Mastering Sales Channels: How to Align Your Strategy for Maximum Impact

Mastering Sales Channels: How to Align Your Strategy for Maximum Impact

By Sean O'Shaughnessey

Understanding the dynamics of sales channels can transform how businesses approach their markets. Many sales professionals, whether they are salespeople, managers, or CEOs, often miss a critical distinction: the difference between the product they are selling and the value it provides. 

This gap in understanding can lead to suboptimal sales performance, particularly in environments where products are sold through intermediaries, such as distributors, referral partners, or dealer networks. The challenge is not just about knowing your product, but also about understanding how to position it in a way that resonates with every player in the sales chain.

Sales success starts with recognizing who your true customer is. In sales management or channel sales, the end customer is often not the person you interact with directly. Instead, your “customer” might be the intermediary, your distributor, reseller, or even your own sales team. These intermediaries are the ones who ultimately connect your product to its final user. If you don’t understand their challenges, motivations, and context, you risk failing to equip them with the necessary tools to succeed. Are you selling a product’s features, or are you helping them understand how to sell it effectively? This distinction is vital.

When selling through intermediaries, the emphasis should shift from “what the product does” to “how the product can be sold.” Your distributors or referral partners don’t need every technical detail of your product. They need clarity on how it solves problems for their customers, how it fits into their existing offerings, and how they can position it to drive sales. 

The goal is not to overwhelm your partners with information but to provide actionable insights that align with their specific needs. If you’re focusing solely on product features, you’re likely missing the mark.

Salespeople and sales managers must also recognize the game they are playing. Are you selling a commodity, a widely available product, or an exclusive offering? Each scenario demands a different strategy. 

Commodities often compete on price, necessitating bulk sales or value-added services to differentiate themselves. Widely available products often rely on relationships, service quality, or unique add-ons to differentiate themselves. Exclusive products, on the other hand, can often avoid price wars by emphasizing their uniqueness and superior quality. Knowing which game you’re in allows you to tailor your approach and avoid misaligned strategies.

For small businesses and solopreneurs, the challenge lies in effectively managing referral partners. Referral partnerships are a powerful way to generate leads, but they require careful management and oversight. 

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AI Isn’t Replacing Salespeople, It’s Giving Them a Competitive Edge

AI Isn’t Replacing Salespeople, It’s Giving Them a Competitive Edge

By Sean O'Shaughnessey

AI isn’t replacing salespeople, it’s making them more effective. The real risk isn’t losing your job to AI; it’s losing to a competitor who uses AI better than you do. Sales professionals who integrate AI into their workflow will outperform those who don’t. 

It’s not about technology taking over but about using technology to gain an edge. The market is becoming increasingly competitive, and the most efficient salespeople will emerge victorious.

Time is a salesperson’s most valuable asset. 

Every minute spent on administrative tasks is a minute not spent selling. AI helps reclaim those lost hours. Tools that automate writing, scheduling, and research allow salespeople to focus on what matters: building relationships and closing deals. If you’re not leveraging AI to increase productivity, you’re leaving opportunities on the table.

Sales emails need to be clear and professional. AI-powered writing assistants ensure your messages are polished and effective. A poorly written email can cost you a deal. AI tools catch grammatical mistakes, improve clarity, and even suggest more effective phrasing. This isn’t just about looking professional; it’s about being understood. 

If your message isn’t clear, it won’t convert.

Presentations are another time-consuming task. AI can generate professional decks in minutes. Instead of spending hours designing slides, salespeople can focus on developing effective strategies. AI-powered tools create branded, structured presentations based on simple inputs. This ensures consistency while saving time. Sales professionals who utilize AI for presentations can focus on delivering insights rather than formatting slides.

CRM systems are the backbone of sales operations. AI enhances CRM by automating data entry, tracking customer interactions, and suggesting next steps. Salespeople often struggle with keeping CRM data updated. AI reduces this friction by automatically capturing and organizing information. A well-maintained CRM leads to better forecasting and stronger customer relationships. 

If your CRM doesn’t have AI capabilities, it’s time to upgrade.

AI-driven insights enable sales managers to make more informed decisions, rather than relying on instinct. Managers can use AI to analyze performance trends, identify coaching opportunities, and predict revenue outcomes. AI doesn’t replace leadership; it enhances it. 

Sales managers who adopt AI can build stronger teams and achieve better results. Ignoring AI in sales management is a strategic mistake.

Lead generation is another area where AI adds value. AI-powered tools can analyze vast amounts of data to identify high-potential prospects. Instead of spending hours researching leads, salespeople can receive AI-generated recommendations. This allows for more targeted outreach and higher conversion rates. AI doesn’t just find leads, it finds the right leads.

Sales follow-up is often inconsistent. AI ensures follow-ups happen at the right time with the right message. Automated reminders and AI-generated responses keep deals moving forward. 

A well-timed follow-up can be the difference between closing a deal and losing it. AI helps salespeople stay on top of their pipeline without relying on memory.

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From Manual to Automated: A Sales Pro’s Guide to Zapier, Make.com, n8n, and Pipedream

From Manual to Automated: A Sales Pro’s Guide to Zapier, Make.com, n8n, and Pipedream

By Sean O'Shaughnessey

A sales manager recently told me something that stuck: “We went from twenty hours per week of manual work to two hours. Our lead response time dropped from four hours to four minutes.” That dramatic transformation wasn’t magic—it was automation.

The reality is that sales teams today have more automation tools available than ever before. But with options like Zapier, Make.com, n8n, and Pipedream, the real challenge isn’t whether you should automate—it’s choosing the right platform for your team. Each one comes with strengths, limitations, and unique philosophies. Get that choice wrong, and you’ll waste time, money, and buy-in. Get it right, and you’ll see efficiency gains that completely reshape your sales process.

Why Platform Choice Matters

Many sales teams stumble when they underestimate the cost of a mismatched platform. Some platforms are too simple to scale beyond basic automations. Others are too complex, leaving non-technical teams overwhelmed and projects abandoned. Switching platforms midstream is not only disruptive—it’s expensive and time-consuming. Integration limitations, hidden in the fine print, often surface only after a team has invested weeks in setup.

The right platform, however, unlocks real productivity gains. I’ve seen companies scale from five to fifty automations without hiring additional staff. I’ve seen sales teams reduce errors through automated data transfers, and I’ve seen response times improve from hours to mere minutes. Those results come from aligning platform capabilities with team comfort and long-term strategy.

Breaking Down the Four Platforms

Zapier is often the starting point. It’s user-friendly, highly intuitive, and backed by the largest integration library in the market. For sales teams with little to no technical experience, it’s a great way to achieve quick wins—connecting CRMs, email platforms, and lead management tools in minutes. The trade-off, of course, is cost at scale and limited customization for advanced workflows.

Make.com represents the next step up. It’s a visual workflow builder designed for teams that need more sophisticated automations but still want a no-code interface. It handles complex branching logic, advanced data transformations, and high-volume workflows at a fraction of Zapier’s cost. But it comes with a steeper learning curve and requires more planning.

n8n is the open-source powerhouse. Unlike Zapier or Make.com, there are no artificial limits on workflow complexity or execution. It can be self-hosted, giving technical teams total control over security, customization, and cost. It’s ideal for organizations with developers or strong technical resources. The downside? It requires real expertise, both to implement and to maintain.

Finally, there’s Pipedream, which includes String. It blends accessibility with developer power, offering real-time event processing, API flexibility, and built-in coding support for JavaScript and Python. It’s the platform of choice for teams that want advanced, responsive automations but are comfortable getting hands-on with APIs and code when needed.

Matching Platforms to Your Team

The key to success is not asking which platform is “best,” but which is “best for us.” If your team is non-technical and just needs quick, reliable automations, Zapier is the natural fit. If you want advanced workflows without hiring developers, Make.com is the right middle ground. If you have developers or strong technical resources, n8n gives you unlimited control at a fraction of the long-term cost. And if your workflows demand real-time responsiveness and advanced API integrations, Pipedream is worth serious consideration.

Think carefully about your team’s technical comfort, the complexity of your use cases, your budget for scale, and your integration requirements. These factors should guide your decision far more than flashy features or marketing claims.

Taking the First Step

The best way to move forward is to experiment. Sign up for free accounts on two platforms and run the same simple workflow in each. For example, capture a new lead from your website, push it into your CRM, and trigger an automated welcome email. Watch how each platform handles it. Document the process, note the pain points, and gather feedback from your team.

Once you’ve seen the difference firsthand, you’ll know where to invest. Start small, prove the value quickly, and then scale. Over time, your automation strategy can evolve into a foundational pillar of your sales operations.

You can learn more by listening to my podcast episode for AI Tools for Sales Pros. Check out the episode here:

Join the B2B Sales Lab

If this episode leaves you curious—or perhaps a bit overwhelmed—remember that you don’t have to navigate these decisions alone. Inside the B2B Sales Lab, you’ll find sales professionals who are actively testing these platforms, sharing workflows, and troubleshooting challenges. It’s a private, member-led community where sales pros exchange real-world experience, not theory.

Designed and led by veteran sales leaders, the Lab is where strategy meets execution. Whether you’re evaluating platforms, designing your first automation, or scaling to dozens of workflows, you’ll find actionable insights and peers who’ve been there before.

👉 You can join today with a free 90-day membership at b2b-sales-lab.com.

Turning Around Sales Performance: Strategies for CEOs and Sales Managers to Foster Internal Alignment

Turning Around Sales Performance: Strategies for CEOs and Sales Managers to Foster Internal Alignment

By Sean O'Shaughnessey

Navigating a sales turnaround isn’t just about fixing numbers; it’s about transforming the business. It’s about realigning expectations, rebuilding internal trust, and creating a structured, sustainable path forward. 

If you’re a CEO, sales manager, or a key salesperson in your organization, the pressure to reverse a sales slump can feel overwhelming. However, the truth is that turnarounds aren’t made in a sprint; they’re built through clarity, consistency, and effective communication.

Too often, sales leaders make the mistake of focusing only on the downward trend. They get caught up in the urgency of the numbers and forget that the real challenge lies in managing upward, setting expectations with executive leadership, and aligning them with reality. 

If your sales team is underperforming, your internal stakeholders are your new audience. Just as with external prospects, you need to manage their expectations with a clear, actionable plan.

The process starts with a shift in mindset. 

Instead of viewing upper management as critics, think of them as clients. What do they need to believe in this turnaround? What information do they need to trust your leadership? Start by building a high-level outline. Avoid over-engineering the details in the early stages. Focus on where you want to go, then reverse-engineer the steps to get there.

Every turnaround starts from a rear position. That means your first job is to stop the downward momentum. Before you can scale revenue, you need to stabilize it. That requires a clear definition of success, agreed upon by everyone involved. 

  • Are you trying to double revenue in 12 months? 
  • Or just return to last year’s baseline? 
  • Is that goal realistic given your market, team, and resources? 

If not, revise it. A stretch goal is fine. A fantasy is not.

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From Reporting to Coaching: Elevate Your One-on-One Sales Meetings to Drive Performance and Trust

From Reporting to Coaching: Elevate Your One-on-One Sales Meetings to Drive Performance and Trust

By Sean O'Shaughnessey

A one-on-one sales meeting is not a reporting meeting. It’s not about reviewing what already happened. And it’s definitely not about the manager doing most of the talking. The purpose of a one-on-one pipeline review is to develop the salesperson, surface challenges, and accelerate opportunities. If your one-on-ones are anything less, you’re leaving performance on the table.

Sales leaders often default to micromanagement. 

Especially when the rep is new or struggling. But that approach backfires. It creates dependency and stifles problem-solving. The goal is to coach your reps into leading the meeting. That shift changes everything. When reps own the agenda and bring forward deal-level insights, they’re forced to think critically. That’s where growth happens.

If you’re leading a sales team or are a CEO playing the role of sales manager, you need to establish a clear structure. But the rep does the prep. You define the meeting cadence and format. Weekly or bi-weekly, depending on your velocity. You outline the sections: committed deals, stalled deals, and at-risk deals. 

But the rep fills in the content. They come to the meeting ready to walk you through each opportunity, with specific updates and clear asks.

Preparation is non-negotiable. For both sides. 

The salesperson should have updated their CRM before the meeting. The manager should have reviewed that data in advance. If either party shows up unprepared, the meeting becomes reactive. 

A waste of time. And it erodes trust quickly. 

Reps notice when you haven’t read the notes. They know when you’re winging it. And if they feel their effort isn’t valued, they’ll stop putting in the effort.

You want to create a culture where preparation is expected and rewarded. 

The fastest way to management failure is to ask questions that could have been answered by reading the CRM. Instead, use that time: 

  • To probe deeper. 
  • Ask about the deal strategy. 
  • Challenge assumptions. 
  • Help salespeople spot gaps they missed. 

That’s where your experience has real value.

It’s tempting to jump in and solve the problem. Especially when you see the red flags before the rep does. But resist the urge. Let them talk it through. Coach them toward the insight. Your job isn’t to close the deal; it’s to build someone who can. That means teaching them how to identify weak spots, how to pressure test a deal, and how to re-engage a stalled buyer. The real value of one-on-ones is in that development.

Think about how you coach. 

Are you diagnosing for them? Or are you helping them diagnose for themselves? When a rep says “this deal is solid, no issues,” that’s a red flag. Every deal has risk. Your job is to help them uncover it. Ask: “What’s the biggest thing that could derail this?” Or “What’s the last thing the buyer said that gave you pause?” These questions surface the truth. And they teach reps to self-assess more effectively.

There’s a fine line between coaching and grading. You want reps to be honest about their pipeline without fear of judgment. 

If a deal is weak, that’s not a character flaw. It’s a coaching moment. 

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APIs Explained for Sales Leaders: Drive Growth Without Extra Headcount

APIs Explained for Sales Leaders: Drive Growth Without Extra Headcount

By Sean O'Shaughnessey

A sales manager recently told me, “I have to copy the same prospect data into five different tools. There has to be a better way.” That frustration is more common than most sales leaders realize, and fortunately, there is a better way.

The reality is that sales teams are hemorrhaging productivity due to disconnected systems. Top performers spend hours manually entering data, bouncing between platforms, and correcting inevitable errors. This administrative overhead steals time from the only activity that drives revenue: selling.

At Oracle, TIBCO Software, and Red Hat, we used to call this “system integration.” Today, the language has shifted, and we call it APIs. But while the terminology may have evolved, the underlying solution remains powerful—and far more accessible than ever. APIs act like invisible bridges, allowing your tools to communicate seamlessly without human intervention.

Think of APIs as the waiter in a restaurant. Your CRM (the customer) tells the waiter what it wants. The waiter goes to the kitchen (the external service), retrieves the order, and delivers it back to the table. Your sales team never sees the behind-the-scenes work, only the results. That’s the beauty of APIs: they quietly enable speed, accuracy, and scale.

The impact on sales organizations is profound. With API integrations in place, companies reduce administrative work by huge percentages, improve data accuracy through automated syncing, and shrink research time from hours to minutes. Sales velocity climbs when tools communicate directly, and managers gain real-time pipeline visibility that simply isn’t possible otherwise.

No-code integration platforms like n8n, Zapier, Make.com, and Microsoft Power Automate make APIs accessible to every sales team. Whether it’s automating lead enrichment, triggering email sequences, streamlining forecasting, or even preventing churn, APIs unlock productivity and accuracy at every stage of the sales process. These aren’t theoretical benefits—they’re measurable gains that compound over time.

The real question isn’t whether your team can benefit from APIs, but whether you’re willing to make the leap. Ask the right questions of your vendors. Start small with one or two integrations. Document and test your processes. And most importantly, free your team from administrative busywork so they can focus on delivering value to customers.

The future of B2B sales isn’t about choosing between humans and AI. It’s about humans amplified by AI. Let’s build that future together.

If you’d like to explore this topic in more depth, there’s a podcast episode that covers all of this information and more. You can find the link below and consider subscribing to the podcast AI Tools for Sales Pros on your favorite podcast player.

ChatGPT vs. Claude vs. Gemini vs. Copilot: Which AI Wins in Sales?

ChatGPT vs. Claude vs. Gemini vs. Copilot: Which AI Wins in Sales?

By Sean O'Shaughnessey

A few days ago, a sales manager asked me which AI platform to use for writing cold emails. I told him it depends on what kind of emails he’s writing, and he looked confused. That confusion is common and costly. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot all look similar at first glance, but in reality, they serve very different purposes depending on your sales workflow.

Choosing the right platform matters because the wrong choice drains time, creates change fatigue, and erodes ROI. Companies that align platform strengths to sales use cases are seeing dramatic results: 40% higher email response rates, 60% faster proposal generation, and triple the efficiency in call preparation. The stakes are high, and the decision deserves more than guesswork.

ChatGPT: The Versatile Performer
ChatGPT shines when creativity and personality are critical. It’s excellent for cold emails with humor, social selling posts, objection-handling scripts, and meeting prep. The downside? It can be verbose and sometimes casual for executive communication. If your team thrives on creativity and prospecting with personality, ChatGPT is a strong choice.

Claude: The Professional Communicator
Claude specializes in polished, business-appropriate communication. It’s strong for executive proposals, deal analysis, contract prep, and professional email sequences. While less creative than ChatGPT, it’s ideal for enterprise and strategic sales where tone, nuance, and professionalism are paramount.

Gemini: The Integrated Researcher
Google’s Gemini offers real-time research, market intelligence, and smooth integration with Google Workspace. It’s especially powerful for sales teams who rely heavily on spreadsheets, Gmail, and real-time prospect research. However, it may produce generic copy and come with potential data privacy concerns.

Copilot: The Enterprise Integrator
Microsoft Copilot excels in environments already standardized on Microsoft tools. Its strength lies in Outlook automation, PowerPoint proposals, Teams prep, and CRM integrations. While it can feel corporate and less creative, it’s perfect for organizations that value compliance, governance, and seamless integration across Microsoft 365.

Making the Right Choice
The best AI platform isn’t the one with the flashiest marketing; it’s the one your team will consistently use. Start by mapping your use cases: creative outreach, professional communication, research, or enterprise integration. Then run pilot programs, measure results, and refine your approach. Many sales teams find value in using more than one platform, each aligned to a different stage of the sales cycle.

The future of B2B sales isn’t about choosing between humans and AI. It’s about humans amplified by AI. Let’s build that future together.

If you’d like to explore this topic in more depth, there’s a podcast episode that covers all of this information and more. You can find the link below and consider subscribing to the podcast AI Tool for Sales Pros on your favorite podcast player.

Two Tall Guys Talking Sales – Managing the Maverick: How to Lead Top Sales Performers Without Breaking Team Culture – Episode 146

Two Tall Guys Talking Sales – Managing the Maverick: How to Lead Top Sales Performers Without Breaking Team Culture – Episode 146

By Sean O'Shaughnessey

When a top-performing salesperson refuses to follow the rules, tensions flare, and your culture might suffer. In this episode of Two Tall Guys Talking Sales, hosts Kevin Lawson and Sean O’Shaughnessey tackle a question straight from their B2B Sales Lab community: What do you do with a sales rockstar who drives the rest of the team nuts? If you’ve ever struggled with managing high-output, low-alignment team members, this conversation is packed with valuable insights, practical strategies, and real-world advice to help you strike a balance between performance and healthy team dynamics. Tune in for battle-tested tips on sales management, building a high-integrity sales culture, and protecting your company’s long-term revenue generation strategy.

Key Topics Discussed

  • Establishing Clear Norms in Sales Teams – Why your “top dog” needs to play by the same rules as everyone else, and how undefined expectations damage sales processes (Approx. 02:00)
  • The Power of Documented Standards and Culture Alignment – How lack of structure in small businesses creates room for chaos—and what to do about it (Approx. 03:30)
  • Tactical Solutions for Managing Lone Wolves – Real examples of how to realign high performers through mentorship and responsibility (Approx. 09:00)
  • Creating a Unified Sales Culture Without Crushing Performance – Why culture eats strategy for breakfast, especially in sales teams (Approx. 04:30)
  • Using Silence, Expectations, and Consistency to Set Boundaries – Kevin shares how saying “no” and standing firm protects team cohesion and customer relationships (Approx. 12:00)

Key Quotes

  • “Culture is probably the most important thing you possibly can have—and it starts with setting clear expectations.”
    — Sean O’Shaughnessey (Approx. 06:05)
  • “Sales culture will eat strategy for breakfast. Culture always wins in the long run.”
    — Kevin Lawson (Approx. 04:39)
  • “Sometimes you have to accept a little current pain to create future gain for your entire organization.”
    — Kevin Lawson (Approx. 13:00)
  • “If you’re the person who colors outside the lines and won’t adjust… maybe you just don’t belong here.”
    — Sean O’Shaughnessey (Approx. 08:30)

Additional Resources

  • Learn more about the B2B Sales Lab community: https://b2b-sales-lab.com

A Significant Actionable Item from this Podcast

Assign a High-Performer as a Mentor to Drive Culture Alignment
If you’re dealing with a rule-breaking top performer, try this: assign them as a mentor to a junior rep. This strategic move puts them in a leadership position where they must model the very behavior they’ve been resisting, updating the CRM, following your sales strategies, and representing your company messaging. This peer responsibility often encourages cultural realignment without confrontation.


Why You Should Listen to This Episode

This episode is a must-listen for sales managers, business owners, and team leaders wrestling with the dilemma of performance vs. process. Sean and Kevin don’t just talk theory—they give real, implementable strategies that can help you protect your sales culture, enforce consistent sales management practices, and drive long-term revenue success. If you’re aiming for scalable growth without sacrificing team cohesion, this episode delivers practical wisdom and a few gut-check moments. Hit play and discover how to bring even the most independent salespeople back into the fold—without losing their fire.

Two Tall Guys Talking Sales – Future-Proofing Your Sales Career with AI, Strategy, and Smarter Workflows – Episode 144

Two Tall Guys Talking Sales – Future-Proofing Your Sales Career with AI, Strategy, and Smarter Workflows – Episode 144

By Sean O'Shaughnessey

Is artificial intelligence coming for your sales job? Not if you understand the power of business acumen, value selling, and strategic adoption of tools that amplify, not replace, human expertise. In this high-impact episode of Two Tall Guys Talking Sales, Kevin and Sean tackle the loud claims of AI-induced layoffs with a grounded, practical message for salespeople and sales managers: evolve or fall behind. This is not a doomsday episode; it’s a wake-up call, a roadmap, and a motivational boost for anyone in the world of revenue generation, sales processes, and messaging strategy.

Whether you’re a frontline salesperson or a VP of sales leading a team, this conversation will inspire you to rethink how you work, what skills future-proof your career, and how AI can become your competitive advantage instead of your competitor.

Key Topics Discussed

  • The 4 Irreplaceable Skills That Safeguard Sales Careers (01:00)
    Sean breaks down a framework for evaluating whether your job is AI-proof, hint: if you’re in B2B sales and good at it, you’re likely already building a durable edge.
  • How AI Mirrors the Arrival of the Internet in Sales Evolution (04:10)
    Kevin draws a compelling parallel between today’s AI landscape and the early days of the internet, showing why this shift is just as transformative.
  • Sales Management and Strategic Value in an AI World (02:46 & 07:31)
    From leadership and team building to messaging and workflow design, the episode highlights why sales managers need to think beyond quotas and towards long-term enablement.
  • A Personal Story of Old-School Sales and the Power of Adapting Tools (08:00)
    Sean shares a nostalgic (and relevant) story about his father’s sales career before personal computers, offering perspective on how sales adapts across generations.
  • Weaponizing Your Time: Using AI to Amplify Human Strengths (13:00)
    Kevin delivers a call to action on how to audit your own sales day and offload low-value tasks through automation, freeing up more time for high-impact strategy and consultation.

Key Quotes

  • “You won’t lose your job to AI, you’ll lose your job to a better salesperson who uses AI.”
    – Sean O’Shaughnessey (01:02)
  • “If you’re not using AI, or any sales technology, you’re not doing your job. You’re underperforming.”
    – Kevin Lawson (06:11)
  • “Sales worked before computers, and it will work after AI. What changes is how well you adapt the tools available.”
    – Sean O’Shaughnessey (10:04)
  • “Your time is your greatest asset, and your biggest liability, when you’re not using it to its highest utility.”
    – Kevin Lawson (14:00)

Additional Resources

  • Sean’s original blog post on this topic (available in the B2B Sales Lab and LinkedIn) https://newsales.expert/2025/06/b2b-sales-in-the-age-of-ai-why-top-salespeople-will-thrive-while-the-repetitive-roles-disappear/
  • B2B Sales Lab community discussion on sales evolution and AI https://b2b-sales-lab.com/
  • Tools mentioned: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini (as starting points for AI integration)

A Significant Actionable Item from this Podcast

Audit your sales day for repeatable, low-value tasks that can be automated.
Pick one of them, like researching prospects, summarizing meeting notes, or drafting follow-ups, and replace it with an AI tool like ChatGPT or Perplexity. You’ll recover time, increase productivity, and move closer to building a modern, AI-augmented sales practice.

Final Summary

This episode of Two Tall Guys Talking Sales isn’t about fear, it’s about focus. Sales success today requires a sharp blend of strategic thinking, tool adoption, and human skills that are nearly impossible to replicate. Kevin and Sean lay out a blueprint that every sales leader, rep, and business owner should follow to thrive in this new era. If you’re serious about sales management, value selling, messaging clarity, and staying ahead of disruption, this episode will give you the mindset and tactical clarity to act now. Don’t just listen, level up.