This week's Guest: Tony Marshall
In this episode of Software Sales Simplified, hosts Kevin Donville and Matt Long engage with Tony Marshall, sales leader and innovator in the property insurance sector. Tony discusses his transition from enterprise software sales to insurance, the evolution of sales techniques, changing buyer expectations, and the importance of discovery in the sales process. Tony shares his journey into sales, the role of mentorship, and draws parallels between ultra running and sales success, emphasizing the significance of authenticity and relationship-building in today's market.
About Tony Marshall:
Tony Marshall is a seasoned sales professional who transitioned from enterprise software sales to become an innovator in the property insurance sector. Leveraging his expertise in customer engagement, consultative selling, and mentorship, he drives success by aligning measurable sales criteria with actionable customer insights. Tony is an accomplished ultra-distance runner who has an impressive racing history. Tony feels there's many touch points between running and successful enterprise selling and attributes the discipline he learned from running as part of his winning philosophy.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Software Sales Simplified
01:03 Meet Tony Marshall: Innovator in Property Insurance
03:02 Transitioning from Enterprise Sales to Insurance
05:42 Skills for Success in Sales
07:28 The Evolution of Communication in Sales
09:38 Changing Dynamics in Enterprise Sales
12:56 Understanding the Modern Buyer
15:36 Tony's Journey into Sales
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