Your numbers are low, leadership is breathing down your neck, your team's morale is slipping and you're doing your best to hold it all together. You need help. You need energy. You need passion.
Could a sales speaker be the key to lighting your team’s fire again?
Since you clicked on this post, I’m sure you already know the answer is “yes.” When you’re planning your next sales retreat or professional development seminar, you may want to explore booking a speaker whose words will resonate with your staff and help them make a positive change. But who are the best sales speakers to book these days?
This post will cover my list of five experienced, inspirational sales speakers you can book to motivate and educate your sales team.
Why Book a Sales Speaker?
If you’ve never booked a sales speaker before, you might be wondering what all the hype is about. Who are sales speakers, and why should you book one?
Sales speakers are sales professionals. To be a sales speaker, you need to have not only the personality of a motivational speaker but also the sales experience and know-how needed to provide valuable, credible information to your audience.
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Booking a sales speaker can offer several benefits to your organization. First, it’s a great way to motivate your team. Bringing in a powerful speaker with a fresh perspective can be an incredible way to kick off a new initiative or set the stage for a lasting mindset shift.
Sales speakers also provide your team with external insights that can help everyone learn and grow together. Though a single presentation shouldn’t be the beginning and end of your sales training efforts, booking the right speaker can set the tone for additional training and give reps the push they need to make a behavioral change.
Now, let’s get into the list. Here are five sales speakers you might want to explore booking for your next team retreat or professional development initiative.
Victor Antonio
Victor Antonio is a speaker, sales executive, and international sales trainer. He has published nine books on sales and motivation and hosted the television show Life or Debt on Spike TV. He offers workshops and keynote speeches for sales and business audiences.
Some of the topics Victor covers in his talks include:
- Sales Influence
- Virtual Engagement
- Reducing Buyer Resistance
To see how Victor is in action, check out this recording.
Jeb Blount
Jeb Blount is an undeniably influential sales speaker and author in the modern age. He’s published thirteen books on sales, business, and leadership. In the past, Jeb has worked with clients like Oracle, the NBA, State Farm, and more.
When delivering a keynote, Jeb makes a point of tailoring his talking points to your team’s needs. He’ll discuss your event’s format and desired outcomes with you beforehand to ensure that he delivers the best experience possible.
Some past topics include:
- Fanatical Prospecting
- Virtual Selling
- The Relentless Pursuit of ‘Yes’
View one of Jeb’s speeches in this video.
Meridith Elliott Powell
As a speaker and sales professional, Meridith Elliott Powell’s mission is to turn uncertainty into your competitive advantage. In addition to offering coaching and speaking engagements, Meridith hosts the THRIVE podcast and has authored or co-authored six books.
Some of Meridith’s past speaking topics have included:
- Leadership Succession Made Easy
- Strategies to Succeed No Matter the Economy
- Success Redefined: Confidence, Hustle, Drive
You can get a sense of what Meridith is like on stage in this video.
Anthony Iannarino
I am an experienced sales professional, trainer, and speaker. My keynotes and workshops have changed teams and lives in thirty-six cities across eight countries. I include pre-work and post-work with all my speaking engagements to make sure you get the most out of your session with me.
Pre-work allows us to customize the keynote to your audience and event. The post-work then ensures you have the tools you need to implement the lessons, resolve challenges, and share best practices.
Some topics I cover include:
- Coaching the Sales Force
- Dealing with Obstacles and Difficult Conversations
- Value Creation: How to Create and Sustain Relationships of Value
I strive to educate, entertain, and provide actionable strategies for the modern sales approach B2B sales organizations need today. Check out one of my keynotes below.
Colleen Stanley
Colleen Stanley is behind SalesLeadershipDevelopment.com. She runs workshops, trainings, and presentations to help develop salespeople, sales managers, and sales organizations. She has authored two books on emotional intelligence in sales and focuses much of her training on that component, often missing from sales programs and presentations.
Some topics of Colleen’s keynotes are:
- Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success
- Emotional Intelligence for Sales Management Success
- Ownership Sales Cultures
See Colleen in action in this recording.
How To Get the Most from Booking Sales Speakers
All the professionals on this list are seasoned sales professionals and motivational speakers with the skills and knowledge to get your team fired up and ready to crush their targets.
However, booking a great sales speaker is only the beginning. Booking a sales speaker may light the fire, but you need to continue to fan the flames. Your team needs the opportunity to test and apply their new knowledge and skills, as well as consistent refreshers to keep the new information top-of-mind.
Sales training is the best way to accomplish these goals. Check out my Sales Accelerator program today to see how it can help your team by providing them with the language and the confidence they need to close more deals consistently.
