Sales Transformation
Welcome to the Sales Transformation Podcast, the definitive stop for leaders driving change in the sales world. Hosted by Collin Mitchell, we dive deep into the minds of Founders, CEOs, VPs of Sales, and Sales Development Leaders from trailblazing startups to industry-leading public companies. Our mission is simple: to illuminate the path to extraordinary sales leadership. We explore a broad spectrum of sales territories, from the intricacies of Founder Led Sales and Outbound Sales to the transformative potential of Technology in Sales and Social Selling. Whether it's mastering your CRM, optimizing conversions, scaling sales teams, or engineering a complete Sales Transformation, our conversations are set to challenge the status quo and redefine sales success. With a new content every day of the week, we bring you unfiltered interviews with the luminaries of sales, people who have not just succeeded but transformed the way we think about sales. Collin Mitchell also shares sharp, tactical sales tips every week, packing decades of sales wisdom into bite-sized insights. So, if you're ready to rewrite the sales rulebook and learn from the best in the business, the Sales Transformation Podcast is your ticket. Write us a review, share the show, and join us on this journey of sales evolution. Let's transform the way we sell, together!
Episodes
Collin Mitchell and Alan Zhao from Warmly dive into the world of revenue orchestration and the challenges of engaging prospects at the right time. They discuss the importance of aligning sales and marketing efforts, emphasizing the need for quality engagement over quantity. The hosts highlight the significance of signal-based selling and leveraging website traffic to enhance conversion rates. They also touch on the evolvin...
In this episode, Jason Wojo discusses his journey in entrepreneurship, transitioning from CEO to focusing on events and private clients. He emphasizes the importance of staying in one's zone of genius and delegating tasks to achieve better results. Jason also shares insights on sales strategies, lead quality, and the value of building a strong network in business.
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Collin and Leandra Fishman discuss the importance of taking ownership of your career trajectory and embracing entrepreneurship. The conversation touches on the value of problem-solving, creativity, and pushing oneself outside of their comfort zone. The guest shares personal experiences of making difficult decisions and emphasizes the significance of self-worth and self-connection in career growth.
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Collin and Jeff Torback discuss the importance of making data-driven decisions in sales. They highlight the significance of tracking key metrics, setting up proper sales stages, and utilizing tools like CRM and conversational intelligence. The conversation emphasizes the need for accurate data, effective training, and continuous improvement to drive sales success.
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Colin and Carl delve into the world of strategic planning and key performance indicators (KPIs). They discuss the importance of focusing on essential strategies that have a significant impact on outcomes, using the Pareto principle to streamline the planning process. Carl shares a compelling story about finding the most crucial KPI, emphasizing the concept of a "campus visit" as a leading indicator for success in various o...
Colin and Alan Zhao from Warmly discuss the importance of engaging with website visitors in real-time to maximize conversions. They share success stories of companies increasing their pipeline by three times through proactive engagement strategies. Zhao highlights the role of AI chatbots in identifying high-intent visitors and routing them to the right sales representatives for personalized interactions. They also touch on...
In this episode of Sales Transformation, Collin Mitchell and Ronan Pessar discuss how to build a successful SDR (Sales Development Representative) team. They cover topics such as the financial considerations of building a team, the importance of understanding the value of conversations in sales, and the cost of hiring and managing SDRs. They also provide tips for hiring the right people, including using asynchronous video ...
Kate O'Neil and Collin Mitchell discuss the importance of alignment between sales, marketing, and finance in a business. Kate emphasizes the need for these departments to work together and share information to achieve the company's goals. Mitchell and guest Kate O'Neill, CEO of Teeming, also discuss the impact of financial models on sales and marketing goals and the consequences of not aligning these areas. They also highl...
Collin Mitchell and guest Lloyed Lobo delve into the world of entrepreneurship and sales. They discuss the challenges of starting a niche business, the importance of finding your ideal customer profile, and the power of building a community around your brand. Lloyd shares his journey of building Boast.ai and the strategies they used to bootstrap to 10 million ARR. The episode highlights the significance of authenticity, pe...
Collin Mitchell interviews Jason Wojo, a nine-figure advertiser, who shares his journey from culinary school to building a successful social media marketing agency. Jason discusses his experiences with door knocking, upselling clients, and the challenges of scaling a business. He also highlights the importance of learning from mentors and the struggles of managing finances while growing a business.
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Colin Mitchell and Leandra Fishman discuss their journeys in sales and leadership. Leandra shares her experiences transitioning from sales to leadership roles, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and solving problems. They highlight the challenges and rewards of leadership, focusing on the significance of listening, learning, and empowering teams to succeed.
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In this episode, Collin and Jeff Torbeck discuss the future of marketplaces and the challenges faced by startups in today's funding landscape. Jeff highlights the importance of building profitable businesses and the shift towards efficiency and profitability. Torbeck also explores the role of marketplaces in connecting candidates and companies efficiently, emphasizing the need for understanding candidate preferences beyond...
Ronen shares a personal experience of miscommunication and highlights the need for understanding different communication styles. Pessar also explores the concept of radical collaboration and how it can improve teamwork and productivity.
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In this episode, host Colin Mitchell delves into the world of sales strategies with guest Carl Cox, CEO of Forty Strategy. They discuss the importance of focusing on leading indicators rather than just lagging indicators in sales. Carl emphasizes the significance of controlling actions that lead to outcomes and highlights the need for transparency and effectiveness in measuring sales activities.
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Alan and Collin discuss the evolution of Warmly from its initial concept as a co-founder matching platform to its current focus on enterprise solutions like Zoom Name Tags. Alan shares insights into the challenges faced and the pivotal moments that led to the company's success. The episode highlights the importance of adaptability and perseverance in the ever-changing landscape of sales technology.
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Collin welcomes back Ryan Staley to discuss specific use cases of AI in sales. They explore how sales leaders can leverage AI to create an entire sales organization in just 20 minutes, as well as using AI for predictive analysis and client segmentation. They emphasize the importance of providing enough context when using AI and how regular use improves the ability to ask specific questions. They also discuss the potential ...
In this episode, host Colin Mitchell interviews Kate O'Neil, CEO of Teeming, about her journey from sales to marketing. They discuss the challenges and pressures of sales, the lack of diversity in the sales industry, and the importance of aligning sales and marketing teams. Kate shares her insights on how sales and marketing can work together more effectively to achieve revenue goals.
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Collin Mitchell welcomes guest Ronen Pessar to discuss high-performance results-driven culture. They delve into the importance of building relationships and investing in the people you work with, as well as the concept of psychological safety in the workplace. Ronan shares his personal journey from property management to sales development and leadership training. The episode highlights the impact of psychological safety on...
In this episode, host Collin Mitchell interviews Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of fintech company Boast. They discuss Lobo's journey from being a Gulf War refugee to becoming an engineer, accidental salesperson, and eventually an entrepreneur. Lobo shares his experiences in running founder-led sales and emphasizes the importance of communication and selling skills for entrepreneurs. He also highlights the four key elements for s...
In this episode of Sales Transformation, host Collin Mitchell is joined by guest Amy Hrehovcik, a sales expert focused on teaching reps how to capture and maintain the attention of buyers. They discuss creative ways to prospect and the importance of understanding the broader scope of the business problem that sales reps address. Amy shares her experience using the speaking circuit for conferences and the value of speaking ...
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