Modern WisdomDec 19, 2019

#128 - Benjamin Dennehy - The UK's Most Hated Sales Trainer

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Guest: Benjamin Dennehy

Notable books mentioned: Brad Burton, Atomic Habits by James Clear, The Choice Factory by Richard Shotton

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Brad Burton

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

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The Choice Factory

Richard Shotton

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Guest: Benjamin Dennehy

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Benjamin Dennehy is a sales trainer. Being able to sell is a skill many people want. The ability to control your income by selling things for other people sounds like a pretty easy way to make money. So why do so many salespeople struggle to be effective? Benjamin identifies the key failures he sees on the sales floor, breaks down his best principles for a good selling framework, gives his thoughts on Grant Cardone vs Jordan Belfort and much more. Extra Stuff: Check out Benjamin's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamindennehy Jordan Belfort vs Grant Cardone - https://youtu.be/-Ls3KDa7PMY Mike & Benjamin React To Jordan vs Grant - https://youtu.be/0WynqwgqtzE Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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Brad Burton

Best for Sales professionals and marketersOften cited around sales training strategies

“He said, read my book, page 26. So I read his book, page 26. And he said, I made it up.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: sales training strategies

For: Sales professionals and marketers

Key quote: “I asked him, how did he become number one? And he said, read my book, page 26.”

The host mentioned Brad Burton as a source of inspiration for creating a unique personal brand in sales training. Burton's advice about branding and messaging resonated with the host's approach to standing out in a crowded market.

ASIN: B00DVJASMC

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

Best for Professionals seeking to improve their skills and focus on their strengths.Often cited around importance of specialization

“The excerpt mentions that anyone who has read James Clear's Atomic Habits knows that you cannot be the best in your field at everything.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: importance of specialization

For: Professionals seeking to improve their skills and focus on their strengths.

Key quote: “Anyone who's read James Clear's Atomic Habits from this year knows that you cannot be the best in your field at everything.”

The host mentions 'Atomic Habits' to emphasize the necessity of focusing on one area of expertise rather than spreading oneself too thin. This aligns with the book's theme of building effective habits through consistent effort in a specific domain.

ASIN: B07RFSSYBH

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The Choice Factory

Richard Shotton

Best for Sales professionals and marketersOften cited around behavioral economics example

“Richard Shotton, who is the author of The Choice Factory, provided an example in behavioral economics related to a butcher's shop sign.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: behavioral economics example

For: Sales professionals and marketers

Key quote: “I saw a example in behavioral economics today from Richard Shotton, who is the author of The Choice Factory and a previous Modern Wisdom guest.”

The host mentioned 'The Choice Factory' to illustrate a point about behavioral economics and its application in sales. The example shared highlights how minor details can influence customer behavior and decision-making.

ASIN: 085719609X

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