Ep 5: Be a Sales Super Star with Subramanian Chandramouli - Author of the book `Anybody can Sell'

Subramanian Chandramouli is an Author, Entrepreneur, Sales Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Negotiator. Subramanian has more than 15 years of experience in the field of sales and mentors many startups in the field of Sales in collaboration with well-known Accelerator and Incubators. Subramanian is an International Sales and Negotiation skills Trainer & his specialization is to take assignments on Negotiation Projects & represents Clients on Negotiation for specific deals. Trained more than 4000 people in various aspects of Sales across 15 different nationalities and he consults for many companies in improving their sales performance. He is a prolific speaker at conferences, forums, and business schools. 

Few questions I ask Subramanian Chandramouli to unveil the secrets of sales is as follows: Time Stamps: 1:31 to 29:27

• A little background about Subbu and how his journey from Electrical and electronics engineer to a Sales trainer and author & also how you got into entrepreneurship and training journey?
• What is a Sales Super Star?
• How do you recognize that this is the person with that hat?
• You say Sales is 90% conviction and 10% communicating with confidence. Can you explain your thoughts to my listeners and how do they practice it during sales?
• What is that one or two strategies to make an impact in Sales and how does this help in client handling?
• Can you share what was key aspects you learned from Brian Trach on Psychology of Selling and Sales Mastery program by Blair Singer?
• What are those SECRETS you are still practicing and making an impact to Sell your Product effectively?
• What's your insight as You mentor many startups in the field of Sales in collaboration with well-known Accelerator and Incubators like T-Hub & Forge Accelerator
• What is your best advice for handling criticism? Also, how to handle sales objections?
• About his book `Anybody can sell' How did you begin writing? Did you intend to become an author, or do you have a specific reason for writing a book? Can you tell a little more about it and what inspired you to write this book?
• From his book, are there any Core Principles and any practical tips to master the art of Selling?
• Can you throw some light on your content `power of asking’ in sales?
• Give the mantra or experience from failure to success for the people in sales and startup and how you moved on?
• how do you convince and get things done to close the deals?
• As a Mentor, what is your message or guide for startups on Sales on what’s in it for them when they get there?

"Powerful question" to my guest to unveil for my listeners.  to engage, enlighten and empower (& that’s the mission of my podcast too) Time stamp at 29:45 to 38:30

1. According to you what is the “STAR” moment
2. What are the three most important things you would like to accomplish right now?
3. What are your strengths
4. What’s the best book you’ve read this year? or anytime you recommend for my listeners.
5. What are the characteristics of the best boss role models or mentors/coach you ever had? What made that person great?
6. Are there any tools that you use on a daily basis to be a better you?
7. Are there any resources (books/blogs/website) you would recommend to our listeners?
8. Your advice for those who want to accelerate their career in Sales

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• The magic of thinking big by David Schwartz
• How to win friends and influence by Dale Carnegie
• You can sell by Shiv Khera
• Anybody can Sell by Subramanian Chandramouli

Authors:

• Dale Carnegie
• Zig Ziglar
• Shiv Khera
• Brian Tracy
• Jack Canfield

 Connect with Subramanian Chandramouli @

• Facebook
• subbu.co
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

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