There can be a lot of petty infighting and finger pointing among sales teams. Sometimes you're left wondering if management is helping, hurting, leading, or confusing. On today's episode, Andy welcomes his friends Ralph Barsi, VP of Sales at Kahua, Richard Harris, author and Founder of Harris Consulting Group, and Mitchell Kasprzyk, VP of Sales at Compyl. The panel discusses the importance of performance metrics, sales process adherence, the double-edged sword of AI in sales, and Andy's full head of hair. They explore the need for innovation, creative problem-solving, the generational differences in sales coaching and learning, tech to enhance sales strategies and outcomes, and reassessing accountability for leadership and teams.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate. 

In this episode of the Win Rate Podcast, Andy welcomes Brian Dietmeyer, CEO of CloseStrong.ai, Ruben Castaño, CEO of Revegy and 6Connex, and St John Craner, Managing Director of Agrarian Rural Marketing, to discuss sales effectiveness and the buyer experience. The discussion explores leveraging AI for precision selling, emotional intelligence in sales, and the need for non-assumptive, buyer-centered approaches. The guests emphasize the importance of integrating technology with human skills to enhance sales strategies and the overall effectiveness of sales processes.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Today Andy welcomes another group of sales experts, including Mark Cox, Founder of In the Funnel Sales Consulting,  Keith Rosen,  a top global sales coach, and Paul Kleen, CEO of Pitchit.  The group discusses the challenging role of sales leaders in balancing customer engagement, team management, and executive expectations. They emphasize the importance of managers in fostering a coaching culture to drive consistent sales outcomes, and share insights into the integration of AI in sales processes. They also dig into unrealistic sales quotas, the evolving landscape of B2B sales, and the need for a buyer-centric approach.

Today Andy is joined by two all-star guests, Alan Versteeg, Global Chief Revenue Officer at Growth Matters, and Andrew Barbuto, Senior Agency Lead at Basis Technologies and author of 'Top Sales Producer: How to Crush Your Sales Quota.' They start right off diving into a discussion of the core principles of sales effectiveness and improving win rates. They share insights on the importance of mindset, the pitfalls of relying too heavily on CRM systems, and the crucial role of frontline sales managers in coaching and guiding sales professionals.  Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this episode of the Win Rate Podcast, Andy is joined by two sales experts, Philip Lacor, CRO at Personio and St John Craner, Managing Director at Agrarian Rural Marketing. They look at the different aspects and importance of trust, consultative selling, and balancing AI with emotional intelligence. They dig into sales efficiency, achieving quality discovery, the critical role of sales leadership, and empowering sales teams through genuine interactions and ethical guidelines.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Today Andy is joined by an outstanding panel of sales experts including Jarron Vosburg, VP of Growth at JumpCrew, Jonathan Bregman, Founder and CEO at Yess, and Andrew Barry, Founder of Curious Lion. to explore the integration of sales and marketing, founder-led initiatives, and the evolving impact of AI on B2B sales. They look at different sides of the AI tools vs traditional strategies argument, personalized and scalable approaches, and the role of intent data in sales performance. They give practical advice on engaging high-value prospects, leveraging LinkedIn, and the importance of authentic content creation for early-stage companies.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Today Andy is joined by a panel of sales veterans, including Teri Long, VP Global Revenue Enablement at Mindtickle, Jeff Winters, CRO of Abstrakt Marketing Group, and Haris Halkic, Founder of SalesDaily.co. Andy leads off wondering why people in SaaS sales aren't more freaked out about win rates in the high teens. The group explores the crowded nature of the sales market, an influx of VC money, and other external and technological changes that may contribute to this issue. They also discuss the importance of personalized instruction, how sales enablement can improve seller performance, the need for training in human skills and understanding buyer behavior by possibly taking some lessons from old-school sellers, while highlighting the vital role of sales managers in providing impactful coaching. Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this episode of the Win Rate Podcast, Andy welcomes another all-star sales pro panel with David Ruggiero, Founder of DR Sales, Semir Jahic, CEO of SalesMotion, and David Connors, CEO of The Swarm. They begin with the challenges of complacency in SaaS sales, the impact of technology, effective sales strategies, the importance of relationships and trust, outcomes over activities, the need for sellers to prioritize winning and closing deals, and the shift towards more personalized and multi-threaded conversations with buyers. They continue digging into the role of management practices, fostering personal seller growth, and leveraging AI and networks to boost win rates.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this episode of the Win Rate podcast, Andy is joined by guests Nate Nasralla, Co-Founder at Fluint, Mitchell Kasprzyk, VP of Sales at Compyl, and David Fouser, VP of Sales and Marketing Strategy. They discuss sales effectiveness, and the best ways to challenge sales "norms," including the importance of understanding customer needs, the value of vertical specialization, strategies for successful team collaboration and how selling from a place of detachment can lead to better outcomes. They also share insights on how to develop better judgment in sales, the pitfalls of over-relying on processes, and the critical role of curiosity and creativity.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Today Andy welcomes another blockbuster panel of sales pros including, Arup Chakravarti, Director of Sales Excellence at Equifax UK, Barbara Weaver Smith, Founder of the Whale Hunter Institute, and Amy Hrehovcik, Fractional Sales Enablement Director at CROP, and host of the Revenue Real Podcast. They talk about the concept of selling based on pain points and whether it is effective and explore the idea that focusing on pain may not always be the best approach and that understanding the buyer's goals and opportunities can be more valuable. They also discuss the importance of identifying the buyer's motivation, whether it is driven by positive outcomes or risk aversion and highlight the need for emotional intelligence and adaptability in sales conversations, the challenges of selling to large companies and the importance of mitigating risks for buyers and conclude with a discussion on the need for a shift in sales strategies and the importance of creativity and relationship-building in engaging with buyers.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this episode of the Win Rate Podcast, Andy discusses the importance of strategic decision making in sales, emphasizing better discovery, qualification, and the necessity of focusing on ideal customers. He is joined by panelists Noel Goggin, CEO & Culture Leader at Conga, Ryan Staley, Founder & CEO, Whale Boss, and Kyle Williams, Founder at Brickstack. The conversation gets into utilizing AI for sales efficiency, fostering impactful customer relationships, and aligning sales efforts with value-based selling. The guests also delve into the importance of business acumen and trustworthiness in successful sales engagements.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this episode of the Win Rate Podcast, Andy is joined by an outstanding panel of sales pros, including Steven Benson, CEO and Founder of Badger Maps, Jon Feldman, VP of Sales at anecdotes.ai, and Michael Pedone, Chief Sales Scientist at salesbuzz.com. Andy starts it out with a the reaction he saw from a post on LInkedIn about win rates near 20%. The gets into a deep discussion on why we are seeing this, along with sales effectiveness, qualifying leads, the importance of in-person interactions, the shift towards performative selling, the critical (yet complicated) role of sales managers, strategic thinking, effective coaching, and the value of field sales in today’s tech-driven environment.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Welcome back! In this episode, Andy sits down with Nick Capozzi, CEO at The Future of Health, and Co-Founder of Splice Video, and Chet Lovegren, Strategic Sales and Leadership Consultant at The Sales Doctor. to talk about the some of the biggest issues in B2B selling right now. Chet emphasizing the unnecessary complications introduced over time, while Nick highlights the issue of rigid frameworks stifling innovation. The discussion explores themes such as focusing on human connections, creativity in prospecting, and the importance of industry and business-specific knowledge. They also discuss the contrasting methodologies, SDR roles, and the effectiveness of in-person interactions, proposing a shift towards full-cycle AEs for better sales performance.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

On today's show Andy welcomes a blockbuster panel including, Brandon Fluharty, Founder of Be Focused, Live Great, Drew Neisser CEO of CMO Huddles and host of the Renegade Marketers Unite podcast, and Frank Cespedes, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School. They discuss the role of sales and marketing in the C-suite, and the importance of human capital and experience in driving business success. They explore the challenges faced by sales and marketing professionals, including the narrow focus on performance metrics and the lack of financial literacy. The conversation also touches on the rise of entrepreneurship and the need for organizations to provide a supportive environment for employees to thrive. The group also gets into challenges and opportunities in modern sales and marketing and the changing role of metrics in measuring success. Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this episode of The Win Rate Podcast, Andy is joined by guests Paul Lanigan, head of Sandler Sales Training in Ireland, and John Tecce, Senior Client Executive at 2X, to discuss sales effectiveness and how to cross that line from good seller to consistently great seller. They talk about authentic selling, handling sales metrics, the importance of understanding buyer's needs, managing individual seller performance, the impact of sales methodologies, and leveraging both personalized outreach and account-based marketing to drive sales success.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this episode of the Win Rate Podcast, Andy gathers a panel of longtime friends who are also seasoned sales professionals, Bridget Gleeson, CRO at Spacelift, Mark Cox, Founder at In The Funnel Sales Coaching, and Tom Stearns, Consulting for scaling and struggling GTM Teams. They discuss the future of sales and explore big ideas such as formal certification for sales roles, the importance of business acumen, and enhancing human skills like curiosity and empathy. The conversation gets into the necessity of rethinking conventional sales training and the potential shift toward viewing sales as a formalized profession akin to law or medicine. The discussion continues with the essential role of discovery, understanding buyer needs, and the psychological aspects affecting sellers' happiness and effectiveness.Do You Agree How Andy's Guests Would Overhaul the Sales Profession? 

On today's episode Andy welcomes another engaging group of sales superstars, including Jeff Bajorek, Chief Sales Officer at White Glove, and Jason Bay, Founder and CEO of Outbound Squad. They reflect on the complexities of sales and the tendency to oversimplify the process. The panel's conversation highlights the importance of immersing oneself in the sales journey, acknowledging the difficulties, and appreciating the victories when they come. They reflect on the rewards of dedication and the intrinsic beauty found in navigating and mastering the sales landscape.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this episode, Andy highlights a crucial discussion from his latest podcast with industry experts Lori Richardson, Founder of Score More Sales, Steve Arnold, Co-Founder and CRO of Primerli, and Kyle Williams, Founder at Brickstack to discuss how falling in love with problems gets you to solutions more quickly. They emphasize the need for financial acumen, industry knowledge, and understanding the buyer's issues in a genuine way. By focusing on these areas, sellers can build trust and credibility, becoming trusted advisors. The conversation also highlights the importance of integrating business fundamentals into sales onboarding programs to enhance performance and meet buyer expectations.Listen to the full episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

AI  is a tool that can enhance productivity, but many salespeople depend on it too often. What is to come? No one knows for sure, but the advancement is rapid. Today Andy spotlights an important conversation from his latest podcast with a stellar roundtable of sales experts including Lori Richardson, Founder of Score More Sales, Steve Arnold, Co-Founder and CRO of Primerli, and Kyle Williams, Founder at Brickstack.  Together they discuss whether AI can enhance the value provided by sellers to buyers or if it might eventually replace human sellers altogether. They dive into the potential for AI to improve sales coaching, the importance of human interaction in sales, the risks of relying too heavily on AI, and AI-driven coaching tools and simulation technologies.Listen to the full episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

On today's episode of the Win Rate Podcast, Andy is joined by all-star sales panelists Lori Richardson, Founder of Score More Sales, Steve Arnold, Co-Founder and CRO of Primerli, and Kyle Williams, Founder at Brickstack. They discuss the importance of specialization in sales, the benefits of industry and business knowledge for sellers, and the potential of AI in sales roles. The conversation examines enabling salespeople through effective coaching, understanding business ecosystems, and leveraging technology to improve sales interactions. They also give their honest perspectives on the evolving role of AI and its impact on the future of sales training and buyer interactions.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Today Andy is focusing on a discussion with his outstanding panel of guest, Lee Salz, Keynote Speaker, Consultant and Sales Management Strategist at Sales Architects, Lahat Tvzi, CEO at Tfisot Group, and Jonathan Spier, CEO at Rev. They explore the disproportionate focus on top-of-funnel activities in sales versus the actual selling process, and emphasize cutting down the number of proposals to increase conversion rates. Andy explains the reward of getting on a plane to have an in-person meeting for high-value deals. Listen to the full episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this Win Rate episode highlight, Andy challenges his panel of sales experts (Lee Salz, Keynote Speaker, Consultant and Sales Management Strategist at Sales Architects, Lahat Tvzi, CEO at Tfisot Group, and Jonathan Spier, CEO at Rev) to smash the traditional sales discovery practices and how they would go about it a different way. They talk about the common goal of gaining insight from the prospect, but how so many fail to take this opportunity to provide value right away during initial meetings. It's the key to fostering a consultative mindset to create lasting relationships, especially in the SaaS industry. Listen to the full episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

On today's episode of the Win Rate Podcast, Andy has another all-star panel featuring Lee Salz, Keynote Speaker, Consultant and Sales Management Strategist at Sales Architects, Lahat Tvzi, CEO at Tfisot Group, and Jonathan Spier, CEO at Rev. They discuss redefining sales processes to enhance efficiency and focus, which sometimes includes tearing down the accepted practices and recreating them. The group talks about the importance of consultation over discovery, targeted selling using AI for creating ICPs, and the need for quality over quantity in sales activities. The also dive into the role of leadership in driving better sales outcomes and moving beyond traditional metrics to improve win rates and customer relationships.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this episode, Andy showcases an incredible discussion with sales leaders Mark Hunter, sales speaker, trainer and consultant, Todd Busler, CEO at Champify, and Tom Williams, Head of Revenue Strategies at Clari. The panel discusses whether sales quotas are still relevant or useful, and explore other ways to measure and reward overall productivity. They explore the psychological impact of quotas, the importance of having measurable targets, and other productivity-based assessments. They get into some insights from Charles Goodhart’s law, how focusing solely on targets can limit true potential, and also touch on ways to accurately calculate sales productivity and the benefits of a more nuanced approach to evaluating sales performance.Listen to the full episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this episode, Andy showcases this important conversation with his all-star panel featuring Mark Hunter, sales speaker, trainer and consultant, Todd Busler, CEO at Champify, and Tom Williams, Head of Revenue Strategies at Clari. They discuss the current challenges in the B2B SaaS market, focusing on the impact of economic downturns, pipeline management, and conversion optimization. Th group emphasizes the importance of leadership in steering strategy, understanding target markets, and addressing product fit to improve sales outcomes.Listen to the full episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this episode of the Win Rate Podcast, Andy is joined by a panel of seasoned sales experts, including Mark Hunter, sales speaker, trainer and consultant, Todd Busler, CEO at Champify, and Tom Williams, Head of Revenue Strategies at Clari. They discuss the most recent trends in sales productivity, realistic quota setting, and the evolving dynamics in SaaS sales. The panel delves into key topics such as the importance of measuring true productivity, top of funnel delusions, the dangers of unrealistic quotas, and the benefits of focusing on win rates for long-term sales success. They also get into on the impact of leadership in shaping a winning culture and strategies for startups in navigating the sales landscape.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this episode, Andy highlights a short but invaluable discussion with a panel of top-tier sales pros from his most recent podcast, including: Donald Kelly, CEO and Chief Sales Evangelist for the Sales Evangelist and host of the Sales Evangelist Podcast. Ryan Staley, Founder and CEO at The Whale Boss and host of The Scale Up Show, and Amy Hrehovcik, Director of Enablement at the CROP organization and host of Revenue Real Hotline. They dive into the revolutionary, yet simple idea of transforming sales professionals from product sellers to strategic consultants. Exploring how focusing on driving change rather than just pushing products can elevate the sales professional and the profession as a whole. They discuss the role of mindset and AI in this transition and highlight the importance of education and continuous learning for both sellers and buyers.Listen to the full episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Welcome back as Andy focuses in on an incredibly informative part of his most recent discussion with a blockbuster panel of sales pro's including Donald Kelly, CEO and Chief Sales Evangelist for the Sales Evangelist and host of the Sales Evangelist Podcast. Ryan Staley, Founder and CEO at The Whale Boss and host of The Scale Up Show, and Amy Hrehovcik, Director of Enablement at the CROP organization and host of Revenue Real Hotline podcast. They dig into the paradox of new sales technologies not improving overall sales effectiveness. They explore how AI can fundamentally change the landscape by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing some sellers' skills, and addressing the root causes of inefficiency in sales processes. they give real-life examples that highlight AI's potential to increase productivity but explain that it only matters if you can parlay that into a more value-driven approach to better serve buyers.Listen to the full episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this episode of the Win Rate Podcast,  Andy welcomes an incredible panel of experts: Donald Kelly, CEO and Chief Sales Evangelist for the Sales Evangelist and host of the Sales Evangelist Podcast. Ryan Staley, Founder and CEO at The Whale Boss and host of The Scale Up Show, and Amy Hrehovcik, Director of Enablement at the CROP organization and host of Revenue Real Hotline. They explore the role of AI in sales, the importance of understanding buyer motives, and the impact of personal connection. They also discuss the intersection of sales and technology, strategies for better buyer engagement, methods to ensure sellers are actually providing genuine value, the importance of curiosity, specialized knowledge, and making informed choices to drive sales success.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Andy highlights another dynamic exchange between his all-star panel -  Gal Aga, CEO at Aligned, Vince Beese, Founder at Sales HQ, and David Fisher, Principal Sales Enablement Manager and Global Social Selling Lead at SAS. They discuss the increasing complexity of B2B buying driven by the rise in stakeholders, budget scrutiny, and the expansion of product categories. They give data showing how modern buyers prefer self-service and digital solutions, heavily relying on independent research rather than salespeople. The question is, how can salespeople use this knowledge to their advantage, and adapt to buyer goals and the opportunities for consultative selling amidst these sales shifts?Listen to the full podcast episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Andy is back, showcasing a dynamic discussion from his most recent episode, featuring, Gal Aga, CEO at Aligned, Vince Beese, Founder at Sales HQ, and David Fisher, Principal Sales Enablement Manager and Global Social Selling Lead at SAS.  Together they discuss the pitfalls of aggressive sales tactics on net revenue retention, emphasizing the importance of aligning with ideal client profiles (ICPs). They explore how old school sales methods have some distinct advantages over Product-Led Growth (PLG) strategies, but concede that careful measurement and data-driven decisions can drive sustainable growth. They give insights on fostering stronger customer relationships and ensuring long-term business health, and examine how focusing on quality over quantity in client acquisition can lead to higher retention and more predictable revenue.Listen to the full podcast episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Welcome back to the Win Rate Podcast. Today Andy and his rock star sales panelists, include Gal Aga, CEO at Aligned, Vince Beese, Founder at Sales HQ, and David Fisher, Principal Sales Enablement Manager and Global Social Selling Lead at SAS. Together they delve into the evolving trends in B2B sales and reveal some startling stats on sellers during the buyer's journey. They discuss the increasing challenges for both buyers and sellers, the impact of sales technology, and the importance of aligning sales strategies with buyer needs. The panel also explores the effectiveness of Product-Led Growth (PLG) motions and the benefits of a full-cycle sales approach for improving customer retention and satisfaction.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Andy is back with another all-star panel of sales experts including, Andrew Sykes, CEO of Habits at Work and Adjunct Professor at Kellogg Executive Education, Ian Campbell, CEO of Nucleus Research, and Amy Hrehovcik, Director of Enablement at CROP. They critique the over-structured and impersonal approaches prevalent in both B2B sales. They explore how repetitive 'discovery' phases, erode customer trust and advocate for a more empathetic, genuine sales approach. Andy talks about his positive experiences in auto leasing and the potential for change in B2B sales perceptions by fostering better client relationships and ultimately improve sales outcomes.Take some time to listen to this terrific full episode on Apple or Spotify (and others)Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and the author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest 'Sell Without Selling Out.' Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Today Andy highlights an excellent discussion from the latest episode which of course includes a panel of incredible sales experts, including  Andrew Sykes, CEO of Habits at Work and Adjunct Professor at Kellogg Executive Education, Ian Campbell, CEO of Nucleus Research, and Amy Hrehovcik, Director of Enablement at CROP. They go back and forth about the misconceptions of salespeople creating urgency and instead, recommend genuinely focusing on understanding the customer’s journey. They explore the importance of qualifying opportunities, the role of a champion in the sales process, and the disconnect between traditional sales methods and buyer behaviors, like the difference between sellers' linear approach and buyers' non-linear journey, and the psychological impact of having too many choices.Take some time to listen to this terrific full episode on Apple or Spotify (and others)Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

This is an outstanding episode of the Win Rate Podcast, jam-packed with amazing insights and analysis from a very experienced and lively panel of sales experts. Andy is joined by Andrew Sykes, CEO of Habits at Work and Adjunct Professor at Kellogg Executive Education, Ian Campbell, CEO of Nucleus Research, and Amy Hrehovcik, Director of Enablement at CROP. They discuss building trust through the "responsible promises" method, giving precedent to the buyer's journey over the sales process, the pitfalls of asynchronous selling, and likening the discovery process to waterboarding prospects. They dig into the long-held myth that sellers can magically create urgency and concede that current sales processes are too rigid and don't cater to the individual needs of buyers.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Welcome to Win Rate Weekends. Andy highlights a portion of the most recent episode that makes his blood boil. Andy and the panel, Ralph Barsi, VP of Sales at Kahua, Dave Brock, CEO of Partners in Excellence, and David Kreiger, Founder and President of Sales Roads, discuss a common but seriously flawed sales strategy of giving the best leads to top-performing reps. They argue that this approach is shortsighted and ultimately detrimental. Instead, they emphasize coaching and developing all sales reps, holding them accountable, and focusing on creating a sustainable sales system that works over time, not just for immediate results.Listen to the full episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

On today's Win Rate Weekends, Andy highlights his discussion with Ralph Barsi, VP of Sales at Kahua, Dave Brock, CEO of Partners in Excellence, and David Kreiger, Founder and President of Sales Roads to talk about the correlation between increased sales rep turnover and unrealistic quotas. They critique the irrationality in quota setting driven by investor expectations and advocate for more realistic targets that build reps' confidence and success. They emphasize the importance of enablement and training in achieving quotas and compare sales strategies and successful educational programs.Listen to the full episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this episode of the Win Rate Podcast, host Andy is joined by Ralph Barsi, VP of Sales at Kahua, Dave Brock, CEO of Partners in Excellence, and David Kreiger, Founder and President of Sales Roads. They discuss the impact of economic downturns and whether that should impact win rates, the need for sales discipline, the state of leadership roles, and whether having a side hustle benefits sales professionals. They stress the importance of refining sales processes, aligning with customer needs, and learning from wins and losses to foster long-term success.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

On today's Win Rate Weekends, Andy shares one of his favorite parts of his discussion with David Weiss, Kyle Williams, and Mark Petruzzi as they examine the pitfalls of current sales technology, the misuse of AI, and the importance of developing genuine buyer intent data. They highlight the potential of AI to reduce noise and increase efficiency in targeting buyers, while acknowledging the significance of dynamic, evolving Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs). They also talk about the risks of high-volume approaches and the need for meaningful one-to-one interactions in sales.Listen to the full episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

On today's Win Rate Weekends, Andy highlights part of his discussion with David Weiss, Kyle Williams, and Mark Petruzzi on how data science, AI, and metrics can drive revenue in the SaaS industry. They talk about the importance of educating CROs on these topics as well as balancing efforts between customer acquisition and retention, and debate the roles of sales and marketing in lead generation.Listen to the full episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Today Andy leads a discussion with another incredible roundtable of sales veterans, David Weiss, Kyle Williams, and Mark Petruzzi. They explore how data science, AI, and guided selling can transform sales operations. They discuss the importance of nuanced ICPs, reducing noise in outreach, and adapting sales strategies to non-budgeted environments. The share their insights on the challenges and potential of AI in sales, balancing tech with human judgment, and the future shift towards high-intent, one-to-one sales interactions.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Today on Win Rate Weekends, Andy and the roundtable, Eric Shaver, Managing Partner at Kensei Partners. Richard Brasser, Managing Director of Carlton Richards and Chairman of CR Intelligent Labs, and Mor Assouline, founder of FDTC, SaaS Sales Consulting and Training, challenge traditional sales approaches, emphasizing the importance of addressing business cases early in the sales process. They argue against the reliance on budgets and advocate for focusing on business opportunities rather than pain points. Highlighting a study on enterprise buyers, they discuss strategies for successfully navigating large deals by leveraging companies' cash positions and internal rates of return, creating a shift in mindset from pain to opportunity can open up more avenues for success in sales.Listen to the full episode on Apple or SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Who doesn't remember that first day? Being thrown out there with little training and no experience? Andy and his guests, Eric Shaver, Managing Partner at Kensei Partners. Richard Brasser, Managing Director of Carlton Richards and Chairman of CR Intelligent Labs, and Mor Assouline, founder of FDTC, SaaS Sales Consulting and Training, reminisce on this occasion and discuss how to improve on it.  They discuss the pitfalls of traditional B2B sales training and propose a transformative approach centered on business and financial acumen. They emphasize the importance of understanding customer value and suggest that training in business skills, rather than sales techniques, and how focusing on end-to-end customer value can enhance sales effectiveness and revolutionize the industry.Listen to the full episode on Apple or SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this episode of the Win Rate Podcast, Andy welcomes expert panelists, Eric Shaver, Managing Partner at Kensei Partners. Richard Brasser, Managing Director of Carlton Richards and Chairman of CR Intelligent Labs, and Mor Assouline, founder of FDTC, SaaS Sales Consulting and Training. Andy and the roundtable dive into the evolving landscape of B2B sales, and debates the limitations of traditional sales processes, the significance of business acumen, and the transformative potential of AI in sales. They also explore the concept of selling opportunities versus addressing pain points and stress the need for a shift towards market opportunity-driven conversations rather than demand-centric models. They also discuss the importance of understanding the financial impact of products on business operations and the need for sales professionals to become adept at navigating business and financial landscapes.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Join Andy and the roundtable featuring, Jake Dunlap, CEO of Skaled Consulting; Andrew Levy, Co-Founder and CEO of Aircover, and Dave Brock, CEO of Partners in Excellence as they discuss how sales tools and technologies over the last decade haven't significantly improved sales effectiveness. They explore the need for sales teams to adapt to evolving buyer behaviors, focusing on adding real value in sales interactions, and dive into the changes in buyer behavior, misuse of AI in sales, and the push towards meaningful engagement over volume-based strategies.Listen to the full episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

On today's Win Rate Weekend edition, Andy has three amazing sales veterans on the panel, Jake Dunlap, CEO of Skaled Consulting; Andrew Levy, Co-Founder and CEO of Aircover, and Dave Brock, CEO of Partners in Excellence to explore the role of AI in sales, particularly in improving outreach effectiveness. There's a lot of noise out there, and depending on your strategy with AI, your message could get lost or it could be refined in a way to bring greater impact.They get into AI's potential in condensing information for personalized communication rather than writing perfect emails, the need to use AI to better understand buyers and industries, enhancing human sales interactions, and achieving higher personalization at scale to break through that noise.Listen to the full episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

There is so much hype, fear, hyperbole, and trepidation that swirls around the subject of AI, and specifically how it can and will impact sales. Luckily Andy has another roundtable of sales all-stars to break it down and give some new and unique insights. Today he is joined by Jake Dunlap, CEO of Skaled Consulting; Andrew Levy, Co-Founder and CEO of Aircover, and Dave Brock, CEO of Partners in Excellence. The discussion revolves around the integration of AI in sales processes, focusing on increasing personalized engagement and addressing the inefficiencies of current sales methods. They debate the potential of AI to improve sales effectiveness versus simply automating things that you already aren't doing well. They also get into the issues of short tenures in sales leadership, misaligned incentives, and the need for deep professional development to maximize the potential of sales teams.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

Today Andy is highlighting his discussion with a panel of sales experts on the value of trust and specialization in sales. His guests include Derek Wyszynski, Senior Director of Enterprise Sales for the U.S. for Open Classrooms, Olivier Labbe, Olivier Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Inflection Capital Partners, and Fred Diamond, President and Co-Founder of the Institute for Excellence in Sales and host of the Sales Game Changers podcast. The group digs into deeper and more non-conventional ways of creating human connection and the advantage of becoming a subject matter expert. They share personal stories, sharing what they have learned over decades in the industry, the significance of understanding the buyer, and the value of integrating broader human knowledge, such as literature and observational humor, to enhance sales effectiveness.Listen to the full episode on Apple and SpotifyHost Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.