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ASP #787: Motivating Beyond Money

In this episode, Bill and Bryan discuss best practices for motivating sales teams through compensation.

The guys explain why overly complex commission structures often backfire by eroding trust between sales reps and management. They share real world examples of commission plans gone wrong, and advise simplifying compensation to focus on customer needs instead of maximizing rep pay.

They also emphasize striking a balance between company goals and rep motivations. Listen for tips on creating commission plans that incentivize integrity and service.

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In this episode, Bill and Bryan discuss some of their unconventional and counterintuitive sales tactics that go against the grain of traditional sales training.

They talk about focusing on quality over quantity in your sales pipeline, how more income doesn’t necessarily require more work, keeping your intentions pure when prospecting, and how transforming your mindset is key to boosting your sales and income.

Tune in for a fresh perspective on selling that challenges sales coaching orthodoxy.

 

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