The Art of the Help with Larry Levine #182

Sep 19, 2017

The Art of the Help with Larry Levine #182

In this episode we start by discussing the confusion of social selling. The root issue is not so much how to twiddle the knobs and bells of LinkedIn Facebook and Twitter. The true issue is the failure of sales professionals understanding WHY they have chosen the profession of sales Then secondly we talk about the Art of the Help for success. Larry Levine is a social selling expert, podcast host and long time B2B sales expert.

Self Awareness in Sales

Most sellers don’t reflect on their lives, what motivates them and why they do what they do. They aren’t self aware. During the discussion Larry and I chat ….

Why are you in sales?
Larry believes there is a ton of confusion with social selling
It’s the Art of the Help he shares….. giving back to the community and your clients
Sellers must brand themselves Larry recommends. This will differentiate you.
Larry reminds us that “Selling is 24×7 job”

Why Sales is a Great Profession

Get to run your own business
Freedom
Good money
Can have a positive impact on your company
Can influence your customers

Social Selling is NOT New

Not a new thing, back in the day it was all analog but still the same thing. Connecting with people and relationship building. Just like we used to do with handshakes and phone calls. You do the same thing on social media. It’s the art of the help, not the deal.

Take Action Today

If you want to have any success opening up new conversations you need to learn how to build a brand. Your personal brand differentiates you. You are broadcasted across the internet, manage that story.