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Sales [UN]Training

Kelly Riggs & Pod About It Productions

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Your weekly sales strategy guide that will rewire your sales brain to bust bad habits and crush your number. The way that companies train salespeople is broken. Host Kelly Riggs discusses what ACTUALLY works in sales with leading experts in our industry. Forget what you think you know about sales. It's time to train hard and play to win. Kelly Riggs is an author, speaker, and business consultant for executives and companies throughout the United States and Canada. Widely recognized as a powe ...
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In this insightful episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs is joined by James Muir, author of The Perfect Close, to tackle the challenges of stuck deals—a common pain point in sales. The conversation explores why traditional sales tactics often fail, particularly in complex B2B environments, and how sales training falls short in preparing r…
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In this special compilation episode of Sales [UN]Training, Kelly Riggs dives into the recurring pitfalls that sales leaders face when building and managing teams, featuring insights from Paul Fuller and Robin Burr. From the ill-fated decision to promote top-performing salespeople into managerial roles to the lack of structured training for new sale…
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In this engaging episode of Sales [UN]Training, Kelly Riggs welcomes special guest Robin Burr, a UK-based sales coach renowned for his expertise in the psychology of selling. The episode dives into the foundational principles of sales as a psychological process, emphasizing the role of influence and persuasion in shaping customer decisions. Robin s…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, Paul Fuller, the Chief Revenue Officer at Membrain, stops by to break down the top three mistakes sales leaders often make and how to sidestep these common pitfalls. Together, they delve into issues like failing to truly know team members and defaulting to mandates rather than collaboration. Paul emphasizes th…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, Kelly Riggs tackles a critical yet often overlooked question for sales leaders: How long does it actually take to bring a new salesperson up to speed? Riggs argues that most leaders have no real metrics or benchmarks for the ramp-up period, often relying on vague estimates like “two weeks” to six months. Howev…
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In Part 3 of the Crush Your Number series, Kelly sits down with Rich Gaffney, VP of Commercial Operations at Sentry Equipment, to explore how aligning sales with operations can drive both short-term wins and long-term success. Rich shares his insights from over 20 years of experience leading sales teams, emphasizing the critical role of integrating…
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In this third installment of the “Sales Training Dumpster Fires” series, Kelly Riggs dives deep into one of the most persistent and problematic issues in sales management: promoting top salespeople to management roles without proper training or preparation. Kelly argues that many companies are making a critical mistake by assuming great salespeople…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, Kelly delves into the crucial role of goal setting in driving sales performance. He explains how setting high, specific goals that align with personal motivators can significantly outperform the traditional approach of simply assigning sales quotas. Drawing on his early experiences with iconic sales figures li…
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In Part 2 of the Sales Dumpster Fires series, Kelly tackles one of the most common and frustrating mistakes in sales: talking too much. As he explains, this issue is often a result of poor sales training that focuses too heavily on product knowledge and not enough on creating meaningful customer engagement. Kelly argues that salespeople are trained…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, Kelly examines one of the most common yet flawed approaches to sales training: training for the sake of training. He explains how many sales organizations rush to implement training as a quick fix for low revenue or flat sales without properly identifying the root causes. Kelly emphasizes that tactical sales t…
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This episode originally aired on April 22nd, 2024 In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs talks with Graham Hawkins, founder of SalesTribe, about why traditional sales training often misses the mark. Hawkins explains how his extensive research into modern buyer behavior revealed that most sales training programs are outdated and ine…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs kicks off the "Dumpster Fire" series by addressing one of the biggest issues in sales training: generic claims. Riggs highlights how generic, unprovable statements like "we have the best quality" or "our service is unbeatable" erode trust and credibility with potential clients. Through his dir…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs sits down with Chris Lancaster, VP of Sales for Spectrum Paint, in the second installment of the "Crushing Your Number" series, talking to real people making real sales decisions every day. Chris, with over 25 years of experience in the paint and coatings industry, shares his journey from sale…
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Kelly will be back next week with Part 2 in his series Crush Your Number, talking with real salespeople about real sales problems. Until then, enjoy one of our most popular episodes on training salespeople to be believable. Is it even possible? In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, Kelly examines critical issue of trust in sales, exploring why sal…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs discusses how to "play the long game" in sales relationships, a crucial yet often neglected aspect of effective selling. Kelly emphasizes the importance of nurturing long-term relationships with potential clients, even when immediate sales are not on the horizon. He challenges the traditional …
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs explores the critical importance of understanding the "Forgetting Curve" in sales training. He breaks down the alarming statistics behind the numbers 50, 70, and 90, which represent the percentage of information forgotten by trainees after an hour, a day, and a week, respectively. Kelly emphas…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs kicks off a series with real sales leaders by featuring Brian Key, Director of Aftermarket Sales at Multivac USA. With 16 years of experience, including the last four in leadership, Brian shares his insights on the challenging process of hiring and training top-tier sales talent. He discusses …
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs addresses the dangerous assumptions sales leaders often make when hiring and evaluating their teams. Kelly identifies three critical assumptions that can undermine a sales force: believing past success and industry experience guarantee future performance, assuming salespeople can effectively m…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs dives deep into the critical topic of sales call preparation. Drawing from his extensive 40-year experience in sales and sales training, Kelly highlights the alarming trend of salespeople showing up unprepared, leading to ineffective sales calls that meander aimlessly. He discusses how proper …
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In this special compilation episode of Sales [UN]Training titled “Sales Process Playbook: 7 Key Insights on Training, Coaching, and Executing a Sales Process,” Kelly Riggs delves into the often overlooked but crucial concept of the sales process. Joined by esteemed guests Dave Kurlan from Objective Management Group and David Newman, author of Do It…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs delves into the critical issue of trust in sales, exploring why salespeople are often not believed by prospects. Riggs highlights alarming statistics showing that salespeople are trusted as little as lawyers and politicians, raising the question of whether traditional sales training is to blam…
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In this compilation episode of Sales [UN]Training, Kelly Riggs shares his best insights into the crucial distinction between sales coaching and sales training, highlighting how effective coaching can be the key differentiator for successful sales organizations. The episode features strategies from industry expert Dave Kurlan, founder of Objective M…
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Kelly Riggs sits down with Alex McNaughton, co-founder and co-CEO of Grw AI, to dissect the persistent issues plaguing the sales industry. McNaughton shares his journey from a young salesperson at 19 to an influential leader in the AI-driven sales management space. Together, they explore the staggering statistics revealing that 75% of salespeople a…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs tackles the challenging question: Can salespeople truly be trained? Kelly confronts the widespread belief that great salespeople are simply born, not made, by highlighting the critical role of mindset in successful sales training. Drawing on his extensive experience and research, Kelly argues …
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In this episode of Sales [UN] Training, Kelly Riggs hosts a discussion on the importance of mindset in sales success. But he doesn't do it alone! Kelly brings in top industry experts to share their insights. David Newman, Author of 'Do It! Selling' explains how mindset influences sales outcomes more than tactics. Graham Hawkins, Founder of SalesTri…
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In this episode of 'Sales [UN]Training,' Kelly Riggs is talking about one of his favorite topics - role play. Would a sports team play against another team without having practiced? Of course not, and neither should sellers. He discusses common objections, the benefits of live practice, and shares insights on how to properly implement role play. He…
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In this special compilation episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs presents “The Prospecting Playbook,” featuring seven of his best insights on the art of prospecting. Kelly dives deep into why prospecting is essential for sales success, addressing common pitfalls like mindset, structural issues, and targeting strategies. He emphasizes the…
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Today on Sales [UN]training, Kelly describes one of the easiest ways to create a high performing team - culture. He demystifies the creation of a great sales team with three key steps and explains the critical role of culture in determining organizational success and the common misconceptions about it. Through practical examples, he illustrates how…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, Kelly Riggs explores the challenges salespeople face in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) marketplace. He talks about the importance of deeper discovery, emphasizes the importance of adaptive performance, effective questioning, and practical training techniques like role-playing. Kelly…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, Kelly Riggs is talking about language. Why is there a disconnect that happens so often between salespeople and a buyer? Kelly puts it simply. The majority of salespeople are taught the language of product, not the language of the customer. Drawing parallels between communicating in a foreign country and effect…
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This week we got a live recording from the show and Ty revisits his experience at what may or may not have been one of the didlers notorious parties. He also tells a scandelous story of a love affair, this week we have it all. Ty Riggs Socials https://www.instagram.com/tyriggsyall/ https://www.facebook.com/ty.riggs1 Social media links https://www.p…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, Kelly Riggs reveals the most important thing in sales. The most important thing is opportunity, and what is the one thing that creates opportunity? Yeah, you might not like the answer, but prospecting is the key to creating that most important thing, because it turns leads into opportunities. And yes it may be…
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On today's episode, Kelly is here to make it clear that sales is indeed a competition, and there are no second place trophies. But fear not, he has four foundational principles to implement inorder to play at the top of the sales game. He gets into strategies for developing a winning sales team, the importance of continuous training, and the necess…
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Welcome back ya drunks. Long time no see and all that. Starting season 6 with a hilarious story from Jerry Lanhedo, he goes over how to speed run through a marriage. Don't do drugs kiddos... Upcoming Shows : April 25th: A Drunken Night Out @ Big Laugh Comedy Club Ft. Worth https://fortworth.blcomedy.com/events/a-drunken-night-out-a-comedy-show Jerr…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, Kelly Riggs get to the root cause of many sales problems and it all comes back to people. The systemic issues plaguing sales teams often comes down lackadaisical approach to hiring and the prevalence of mediocrity in sales. Finding the right people is HARD, making coaching your B and C players to A level work …
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs tackles a pervasive issue in sales management: the lack of active, on-the-field engagement between sales leaders and their teams. Riggs emphasizes the critical need for sales managers to step away from their desks and directly participate in sales calls with their representatives. He reminisce…
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In this episode of "Sales [UN]Training," host Kelly Riggs welcomes renowned sales expert Mike Weinberg, author of several influential sales books including "The First Time Manager: Sales." The episode centers around the critical theme of accountability in sales, a topic that resonates deeply with sales managers and teams. Mike Weinberg emphasizes t…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, hosted by Kelly Riggs, the spotlight is on the crucial role of coaching in sales leadership. Kelly begins by sharing a startling statistic: only about one in ten sales leaders consistently engage in coaching, despite clear evidence that it significantly enhances team performance. He challenges the conventional…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, Kelly Riggs hosts Michael Lang, the founder of SG Partners, to dive deep into the intricacies of hiring salespeople and the common pitfalls that sales leaders encounter in the recruitment process. The discussion kicks off with a reflection on how sales organizations often miss the mark by not setting clear exp…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs welcomes Lee Salz, a sales management strategist and author, to delve into the critical importance of sales differentiation. The discussion begins with a provocative question about the inherent value of products and services in a competitive market, setting the stage for a deep dive into why a…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs delves into the critical importance of having a detailed plan for sales success, starting with a notable quote by Yogi Berra: "If you don't know where you're going, you might wind up someplace else." Kelly emphasizes the surprising fact that many salespeople lack a concrete strategy to meet th…
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In this episode of the Sales [UN]Training podcast, host Kelly Riggs welcomes Kevin Gaither, a seasoned sales leader and former VP of Sales at ZipRecruiter, to tackle the critical role of leadership in sales performance. They dive into why sales training often fails and how the responsibility for a team's success falls squarely on the shoulders of s…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training Kelly challenges traditional sales training methods, highlighting the importance of understanding customer needs before diving into product details. He emphasizes a customer-centric approach, where understanding the client's industry and challenges is key to offering relevant solutions. It's time for a paradigm…
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Today's sales industry faces significant challenges, chief among them being high turnover rates and a concerning trend of low quota attainment. A closer look at these issues reveals a deeper problem – a widespread deficiency in structured sales management and coaching. This gap in professional development is often overlooked, yet it has profound im…
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When a top sales performer is elevated to a leadership role, the transition can often be turbulent and fraught with unexpected challenges. This scenario, common in the sales industry, reveals a critical oversight: the assumption that success in sales seamlessly translates to effective leadership. This belief overlooks the distinct skill sets requir…
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In this thought-provoking episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs delves into the contentious topic of role play in sales training. Riggs challenges the common aversion to role play, arguing that its unpopularity stems not from the concept itself but from ineffective implementation. He emphasizes that role play, when done correctly, is an e…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Paul Fuller, CRO of Membrain. Fuller brings a wealth of experience from founding and leading successful growth organizations and has a deep understanding of B2B sales dynamics. The episode dives into the systemic issues plaguing traditional sale…
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In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, host Kelly Riggs welcomes special guest Dave Kurlan, the legendary author of "Baseline Selling" and founder of Objective Management Group. The discussion revolves around the holy grail of selling: creating predictability and consistency in sales teams. Kurlan emphasizes the importance of having salespeople wit…
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Welcome into 2024 my drunken folks. This week Stephanie talks about Pissing herself and knocking out a girl and giving her a concussion... well the girl was herself but still counts. Follow her on social media Get tickets for upcomming shows Jan 19th- Napperville, IL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-drunken-night-out-tickets-629406250037?aff=oddtdtc…
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