Lightning Round: 10 Ways to Connect with Prospects

Question: Charles from Southern California asks, “Today on my first outbound sales call a manager picked up the phone. After our conversation he said he’d speak with his purchasing manager. My question is, would you continue to call into this company to find a person of interest or wait to hear what my contact has found out from his purchasing manager?”

Book: Smart Calling by Art Sobzcak

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Episode Summary:

Transform the often tense dynamic between sales professionals and purchasing departments into a harmonious and productive partnership. Through this episode, we guarantee you'll gain invaluable insights into aligning sales strategies with the broader objectives of purchasing departments, such as cost control, risk mitigation, and value creation. By reframing your perspective, you'll learn how to make your products stand out as strategic investments rather than mere expenses, ultimately benefiting both parties involved. Our exploration includes strategies for engaging in meaningful discussions about inventory management and vendor consolidation, which can provide crucial insights into the priorities of purchasing departments.

Lightning Round: Top 10 Skills Every Salesperson Will Need in 2025

Question: Lenora from Reno, Nevada asks, "I work in an industry where customers are very price sensitive, and we are not the cheapest. I need to really connect and sell value—my customers seem to want it all. What tools can I use to help me spend more time customer facing? What can I automate, use or invest in to speed up my sales process and make it more effective?"

Book: Book More Business by Lois Creamer

Join us Monday, Dec. 23rd for our Sales Logic Expert Exchange with Art Sobczak! 3-4 p.m. CT

Register to save your spot here to attend or get the replay!

Art will share proven strategies to help you break through the noise and build genuine relationships with prospects.

❖ Send your questions to Meridith and Mark at hello@saleslogicpodcast.com