Bowtie Sales Guys
Bowtie Sales Guys
Robb Ryerse & Mike Papacoda
With over 30 years of combined sales experience, Mike Papacoda and Robb Ryerse have seen it all in sales. From media, advertising, and SAAS to retail and real estate, they’ve sold it all. And they know the ups and downs salespeople go through. They also know that we’re at our best as salespeople when they’re thinking about how to do it better instead of running on autopilot, when they’ve got friends they can trust to bounce ideas off of, and when they’re experimenting with new things. This is a podcast by salespeople for salespeople. Each week, Mike and Robb give listeners some big ideas to think about and a practical tip that salespeople can implement today.
Episode 14 - How to Make the Big Ask
The Bowtie Sales Guys, Mike Papacoda and Robb Ryerse, talk about 4 things a salesperson can do when it's time to close some business.. They also give a tip on using mail merge to improve your speed and accuracy of email marketing.
Sep 30, 2021
37 min
Episode 13 - When and How to Fire a Client
The Bowtie Sales Guys, Mike Papacoda and Robb Ryerse, are back! After taking a couple of months off, Mike and Robb talk about when and how to fire a client. They also provide some guidance on grading and prioritizing your existing customer list.
Sep 16, 2021
33 min
Episode 12 - Be an Active Listener
The Bowtie Sales Guys, Mike Papacoda and Robb Ryerse, talk about the importance of being an active listener. Mike and Robb also provide a tip salespeople can implement today - find a CRM that works for you.
Jun 24, 2021
30 min
Episode 11 - How To Deal with Sales Managers
The Bowtie Sales Guys, Mike Papacoda and Robb Ryerse, talk about what they wish their sales managers would remember. A sales manager can make or break a salesperson's success. Mike and Robb also provide a tip salespeople can implement today - using Siri.
Jun 10, 2021
32 min
Episode 10: What to Do When Things Go Bad After the Sale
The Bowtie Sales Guys, Mike Papacoda and Robb Ryerse, talk about what to do when things go bad after the sale. Salespeople need to show empathy, reinforce expectations, insist on execution, and use the hick-up as an opportunity to excel. Mike and Robb also provide a tip salespeople can implement today - tracking personal metrics.
May 20, 2021
26 min
Episode 9: Understand Your Sales Process
The Bowtie Sales Guys, Mike Papacoda and Robb Ryerse, talk about the 5 stages of the sales process: Prospecting, Relating, Discovering, Advocating, and Supporting. It is crucial that salespeople understand where each of their customers are in this process and help to move them to the next stage. Mike and Robb also provide a tip salespeople can implement today - taking some time to regroup.
May 6, 2021
34 min
Episode 8: Why Are You Losing Sales?
The Bowtie Sales Guys, Mike Papacoda and Robb Ryerse, talk about some of the common reasons why salespeople miss out on closing a sale. They touch on customer's needs and motivations, the importance of not being desperate, and being clear about the customer's decision-making process. Mike and Robb also provide a tip salespeople can implement today - Mind Tools.
Apr 29, 2021
26 min
Episode 7: People Knowledge Is as Important as Product Knowledge
The Bowtie Sales Guys, Mike Papacoda and Robb Ryerse, talk about the soft skills critical to being a good salesperson, including listening, mirroring, being empathetic, and understanding motivations. Mike and Robb also provide a tip salespeople can implement today - Blinkist.
Apr 22, 2021
33 min
Episode 6: Dealing with Distractions
The Bowtie Sales Guys, Mike Papacoda and Robb Ryerse, talk about doing away with distractions that can keep any salesperson from being productive. To do this work well, we've got to be able to concentrate. Mike and Robb also provide a tip salespeople can implement today - getting to inbox zero.
Apr 15, 2021
23 min
Episode 5: Don't Give Up Before You Get an Answer
The Bowtie Sales Guys, Mike Papacoda and Robb Ryerse, talk about how important follow-up is to making the sale. Too many salespeople give up too soon. Mike and Robb also provide a tip salespeople can implement today - should you use the break-up email?
Apr 8, 2021
29 min
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