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Get the full playbook (60 minute video masterclass) 100% free right here: https://www.pipedrive.com/en/30mpc-masterclass --- Deal velocity is a huge driver of win rates, which is why Armand and I partnered with the easy and effective CRM, Pipedrive, to film a 60 minute video masterclass that covers all of the different ways that you can drive velocity in each individual stage of your sales process. Literally, from opening call all the way to contract review, we documented our favorite tactics in this Pipedrive and 30MPC masterclass, which you can get for free right here: https://www.pipedrive.com/en/30mpc-masterclass --- Most reps think progress = meetings. Discovery, demo, proposal…❌ In this video, we break down why traditional sales stages like "Discovery → Demo → Power" are actually slowing your deals down — and what top AEs do instead to accelerate pipeline velocity. Learn the stage-based mindset, how to combine exit criteria, and stop wasting time with meetings that don't move the deal forward. ✅ You'll walk away knowing: * The 5 critical sales stages — and what *actually* matters in each * Why meeting ≠ progress (and what to track instead) * How to combine sales stages to close faster

27 Nov 21min

From Armand Farrokh and Nick Cegelski, the duo behind the 50,000-copy best-selling cold calling book, this episode breaks down the exact playbook top reps use to consistently book meetings. Learn the highest-converting openers, how to tailor context to any persona, the tactics they use to disarm prospects, and the triple-bypass method for getting past gatekeepers. You’ll also get strategies to avoid spam-tagging, boost connect rates, and keep momentum high during every dial block. Timestamps: 00:01 Current top cold call opener (Tailored Permission) 03:33 Adjusting your opener for CFOs and senior decision-makers 04:43 How to make prospects laugh & break telemarketer resistance 07:26 Triple Bypass: Getting past gatekeepers without sounding salesy 09:49 How much research to do before each cold call 12:12 Blind vs researched dialing: Which books more meetings 13:35 Handling “call me later” and “I’m too busy” objections 16:10 When to leave voicemails (and the voicemail that doubles replies) 17:15 Should you double dial? Smart tactic or spam trigger? 18:29 Tools to speed up dialing and increase conversations 19:10 How to boost cold call connect rates (4 proven tactics) 21:03 Getting accurate phone numbers using data waterfall 22:27 How to prevent no-shows after the meeting is booked 23:32 What to say when someone says “cold calling doesn’t work” 24:59 The fastest way to instantly improve your cold calls 26:22 How to stay confident during a cold call losing streak 27:22 Most memorable cold call stories (good and bad lessons) These Courses Will Get You to President’s Club 👥 Leadership Course: https://bit.ly/4o8KtMT 📧 Cold Email Course: http://bit.ly/44K6jy3 ☎️ Cold Call Course: https://bit.ly/4jqQ4w2 🔮 Discovery Course: https://bit.ly/4cQYaM8 🛠️ Free Toolkits: http://bit.ly/4nZwvO5 Get More Tactics: Cold Calling Sucks (And That’s Why it Works)⁠ Join our weekly newsletter – ⁠https://hubs.li/Q02NJQ8p0⁠ Things you can steal and use today – ⁠https://linktr.ee/30mpc_youtube⁠

25 Nov 38min

Buy "Brief and Brilliant' Here Turn executive meetings into closed deals with Nate Nasralla’s 4-sentence framework, one-page business case, and proven tactics to speak the language of leadership and win buy-in fast. 🎙️ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS: • Build a 4-Sentence Soundbite: Use Nate’s formula — Because of [shift], now’s the time to [act], to avoid [risk], and unlock [reward] — to frame every deal in language that resonates with decision-makers. • Create a One-Page Business Case: Summarize the priority, problem, approach, outcome, and investment on a single white page using their metrics and internal language — not your logo or jargon. • Write “Through” Your Champion: Every email should be forwardable. Write so your internal contact can easily share your message up the chain with clarity and confidence. • Run Executive Meetings Like a Pro: Set a clear objective, use soundbites as anchors, get problem agreement first, and drive the meeting toward a single decision or blocker removed. RESOURCES DISCUSSED: One Page Business Case

20 Nov 52min

Outbound is broken, not dead. In this masterclass, Jason Bay breaks down the new outbound playbook for 2025–2026 — how top reps are filling pipeline when cold calls, automated sequences, and mass emails stop working. You’ll learn how to prioritize accounts that actually respond, speak your buyer’s language with offers that earn replies, and sequence outreach across phone, email, and social the right way. Key frameworks include the Martini-Glass Pipeline for targeting high-relevance prospects, the Messaging Matrix for crafting irresistible offers, and the KISS Sequencing System that boosts reply rates 20%+. Jason also shares cold call + cold email frameworks that book meetings today — plus how to use AI the right way with his 10-80-10 Rule to double output without sounding robotic. RESOURCES DISCUSSED: The Ultimate Cold Email Data Report Jason Bay’s Cold Email ChatGPT Prompts The Different Types of Offers Jason Bay’s Outbound Sequence Template The 30MPC Outbound Bundle

18 Nov 39min

Kam Germany breaks down how elite sellers win complex deals by uncovering the true decision makers, sparking internal alignment, and turning every stakeholder into a champion that sells for you when you’re not in the room. 🎙️ ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS: Find the Shadow Decision Maker: Don’t assume the highest title holds the most influence—watch who answers impact questions to uncover who truly drives decisions. Incite the Riot: Use one-on-one breakout meetings with every stakeholder to surface real pain points and build internal advocates who keep your deal alive. Connect the Dots in the Demo: Tie each person’s problem to the larger business objective and show how your solution solves all of them together. One Thing to Do: Pre-plan questions in your presentations that invite conversation instead of asking, “Any questions?”—this keeps buyers engaged and drives real dialogue. RESOURCES DISCUSSED: Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal Save $50 on any 30MPC course with code “PODCAST” Free Sales Templates, Scripts and Guides

13 Nov 34min

Full YouTube Video HERE (https://hubs.li/Q03SzGnP0) Alex Murphy (Founding AE @ 30MPC) reveals the exact sales prospecting formula that took him from teaching to crushing 200% of quota month after month. By breaking big life goals—like buying a house or having a baby—into simple math, he shows how to turn financial dreams into measurable activity targets. Learn how to calculate your dollars per meeting, prospects per booking, and the exact outreach volume needed to transform consistency into life-changing income. RESOURCES DISCUSSED ⁠Join our weekly newsletter⁠ Things you can steal⁠ ⁠Save $50 on any 30MPC course⁠ with code “PODCAST” ⁠Free Sales Templates, Scripts and Guides

11 Nov 50s

Todd Caponi, bestselling author of The Transparency Sale and The Four Levers of Negotiation, breaks down the 7 Deadly Negotiation Sins that cost salespeople deals, margins, and trust. If you think discounting accelerates deals, holding price until you “build value” is smart, or trading discounts for case studies is harmless, Todd’s about to rewire your negotiation mindset. Learn how to close faster, discount less, and build buyer trust using the same transparent negotiation tactics that world-class sellers use to win more and protect their price integrity. THE 7 DEADLY NEGOTIATION SINS: Waiting to set a price range or expectation: Delaying price discussions kills trust and confuses buyers. Set clear pricing expectations early to establish credibility and value. Believing discounts accelerate deals: Discounts often slow deals by signaling hidden flexibility. Instead, pay customers for mutually valuable timing commitments. Giving away free stuff because you think it doesn’t matter: Every concession tells buyers your price isn’t final. Align every trade to something meaningful using the Four Levers framework. Paying for case studies with discounts: Buying advocacy erodes authenticity. Earn your case studies through real customer success, not transactional discounts. Creating false certainty when clients ask you to “hold pricing”: Avoid rigid yes/no responses. Use transparent negotiation levers to guide timing and reinforce the value behind each date commitment. Talking about value at the goal line: If you’re re-selling value during negotiation, it’s too late. Communicate and reinforce value throughout the sales process before the proposal stage. Anchoring high instead of anchoring to truth: In today’s transparent market, inflated anchors destroy trust. Stick to honest, consistent pricing—because if the truth won’t sell it, don’t sell it. RESOURCES DISCUSSED: Masterclass w/ Todd Caponi Signup Buy 'Four Levers Negotiating Here Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal Save $50 on any 30MPC course with code “PODCAST”

6 Nov 28min

Cold Email Course: http://bit.ly/44K6jy3 Cold Call Course: https://bit.ly/4jqQ4w2 -- Handle every objection in the world like Mr. Miyagi. Plus 4 more talk tracks you can steal for your favorite objections out there. Watch in full vibrant color: https://bit.ly/44KFn02 RESOURCES DISCUSSED ⁠18 Objections and Scripts for Each⁠ ⁠Join our weekly newsletter⁠ Save $50 on any 30MPC course⁠ with code “PODCAST” ⁠Free Sales Templates, Scripts and Guides

4 Nov 7min