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Surviving Outside SalesAuthor: Mike O'Kelly
Surviving Outside Sales is a podcast for outside sales pros that want to learn how to navigate the chaotic world of outside sales. Join host Mike O'Kelly as he shares his sales philosophies, biggest deals closed and some that got away during an award-winning, 20-year career, plus interviews with other sales experts from inside and outside sales, business owners who built something for themselves, as well as many other entrepreneurs. From building business process & systems that scale to landing the perfect sales job and hearing stories from entrepreneurs who have blazed a trail others can follow, it's all here! Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Sales Rep vs. Sales Pro | SOS Ep. 378
Episode 378
Monday, 6 October, 2025
Send us a textWe draw a hard line between a sales rep and a sales professional, and show how to run your territory like a business. Through real stories and simple systems, we map the habits that shrink dry spells, grow revenue, and put you in control of your career.• defining the rep vs professional mindset• treating your territory as a business• action bias over excuses and waiting• planning days, weeks, and months in advance• choosing focused weekend or evening work intentionally• service ethic and availability that earns trust• examples from coaching clients Erica and Brendan• preparing for layoffs and pivots with a live network• managing pipeline from unaware to advocate• reducing droughts with consistent prospectingSchedule a call and reach out to me on LinkedIn. Shoot me a DM.Support the showTo connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!Connect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn Click to join: Surviving Outside Sales Page on LinkedIn______________________________________________________________________If you are in outside sales and have had any of the following:- New to Outside Sales- New to an industry, new product, new territory - any type of change- Experienced, but have lacked training and business development- Seasoned but feel like you have hit your ceiling and need a rebootIf any of those descriptions sound like you or someone you know,If you want to have a conversation about:- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move- Help building your business or territoryReach out to me: Schedule a FREE consultationor https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-o-kelly-44ba352b/mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
