March, 2009

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Sales Podcast Transactional vs Relationship Focused Selling

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Today’s podcast comes from a question submitted to me by Dave Macdonald via twitter ( @davemacdonald ). Here’s what he asked: “ What are some sound strategies to ensure that positive or negative momentum doesn’t result in purely transactional behaviour?” It’s an interesting question. Falling into being transactional when things are going well or when things are not going well is a bad long term sales and business strategy.

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Making a Killing in a Recession

Sales Gravy

Dean's company, high tech privately owned, sees their revenues growing this year by 20%+ and they project to hit upwards of $300M. How is that possible in a down market?

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Sales Podcast Transactional vs Relationship Focused Selling

Closing Bigger

Today’s podcast comes from a question submitted to me by Dave Macdonald via twitter ( @davemacdonald ). Here’s what he asked: “ What are some sound strategies to ensure that positive or negative momentum doesn’t result in purely transactional behaviour?” It’s an interesting question. Falling into being transactional when things are going well or when things are not going well is a bad long term sales and business strategy.

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Twitter won’t kill you but ignoring it might!

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…social networking sites and social media including FaceBook, Linkedin, and Twitter for cancer, heart attacks, lupus, dementia and more? As a sales performance specialist, author, speaker, and someone who loves connecting people; I’m one of the biggest proponents of networking and socializing. Yes I’m referring to non-sterilized out from behind the computer connecting with real genuine people.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Twitter won’t kill you but ignoring it might!

Closing Bigger

…social networking sites and social media including FaceBook, Linkedin, and Twitter for cancer, heart attacks, lupus, dementia and more? As a sales performance specialist, author, speaker, and someone who loves connecting people; I’m one of the biggest proponents of networking and socializing. Yes I’m referring to non-sterilized out from behind the computer connecting with real genuine people.

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Darcy Rezac ‘s Networking Tip of the Week

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Another great tip from Darcy, Gayle and Judy. I like this one. I don’t know how many times I’ve been at a function and someone has interrupted a great conversation. All three people can lose. Here’s what they have to say: Networking Interruptus. Here is a very typical networking situation: Sam and Salima are talking and someone comes over, interrupts, and proceeds to talk only to Sam.

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Professional Sales Diploma Program Launched in Partnership with The Academy of Learning

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I have been working with the Academy of Learning for over a year to launch this program and it is now available through their network of 145 locations across Canada. New Program Trains Sales Professionals Who Meet the Demands of Today’s Business World Academy of Learning is pleased to announce the new Sales Professional Diploma program“ said Derek Hamill, President of LaunchLife International Inc., the franchisor of Academy of Learning.

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Professional Sales Diploma Program Launched in Partnership with The Academy of Learning

Closing Bigger

I have been working with the Academy of Learning for over a year to launch this program and it is now available through their network of 145 locations across Canada. New Program Trains Sales Professionals Who Meet the Demands of Today’s Business World. Academy of Learning is pleased to announce the new Sales Professional Diploma program“ said Derek Hamill, President of LaunchLife International Inc., the franchisor of Academy of Learning.

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Recession Proofing Your Sales Force

Sales Gravy

Many of my clients tell me that their sales team are made up of a bunch of service people or farmers.

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Sales Pipelines versus Relationship Pipelines

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Many people talk about the sales pipeline. I have heard many people comment on the fact that they have a lot of business in the pipeline. When prodded further they can’t tell me how strong their relationship is with each client. Even fewer people have a method of measuring where they are at. You just can’t predict when a deal will close unless you have a handle on the relationship.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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Sales Training VS. Sales Coaching or Cut them Both?

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I read a blog entry posted by @salesbloggers via Twitter the other day and it inspired this podcast. The entry by Steven Rosen claims that sales training is a non-revenue generating activity. Great sales training is just that, it gives sales professionals more efficient approaches and processes to close deals. If you could pull together your sales team for three hours, give them just three things to implement that would increase their efficiency by even 5% your Return on Investment over the next

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Sales Pipelines versus Relationship Pipelines

Closing Bigger

Many people talk about the sales pipeline. I have heard many people comment on the fact that they have a lot of business in the pipeline. When prodded further they can’t tell me how strong their relationship is with each client. Even fewer people have a method of measuring where they are at. You just can’t predict when a deal will close unless you have a handle on the relationship.

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Sales Pipelines versus Relationship Pipelines

Closing Bigger

Many people talk about the sales pipeline. I have heard many people comment on the fact that they have a lot of business in the pipeline. When prodded further they can’t tell me how strong their relationship is with each client. Even fewer people have a method of measuring where they are at. You just can’t predict when a deal will close unless you have a handle on the relationship.

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Sales Training VS. Sales Coaching or Cut them Both?

Closing Bigger

I read a blog entry posted by @salesbloggers via Twitter the other day and it inspired this podcast. The entry by Steven Rosen claims that sales training is a non-revenue generating activity. Great sales training is just that, it gives sales professionals more efficient approaches and processes to close deals. If you could pull together your sales team for three hours, give them just three things to implement that would increase their efficiency by even 5% your Return on Investment over the next

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Get Higher-Quality B2B Leads That Convert!

B2B marketers face a number of challenges, including: continuously generating great leads converting leads to active sales prospects finding vendors that deliver real results Aggregage has proven content syndication, webinar, online advertising and intent signal marketing programs that deliver higher-quality leads. More than 700 companies have already benefited from our programs.

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Integrated Social Networking and The Vancouver Board of Trade

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This video is from a seminar I delivered to the Vancouver Board of Trade on Selling and Succeeding in Turbulent Economic Times. A good portion of the seminar focused on how to use social media and social networking in the sales process. Your thoughts and feedback would be greatly appreciated The post Integrated Social Networking and The Vancouver Board of Trade appeared first on Shane Gibson's Podcast – Social Selling – B2B Sales and Influence.

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Integrated Social Networking and The Vancouver Board of Trade

Closing Bigger

This video is from a seminar I delivered to the Vancouver Board of Trade on Selling and Succeeding in Turbulent Economic Times. A good portion of the seminar focused on how to use social media and social networking in the sales process. Your thoughts and feedback would be greatly appreciated. The post Integrated Social Networking and The Vancouver Board of Trade appeared first on Shane Gibson's Podcast – Social Selling – B2B Sales and Influence.

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Integrated Social Networking and The Vancouver Board of Trade

Closing Bigger

This video is from a seminar I delivered to the Vancouver Board of Trade on Selling and Succeeding in Turbulent Economic Times. A good portion of the seminar focused on how to use social media and social networking in the sales process. Your thoughts and feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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The Sales Creep - Sneaking Up on a Close

Sales Gravy

In sales, we hate it when we've gone through the presentation, answered all the key questions, and covered all anticipated concerns only to have a prospect say something like, "Well Victor, that sounds good; let me go ahead and think about it and get

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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The Upside of a Down Market 10 Reasons Why a Recession is Good for Selling

Sales Gravy

The key to success during a downturn, aside from surviving, is to further entrench yourself with your existing client base and at the same time look for ways to penetrate and position your product in your competitor's backyard.

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The Probability Gene - Nothing Happens Until Something Moves

Sales Gravy

Age has taught me not to argue, but to accept and respect the opinions and decisions of others no matter how misguided I think they may be. Nonetheless, their obstinate disposition got me to thinking about why some people make money and others don't.

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Darcy Rezac ‘s Networking Tip of the Week

Closing Bigger

Another great tip from Darcy, Gayle and Judy. I like this one. I don’t know how many times I’ve been at a function and someone has interrupted a great conversation. All three people can lose. Here’s what they have to say: Networking Interruptus. Here is a very typical networking situation: Sam and Salima are talking and someone comes over, interrupts, and proceeds to talk only to Sam.

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Darcy Rezac ‘s Networking Tip of the Week

Closing Bigger

Another great tip from Darcy, Gayle and Judy. I like this one. I don’t know how many times I’ve been at a function and someone has interrupted a great conversation. All three people can lose. Here’s what they have to say: Networking Interruptus. Here is a very typical networking situation: Sam and Salima are talking and someone comes over, interrupts, and proceeds to talk only to Sam.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.