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The Best Sales Books from The Sales Podcast

Confessions of an Advertising Man

From Episode 313, David Ogilvy

"We admire people who work hard, who are objective and thorough. We detest office politicians, toadies, bullies, and pompous asses. We abhor ruthlessness. The way up our ladder is open to everybody. In promoting people to top jobs, we are influenced as much by their character as anything else." —David Ogilvy David Ogilvy was considered the "father of advertising" and a creative genius by many of the biggest global brands. First published in 1963, this seminal book revolutionized the world of advertising and became a bible for the 1960s ad generation. It also became an international bestseller, translated into 14 languages. Fizzing with Ogilvy's pioneering ideas and inspirational philosophy, it covers not only advertising, but also people management, corporate ethics, and office politics, and forms an essential blueprint for good practice in business.

SEO for Growth

From Episode 308, John Jantsch, Phil Singleton

Search Engine Optimization, also known as SEO, is how people search and find your website on the Internet. (NOTE: Dozens of renowned marketing, SEO and social media experts have endorsed this SEO book. You can read these expert testimonials and claim the free bonus offers that come with this book at SEOforGrowth.com) SEO is a key growth channel for your business, but the rules of SEO have changed dramatically in recent years. To grow your business in today’s economy, you need a strong online presence. But what does that entail exactly?

The Art of SEO

From Episode 308 Phil Singleton

Three acknowledged experts in search engine optimization share guidelines and innovative techniques that will help you plan and execute a comprehensive SEO strategy. Complete with an array of effective tactics from basic to advanced, this third edition prepares digital marketers for 2016 with updates on SEO tools and new search engine optimization methods that have reshaped the SEO landscape Novices will receive a thorough SEO education, while experienced SEO practitioners get an extensive reference to support ongoing engagements.

The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs

From Episode 307 Corey Poirier
Updated to include Steve Jobs's iPad and iPad2 launch presentations
“The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs reveals the operating system behind any great presentation and provides you with a quick-start guide to design your own passionate interfaces with your audiences.”
—Cliff Atkinson, author of Beyond Bullet Points and The Activist Audience
Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs’s wildly popular presentations have set a new global gold standard—and now this step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to use his crowd-pleasing techniques in your own presentations.

Book Yourself Solid

From Episode 307 Corey Poirier

The new edition of the bestselling business development guide Book Yourself Solid, Second Edition reveals why self-promotion is a critical factor to success, giving you a unique perspective that makes this guide much more than an ordinary "how to" manual for getting more clients and raising a business profile. Book Yourself Solid, Second Edition enables you to adopt the right promotional perspective and provides the strategies, techniques, and skills necessary to get more clients and increase profits. Through verbal and written exercises, you'll discover the keys to developing a strong marketing plan and brand image.

Money Talks

From Episode 307 Corey Poirier

Alan Weiss used to give speeches for free. Now his income from professional speaking and its spinoffs totals more than $1,000,000. In Money Talks, he shows you how to follow him up the steps to the very best - and best - paid-platforms! It's simpler than you think. Through stories, anecdotes, and pointers from his own experience, internationally-known speaker Alan Weiss shows you how you can succeed in today's booming market for public speakers.

Speak and Grow Rich

From Episode 307 Corey Poirier

The "bible" of the professional speaking industry, including ideas on how to pick strong topics for speeches, guidelines for setting fees, how to book oneself, and more. Sample worksheets and agreements to customize are also included.

Never Hire a Bad Salesperson Again

From Episode 299 Christopher Croner
Underperforming salespeople are perhaps the greatest cause of frustration to sales executives and financial loss to business owners. The cost of hiring and keeping a bad salesperson can range from six to seven figures annually.
Research shows that the most important factor for success is a salesperson's Drive - the inner fire that ultimately determines if he will thrive or fail. However, research shows that Drive is one of the toughest traits for interviewers to rate, and one of the easiest traits for candidates to fake. To make matters worse, many sales managers hire based on gut instinct. Thus, they are severely disappointed later.
This book provides: * Psychological research behind the three elements of Drive * A valid hiring process for selecting top performers * Interview questions to accurately determine whether a candidate is driven

Pitch Anything

From Episode 142 Oren Klaff
When it comes to delivering a pitch, Oren Klaff has unparalleled credentials. Over the past 13 years, he has used his one-of-a-kind method to raise more than $400 million - and now, for the first time, he describes his formula to help you deliver a winning pitch in any business situation.
Whether you're selling ideas to investors, pitching a client for new business, or even negotiating for a higher salary, Pitch Anything will transform the way you position your ideas.
According to Klaff, creating and presenting a great pitch isn't an art - it's a simple science. Applying the latest findings in the field of neuroeconomics, while sharing eye-opening stories of his method in action, Klaff describes how the brain makes decisions and responds to pitches. With this information, you'll remain in complete control of every stage of the pitch process.

Take Command

From Episode 13,  Kelly Perdew

The winner of "The Apprentice 2" and former US Army Intelligence Officer and Airborne Ranger identifies the principles he learned in the military that led to his success in business and on the hit NBC show. He also interviews business luminaries who talk about their military experiences.

Escape from Cubicle Nation

From Episode 12,  Pamela Slim

Inspired by reader submissions to her blog Escape from Cubicle Nation Slim provides everything one needs to consider before making the decision to become self employed from the nuts and bolts of starting a business to a full discussion of the emotional issues involved Millions of people hate their jobs and would love to start a small business. Very few actually try because the process feels as scary as jumping off a cliff. No matter how boring or stressful a job might be it s hard to give up the salary and benefits. But for some taking that leap can be the smartest happiest decision of a lifetime. Pamela Slim a former corporate training manager left her office job twelve years ago to go solo and has enjoyed every bit of it In her groundbreaking book based on her popular blog Escape from Cubicle.

Facebook Marketing All-in-One For Dummies

From Episode 11,  Amy Porterfield

Facebook Marketing All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition is a detailed resource for businesses, brands, and people who are interested in promoting themselves, their goods, and their services on Facebook. Fully updated to cover new Facebook features, this new Third Edition includes guidance on Graph Search, the updated News Feed design, cover photo rules, advertising changes, updated mobile apps, and more. Examples and case studies illustrate best practices, and the book provides step-by-step guidance on creating a successful Facebook marketing campaign, from setting up a fan page to analyzing results.

The Last Prospecting Guide You'll Ever Need

From Episode 10,  Bob Burg
Do you have all of the prospects you need? Few of us do! Bob Burg has learned the secrets of effective prospecting, and now he offers his proven, time-tested techniques to you! In this powerful guide, he shows beginners and pros alike how to gather qualified candidates efficiently and painlessly. With The Last Prospecting Guide You'll Ever Need by your side, you will learn exactly how to cultivate all of the business prospects you could ever want.

Adversaries into Allies

From Episode 10,  Bob Burg
The bestselling co-author of The Go-Giver offers new insights into what it means to be truly influential
Faced with the task of persuading someone to do what we want, most of us expect resistance. We see the other person as an adversary and often resort to coercion or manipulation to get our way. But while this approach might bring us short-term results, it leaves people with a bad feeling about themselves and about us. At that point, our relationship is weakened and our influence dramatically decreased. There has to be a better way.

The Go Giver Leader

From Episode 10,  Bob Burg
“I met last week with your leaders,” Ben began. “I heard what they had to say. And you know, they make a good point.” He paused. Take charge, Ben, he told himself. Take control. He looked around the conference room. Take, take, take. Was that really what he was here to do? With their acclaimed bestseller The Go-Giver, Bob Burg and John David Mann proved that a heartfelt parable could also express a powerful idea. In The Go-Giver Leader (originally published as It’s Not About You), they offer an equally compelling tale about a struggling small business and the ambitious young executive trying to lead them to a crucial decision.

The Go Giver

From Episode 10,  Bob Burg
First published in 2007, The Go-Giver has become a classic business parable. It tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe, a true go-getter, is starting to feel as though his goals are getting further and further away. So he enlists the help of a legendary consultant referred to by his devotees simply as the Chairman. Over the course of a week, Joe learns the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success and how to open himself up to the power of giving, Once Joe shifts his focus from getting to giving, and starts putting the interests of others first, he begins to experience unexpected returns.Imparted with wit and grace, The Go-Giver is a classic bestseller that brings to life the old proverb "Give and you shall receive."
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