Episodes

Sales professionals constantly face the temptation to give into discouragement. Bad news and rejection are inevitable in sales. What's important is how you handle it. In this episode, Darrell Amy and Larry Levine offer strategies to proactively handle discouragement in …

How are you doing year-to-date? The middle of the year provides time to pause and see how you are doing year-to-date with your personal goals. Larry Levine and Darrell Amy offer inspiration to help you take advantage of this mid-year …

What will set you apart in a market of sameness? In this episode, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy explore how you can understand and communicate your personal values in the sales process to drive competitive advantage. You'll be challenged to …

One of the most powerful things sales professionals can do is listen. However, most sales people listen to sell and then immediately jump into sales pitch mode the moment they uncover a pain point. This week Larry Levine and Darrell …

Do you have any deals that have been stuck in your sales funnel for far too long? In this episode, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy explore two key reasons deals get stuck in the funnel and how you can get …

James Muir, author of the best seller, The Perfect Close, joins us this week to discuss how sales professionals and their managers can transform their results by turning the focus inward. You'll learn about the power of knowing who you …

What's holding you back from filling the empty suit and becoming a sales professional with substance? It takes a plan, practice, and preparation. Larry Levine and Darrell Amy discuss the top things holding sales reps back: fear and ego.

Many sales professionals are empty suits, having lots of style but lacking substance. The week we explore ways to fill the empty suit with the intangibles that build competitive advantage, inspire loyalty, and generate referrals. You'll be challenged! Also, get …

In sales situations with high sales resistance from buyers with sales reps pressured for performance it can be a struggle to drive good conversation. Yet it's conversation is the foundation of any relationship, the basis for trust, and the vehicle …

As we head into year 2 of the Selling From the Heart Podcast, it's time for a manifesto! What does it mean to sell from the heart? Larry Levine and Darrell Amy explore the planks of a manifesto. It's punchy, …

Nobody embodies the spirit of selling from the heart more than Tom Hopkins. We're proud to have Tom as the guest of honor on as we celebrate the one year anniversary episode for the Selling From the Heart Podcast! You'll …

If you want a full sales funnel, you need a full relationship funnel. Every relationship begins with a conversation. In this episode, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy get practical with street-smart tactics to start great conversations with your prospects. A …

Freshly energized from the sold out Outbound Conference, Larry Levine shares his top five takeaways from speakers like Jeb Blount, Mike Weinberg, and Anthony Iannarino. Here are the top 5 takeaways: Pipe is Life! Don't Overcomplicate Recognize the Importance of …

How do you set yourself apart? Focus on the things that are unequal! This week, our special guest, Phil Gerbyshak (http://www.philgerbyshak.com/) shares strategies to differentiate yourself by connecting with your values and aligning your behaviors with your values. We'll talk …

One of the biggest things sales reps struggle with is differentiating themselves from the sea of competition. This week Darrell Amy and Larry Levine share strategies to differentiate by bringing unique insight and deep understanding.

Outbound 2018 Nothing Brings About Success Like Walking Through The Right Doors Those close to me, who know the real me, know I have no problem asking for help. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It is …

This week we're joined by Deb Calvert, author of Stop Selling, Start Leading. Did you realize that as a sales rep, you are a leader? Deb shares the parallels between practices of exemplary leaders and practices of high-performing sales reps. …

As sales reps we sometimes have the tendency to overcomplicate things. This often happens with things that seem "technical" like social selling or solution selling. However, these things are not rocket science. In this episode, Outbound 2018 presenter Larry Levine …

This week Larry Levine and Darrell Amy explore the power of sales reps getting involved in community service organizations. Yes, you'll meet some new people that could become clients. But the true benefits are that it re-calibrates your heart with …

There can only be one hero in your sales story. It's either you or your prospect. Sadly, most sales reps make it all about themselves and it alienates their prospects. Inspired by the book Building a Storybrand, Larry Levine and …

This week we're going to have some fun based on Larry's recent blog post, 5 Yiddish Words That Remind Me Of Sales Reps... Oy Vey! You'll enjoy this episode but beware, in between laughs, you may get a few convicting …

"What you put in is what you get out." Nobody embodies this maxim better than our friend, Steve Nudelberg. In this episode, Steve shares his passion for sales, relationships, and high performance by always being in the zone. Make sure …

Companies like Uber and Starbucks have built huge competitive advantage by creating a better client experience. What can you do as a sales professional to create a better client experience? In this episode, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy.

In the sales world, social has become a shiny object that we expect to offer us massive sales in exchange for minimal input. In reality, social is a spotlight on some core attributes that sales reps need to work on. …