Ep 102 [Replay] What the Top 1% of Sales Performers Believe

Scott Ingram is a sales expert and podcast host who has interviewed top performers in the industry to uncover the secrets to their success. He is passionate about helping salespeople understand the importance of mindset, belief, and productivity in achieving success. Better said, he helps salespeople unlock their superpower. In this episode, Scott reveals how top sales performers achieve high performance through self-belief, productivity, and customer knowledge. He challenges the lazy management-by-numbers approach and even breaks down unfair stereotypes about sales. In this episode, you’ll learn: 1. The Mindset of Top Performers: Why belief in your product, your process, and yourself, is the foundation of high sales performance. 2. How Sales Superpowers Drive Success: The top 1% of sales professionals leverage their unique strengths instead of trying to fit a one-size-fits-all playbook. 3. Coaching Beyond the Numbers: Why great sales leaders don’t just manage metrics, they help reps uncover their ‘why’ and build confidence in their approach. 4. Rethinking Quotas and Compensation: How traditional quota structures may be demotivating your team, and what a more effective, psychology-driven model looks like. 5. Content as a Relationship Builder: Why high-impact sales professionals use content to open doors, create trust, and strengthen customer relationships. Resources: - Scott’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottingram/ - Sales Success Stories Podcast: top1.fm/all-sales-podcast-episodes/ - Daily Sales Tips Podcast: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly…QAAAAAQAQ&hl=en Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Meet Scott Ingram (01:20) What sets top 1% sales performers apart (02:40) The three core beliefs that drive sales success (05:00) Why mindset is more important than sales tactics (07:10) Redefining sales as a service profession (10:15) Coaching beyond the numbers: Developing belief and confidence (14:00) How top performers identify and lean into their sales superpowers (18:30) Quotas, compensation, and the psychology of motivation (23:00) Why salespeople should focus on customer knowledge over product knowledge (27:40) The role of content in relationship-building and sales success (32:00) Goal setting vs. habit setting: What really drives performance (36:30) The biggest leadership mistake: Promoting top sellers into management (42:00) What today’s buyers really want from sales professionals (47:00) The mindset shift that takes you from good to top 1%

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Mental Selling: The Sales Performance Podcast is a show for motivated problem solvers in sales, leadership and customer service. Each episode features a conversation with sales leaders and industry experts who understand the importance of the mindset and skill set needed to be exceptional at building trusted customer relationships. In this podcast, we get below the surface, tapping into the emotional and psychological drivers of lasting sales and service success. You’ll hear stories and insights about overcoming the self-limiting beliefs that hold salespeople back, how to unlock the full potential in every salesperson, the complexities of today’s B2B buying cycles, and the rise of today’s virtual selling environment. We help you understand the mental and emotional aspects of sales performance that will empower you to deliver amazing customer experiences and get the results you want. Welcome to Mental Selling!