of knowledge between sales reps—it's not just top-down training.”[00:03:31] “Don't make promises you can't keep about product timelines; it's the fastest way to demotivate a sales force.”|[00:04:35] “Tell your sales team why they'll be better at their job, why they'll make more money, and how they'll achieve their career aspirations.”[00:05:27] “People want to stand on a platform of opportunity that elevates them to be a special individual on a special team.”Enjoying the podcast? Sign up to receive new episodes straight to your inbox:https://hubs.li/Q02R10xN0Check out John McMahon's book here:Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/1K7DDC4Check out Force Management's Ascender platform here: https://my.ascender.co/Ascender/Force Management is hiring for a Sales Director. Apply here: https://hubs.li/Q02Zb8WG0Read Force Management's eBook: https://www.forcemanagement.com/roi-of-sales-messaging

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How can you ensure you have a clear path from leads to successful sales calls? Mark breaks down the sales process into manageable parts, highlighting the importance of understanding the marketplace, mastering time management, and identifying the key activities that lead to achieving your sales targets.  Let's turn your ambitions into a reality with a plan that supports lasting success and propels you through the fourth quarter with confidence.   ⭐ Leave us a rating or review on your favorite podcast app. We actually read them!

Discover the art of selling to CEOs with our special guest, David Newman, who brings a wealth of knowledge on influencing top-level decision-makers. David shares his expertise on how to engage CEOs in meaningful conversations that go beyond the mundane technicalities and dive into their long-term goals.  Learn the secret to capturing a CEO's attention by aligning sales pitches with their vision for market capitalization, mergers, or strategic exits. By adopting the right vocabulary and focusing on big-picture strategies, you can transform your sales approach and achieve remarkable outcomes. We also unpack the nuanced strategies for reaching out to CEOs effectively, personalized interactions that position you as a peer, and how to build credibility in the C-suite world.

What if unexpected business opportunities lie in a simple "thank you"? As the year winds down, it's time to reach out to clients—past, present, and even those who chose not to buy—and express genuine gratitude. These calls do more than just spread goodwill; they open the door to meaningful dialogues about future plans and challenges. Step into the role of a partner and friend, and watch how your approach can change the way clients perceive you. ⭐ Leave us a rating or review on your favorite podcast app. We actually read them!

Send us a textIn this episode, I'm breaking down the top 3 mistakes that could be holding you back from reaching your sales goals:Not building a brand beyond your productYou are NOT your product or company! Relying on them for your identity is risky. Let's build a brand around YOU, because YOU are the constant.Not understanding your ideal customerIt's not enough to sell to everyone. Get clear on who your ideal customer is, what her pain points are, and how YOU can solve them beyond just your product.Focusing only on short-term salesI get it—you want to hit this month's sales goal. But focusing only on the short term keeps you stuck in scarcity mode. Let's think bigger and build something sustainable!

Erica Greenhalgh's transition from the funeral home industry to becoming a top Amazon seller is nothing short of remarkable. In this episode, we uncover the unique twists and turns of her career, beginning with her early days aspiring to be a dental hygienist, her unexpected entry into the funeral business, and ultimately, her leap into e-commerce. Erica opens up about the struggles she faced, the countless hours she invested, and the pivotal moments that shaped her path to success. With six associate degrees under her belt, her story is a testament to perseverance and the power of pursuing unconventional opportunities. We also talk about the nitty-gritty details of Erica's journey from a failed business to grossing $200,000 in her first year on Amazon. She shares her strategies for securing wholesale deals, managing a home warehouse, and the art of transforming poorly listed products on Amazon into top sellers. Erica's expertise in navigating the complexities of the adult product category on Amazon offers a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of this niche market. Her ability to build strong relationships with small brands and address issues like minimum advertised pricing has been key to her success. Our conversation also explores the broader landscape of e-commerce, from compliance with Amazon's advertising policies to the potential of expanding to platforms like Walmart and TikTok. Erica's passion for her work and her humorous reflections on her unconventional career path make this episode a must-listen. We wrap up with a look ahead, eager to reconnect with Erica next year to see how her journey evolves and the new heights she aims to reach with her innovative strategies and tools like Helium 10. Join us for this engaging and insightful episode that promises to inspire and entertain. In episode 585 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Erica discuss: 00:00 - From Funeral Homes to Amazon Success 00:39 - Unique Amazon Seller Stories With Erica 06:36 - Transitioning to Amazon Sales Through Books 07:24 - From Funeral Home to Adult Products 09:47 - Wholesale Account Setup Success 15:01 - Growing Brands in Adult E-Commerce 16:43 - Sales Goals and Profit Margins 21:22 - Product Placement and Advertising Strategies 24:21 - Strange Incidents While Selling on Amazon 27:47 - Amazon's Advertising Guidelines Explained 28:30 - Amazon Strategies and TikTok Opportunities 33:34 - From Funeral Homes to Novelty Products ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On YouTube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos