Insights from real sales teams: What you must do differently this quarter

As we approach the end of the year, it's the perfect time to fine-tune your sales strategies for a strong Q4 finish. In this episode we’re uncovering insights from real sales teams about what you must do differently this quarter. We'll explore how sales roles have evolved to accommodate diverse capabilities and lifestyles, the impact of technological advancements on standardised sales processes, and the shift from traditional cold calling to more effective lead generation methods. I'll share lessons learned from working with salespeople, highlight common pitfalls like focusing too much on negotiation over lead generation, and discuss the importance of tailoring sales strategies whilst sharing how to maintain motivation within sales teams. Plus, I'll give you a sneak peek into the upcoming changes to The C Suite ® and our "Converting Corporates" event in March 2025. Whether you're a seasoned salesperson looking to refine your techniques or you are new to the world of B2B sales, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you close more deals and optimise your sales strategy. So, grab a notebook and get ready to revolutionise your approach—let's jump in!   In this episode I’m sharing; Adapting sales strategies: Read insights from real teams to boost your quarterly performance. Effective lead generation and motivation tips for this quarter on how to transform your sales game. Personalised strategies for diverse teams and how to elevate your sales approach. Sales success secrets on implementing effective strategies and overcoming bad habits. Techniques for motivated sales teams and effective lead generation. Key sales lessons for a successful quarter and enhancing sales performance through tailored strategies. How to focus on revenue-generating activities this quarter. Overcoming sales challenges: Motivation, implementation and standardisation tips for quarter 4. Innovative sales techniques: Adapting to modern methods for higher conversion rates.   Key Quotes;   "The challenging economic period I talked about 2 years ago, 4 years ago, 6 months ago, is here. There is going to be a lot more focus on creating sustainable businesses and sustainable business practices, which is always a good thing." "You need to be thinking about approach, targeting, all these things. And people say ‘oh no that's scary’ and then they either won't do anything because they don't feel confident to implement it alone or they'll invest in a solution that teaches them how to do it." "And the default is always ‘it's probably my pricing.’ So then you end up in this weird spiral where people have something that was working really, really well but then suddenly isn't. They can't understand why they decide it must be the pricing so they lower the pricing and then experience further issues." Why Entrepreneurs Fail to Make Consistent Sales: "Most people are just learning, consuming, and maybe marketing, but they're not implementing." "So if you have been thinking about joining The C Suite ®  for a little while, all I'm going to say is that it would be a good idea to join now or pre January 2025. There will be some exciting changes that are going to make huge amounts of exciting differences not only to our existing participants but also to people who join us in 2025."   Key Resources Mentioned in this Episode:   Tickets are now on sale here for the Converting Corporates Event 2025.   Grab your Sales Tracking Spreadsheet here.   Click here to watch my video on how to troubleshoot your sales process.!   Join The C Suite ® Self Study now! If you’re looking to get the best support in selling your services to corporate organisations, not to mention email templates and proposal outlines so that you really can convert at much higher rates and sell your services more successfully then click here now.   Take the Selling to Corporate ® offer quiz and find out what the best offer is that you could sell to corporate.    Sign up here for the webinar on Five Simple Steps to Landing Corporate Clients.   Top 5 Business Development Questions: If you’re looking to convert more business development calls into sales? You need to be asking the right questions and getting the best information to support future work. Download my Top 5 BDQs here and start getting quality information from your prospects.   Connect with me on LinkedIn.   If you've been consuming the content and LOVE the show, please make sure you take five minutes out of your day to leave a review.    Click here if you would like to listen to my recent TEDx talk.