How 30 Pages Can Separate You from Every Competitor
In this solo episode, Bill Caskey reveals one of his 12 Insider Secrets for reinventing yourself and your results: creating a mini book to establish yourself as an authority in your field. Bill shares the compelling story of how his own 20-page book "12 Bold Moves" generated a $40-50K client from a $20 purchase, demonstrating the incredible ROI potential of this positioning strategy.Whether you're in sales, consulting, or any service business, this episode shows you how to transform your expertise into a powerful positioning asset that attracts higher-quality clients. Get the FREE audiobook of "12 Bold Moves" at 12boldmoves.com/audiobook and discover all dozen strategies for reinventing your results.If you'd like to talk to Bill about your team, go to http://scheduleacallwithcaskey.comThe Insider program is open for enrollment. If you have not checked out our small learning group, go to http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider to join now.Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider
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Heart vs. Process: Why Both Matter in Sales Success
Bill and Bryan dive into the critical balance between heart-centered selling and process-driven approaches. Sparked by a real coaching session where a top salesperson admitted "I'm not a warm guy," the guys explore why both emotional connection and systematic process are essential for sales success.They also discuss the importance of decisiveness in both sales and business relationships, and remind listeners that sometimes the best thing you can do is walk away when a prospect isn't ready to commit.Whether you're naturally warm or more process-oriented, this episode will help you find the right balance to build genuine relationships while still driving results.=================================Is it time to make a BOLD move in your business? If so, download our brand new book, "12 Bold Moves - Insider Secrets to Reinventing Yourself and Your Business." http://12boldmoves.comThe Insider program is open for enrollment. To check out our small learning group, go to http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insiderIf you haven't already, join 14,000+ other sales professionals in our LinkedIn group at advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin=================================Stop being just another vendor - become THE expert they can't ignore. Join ASP Insider September 8th: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider
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Sales Leadership Hats
In this episode, Bryan dives into the Sales Leadership Hats, the roles great leaders switch between to unlock performance and keep their teams moving forward. You’ll learn how to wear:The Manager Hat – Cutting through noise with data-driven decisions that point the way forward.The Coach Hat – Sharpening skills and strategies so reps get better, not just busier.The Cheerleader Hat – Sparking motivation, restoring confidence, and helping reps break through mental roadblocks.Bryan shows why calling out which hat you’re wearing in every meeting can eliminate guesswork, build trust, and create more productive conversations.-Join Bryan on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm ET for Sales Playbooks Don't Work if Nobody Uses Them. Register here.Curious about certification in the Blind Zebra Sales Operating System? Learn more here.And if you haven't already, make sure you join the Advanced Selling Podcast LinkedIn group: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin.
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Sales Call Prep in the AI Era: Why Research is Non-Negotiable
Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale tackle a challenge every sales professional faces: how to properly prepare for sales calls in today's digital landscape. Sparked by recent conversations with VPs of Sales about their teams going into calls "cold," Bill and Bryan break down their proven preparation framework that combines traditional research methods with cutting-edge AI tools.The guys emphasize that your "lane" as a sales professional is widening—it's no longer just about conducting meetings, but also about mastering digital research tools. As Bryan warns: "AI won't replace people that use it and learn it, but the person who competes against you and knows how to use it will beat you."=================================Is it time to make a BOLD move in your business? If so, download our brand new book, "12 Bold Moves - Insider Secrets to Reinventing Yourself and Your Business." http://12boldmoves.comThe Insider program is open for enrollment. To check out our small learning group, go to http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insiderIf you haven't already, join 14,000+ other sales professionals in our LinkedIn group at advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin=================================
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The Trust Crisis: 4 Levers to Build Credibility
In this solo episode, Bill Caskey tackles the growing trust crisis facing sales professionals today. Drawing from recent research showing declining trust in businesses and institutions, Bill explores why prospects automatically assume you're going to lie to them—and why they're probably right to feel that way.He shares four practical levers you can use to build trust and stop destroying it: stop selling and start understanding, be willing to walk away when the fit isn't there, prove value before pitching, and lead with proof instead of promises. Bill emphasizes that every interaction either builds or destroys trust, and in a world where everyone assumes dishonesty, the person who proves their trustworthiness first and fastest wins.FREE OFFER! Download the audiobook version of "12 Bold Moves" now. Go to http://12boldmoves.com/audiobook to get your copy.If you'd like to talk to Bill about your team, go to http://scheduleacallwithcaskey.comThe Insider program is open for enrollment. If you have not checked out our small learning group, go to http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider to join now.
Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale deliver practical, no-nonsense sales training through their signature blend of humor, real-world insights, and actionable frameworks. Each episode tackles the challenges you face daily: prospecting, overcoming buyer resistance, pricing strategies, cold calling, deal coaching, and building long-term client relationships.Whether you're a sales professional, manager, or leader, you'll discover how to shift your mindset, leverage your natural talents, and create sustainable sales success. From mastering sales communication and handling RFPs to understanding buyer psychology and effective positioning, Bill and Bryan cover everything that actually works in modern B2B sales.