"Sales Masterclass: Gerhard Gschwandtner on Channel Success 📊"

🔥 In this episode of Channel Chatter, we're thrilled to host the legendary Gerhard Gschwandtner, CEO of Selling Power Inc. 🎤💼 He’s interviewed celebrity icons like George Foreman, Seth Godin, Colin Powell and Jay Leno, and his insight into the art of selling is unmatched! Kevin Sabourin dives deep into the magic behind Gerhard's philosophy on mastering conversation, understanding your "why," and building meaningful relationships. Gerhard’s wisdom will challenge the way you think about sales – whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started in the field.

🤯 Gerhard shares some golden insights on what really makes a sales conversation effective. From reading your audience’s mind to tapping into past, present, and future thinking, he breaks down how every great conversation starts with YOU. 🧠✨ Plus, we dive into the exciting future of AI in sales – get ready to hear about how this tech is about to revolutionize everything from lead scoring to virtual sales coaching! 🚀

But it’s not just about sales; it's about life lessons. We explore what it means to create meaning over money, how to fail forward, and the power of words in shaping your future. 🌱 This episode is packed with knowledge bombs 💣 you won't want to miss! Tune in and level up your game!

Key Takeaways:

🎯 The art of conversation starts with understanding yourself and your audience.
💡 Sales isn't just about products – it's about connecting on a human level.
🤖 AI is transforming the sales landscape, helping eliminate trivial tasks and improving training.
🌟 "Fail forward" and learn from mistakes – it's all part of the journey to success.
🧠 Managing your thoughts is the key to better decisions and stronger relationships.
📊 The role of the Chief Revenue Officer is evolving and is now critical in many organizations.
💬 Words have power – they can inspire or hinder progress. Choose them wisely.

Timestamps:
00:13 – Kevin introduces Gerhard Gschwandtner
02:37 – Gerhard shares a sales engagement story
03:40 – The three phases of a sales leader's mind: past, present, and future
06:20 – The importance of conversation fluency
07:48 – Finding your "why" in sales
25:46 – The rise of the Chief Revenue Officer and its future
28:15 – Gerhard’s take on AI and its potential in sales
38:57 – The theater of the mind: handling thoughts and failures
54:55 – Roderick Jefferson’s inspiring near-death experience

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Gerhard's Links:
https://www.sellingpower.com/magazine/subscribe
https://www.sellingpower.com/newsletters?sp_src=AboutPage-SMD
https://www.sellingpower.com/videos
https://www.sales30conf.com/

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