We are all defined by how we handle the challenges we face. The only constant in life is change, and it doesn’t matter what industry you’re in – you have to learn how to adapt. Our guest today offers his solution to how sellers can approach their job during the current market so that you can successfully, and organically reach your goals. In this episode, Donald Kelly sits down with Joe McNeill, the CRO at Influ2, to talk about the current landscape, the shortcomings of how sales are currently being done, and how to shift your focus so that you can connect with the right buyers for your product. Challenges in Sales Today E-mail outreach is up +50% since 2020, but replies have decreased by 30%. Limited outreach methods are leading to limited results 72% of SDR teams are behind their pipeline goals. Some sales leaders think making more calls and sending more e-mails is the answer SDRs and AEs are not always getting support, so they are not as efficient in their jobs as they could be How to Change Up Your Playbook for Success People buy, not companies. If there are multiple people involved in the buying decision, create messaging that applies to each of them Efficiency is growth. You’ll only have enough bandwidth to create focused messaging if you’re specific about who you reach out to Pragmatic messaging. Using “silver-bullet”-style messaging probably won’t relate to buyers who are being faced with difficult decisions. Focus on how you can provide support Leaders: Ask for help. If you’re not sure what to do or how to help your team, ask people around you what they’re doing and gather information. Talk to peers, consultants and mentors to spark your creativity. “People used to think, ‘what should we focus on, growth or efficiency?’ Now it’s, ‘efficiency IS growth.’ You’ve got no choice.” – Joe McNeill Resources Joe McNeill on LinkedIn Influ2: Person-Based Advertising Solution for B2B Marketers Sponsorship Offers...

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