Connect & Convert: The Sales Accelerator Podcast

In this episode of Connect & Convert, hosts Dave Salter and Dennis Collins discuss the lessons small businesses can learn from Top Gun training for salespeople. Collins explains how Top Gun pilots use "deliberate practice" to rapidly improve specific flight maneuvers. This involves breaking skills into chunks, intensive repetition on weaknesses, constant feedback, and pushing past comfort zones. The hosts outline how business owners can implement a "Top Gun training" approach with their sales

In this episode of Connect and Convert, host Dave Salter sits down with esteemed sales expert Dennis Collins to delve into the intricacies of successful small business sales. They explore the importance of understanding customer communication styles and the role they play in driving sales success. Dave and Dennis uncover practical strategies for building trust, overcoming tension, and tailoring your approach to different social styles. Get ready to unleash your sales potential as they share

Welcome to "Connect and Convert," the podcast that unveils the secrets to small business sales success. In this episode, hosts Dave Salter and Dennis Collins shed light on the challenges faced by small business owners in recognizing sales problems and providing actionable steps to address them effectively.Drawing from their extensive experience and real-life examples, Dave and Dennis emphasize the importance of early detection and offer practical solutions. They guide business owners through a

In this episode of Connect and Convert, Dave Salter and Dennis Collins tackle the common issue of sales training going in one ear and out the other. They share that most training material is forgotten within a week, wasting time and money. To help explain why this happens, they reference the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve. But don't worry - they have a solution! Invest in sales training that is customized and relevant to your business and focused on spaced repetition. Dennis Collins emphasizes the

We've got Dave Salter and his rockstar sales trainer, Dennis Collins, joining us on Connect and Convert. They're going to spill the tea on the seven habits of highly ineffective salespeople - yes, you heard that right, they're going to talk about the worst practices out there. Dave and Dennis share some personal stories and anecdotes that will have you in stitches, including one about a car salesman who walked away from a customer who didn't have cash in hand. But it's not all fun and games, folks

In this episode of Connect and Convert, Dave Salter and Dennis Collins, our resident rockstar on sales training, dive deep into the importance of trust in your sales efforts. With almost four decades of experience working with small businesses, Dennis shares his expertise and insider strategies to help you build customer trust.The episode starts with a relatable story about a contractor who initially gained the host's trust but disappointed them. Dave and Dennis emphasize the impact of trust on

Join sales training expertDennis Collins, who has over 153 years of experience in the field, andDave Salter, an experienced reporter and author of "Final Four Leadership," inConnect & Convert: Insider Strategies for Small Business Sales Successas they share insights and strategies to improve your sales process and increase conversion rates. With Dennis's extensive experience as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Lincoln Financial Media in Miami and Dave's expertise in team building,