Ep 082 How to Build a Referral Selling Culture

Mental Selling: The Sales Performance Podcast

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Referrals are like golden tickets in the world of sales. They open doors to opportunities, build bridges of trust, and pave the way for lasting connections. However, many sales professionals fail to realize the full potential of referrals due to various misconceptions and challenges. Joanne Black, founder of No More Cold Calling, joins this episode to discuss the critical importance and value of referral selling in sales prospecting. She talks about how many salespeople struggle with asking for referrals due to mindset barriers like feeling uncomfortable or fearing rejection. Joanne emphasizes the importance of building trust and credibility through referrals and the need for a systematic approach to referral generation. She also advocates for a culture shift within sales organizations where referrals are viewed as a cornerstone of the sales strategy rather than a peripheral tactic. Through her insights, Joanne underscores the transformative potential of referrals in boosting sales effectiveness and building stronger relationships with prospects. In this episode, you’ll learn: The mindset barriers and fear of rejection that hinder sales professionals from asking for referrals How to cultivate and expand your network of referral sources by leveraging existing connections Why sales leaders fail to prioritize and coach their teams on effective referral strategies Jump into the conversation: [03:26] Referral Mindset Challenges [05:49] Why Sales Teams Struggle with Referrals [07:11] Referral Selling Is a System [12:10] The Power of Trusted Introductions in Sales [14:13] The Limitations in LinkedIn [19:17] Practice Is the Key [23:56] Referrals Build Trust [28:01] External vs. Internal Referrals [29:37] Keeping Focus on the Problem Joanne is America’s leading authority on referral selling, the only business development strategy proven to convert prospects into clients more than 50% of the time. She is a captivating speaker, innovative seminar leader, and influential figure in sales and business development. Joanne has spent her career helping sales teams and business owners build their referral networks to quickly attract more business, decrease operating costs, and ace out the competition every time. Related Resources: Joanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanneblackreferralsales/ Joanne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReferralSales Learn more about Joanne: https://www.nomorecoldcalling.com/ Joanne’s Books: https://www.nomorecoldcalling.com/no-more-cold-calling-book/

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