Episode Overview
There is a dichotomy in sales right now. Newer salespeople are less likely to use the phone as their main form of communication, yet after almost two years of living remotely, there is a hunger for real conversation. There just happens to be an ideal guest to delve into the intricacies of “Smart Calling.” In fact today’s guest has a best-selling book of the same name. Art Sobczak, prospecting and inside sales trainer, keynote speaker and award-winning author joins the show.
Gina, Rachel and Art have a wonderful, no-nonsense discussion about effective sales calling. Art is a master at teaching how to be both completely prepared and be natural and your true self. The group also talks about how to not get caught off guard, turning scripts into conversations, the stories we tell ourselves, the power of letting people talk, relentless practice, and just loads of practical advise on redefining your sales call skills.
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More about Gina
Engagement Expert – Speaker – Sales Trainer – Entrepreneur – Improv Comic
Gina is a Master Sales Trainer for Jeb Blount’s Sales Gravy who combines street smarts and improv comedy skills with her experience in the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, which sets her apart from her competition.
“Sass without too much crass” is how Gina Trimarco describes herself. A high energy entrepreneur, engager, speaker, trainer, improv comedienne and podcast producer, Gina credits most of her success on her upbringing by her Italian mobster dad and German immigrant mother.
More about Rachel
Rachel Pitts is a mom, Master Sales Trainer at Sales Gravy, and the creator of the UltraFitLifestyle. Her first love and career was in the field of dance. Her extensive career across stage, TV, and film carries on even today, as Rachel still enjoys teaching ballet at Litchfield Dance Arts Academy. She also uses her skills as a performer in her parody video series, calling herself The Singing Lender. Rachel’s love of the stage and fitness led her to begin training for and competing in NPC Bikini Fitness competitions in 2020. Working towards her Pro Card, this process has helped Rachel take the UltraFitLifestyle to the next level. And pick up her book, The Gift of Wreckage on Amazon
More about Keith Walters
As Managing Principal of Walters Dev Group, LLC, Keith currently assists companies via board and advisory roles. Keith has spent more than 30 years using a strong entrepreneurial focus to lead, advise and grow very successful businesses. His focus on operational excellence brings stability into organizations he leads and guides. Through a unique management system focused on company growth and strong culture development Keith helps build businesses that are true talent magnets.
Women Your Mother Warned You About™ is now brought to you by Sales Gravy™
Amateurs practice until they get it right. Professionals practice until they can’t get it wrong.” We all start something new or make a shift into an unfamiliar space at some point. Today Gina and Rachel talk about lessons from Jeb Blount’s CEO mindset, and how confidence is key, and in many situations it’s all that you have. That confidence gives those around you reason to trust, and can in turn, let you trust yourself.
And while projecting confidence can get you so far, when you find yourself frustrated or struggling with something new, the answer isn’t easy, but it’s simple… practice, practice, practice. After relentless practice, the awkwardness fades and a framework is built that works, over and over again. Gina and Rachel share stories of their past and present experiences to illustrate this.
More about Gina
Engagement Expert – Speaker – Sales Trainer – Entrepreneur – Improv Comic
Gina is a Master Sales Trainer for Jeb Blount’s Sales Gravy who combines street smarts and improv comedy skills with her experience in the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, which sets her apart from her competition.
“Sass without too much crass” is how Gina Trimarco describes herself. A high energy entrepreneur, engager, speaker, trainer, improv comedienne and podcast producer, Gina credits most of her success on her upbringing by her Italian mobster dad and German immigrant mother.
More about Rachel
Rachel Pitts is a mom, Master Sales Trainer at Sales Gravy, and the creator of the UltraFitLifestyle. Her first love and career was in the field of dance. Her extensive career across stage, TV, and film carries on even today, as Rachel still enjoys teaching ballet at Litchfield Dance Arts Academy. She also uses her skills as a performer in her parody video series, calling herself The Singing Lender. Rachel’s love of the stage and fitness led her to begin training for and competing in NPC Bikini Fitness competitions in 2020. Working towards her Pro Card, this process has helped Rachel take the UltraFitLifestyle to the next level. And pick up her book, The Gift of Wreckage on Amazon
More about Keith Walters
As Managing Principal of Walters Dev Group, LLC, Keith currently assists companies via board and advisory roles. Keith has spent more than 30 years using a strong entrepreneurial focus to lead, advise and grow very successful businesses. His focus on operational excellence brings stability into organizations he leads and guides. Through a unique management system focused on company growth and strong culture development Keith helps build businesses that are true talent magnets.
Women Your Mother Warned You About™ is now brought to you by Sales Gravy™
