From Passionate Prospecting to Closing Deals with Harriet Mellor

In this episode I welcome Harriet Mellor, a prominent figure in the field of sales development and training. The conversation dives deep into Harriet’s journey from her diverse interests in becoming a vet or lawyer to thriving in sales and ultimately becoming the CEO of Your Sales Co. Harriet shares her initial resistance to sales and how her perspective shifted through real-world experiences, leading her to a career where she now empowers sales teams worldwide. We explore the intricacies of sales strategies and development, with Harriet elaborating on the importance of consistent outreach, understanding customer needs, and leveraging a multi-channel approach to sales. We also delve into the dynamic between sales and marketing teams, emphasising collaboration for better lead generation, and tackle the challenges posed by modern tools like AI in potentially making salespeople less effective. Harriet stresses the need to maintain humanity and personalised touch in sales engagements to build trust and close deals effectively. This episode is filled with tips, tactics and strategies to not only fine tune your sales prospecting, but also close more deals. To connect with Harriet and to learn more about what she does, including plugging into her podcast "Sell Like You", please go to: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-mellor/ Website - https://www.yoursalesco.com/ Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sell-like-you/id1628944031