Sales Hangover
The Sales Hangover podcast is an ongoing discussion among sales professionals, managers, and trainers focused on helping new sales professionals navigate the ups and downs of the sales profession and limit the adverse effects of the infamous Sales Hangover. What's a Sales Hangover, you ask?
Sales Hangover (n): The unfortunate aftereffect of exceeding your quota, closing a large deal, or experiencing a surge in sales activity, followed by a notable decline in sales performance. Symptoms include extreme aversion to cold calls, nausea when looking at their pipeline, and aversion to follow-up emails.
Sales Hangover
Sales Lessons from the Silver Screen
In the eighth episode of Sales Hangover, the hosts explore the portrayal of salespeople in famous movies, discussing the power of framing, ethical dilemmas, team dynamics, and the importance of authenticity in sales. They analyze various films, including 'Thank You for Smoking', 'Wolf of Wall Street', and 'Tommy Boy', drawing parallels between cinematic narratives and real-world sales experiences. The conversation emphasizes the highs and lows of sales, the significance of community support, and the value of data-driven strategies in achieving success. This conversation delves into the portrayal of sales in popular movies, exploring themes of authenticity, ethics, and emotional intelligence.