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Let’s talk video!

This week’s episode is one of Margaret’s favorites, because the SUP duo is discussing all things video! Bryan and Margaret open the episode talking about why video needs to be a part of your sales process. They also cover common mistakes people make with video and how to get over the fear of starting.

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What You’re Not Doing that You Should Be

On this week’s episode, Bryan and Margaret are doing an audit of common salesperson behavior. They get into behaviors that many salespeople are not doing but really should be doing. They talk LinkedIn activity, economics conversations, suppressing talk time, and more!

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habits of highly effective salespeople

This week’s episode is a guide for sales leaders on what makes a highly effective salesperson. If you’re in hiring mode, this is a must-listen to help you get your mindset dialed in on what to look for when hiring. Bryan and Margaret talk empathy, resilience, & owner mindset.

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navigating no’s

This week’s episode was inspired by a deal one of Margaret’s co-workers has been working on. Bryan and Margaret discuss what to do when you’re being handed from person to person. They lean into detachment and intent, and even get a little ‘woo.’

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Anti-ghosting culture (Copy)

Bryan and Margaret are back after a week off and are talking about resistance handling. They break down the differences between internal and external resistance and share personal experiences with resistance they’ve dealt with. They finish out by talking about how process is the ultimate hack for overcoming resistance.

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Anti-ghosting culture

Ghosting is something all salespeople struggle with. No matter how long you’ve been in the game, it happens. In today’s episode, Bryan and Margaret share their theories on why ghosting happens and tactics to combat it.

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make renewals a sure thing

With new business being slower than normal, renewals are even more important. Gone are the days of renewals being a sure thing. In today’s market, securing a renewal requires purposeful work. Listen to Bryan and Margaret’s tips for landing more renewals.

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Halfway through 2023

We’re officially at the halfway point of 2023. This can be a scary point for salespeople when you start to look at whether or not you’re going to be able to hit your yearly goals. Bryan and Margaret share tips on how to effectively reflect on the last 6 months and plan ahead for the final 6 months of the year.

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build a powerhouse sales team

One of the biggest challenges we’ve heard from sales leaders recently is hiring strong salespeople. On today’s episode, Bryan and Margaret share some practical tips you can implement to improve your hiring process. From their favorite assessments to qualities to look for when hiring, the duo is here to help!

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Don’t let your calendar control you

This episode’s topic was inspired by a recent sales peer group Bryan facilitated. He and Margaret are discussing managing your calendar and maximizing your time. With reductions in the workforce, most people are busier than ever. Listen for actionable tactics to manage your time and capacity.

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beat the summer slump

Summer is in full swing, which doesn’t always bode well for salespeople. We’re all familiar with the ‘summer slump.’ On this week’s episode, Bryan and Margaret break down why the summer slump is a myth and share tactics to shift your mindset.

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Hub selling 101 (Copy)

It's a big week for SUP, we’re celebrating 50 episodes! Bryan and Margaret celebrate by sharing some of the biggest lessons they’ve learned from the show. From listening to the universe and getting comfortable with imperfections, this episode will help you beyond your sales career.

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Hub selling 101

On this week’s episode, Bryan & Margaret are unveiling a new selling tactic. Hub Selling. This method is a unique way to connect with prospects in a way that doesn’t feel overly ‘sales-y.’ Listen to learn how to integrate hub selling into your approach!

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Make the most of events

In our final episode at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Bryan and Margaret are discussing all things events. From trade shows to networking breakfasts, the two share tactics you can implement to generate real pipeline from attending an event.

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Personal Branding with Joey Mulinaro

This week Bryan and Margaret are joined by their funniest guest yet. Joey Mulinaro is a comedian with over half a million TikTok and Instagram followers. The three discuss personal branding and how to get over the fear of building an online presence. If you’re looking to use social media to help your sales efforts, this is a must listen!

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Let’s Talk Buyer Enablement

You’ve heard of sales enablement - but what about buyer enablement? In this episode of SUP, we are LIVE at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway! Margaret and Bryan are joined again by Matt Compton, founder and CEO of Filo. They discuss the perspective of being a buyer - specifically, their 6 core jobs in the buying process. For more info on Filo, visit https://www.filo.co/.

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Do You Hear Crickets?

No-shows and ghosting from prospects are inevitable. This week on SUP, Bryan and Margaret explore ways you can prevent no-shows and ghosting, and they give solutions for managing these situations when they do happen. Listen to learn ways you can save yourself time and book high-quality demos.

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Piggyback your Positive Habits

Sales routines can feel repetitive at times. This week, Bryan and Margaret discuss the importance of evaluating your sales habits, and why taking inventory of habits can help you better identify how to make your sales processes more structured and efficient. Also, listen to hear Margaret’s latest book recommendation!

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Marketing isn’t just for leads

Bryan and Margaret are switching things up this week and talking all things marketing. They examine different ways that the marketing team can support the sales team other than just bringing leads in the door. If you’re struggling to get your marketing and sales organizations to work together, this is a must-listen!

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