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The Best of the Brutal Truth about B2B Sales & Selling - The show focuses on the enterprise Sales Process

Sales Author and Career Salesperson - Brian Burns
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No BS Allowed - Are you sick of empty suits telling you just work harder? - Learn about The Maverick Selling Method, models the world's best salespeople and what they do differently. If you are in sales and have a passion for selling you will like this podcast. The focus is on b2b sales and selling. If are selling or in sales this podcast is for you. Some of the topics I cover are cold calling, sp... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan from Detroit
Sales executive in technology with a background in engineering; LinkedIn advocate and educator
Detroit brand / technology sales
Episode: THE FASTEST WAY TO INCREASE YOUR NET WORTH IN B2B SALES
Mike Currie
General Manager of Desktop Printing at Nexa3D
Nexa3D
Episode: HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR FUNCTIONAL CURIOSITY TO WIN MORE DEALS
Ryan Kirk
Sales professional with over 13 years of experience, currently working in the AI sector and involved in a startup that recently sold to Salesforce.
Salesforce
Episode: HOW TO WIN THE HARDEST DEALS IN B2B SALES
Steve Calvert
A seasoned sales professional with over 40 years of experience in corporate sales and business management.
Episode: DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME #1 IN SALES
JD Douglas
Sales professional with over 27 years of experience in various sales roles, specializing in human capital management.
Episode: WHAT IS WORKING TODAY IN LARGE ENTERPRISE SALES
Nathan Anderson
Senior Strategic Consultant specializing in advanced analytics for the call center space with experience in sales leadership and enterprise sales.
Success KPI
Episode: DO YOU HAVE THE A-PLAYER MINDSET??? HERE IS HOW...
Adrian Callahan
A sales leader from Wales with over a decade of experience in sales management and leadership.
Episode: THE SECRET TO BUILDING TRUST FAST IN B2B SALES
Gary Daly
Field sales representative specializing in cloud, cyber security, and networking.
Large IT Company
Episode: COULD THIS ONE CHANGE MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE???
Sean Scope
An experienced salesperson with a background in consulting and organizational psychology
TSP Family Office
Episode: HOW TO WORK SMARTER - NOT HARDER

Host

Brian Burns
Host with over 25 years of sales experience helping companies improve their sales processes and close business more effectively. Focuses on direct, actionable sales strategies without fluff.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 201 ratings
  • Valuable insights coming from who really lives B2B Sales

    For those who wants to rise and shine in B2B sales, this podcast is an essencial and valuable source o knowledge and insights, coming from who truly knows what is talking about. Brian share his experience in sales, spiced up with an intelligent sense of humor. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nownaofunciona
    Brazil3 years ago
  • we deal with so much BS with sales and training- nice to hear someone who gets it

    Audible
    5
    DavidAEisley
    United States3 years ago
  • Brian is one of the best. Honest approach.

    we deal with so much BS with sales and training- nice to hear someone who gets it

    Audible
    5
    DavidAEisley
    United States3 years ago
  • Some excellent fundamentals here.

    I heard some excellent stuff here about the transition from features and benefits ‘selling’ to asking questions.

    It’s at the very heart of how to be a professional salesperson.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Andy3rdeye
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Contact

    Hi Brian. Awesome listening but having trouble finding Ian's details. Could you help me out Pls. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vico12334
    United Arab Emirates6 years ago

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A few listeners have expressed concerns about the podcast's focus on personal marketing and course promotion, feeling it detracts from the core content.
Listeners appreciate the practical and no-nonsense approach to B2B sales, highlighting the actionable insights provided by the host.
Many find the episodes insightful, particularly for their specific focus on modern sales strategies and the challenges faced by sales professionals today.
Overall, the majority seem to agree on the podcast being highly recommended for anyone serious about improving their sales skills.

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THE FASTEST WAY TO INCREASE YOUR NET WORTH IN B2B SALES
Q: What drew you to focus on networking as a core sales strategy?
The guest explains that networking turns sales into a scalable, relationship-driven process. By becoming a connector, you create ongoing value for others, which leads to recurring opportunities and trust that shortens sales cycles.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME #1 IN SALES
Q: What do you wish you learned faster?
Understanding the financial aspects of sales to speak the right language with decision-makers.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME #1 IN SALES
Q: What motivates you?
Survival and building trust with clients while solving their problems.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME #1 IN SALES
Q: And how do you differentiate yourself?
Calvert emphasizes the importance of listening to clients instead of dumping solutions, which allows him to understand their true needs.
WHAT IS WORKING TODAY IN LARGE ENTERPRISE SALES
Q: What is a recent epiphany you've had that has impacted your sales approach?
One major realization is to embrace failure as part of the learning process and to be less afraid to fail in order to become better at sales.

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The content primarily focuses on practical, no-nonsense advice regarding B2B sales and selling strategies. Core topics include the Maverick Selling Method, advanced sales techniques, and the importance of understanding customer purchase decisions. The episodes often feature insights on industry trends, effective sales leadership, and marketing strategies that enhance sales performance. The host emphasizes learning from successful salespeople, addressing common challenges within sales processes, and adapting to the evolving landscape of B2B sales, making this podcast particularly valuable for sales professionals looking for direct, actionable strategies.

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1. Ryan from Detroit
2. Mike Currie
3. Ryan Kirk
4. Steve Calvert
5. JD Douglas
6. Nathan Anderson
7. Adrian Callahan
8. Gary Daly

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