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More Cheese Less WhiskersAuthor: Dean Jackson
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Ep255: The Power of Selling with Carlos Garrido
Sunday, 5 November, 2023
Today, on the More Cheese Less Whiskers podcast, we're talking with Carlos Garrido, a former investment banker turned sales trainer, about his unique career journey and the power of selling. He shares his experiences navigating cultural accents in business, outlining how a northern English accent benefited his role in American sales environments while American accents in the UK gained new prestige over time. Carlos runs a high-performing sales training program, and we talked about separating 'lead getting' from 'lead convering' and the sometimes lengthy process that can frustrate some sales teams. Carlos shares his experience working with business owners without robust sales skills and the challenge of natural salespeople, and we talk about finding the right mix of high-value, high-volume opportunities. This is a really fun conversation with lots of takeaways. Summary: 1. Carlos, shares his journey from an investment banker to a successful sales trainer, discussing the advantages of a northern English accent in the American sales environment. 2. He explains his process of settling in Miami, learning Spanish, and the role of language in sales. 3. He delves into the significance of lead conversion in any successful sales strategy. 4. We discuss how some business owners and leaders generate revenue without strong sales skills, indicating the challenge of managing natural salespeople. 5. They explore the 'before' and 'during' units of the sales process, providing insights into lead management and conversion. 6. The conversation shifts to business scaling and selecting a target market, emphasizing the economic relationship between business owners and customers. 7. Carlos shares his views on the differences between a self-serve environment and a membership program, and the complexities of pricing services at different points. 8. They discuss the power of market targeting, highlighting the potential it holds in high volume and low ticket strategies. 9. The podcast examines the impact of accent on sales success, especially the benefits of a pleasing northern English accent in the American market. 10. Carlos reflects on the challenges and rewards of his sales training journey, emphasizing the impact of sales skills on an individual's financial independence. Show Links: Show Notes Roost Real EstateProfitActivatorScore.com BreakthroughDNA.com90MinuteBooks.com
