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John Barrows is a leading B2B sales trainer and founder of JBarrows Consulting. His clients include Salesforce, LinkedIn, and Okta. Each Week he gives you actionable sales tips to close more business and brings on industry leaders.

Make It Happen Mondays - B2B Sales Talk with John Barrows John Barrows

    • Business
    • 4.6 • 178 Ratings

John Barrows is a leading B2B sales trainer and founder of JBarrows Consulting. His clients include Salesforce, LinkedIn, and Okta. Each Week he gives you actionable sales tips to close more business and brings on industry leaders.

    Alex McNaughten: Unpacking the World of AI in Sales Coaching

    Alex McNaughten: Unpacking the World of AI in Sales Coaching

    Alex McNaughten, Former seller, sales leader and Co-Founder, Co-CEO of Grw AI, brings his extensive expertise on sales coaching. John and Alex explore methods for guiding sales professionals through personalized coaching strategies, insights into the psychological aspects of sales, and innovative approaches to integrating AI into the coaching process to enhance sales performance and productivity.
    Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together!
    Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/
    Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/
    Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1
    Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter-jbsales
    Connect with Alex on IG: @alex.mcnaughten
    Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmcnaughten/ 
    Checkout Alex's Website: www.grw.ai 
    Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter-jbsales

    • 47 min
    Kristie Jones: Identifying and Leveraging Your Unique Sales Superpowers

    Kristie Jones: Identifying and Leveraging Your Unique Sales Superpowers

    Kristie Jones, author of 'Selling Your Way IN,' speaker, coach, and sales process consultant with over 20 years in sales leadership, brings her expertise to this episode. John and Kristie explore impactful strategies over standard ROI calculations, emphasizing a genuine approach to sales, pricing strategies, and the importance of aligning professional roles with personal strengths. Jones' story of success through generosity and clarity in complex situations provides valuable insights for building fruitful sales processes and careers. John Barrows also shares practical advice on objections in sales, leveraging personal strengths, and setting clear boundaries and expectations in negotiations.
    Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together!
    Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/
    Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/
    Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1
    Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter-jbsales
    Connect with Kristie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiekjones/
    Connect with Kristie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristiejones.sales/
    Checkout Kristie's Website: www.kristiekjones.com
    Checkout Kristie's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kristiekjones

    • 53 min
    Nathan Andres: Authentic resilience — a tool to overcome adversity

    Nathan Andres: Authentic resilience — a tool to overcome adversity

    Global Citizen Nathan ('Nate') Andres has navigated life's tumultuous journey, facing 9/11, natural disasters, and discrimination, mastering the art of resilience. With 25 years in HR across the globe, he shares his 'REAL Model' for cultivating 'authentic resilience'—a tool to overcome adversity. Nate ad John discuss life lessons, the power of presence, and harnessing core values for well-being and joy. Listeners can expect an inspirational guide to thriving amidst life's challenges.
    Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together!
    Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/
    Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/
    Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1
    Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter-jbsales
    Nathan's website:  https://www.nathanandres.com
    Checkout Nathan on Instagram: @NathanAndres_Coach
    Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyandres

    • 55 min
    Gina Trimarco: Elevating Your Sales Skills Through Improv

    Gina Trimarco: Elevating Your Sales Skills Through Improv

    Gina Trimarco, master sales improv trainer with Sales Gravy and a strategic leadership expert, shares insights on re-humanizing relationships through Improvised Intelligence™. With a rich background of street-smart experiences from her unique upbringing, she brings humor and emotional intelligence to sales. Listeners will learn about the art of collaborating with clients, the significance of soft skills, and how improv can enhance sales performance. The episode delivers key takeaways on problem-solving, handling rejection, and building rapport in a sales context
    Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together!
    Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/
    Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/
    Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1
    Connect with Gina:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginatrimarco/
    https://www.instagram.com/ginatrimarco/
    https://ginatrimarco.com/
    https://womenyourmotherwarnedyouabout.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/GinaTrimarcoImprovised

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Paul M. Caffrey: Unpacking Elite Sales Habits for Superior Performance

    Paul M. Caffrey: Unpacking Elite Sales Habits for Superior Performance

    John is joined by Paul M. Caffrey, a seasoned sales professional and author of "The Work Before the Work". Paul's extensive expertise includes helping early stage founders establish sales processes and guiding salespeople to excel in their careers. The episode delves into practical advice for sales preparation, the power of role-playing, and the significance of handling objections adeptly. Listeners can anticipate learning non-negotiable habits of top sales pros, strategies for longevity in sales, and insights into effective sales training.
    Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together!
    Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/
    Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/
    Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1
    Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcaffrey/ 
    Connect with Paul on IG: @paulmcaffrey
    Get Paul's Book: "The Work Before the Work, The Hidden Habits Elite Sales Professionals Use to Outperform the Competition" | : https://www.paulcaffrey.com/books
    The Elite Sales Professional Assessment: https://www.workbeforethework.com/assessment
    Checkout Paul's Website: www.paulcaffrey.com
    Checkout Paul's Podcast: https://www.paulcaffrey.com/podcast-guest/

    • 50 min
    Philip Squire: Design Thinking and Third Box Strategies in Modern Selling

    Philip Squire: Design Thinking and Third Box Strategies in Modern Selling

    Dr. Philip Squire, CEO of Consalia and seasoned consultant to brands like Apple and SAP, shares his insights on the transformation of sales into a desirable profession. In this episode, John gets valuable insights from Phillip's expertise in sales education and the value of client-centric strategies. Some of the key takeaways include the importance of authenticity, the role of AI in sales, and adapting sales skills in a post-knowledge era.
    Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together!
    Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/
    Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/
    Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1
    Connect with Philip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipsquire/
    Check out Philip's website: https://www.consalia.com/

    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
178 Ratings

178 Ratings

MerrillC ,

Educational / Informative

In the search for a podcast to up-skill my sales calls found this gem. Great stuff!

D Triathlete ,

Sales Gold in Every Episode

John, your podcast hits just the right notes – insightful yet down-to-earth. It's the go-to for anyone eager to up their sales game. Keep rocking it!

KRevews ,

John knows sales

As a sales professional, I respect John’s approach he shares while genuinely caring about diverse representation. He’s making this information accessible and promoting an amazing profession.

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