Who do you rely on for your success? According to John Barrows, the featured guest in our 12th Growth Podcast episode, the answer is simple: You should rely on yourself. Join us as we dive into the world of this Sales influencer, B2B sales trainer, and the mastermind behind JB Sales as he will lead you on a journey through sales innovations, industry trends, and his sales philosophy — everything that helped John get to the top, stay there, and keep improving.

Tune in to:

🔹 Explore the game-changers in B2B, including innovations and their impact on business
🔹 Unlock the insights on achieving success through influence, not manipulation
🔹 Discover the value of teaching kids sales fundamentals and investing in their business instead of college tuition
🔹 Understand how a 5-year plan can boost your career
🔹 Find out why it’s crucial to focus on the client, not the competition
🔹 Delve into the future role of Sales Reps and beyond

Key moments:
0:00 Intro
01:57 What's Changing in B2B Sales
04:53 Why B2B Approaches Are Shifting?
07:34 Concerns About AI
09:57 Revisiting Full-Cycle Sales
15:46 Why Sales Reps Should Embrace Full-Cycle Sales
18:26 Evolving Sales Roles: Impact on Business
23:25 Flexibility and Innovation: Script-Free Selling
27:29 Teaching Kids the ABCs of Sales
33:30 Book Inspiration Revealed
37:13 Kids' Feedback on a Book
39:40 Pressure Writing the Books
42:00 Who Are Competitors and Why Not Bother?
44:36 Diving into Sales Philosophies
49:45 Why Do Salespeople Are Not Respected?
53:20 Setting Realistic Expectations
57:23 The Importance of a 5-Year Plan
01:03:45 Family First
01:08:28 What Matters Most Right Now?
01:16:55 A Founder's Perspective
01:22:00 Continues Improvement in Everyday Life

🚨🚨🚨 Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get a 25% discount on JB Sales Membership at https://www.jbarrows.com/ using code “podcast”!

🔗 Make sure to catch all our episodes in this playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2VmEkaROwZo8a7bGzpQ01uPDHF4PaDGl

Stay connected with us:
👉 John Barrows
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/
Website https://www.jbarrows.com/
YouTube @JohnMBarrows

👉 Michael Maximoff
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-maximoff/

👉 Belkins
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/belkins/
Website https://belkins.io/contact-us

Contact Belkins at https://belkins.io/contact-us to begin your outbound journey 🚀