Paul Smith is back for a third episode! Paul is an expert in storytelling & how it applies to business. He has certainly done his research in this field, & now he is able to share it with us in a very meaningful way. His most recent book, The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell, walks you through the importance of storytelling as a leader. PushPullSales.…

Take the time this week to sit down, brainstorm, and create a plan for an entire YEAR's worth of content! In this episode, Shari talks about popular topics month by month and outlines how to get started with your own content strategy. https://PushPullSales.com/plan-an-entire-year-of-content-ep-69

Jeremy Dale has been involved in massive launches like the Motorola Razr and Pokemon! Him and Marcello discuss the importance of having your mind right and staying agile enough to disrupt norms with a punk rock attitude (check out his book on this topic below). Jeremy is also launching an exciting new project, Otro, where you can go behind the scen…

As we head toward the New Year, you might be feeling added pressure to hit your numbers. In this episode, Marcello and Shari discuss sales strategies to close out the year strong as well as tips that you should be using throughout the year! https://PushPullSales.com/finish-out-the-year-strong-with-these-sales-strategies-ep-67…

Paul Smith is an expert in storytelling & how it applies to business. He has certainly done his research in this field, & now he is able to share it with us in a very meaningful way. His most recent book, Sell with a Story, walks you through the importance of storytelling in sales, but it also gives you a very detailed guide to begin putting togeth…

In this episode, Marcello speaks with Deb Calvert, the co-author of Stop Selling and Start Leading. They discuss 5 leadership principles for selling, how to navigate organizational changes, and what buyers respond well to. Deb is also offering the first chapter of the book for free! Music: Bensound.com…

Many small businesses don’t have designated marketing staff or much of a marketing budget, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a very successful marketing strategy. Small businesses actually have the advantage when it comes to marketing, especially in the digital realm. Here’s why… [Music: Bensound.com]…

Marcello speaks with Brandon from Cirrus Insight about how sales reps can save time and companies can speed up the sales process. They discuss CRM integration, email marketing flows, and app fatigue in the business place. Music: Bensound.com

Blogging in a traditional sense isn’t necessarily helpful to businesses. It is a concept that is starting to fade away, and I don’t want you to spend needless time blogging. Instead, I want you to rethink your purpose for creating content and be strategic about how and where you share it. Listen for various ideas of how to make this happen! Music: …

Today, Marcello is speaking with Jeb Blount. He is the best-selling author of 9 great sales books, a speaker, & the founder of SalesGravy.com - a sales job community, which is extremely helpful to job seekers & employers. Music: BenSound.com

In this episode, Shari speaks with Dan Seaman who is the head of Engagement Tools at Viafoura. Through his position he leads in the development of real-time SaaS solutions leveraged by over 600 media companies worldwide. Dan has been involved in digital media for over 16 years, has held key strategy & leadership roles in some of Canada’s largest me…

Shari speaks with Andy Cunningham, who is the founder and president of Cunningham Collective, a marketing, brand, and communication strategy firm dedicated to bringing innovation to market. She is also the author of Get to Aha! Discover Your Positioning DNA and Dominate Your Competition (McGraw-Hill), and the host of the popular podcast Marketing O…

Today I am speaking with Josh Haynam the founder of the interactive quiz builder: TryInteract.com. Josh struggled to grow his business for 3 years before hitting a key turning point & growing by 300% within 10 months. He is going to be sharing what has worked for him & his business as well as sharing more about his own product where you can create …

Today, I am speaking with Michelle Weinstein. She is sales strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs learn how to sell without being sleazy! She has pitched her way onto Shark Tank, raised over $1M for her last company, & has gotten her products into Costco & The Vitamin Shoppe. Michelle has used the same formula to make all of these thin…

In this episode, Shari speaks with Kristin Zhivago. She is the president and founder of Zhivago Partners, a digital marketing management company, she speaks worldwide about the customer’s buying process, and is the author of Roadmap to Revenue: How to Sell the Way Your Customers Want to Buy. Kristin’s specialty is being able to map out the customer…

In this episode, Shari talks about the various steps involved in publishing & promoting an article for a website. There are a lot of small pieces that go into each & every article, & the hope is that this episode will spark some new ideas for you! Music: BenSound.com

Robin Fisher Roffer is one of the world’s premiere brand strategists having launched and reinvented huge brands such as Animal Planet, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, FOX, Lifetime, and MTV - just to name a few! In this episode, Robin and Shari talk about facing fears in the face of change, taking those micro-risks, combatting impos…

Marketers are turning to tech companies to aid in their experiential marketing efforts to help their brands and events stand out from the crowd. In this episode, Shari speaks with Steve Alexander who is an emerging tech expert and the CEO of MVRK. They discuss the technology behind in-person marketing experiences and tips to make a brand experience…

While working with various businesses, Shari has heard similar fears about the internet and digital media come up time and again. Businesses fear that their content will be met with spammers and trolls, but by avoiding digital media, they are avoiding their customer base. Here’s why you shouldn’t be afraid of the internet... Show Notes: PushPullSal…

In this episode, Shari is speaking with Yali Saar who is the co-founder of Tailor Brands, which is a company that helps you create professional logos within minutes. We have used Tailor Brands for both this podcast & the parenting website that I co-founded & are excited to talk all things branding & logo design with Yali. Music: BenSound.com…

In this episode, Marcello & Stan talk about the evolution of car buying & selling models, current trends, compliance for automotive sales reps, & more. Stan focuses on the automotive industry specifically, & helps dealership owners & sales reps improve their processes. Music: BenSound.com

For episode 50, Marcello & Shari sit down to talk about the podcast! They talk about why they started Push Pull Sales & Marketing, what they’ve learned along the way, which tools & resources they use, & how they manage it all. Music: Ben

Your website needs to look clean, needs to work seamlessly, but it also needs succinct & effective content. The best website copy communicates quickly & clearly with each & every visitor to the site (whether they are browsing on desktop or mob

In this episode, Marcello talks about some of the mistakes that he’s made throughout his sales career. As well as, what he’s learned from those mistakes.

Marcello speaks with Jon Gordon, author of The Energy Bus, The Power of Positive Leadership, & 13 others! They discuss leadership, dealing with negativity in the workplace, & changing company culture.

In this episode, Shari talks about creating better emails by considering your writing, design, subject lines, calls to action, & more. She covers somes Do’s & Dont’s & provides examples along the way.

In this episode, Shari speaks with Jenn Scalia. She shares information that has helped her grow her business from nothing to $500k in just two years. Jenn has great insight into what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur, & I loved hearing her story of how she has gotten to where she is today.... The post Interview with Jenn Scalia – Best-Se…

Marcello had the pleasure of speaking with Kurt Mortensen in this episode. Kurt is a best-selling author, podcaster, consultant, & a dad to four children! He obviously has a lot going on & a lot of knowledge & experience to back it up. His main focus is on the subject of persuasion & all of... The post Interview with Kurt Mortensen – Author of Maxi…

In this episode we discuss the pros & cons of automation in business. Automation can be a valuable tool when used well, but like anything else… you need to have the great content & people behind automation to make it successful. We go over a few things that you should avoid & share some of... The post Automation in Sales & Marketing (ep. 24) appear…

We have another interview for this episode where Marcello speaks with Nikolaus Kimla. He is the CEO of Pipeliner CRM & very knowledgeable in the realm of sales & business in general. Nikolaus has a clear passion for the sales industry, & he created Pipeliner CRM to be an incredible tool for businesses in a... The post Interview with Nikolaus Kimla …

Special thanks to Doug Stewart for reaching out & making this interview happen! Him & Marcello provide a lot of great info & insight into the sales industry. It is clear that Doug keeps busy & has a passion for what he does. He is able to balance a variety of professional pursuits after overcoming... The post Interview with Doug Stewart: TEDx Speak…

We all like to think that we make rational purchasing decisions, but the reality is that the majority of purchases are emotional on some level. In this episode, we talk about some of the psychology & strategies behind pricing your product or services. You can also go here for a great list of ideas &... The post Pricing Strategies (ep. 21) appeared …

When contacting new leads, you are almost always met with some sort of objection from your potential customer. In this episode, we do some role playing to give you examples of how to handle the most common types of objections – “don’t need it,” “don’t want it,” “can’t afford it,” “not right now.” Our sponsor... The post Appointment Setting (ep. 20)…

Time is money, right? So let’s get to the point. Getting your message across quickly is beneficial to you & your customer. It takes more effort & preparation to be clear & concise, but it can help close sales, gain leads, & establish credibility. Our sponsor for this episode is Blinkist. Blinkist takes full-length books... The post Get to the Point…

The key points for any sales presentation include: prepare up front, know how much time you have, know who you’re talking to, make your strongest argument first, prepare for worst case scenarios, & save time for the close. Resources: PikToChart.com & BatchGeo.com How long do you take to prepare for sales presentations? Tweet us @pushpullsales... Th…

Marketing & selling to your target audience is a great way to increase the efficiency of your sales process & improve your conversion rate. In this episode, we discuss some ideas surrounding leads from both the marketing & sales perspectives. If you’re talking to everyone, you’re talking to no one Create target personas for your... The post Target …

As a business owner or as a sales manager, it is very important to be able to train new outside sales reps. You don’t want to just throw them into things to test if they will sink or swim so here are a few suggestions to help coach outside sales reps… You need to show... The post How to Coach Outside Sales Reps (ep. 16) appeared first on Push Pull …

It’s simple math… the shorter the sales cycle, the more you can sell. In this episode, we cover many of the ways that you can shorten the sales cycle regardless of your business, product, or service. Don’t put pressure on people for things out of their control Have efficient processes & systems in place within... The post Shorten the Sales Cycle (e…

You want it all, but you don’t have to stoop too low to get it. Getting ahead in business doesn’t have to mean leaving a trail of destruction behind you. We dive into some of the basics listed below and share how we firmly believe that being a good, honest, helpful person will serve you... The post Nice Ways to Get Ahead (ep. 14) appeared first on …

Marcello gives specific examples of which questions to ask & when to ask them in various sales scenarios. The sales industry is continually changing, & what worked in the past won't necessarily work today. Stay up to date with your tactics & k

Marylou Tyler is an author, CEO, & a Fortune 1000 consultant. Marcello & Marylou discuss the beginning stages of pipeline management such as role segmentation & specialization within the sales process.

Marcello goes into details about how sales reps can improve their mindset heading into various sales situations. We also discuss the importance of finding that baseline that is best for you & your personality. Look to your sales team to help you with both your mindset & your motivation.

Shari and Marcello talk about how to use Instagram for your business. They discuss how to build a following, use of hashtags, content ideas, & other instagram strategy. Shari has created multiple, successful Instagram accounts including the @PushPullSales account that led to Tom Hopkins coming on the show!…

Marcello had the honor of speaking with Tom Hopkins for this episode. Tom has sold over a million copies of his book, How to Master the Art of Selling, & you currently have the opportunity to sign up for his Advanced Sales Academy. Listening to this episode gives you a free ticket to 40 years of sales experience & knowledge.…

Louie La Vella is a former music TV host who has become an entertainment branding expert. Louie crafts social marketing & branding strategies that result in hugely successful events, concerts, & festivals. The tools & experience that Louie uses in the music industry easily translate to other industries. Listen to this episode with Shari & Louie to …

Coyte Cooper is a speaker, coach, & an Amazon best-selling author, as well as being a world-class athlete. In this episode, Coyte talks to Marcello about some of the life-lessons that he has learned through wrestling, & how he made the leap from b

In this episode, Marcello & Shari discuss the different elements that go into territory management, & why managing your territory well is so important. Marcello introduces some of the key concepts that he focuses on such as: Routing, Resources, Research, Right Timing/Frequency, & Reason to Go Back.

Henry Geddes is the creator of Chatlight, which is an affordable lighting tool to help make your livestreams, photos, & other images look more professional. He is a professional photographer who was looking to bring a simple solution to the mass market - businesses & individuals who were livestreaming & taking smartphone photos in poor lighting con…

Dinesh K is a founder, mentor, speaker, & entrepreneur who has been involved in over 13 companies. He encourages people to ask the right questions, navigate difficult decisions, & seek out tough answers in order to transform your business. Shari & Dinesh talk about a variety of issues facing companies & individuals.…

Paul Smith is back for a second episode, & this time Marcello had the chance to speak with him. Paul is an expert in storytelling & how it applies to business. He has certainly done his research in this field, & now he is able to share it with us in a very meaningful way. His most recent book, Sell with a Story, walks you through the importance of …