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The BIGGEST Sales Leadership pitfalls nobody warns you about
Stepping into sales leadership for the first time? In this episode, Alan Clark shares unfiltered wisdom for first-time sales managers navigating the challenges of leadership. Drawing on 20+ years of experience leading diverse global sales teams at huge companies such as Sage, Alan dives deep into the biggest misconceptions about the role, essential traits for success, and how empathy can transform team performance.
From managing former peers to avoiding hiring biases, Alan reveals practical advice that every aspiring sales leader needs to hear. Whether you’re struggling with team trust, handling failure, or unifying a diverse sales team, this episode has actionable strategies to help you thrive as a first-time sales manager.
Tune in to hear lessons on coaching, building credibility, and developing your leadership style to succeed in sales leadership.
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Highlights:
00:00 - Introduction to Alan Clark and the First-Time Sales Leader Journey
05:06 - Should You Become a Sales Leader?
06:51 - Can a Bad Salesperson Be a Good Leader?
09:41 - The Misconceptions First-Time Sales Leaders Have
12:37 - Alex Ferguson’s Leadership Philosophy for Sales Leaders
18:33 - Building Skills Before Becoming a Sales Leader
23:00 - The Traits of Top Individual Contributors vs. Sales Leaders
25:58 - Why Hiring “Mini-Me’s” is a Leadership Disaster
35:27 - From Peer to Leader: Navigating the Transition
40:21 - Building Trust and Credibility as a First-Time Sales Leader
46:53 - Avoiding Hiring Biases in Sales Leadership
52:05 - Handling Failure as a Sales Leader
55:39 - Why Every First-Time Sales Leader Needs a Coach
59:37 - Finding Your Leadership Style as a First-Time Sales Manager
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  • @torroniveson
    @torroniveson 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great episode, love the bit about going from part of the team to managing the team

  • @SonyaFlore
    @SonyaFlore 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for sharing! Just a quick off-topic question: I have USDT in my OKX wallet and I have the recovery phrase. [pride]-[pole]-[obtain]-[together]-[second]-[when]-[future]-[mask]-[review]-[nature]-[potato]-[bulb]. What is the best way to transfer them to Binance?

  • @Husnain_Ahmad_RoofRISE
    @Husnain_Ahmad_RoofRISE 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    yessir came here after a ton of failures

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We win or we learn Husnain!

  • @wehaveameeting
    @wehaveameeting 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This guy is morbid af

  • @brofessormex
    @brofessormex 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "remember,you will fie" Marcus Aurelius

  • @patrickfanpage5336
    @patrickfanpage5336 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your thing 😂

  • @tomboston
    @tomboston 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sales advice: Don’t be arsey

  • @OllieWhitfield-z6v
    @OllieWhitfield-z6v หลายเดือนก่อน

    "steamroller objections like the prospect is a new piece of tarmac you're laying" - Tom Boston. My quote of the year 😍😍🤣🤣😉😉

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tom Boston steamrollering his prospects after taking this persons advice 👷

  • @dumpsterjedi6148
    @dumpsterjedi6148 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After doing sales for 5 years I got a degree in programming and make 150k a year. You're right, most people dont wanna change. The first step is not falling for pyramid schemes like these.

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your comment!

    • @dumpsterjedi6148
      @dumpsterjedi6148 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @MySalesCoach thanks for being ignorant to my point and not addressing anything I said. Excellent viewer engagement 🖕

  • @kierankellyIRL
    @kierankellyIRL หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's about "who knows you" Wow, wow, wow. Of course nobody is going to but from me if they dont know about me. What a disconnect from the end result.

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Kieran, thanks for your comment!

  • @sanchezsela80
    @sanchezsela80 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sales is what I do best

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach หลายเดือนก่อน

      Go on girl! 👏

  • @bongimathema5427
    @bongimathema5427 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been following mysalescoach for a while. Love the guests but this specific guest was more relatable for some reason!Thanks guys, hope this channel grows, more people can benefit from this

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach หลายเดือนก่อน

      We absolutely loved reading this! Thanks so much for the feedback, really glad you enjoyed the episode. Much more to come from us!

  • @jessicamoo9120
    @jessicamoo9120 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been there! 😂

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haven't we all!

  • @MySalesCoach
    @MySalesCoach 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watch the full episode of the I Used To Be Crap At Sales Podcast with Steve Myers, expert sales coach here: ➡️ th-cam.com/video/9BGgYOM22LU/w-d-xo.html =========================== Listen to the I Used To Be Crap At Sales Podcast HERE:📱 ➡︎YT: Subscribe to our youtube channel Here: youtube.com/@MySalesCoach?feature=shared ➡︎Our Blog with video and audio podcast: www.mysalescoach.com/blog/podcast-ep11-carly-pledge ➡︎Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-used-to-be-crap-at-sales/id1734830248 ➡︎Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0uhvimbYfGIfr456Az2MW4 ➡︎Our Website: www.mysalescoach.com/ ============================ Here are the ways to work with us here at MySalesCoach: ⚡️To find out more about how we coach sales teams into top performers ➡︎ www.mysalescoach.com/ ⚡️To book a call to find out how we can unlock your teams true sales potential, book a call here ➡︎ www.mysalescoach.com/book-a-meeting =========================== Connect with our host, Mark Ackers, on Social Media: ➡︎www.linkedin.com/in/markackers/

  • @ADHDOCD
    @ADHDOCD 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats on landing Jeremy Allen White!

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach หลายเดือนก่อน

      Landing big fish is what he does!

  • @bruceb85
    @bruceb85 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m booking 10 training calls

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you liked the episode!

  • @troyhargrove7302
    @troyhargrove7302 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why is this dude asking these questions

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your comment Troy!

  • @Nodsaibot
    @Nodsaibot 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    why skip his time as politician in UK, he proudly tried to defend his community against the current invasion and got fired for being a patriot

  • @wehaveameeting
    @wehaveameeting 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for having us boss!

  • @DesirableLibra777
    @DesirableLibra777 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    26:15 well hell!!! Here i am asking how to use my psychology degree and easy passion (the mind) and you said something that made me go omg DUH!!! I’m a natural listener what’s. I just need to get there tbh the party before unfolding (the opener). Benjamin lol even though you said you’re not as nice but next time I’m in the UK I’ll have to wave hello 😅🤚🏾. Haha thank you for everything. Behind and in front of the scenes.

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed the episode!

  • @jordan2695
    @jordan2695 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As someone breaking into tech sales from supply chain management, this video has a lot of wisdom I can relate to. Appreciate you taking the time to post!

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful Jordan!

  • @Neonb1bLes
    @Neonb1bLes 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hate his politics but love his sales skills and knowledge! What a great convo

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Neonb1bLes
    @Neonb1bLes 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hate his politics but love his sales skills and knowledge! What a great convo

    • @rud69420
      @rud69420 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What are his politics?

    • @huntertownsend21
      @huntertownsend21 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rud69420he’s an conservative communist and anti establishment with democratic principles and old school values

  • @bongimathema5427
    @bongimathema5427 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have been following My Sales Coach for a bit now and it has been therapeutic for me and my anxiety is at all time high as I feel am not good enough all the time, what he was saying, on C-Suite Managers. I am at a point where my management is wondering if I am the right person for the job. I wonder too. Its shit being crap at Sales 😂 Thanks for this.

  • @jarrodbestmitchell
    @jarrodbestmitchell 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent advice

  • @darthvader56
    @darthvader56 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thankyou Mark. Really appreciate you taking this initiative and inviting Benjamin. I've taken both of your courses.

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We hope you enjoyed the episode!

  • @someguy7376
    @someguy7376 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is amazing production quality. Was surprised to see how small this channel is. Totally going to blow up someday! Also love Ben D. so a worthwhile watch

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much for your comment, we really appreciate this!

  • @ashparsa9534
    @ashparsa9534 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was really good. What an interesting person and passed on so much good hard truth.

  • @briansmith4408
    @briansmith4408 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this guys way of selling....and I've seen a lot of his interviews and they are good but mot sure if he is acting all the time ?

  • @Hank-ry9bz
    @Hank-ry9bz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    37:50 podcast question of the year "where do you go when you cry ..."

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Hank!

  • @Hank-ry9bz
    @Hank-ry9bz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    29:00 presumptive questions

    • @MySalesCoach
      @MySalesCoach หลายเดือนก่อน

      Everybody is entitled to their opinion, Hank!

  • @jackhankey4294
    @jackhankey4294 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A great watch for anyone tried to build confidence in sales

  • @jackhankey4294
    @jackhankey4294 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These videos are so insightful, really enjoying them

  • @invective3640
    @invective3640 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is the best interview for Benjamin I’ve seen yet

  • @bongimathema5427
    @bongimathema5427 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is invaluable. Thank you!

  • @torroniveson
    @torroniveson 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant

  • @happyselling_io
    @happyselling_io 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Go MSC and Tom!!