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If You Know Your Whys... - 62

Oct 30, 2017

Guests Christie Walters & Jeff Bajorek - Hosts - The Why and The Buy Podcast

This week is a pretty special episode of the Catalyst Sale Podcast.  We have a roundtable of experience on the show, and we go a little longer than usual.  Christie Walters and Jeff Bajorek from The Why and The Buy Podcast join us on part one of a two-part podcast.

We discuss how Christie & Jeff met, why they launched a podcast, and what they have learned throughout the process.  We also dive pretty deep into what works in sales, common mistakes and missteps, and how to improve your success. 

Questions addressed

  • Why, "The Why and The Buy"?
  • What Happens if you Focus too much on the tech and the tactics?
  • What is wrong with many of the "Thought Leaders" that are out there today?
  • As a Sales Rep - what do you do?
  • Why does the "Wellness Check" not work?

Key Takeaways

  • The enemy of good enough is perfect
  • Be willing to start
  • You do not have to walk the path alone
  • The simplest element is typically the most powerful
  • If you know your whys, the hows and the whats get easier
  • There are no Silver Bullets
  • One of the biggest struggles is distinguishing between the need to pitch, and truly understanding the problem you are solving
  • Be the same sales rep on the 28th of the month as you are on the 3rd. 

Show Links

Don't miss part two on The Why and The Buy Podcast later this week

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