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What An MBA Didn’t Teach You About Sales

The sales profession is challenging. You need to work hard at it to succeed. You need to learn from the best. You need to improve your skills continuously. If you think you can sell since you are a hit at parties and have a lot of friends, you may soon find that you are a failure as a salesperson. Blunt truth:

because the sales profession is so hard, you have to focus on doing everything in sales very well, or you will be considered a failure.

I call this blog, Skinned Knees because I try to relate all of the learning that I have done over the past 4+ decades (while skinning my knees in the learning process).

I hope that you learn from my mistakes so that your business will grow!

The Blueprint for Sales Efficiency: Crafting a Repeatable Sales Process

Sales teams are at the forefront of driving revenue and fostering client relationships. However, without a structured approach, the efforts can become disjointed, leading to missed opportunities and inefficiencies. This is where the importance of having a documented sales process becomes undeniable. A well-defined sales process streamlines operations and ensures consistency and effectiveness in pursuing and managing sales opportunities. The heart of effective sales management lies in understanding and implementing a repeatable sales process. This… 

Start Strong: The Art of Customer Profiling – Your First Step to Sales Triumph – Video 1 of the New Year Motivation Series

As an experienced VP of Sales, I understand the impact of economic fluctuations on businesses. Despite negative forecasts, I believe this year holds great potential for success. My video offers valuable strategies for sales professionals and small business leaders to thrive. Key points include ignoring pessimistic news, customer profiling, addressing challenges, and timely action. Watch the video for a detailed roadmap to success. Good luck!

Unlocking Sales Potential with MEDDPICCC: A Comprehensive Guide

Elite sellers are the linchpin of any successful sales organization. These high-performing individuals are often the highest-paid employees within a company—and for a good reason. Their skills in identifying, qualifying, and closing opportunities bring in significant revenue and provide a competitive edge in the marketplace. So, how can you groom an average salesperson into an elite seller? Enter MEDDPICCC, an advanced sales qualification methodology that serves as a roadmap for understanding every component of a… 

Two Tall Guys Talking Sales Podcast – Mastering the Sales Recovery: Engaging Champions and Requalifying Deals – Episode 53

Welcome to another episode of Two Tall Guys Talking Sales, hosted by Kevin Lawson and Sean O’Shaughnessey. This episode is a must-listen for sales professionals, managers, and business leaders who want to understand how to recover when they’ve skipped a step in the sales process. Kevin and Sean delve into the nuances of backing up, requalifying deals, and how to engage your champions effectively. Whether you’re dealing with large corporations or small family-owned businesses, this… 

Two Tall Guys Talking Sales Podcast – Mastering the Sales Process: The Cost of Skipping Steps – Episode 51

In this episode of “Two Tall Guys Talking Sales,” hosts Kevin Lawson and Sean O’Shaughnessey delve deep into the intricacies of the sales process. Sean opens up about his impatience with time-wasting and the challenges he’s faced with sales reps skipping crucial steps in the sales process. Kevin emphasizes the importance of understanding why steps are skipped, whether it’s due to reluctance or irrelevance. Both hosts stress the significance of aligning the sales process with… 

A Conversation: Why Small Businesses Don’t Have Consistent Revenue

I was recently interviewed by Bob Clark on his podcast 808 Podcast. It is named 808 because 808 looks like Bob and the internet loves short video content so it is less than 8 minutes and 8 seconds. We had a great conversation in under 8 minutes and 8 seconds while Bob walked me through four high-level questions (and a few clarifying questions).

I went through the process of having the conversation transcribed so that you can read the content if you prefer to read more than listen. This transcription tries to put the text into a more readable format.

You can find the podcast here. At the bottom of this article, there is a YouTube version of the podcast.

https://808podcast.com/808-podcasts/124-sean-oshaughnessey-new-sales-expert-llc/
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Skinned Knees – What An MBA Didn’t Teach You About Sales

The sales profession is challenging. You need to work hard at it to succeed. You need to learn from the best. You need to improve your skills continuously. If you think you can sell since you are a hit at parties and have a lot of friends, you may soon find that you are a failure as a salesperson. Blunt truth: 

because the sales profession is so hard, you have to focus on doing everything in sales very well, or you will be considered a failure.

Read the rest of the article…