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477: Whale-Sized Wins: Mastering Big Sales and AI Innovation with Barbara Weaver Smith

🎙️ Join Elzie Flenard as he chats with Barbara Weaver Smith, an expert in large account sales and the brains behind the innovative Whale Hunters methodology. Discover how strategic thinking, opportunity recognition, and a robust sales model can transform your approach to big clients. 🚀

🌟 Here are 3 Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Learning from the Inuit: Just like the Inuit's strategic approach to whale hunting, successful large account sales involve preparation, collaboration, and persistence. Adopting this method can lead to significant, transformative deals. 🌊

2️⃣ The Power of AI in Sales: Barbara introduces us to "Barbara AI," her digital clone that leverages AI to provide coaching and support, recalling extensive sales knowledge instantly. It's a game-changing tool for any sales professional. 🤖

3️⃣ Future-Proofing Your Business: Thinking of scaling or selling your business? Barbara shares insights on building a business with recurring revenue models through strategic product and market expansion. This forward-thinking approach ensures longevity and success. 📈

🔗 Don't miss out on how you can hunt your own "whales" and scale new heights in the sales world. Dive deep with us in this insightful episode!

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Elzie Flenard III

Elzie D. Flenard, III, also known as "The Mayor," is a multifaceted entrepreneur, creative thinker, and dedicated family man with a fervor for igniting the spark of enterprise in others. Born in Chicago, IL and raised in the small town of Mounds, Illinois, Elzie's humble beginnings have shaped his approach to business and life, teaching him that no matter where one comes from, success is within reach.

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