I used to sell with a guy who would say, "Jeff I can sell our product in 2 1/2 hours. The problem is I only get it 5 minutes at a time."

It was an important dose of perspective to a young seller like myself.

I was standing in an operating room with someone who had been a surgeon longer than I had been alive.

He turned around and asked me, "What am I supposed to do now?"

I see a lot of reps rush through their delivery as soon as they get the chance.

It could be on a cold call when somebody answers. It could be during discovery when you feel like you have too much to talk about in a short period of time.

"Jeff, can I sell something I don't love?"

Of course, you can make a good living doing it, too, but you won't be able to do your best work.

With my Sunday message falling on Christmas Eve this year, it feels like the perfect opportunity to tell one of my favorite stories about magic and belief.

It gets even more difficult when you feel like you need to lean into something that isn't aligned with your own talents. That's like swimming upstream with one hand tied behind your back.

The world opens up when you recognize that you get to define your own greatness.

Last weekend in Nashville, my wife and I were waited on by an aspiring musician. After chatting, we checked some of her music out on Spotify, and the streaming data didn't seem to match the talent. She looks the part, her music is well-produced, and it sounds like something you could hear if you turned on the radio and landed on any of a handful of stations.

Something has come up a few times over the past week, and I didn't expect it- longevity.

A lot of sellers are moving around trying to advance their career, and I absolutely advocate that you find the right spot for yourself, because you'll never do your best work if you're not in the right position with the right company.

In the latest episode of "Rethink the Way You Sell," host Jeff Bajorek explores the critical theme of accountability in sales. Titled "Be Held Accountable," this episode delves into why accountability is often perceived negatively and seeks to redefine it as a positive and essential aspect of professional growth.

It was a long weekend, and I hope you got some rest before the race to the end of the year. I recorded a quick video this week because of the holiday and because a story I read a few days ago reminded me that the principles behind #SellLikeYou are valid at the highest levels.

In this captivating episode of "Rethink the Way You Sell," host Jeff Bajorek welcomes a true titan of the sales world, Jeffrey Gitomer. Known as the 'King of Sales,' Gitomer shares invaluable insights that have shaped the industry.

Jeff delves into the powerful concept that you win and lose business in the same manner, a lesson learned early in his sales career.

In this insightful episode of "Rethink the Way You Sell," host Jeff Bajorek explores the delicate dance between cost of inaction (COI) and return on investment (ROI) in the sales process. Jeff breaks down the critical role emotions play in decision-making, discussing how a balance of COI and ROI can make or break the interest of a prospect. With a nod to the exchanges with thought leader Maria Bras, this conversation unravels the common mistakes that can stall progress and kill deals, emphasizing the necessity of evoking the right mix of emotional triggers to drive a sale forward.

It was supposed to be the last exhaust fan I put into that bathroom, but some ten years later, I was trying to figure out how I put it in there so I could take it out.

In this episode of Rethink the Way You Sell, host Jeff Bajorek challenges the traditional methods that dominate the sales landscape. He confronts the idea that logic alone can seal a deal, asserting that people buy emotionally first and only justify their decisions logically later. Jeff also debunks the increasingly popular notion that inbound marketing should take precedence, arguing that a more proactive approach is needed to effectively pull prospects through the sales pipeline.

In this episode of "Rethink the Way You Sell," host Jeff Bajorek explores the critical role of personal brand and credibility in the sales process. He challenges listeners to ponder the question: Are you someone worth talking to with something worth talking about? Jeff argues that being perceived as a person of value, not just in business but also in life, can be the game-changer when it comes to getting callbacks, closing deals, and earning referrals.

In this enlightening episode of "Rethink the Way You Sell", host Jeff Bajorek tackles the intricacies of mastering the sales process by leveraging one's authenticity. As he unveils Season Five's theme around the seven transformative steps to "sell like you", Jeff explores the fine line between setting rules and understanding principles in sales. By sharing his insights into the importance of credibility, relevance, and using emotion appropriately, Jeff encourages listeners to reflect on the core values guiding their sales performance.

In this episode of "Rethink the Way You Sell," host Jeff Bajorek challenges listeners to reevaluate their pursuit of perfection in the sales process.

Are you struggling with handling objections and negotiating with prospects? In this episode of Rethink the Way You Sell, host Jeff Bajorek offers a framework to help you stay present, acknowledging the other person's perspective while redirecting back to the core problem you are trying to solve together.

Golf is usually an individual sport, so team competitions like the Ryder Cup add a different dynamic, and match play is just so much fun to watch. I watched the competition (and Golf Twitter for my favorite commentary) this weekend, and there were some clear corollaries between golf teams and sales teams.

Selling is usually considered an individual "sport" as well, but you can't afford to underestimate the impact the surrounding team and environment have on results. Sellers are all different. We don't all have the same motives, even if we have a few in common, but it's rare that a team of lone wolves who don't care about each other will consistently outperform a team with tight bonds between them.