Uncover the essence of what makes a great sales team. Traditional hiring methods are put to the test as Mark and Motive’s CRO Adam Block spotlight the need for discipline, accountability, and an insatiable curiosity over industry-specific experience. Join Mark and Adam as they explore the exhilarating shift from mid-market to enterprise-level sales. Adam shares his wisdom on how Motive is revolutionizing industries like agriculture, oil, and transportation with its innovative AI-powered platform.

Mark and Adam discuss the transition from SMBs to enterprise sales, sharing insights on the complexities and unique challenges that come with high-value transactions. Finally, the conversation delves into the art of segmentation and strategic alignment, crucial for any company aspiring to play in the enterprise league.

👤 About the Guest

Adam Block is the Chief Revenue Officer at Motive, an AI-powered operations platform built for the ‘physical economy’.

Monday Sales Kickoff: Seeing yourself as a leader can inspire confidence and integrity. This episode highlights the significance of lifting those around you and bringing insight into both your professional and personal life. You'll learn how being a respected sales leader can lead to referrals and unexpected opportunities, elevating your sales effectiveness to new heights.

Listen in as Mark discusses the critical importance of understanding customer needs to create urgency in the sales process. Drawing from a personal experience with erosion issues at home, Mark emphasizes the necessity for salespeople to ask the right questions to uncover a customer's true motivations and needs.

SaaS sales authority Scott Leese joins us offering his valuable expertise on how "old-school" sales tactics can breathe new life into modern sales strategies. Scott shares how the overuse of traditional tactics like cold calling and email outreach has led to their declining effectiveness. Instead, he argues for a return to more personalized, relationship-focused approaches, such as engaging through proactive referral networks and in-person meetings.

Let’s explore the future of tech sales in a world increasingly influenced by AI. Scott and Mark discuss the challenges and opportunities this presents, particularly in complex, enterprise-level sales where human interaction remains critical. Finally, delve into the potential of AI to eventually replace human salespeople and the skills needed to thrive in this shifting landscape.

👤 About the Guest

Scott Leese is the CEO and Founder of Surf and Sales, as well as Scott Leese Consulting.