How educating decision makers is screwing your sales process
Selling To Corporate
In this episode, we're tackling a big one: the idea that constant education and giving away free value is the golden ticket to a successful B2B sales strategy. As someone who has spent 18 years in sales and business development, I’ve seen this 'give, give, give' mindset cause real sales problems for people trying to sell to corporate clients. I'm going to explain why this approach can actually be a dangerous school of thought and how it can hurt your bottom line. We’ll talk about the difference between useful education and harmful free consultancy, and how to make sure your corporate sales...
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Top ways to tell if you're being pushy in your sales process
Selling To Corporate
Have you ever worried that you’re being perceived as ‘pushy’ in your sales process? I’m sharing today how self-aware individuals, ironically, often overcompensate for fear of being pushy, leading them to avoid effective sales processes altogether. It’s a topic that I know many people have been concerned about and it's a conversation I've had countless times with both seasoned professionals and budding entrepreneurs throughout my 18 years in sales. This episode is all about helping you understand the fine line between effective B2B sales strategy and practices that can...
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How improper use of AI is hurting your B2B sales process MASSIVELY
Selling To Corporate
If you’re curious about how AI is truly shaping B2B sales, whether it can—or should replace human interaction, then this is an episode you won’t want to miss. From her extensive experience in the tech and sales world, Jess takes us through the realities of AI in corporate sales—what works, what doesn’t and provides you with a clear perspective on how artificial intelligence, when misused, can hinder your efforts to sell to corporate clients and undermine your overall corporate sales process. What’s Inside This Episode: Why AI is unlikely to replace human salespeople due...
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How to make the next 6 months of your sales strategy EPIC
Selling To Corporate
Have you felt like you’re hitting the mid-year point and you’re not happy with your B2B sales revenue so far and want to improve it moving forward? Perhaps you’ve got to June and actually feel pretty happy with your sales progress and want to keep your motivation going for the second half? Then you’re in luck - because How to Make the Next 6 Months of Your Sales EPIC is exactly what you need to assess your mid-year performance so far and understand exactly what you need to prioritise so that you can start landing corporate clients consistently throughout the year. This episode is...
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5 important things to remember when creating an offer to sell to corporate clients
Selling To Corporate
Are you struggling to create the perfect offer for corporate clients before you even start selling? In today’s episode I’m sharing the 5 important things to remember when creating an offer to sell to corporate clients so that you don’t waste your time perfecting your offers, creating fancy sales pages, or posting endlessly on social media. The real key to landing corporate deals is focusing on lead generation and your sales call skills. Corporates buy transformation—not the prettiest PDF or the catchiest program name. Take action, have real conversations, and tailor your...
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The big switch: social media marketing for strong sales activity
Selling To Corporate
Ready to rethink your sales strategy? In this episode of Selling to Corporate, I sat down with , founder of Natural Rays, a well-being consultancy specialising in menstrual and menopausal health in the workplace to hear how she switched from exhausting social media marketing to impactful B2B sales. Kirsty reveals how focusing on corporate clients transformed her business, boosted her confidence, and gave her more freedom—without the burnout of the Instagram algorithm.This episode is packed full of practical wisdom for anyone considering – or already navigating – the transition from...
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Updating the market: Making sales process integral for your best results
Selling To Corporate
Today I’m sharing why updating your B2B sales process is crucial right now. The market is rapidly changing—referrals aren't enough anymore, and only a best-practice, proactive sales approach will help you land those high-value corporate clients. I’m talking about the importance of reviewing your metrics, getting honest about what you want from your business, and why taking action before the summer slowdown is essential. If you want sustainable, predictable results in 2025 and beyond, now's the time to make those smart changes. If you’re a coach, consultant, trainer, or service provider...
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Top 3 things to change if you want sustainable, predictable revenue
Selling To Corporate
In episode 150, “Top 3 things to change if you want sustainable, predictable revenue,” Jess takes an honest look at what’s actually driving revenue in the B2B sales world right now. If you’re a coach, consultant, trainer, or any kind of service provider who dreams of reliable income, switching off for the summer, and still signing corporate clients… this is the episode you can’t afford to skip. As May ushers in a critical sales window before the quiet summer months, Jess kicks off by sharing how she uses this quarter to finalise deals and take the summer off - focusing on making...
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State of the union: super sales insights to smash your targets
Selling To Corporate
After a challenging 2024 filled with global changes,today’s episode is reflecting on how the business environment is shifting and what it means for entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and other service providers focused on selling to corporate organisations. Jess breaks down the key trends and insights that will shape the corporate market this year, offering strategies to help you navigate the complexities of today’s economic climate. From understanding the increased use of external consultants by organizations to identify growth sectors like AI and ESG, Jess provides a roadmap for...
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Two positive buying indicators that people miss on B2B sales calls
Selling To Corporate
Spring is here, the sun is shining, and it's the perfect time to revamp your B2B sales strategies. With the new financial year underway, we have three crucial months to maximise our corporate sales efforts before the summer relaxation kicks in. In our latest episode of Selling to Corporate ®, we've tackled an often-overlooked topic: buying indicators on B2B sales calls. Many of us may not even realise we're missing these, and it's costing us potential revenue. I am looking into the world of buying indicators and how they play an essential role in enhancing your B2B sales process. As we...
info_outlineHave you ever wondered if or why traditional content strategies are falling short in selling to corporate clients? In this slightly controversial episode "Why Content Doesn't Work to Sell to Corporate Clients," Jess shares the changing landscape of disposable income and consumer sentiments, highlighting how consumers are growing tired of low-quality content and becoming more cautious with their spending.
Jess discusses the reasons behind consumer buying behaviour—emotional connection, aspirational content, FOMO, and urgency—and why these tactics are losing their edge in today's market.
If you are interested in finding out the limitations of traditional content strategies and want to discover effective alternatives for securing corporate contracts then tune in to learn how to adapt to the ever-changing market.
In this episode I’m sharing;
- Rethinking Content Strategies for Corporate Sales Success
- Why Your Content Isn't Converting Corporate Leads
- The Ineffectiveness of Content Marketing for B2B Sales
- Transforming Your Approach: From B2C Content to Corporate Sales
- Why Traditional Content Falls Short in the Corporate World
- Boosting B2B Revenue: Beyond Social Media and Content
- Selling to Corporates: The Faults in Content-Driven Sales
- How to Adapt Your Content Strategy for B2B Success
- The Pitfalls of Relying on Content to Secure Corporate Clients
- Effective Alternatives to Content Marketing in B2B Sales
Key Quotes;
The Pitfalls of Low Ticket Sales: "For every low ticket offer that you sell, that you deliver as a one off with a stakeholder who is not in control of bigger budgets and is not interested in commercial transformations, you are avoiding spending time on business development with those people who could actually work with you in a more premium way and who could be responsible for helping you support their organisation with a much bigger transformation at a much bigger price point, which would raise your average transaction value."
The Changing Business Landscape: "So one of the things I've noticed over the last probably 4 months, maybe 5, since I came back from LA, however long ago that is, is that the business to consumer space has changed in a very fast and slightly terrifying way."
"Inbound leads are not worth what you think they are in the B2B space, really think about what you are looking to get out of your content for B2B at the moment and whether or not it's likely to help you achieve those goals."
The Real Decision-Makers: "Senior stakeholders often don't have the time in their day to day to go out and find content and then consume that content. So they task somebody else."
"How Jennifer McDonald Nethercott used The C Suite ® for an hour a week between November and January increasing her revenue by 15% and her profit by 35%."
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