Mastery 11: 4 Traits of Top Performers - Armor Keynote Address
These 4 traits are consistent among top performing sales executives and entrepreneurs. A segment taken from a keynote at Armor Pest Defense.
23 Juli 201731min
020: Driving Sales Growth Through Podcasting with Luis Congdon
Luis Congdon went from sleeping on couches to making a six figure income through podcasting. This week on SalesFounders, we talk about why podcasting is such a powerful medium to establish authority and trust. We talk about how to leverage podcasting to find and qualify customers and how guest appearances can help you sell product and establish market presence. Luis is a podcast and social-selling guru and I am honored that he took time to let us in to his secrets to driving sales growth through podcasting. For more information, visit www.salesfounders.com/blog
18 Juli 201738min
Mastery 10: 6 Keys to Close More Sales
An accomplished sales executive understands that “closing” starts before the sale begins. Persuasive closing tactics will have little impact if they lack the core tenants of effective communication and rapport. In fact, your level of confidence, product knowledge, and persistence will have more of an impact on performance than the most eloquent closing scripts. Selling is a number game and your goal should be finding the most efficient way to close sales. Here are 6 keys to get your started: 6 Keys to Close More Sales Confidence: Believe in yourself, your product, and your customer. Selling can be intimidating. Focus on the outcome and where you already have confidence. Assumptive: You’re always closing – success starts with the belief that you have already won. Preparation: Know your value, rebuttals to customer objections, and integrate several closes into your sales flow. Initiative: Be proactive, work hard, and ask for your customers’ business. Selling is a numbers game. Persistence: You’ve got to fight for success. Don’t give up after the first or second rejection. Control: It’s your job to build rapport and lead the customer to the goal. Controlling the conversation is key to closing sales.
14 Juli 201714min
019: Revenue-Based Financing with Venture Capitalist Chris Russell
The most expensive capital a founder will ever raise is the first round of equity. An early equity round can be a harsh reality check for a founder considering whether to bootstrap or face dilution. The good news is there are other options to consider. In fact, there are ways for early stage startups to obtain funding without having to sacrafice equity. One approach is called Revenue Based Financing (RBF), and happens to be the specialty of my guest, Chris Russell. Chris has extensive experience as both an operator and investor; having been involved with dozens of startups. Chris founded GSD Capital in 2010 to invest in early-stage Mountain West startups. He was also the founder of WestHost where he grew the company to 80,000 clients in over 130 countries by the time it was sold to the UK2Group in 2008. On this episode we explore the concept Revenue Based Financing. How does it work? Who is it for? And why is it such an appealing alternative to early-stage debt financing or venture capital? We also explore the dynamics of the best founding teams, the metrics investors look for in a winning startup, and the surprisingly truth about what matters most when pitching to an VC.
11 Juli 201738min
Mastery 9: What to Expect from your Marketing Agency
As a follow-up to the 4 Pillars of Online Marketing, this week's Mastery episode focuses on how to pick the right marketing and SEO firm for you business, as well as what you should expect for results and costs. Without a background in web development and SEO, it is extremely difficult for entrepreneurs to create a competitive online presence. At some point, you will need to enlist some professional help to build a powerful lead-generating engine. As you consider your options, here are a few expectations and warnings signs to guide you in your decision. For more information, visit www.salesfounders.com
7 Juli 201713min
018: The 4 Pillars of Online Marketing with Voxxy Marketing
Online marketing is one of the most cost effective strategies to attract leads and drive revenue. The challenge is that most entrepreneurs get it wrong as they attempt to develop it themselves. This week, Voxxy Marketing founders, Michael Clark and Justin Taylor join me to explore the 4 key components to your online presence: your website, content, SEO, and paid strategies. We walk through the steps to leverage each component into a cohesive strategy that will have a magnetic impact on your target audience.
5 Juli 201745min
Mastery 8: Developing Your Lead Strategy
When it comes to lead strategy, efficiency is the key to success. On this episode of mastery, we explore the reasons most startups struggle with lead strategy, the key components of a winning lead strategy, and a few cautions and best practices to you develop or refine yours.
1 Juli 201720min
017: How to Launch a Million-dollar Crowdfunding Campaign with Zach Smith
A crowdfunding campaign has become one of the most powerful, and competitive, platforms for entrepreneurs to introduce products to the market. The challenge is that less than 20% of campaigns succeed and most of those fall short of reaching their potential. This week, SalesFounders pulls the curtain on America’s leading crowdfunding marketing agency, funded.today. Co-founder Zach Smith joins us to talk about the secrets of crowdfunding and how his team has their clients raise more than $135 million in crowdfunding pledges. With hundreds of successful campaigns in their portfolio, funded.today knows exactly what it takes to create a successful launch strategy, get featured on trending lists, manage a mid-campaign pivot and the 7 p’s that will give your campaign the edge needed to stand out in the crowd. For more information, visit www.salesfounders.com/blog
27 Juni 201742min
