Myths of Selling to Government
Winning government contracts is, well, different from selling other markets. But, many of the myths about government selling are simply not true. In the Myths of Selling to Government podcast, we reveal the secrets about winning government contracts that only top performers know. Myths of Selling to Government is designed for busy sales professionals of all levels who seek success building their government sales pipeline and closing deals with local, state, and federal government. That, despite long sales cycles.Episodes are released every other week and are no more than eleven minutes. Each episode provides clear guidance and stimulates thought. The podcast is hosted by government contracting consultant Rick Wimberly, co-author of Seven Myths of Selling to Government (www.govselling.com).For example, we’ve learned over the years that, despite what a lot of people think, government business isn’t driven by government bids. It’s driven by relationships! And, there are special techniques for building relationships in government business development. We talk about those relationship-building techniques and much more in Myths of Selling to Government.
Episodes
66 episodes
Where Are Government Customers Actually Hiding These Days?
Just like selling into other markets, winning government contracts has changed. Government buyers aren't found where they used to be, the topic of this episode of Myths of Selling to Government hosted by Rick Wimberly. He's joined by Amir Capri...
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6:24
Save the Deal by Actually Knowing Your Government Prospect’s Process
This episode of Myths of Selling to Government tackles a critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of government sales success: understanding your prospect's buying process.Mastering government procurement isn't just about having ...
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7:27
Listening to Win: The Key to Effective Government Sales Presentations
In this episode of "Myths of Selling to Government," we're diving into what it takes to nail a demo or presentation when you're pitching to government folks. Let's face it, selling to the government means you'll definitely need to show them ...
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5:41
The Discovery Advantage: Leveraging Key Players for Government Sales Success
In this milestone episode, we celebrate reaching 12,000 downloads and maintaining a stellar five-star rating, but our focus remains on the critical role of effective discovery in navigating the complex terrain of government sales. We delve i...
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3:37
Digging for Treasure, Uncovering Landmines in Sales Discovery for Selling to Government
Embark on a journey to unlock the secrets of winning government contracts with Rick Wimberly on "The Myths of Selling to the Government" podcast. In this episode, Rick sits down with Lorin Bristow, co-author of "Seven Myths of Selling to Govern...
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11:44
Cracking the Code to Selling Local Government
In this episode of "Myths of Selling to Government," we delve into the intricate world of selling to local governments. Our guest is an industry veteran with a unique blend of experience working within city administrations, consulting for munic...
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5:27
My Mom’s Wisdom: Mastering Government Sales, One Question at a Time
Join us for an extraordinary episode of "Myths of Selling to Government," hosted by Rick Wimberly. In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Rick shares a deeply personal story about the invaluable lessons he learned from his remarkable mother,...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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4:37
Unlocking Success for Winning Government Contracts: The Drive to Play the Game
In the world of selling, it's not just about hitting quotas and closing deals; it's a thrilling game that salespeople play with passion. Nowhere is this truer than in the realm of government contracts. Join us in this enlightening episode of "M...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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4:10
"Bid or No Bid: The Controversial Crossroads of Winning Government Contracts
Welcome to "Myths of Selling to Government," a podcast that takes you deep into the often misunderstood world of selling to the government. In this episode, host Rick Wimberly dives into the bid/no-bid decision-making process. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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5:11
Want Your Salespeople to be Successful Winning Government Contracts? Train them!
We all know that selling to government can be different from selling to other markets, right? In this episode, we visit with a company that figured out they can hire good salespeople without government experience, as long as they go through a g...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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6:11
You Need Patience and Persistence to Build Your Government Contracts Pipeline
It seems contradictory, but both patience and persistence are needed when trying to win government contracts. In this episode of Myths of Selling to Government, host Rick Wimberly tells the story of a seminar he conducted for a government sales...
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5:01
7 Pricing Rules You Won’t Read in Government-Issued Procurement Guidance
Pricing can be a complicated subject when trying to win government contracts. Government pricing rules can be different, dependent on whether you're dealing with federal, state or local government. Then, organizations within federal, stat...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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7:33
3 Key Questions Answered about Presenting to Win Government Contracts
Few government contracts are won without some type of presentation. You've either got someone interested in what you offer, and they want their colleagues and bosses to know about it, or you've been asked to present as part of a government proc...
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7:58
A Problem Can be Your Friend When Trying to Win Government Contracts
To win government contracts, you need to hunt like a hawk to find problems in government that you can solve with your product or service. Host Rick Wimberly of Government Selling Solutions says that's only the beginning. Even with a problem ide...
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5:59
You’re Welcome Here, but this Podcast is Actually for Government Sales Pros Only
In a departure from the norm, podcast host Rick Wimberly discloses the type of listener he envisions as he prepares Myths of Selling to Government podcast episodes. He says he doesn't consider his audience to be people who believe the get-rich-...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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3:42
To Win a Government Contract, You Have to Sell It 2 Times...At Least.
There's a reason it takes so long to close a government contract. You've got to sell it twice! In this episode of Myths of Selling to Government, host Rick Wimberly talks with a government contracting expert about why this is true.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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9:41
Getting Better at Communications with Government Prospects
With greater access to communications channels, we often communicate is reactive mode - that is, in response to someone else's urgency. This isn't always bad, but when it becomes the practice, rather than the exception, it interferes with your ...
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5:59
You Need Emotional Intelligence if You’re Going to Sell to the Government
Emotional Intelligence is the ability, capacity, or skill to perceive, assess and manage the emotions of oneself, and of other individuals or groups. What does that have to do with selling to local, state and federal government? A lot, it turns...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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9:59
You Need to Coach the Coach, Sell what THEY need, How to Win When You’re Late to the Game
This episode of Myths of Selling to Government reviews the most popular episodes of the last twelve months. Interestingly enough, they represent a good cross section of the government selling lessons we teach. The most popular epis...
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10:03
Should You Be Cold Calling to Make Government Sales? The Debate Continues.
In our Myths of Selling to Government podcast and in our book, Seven Myths of Selling to Government, we've made it clear that we're not a fan of cold calling during the quest to win a government contract. We've reasoned that there are so many m...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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6:49
The Most Valuable Help You Can Get to Win a Government Contract
You can't go it alone when trying to win a government contract. The maze to win is complex, tricky and sometimes treacherous. In this episode of Myths of Selling to Government, host Rick Wimberly reveals the best help you can get to win. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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5:54
Ways Grants Can Build Your Government Sales, a How To
The federal government spends over 500-Billion-dollars each year on grants for state and local government. That's a lot of money! And, grant awardees will buy a lot from vendors to spend the money. To say government sales is often driven by gra...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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7:06
Getting the Best Out of Your Government Sales Channel Partners
You know what's more frustrating than not having enough channel partners for your government sales efforts? Having partners that aren't helping you generate government sales revenue. In the Getting the Best Out of Your Government S...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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8:23
When Your Boss Really Doesn't Understand Selling to the Government
It's bound to happen. A new boss or owner joins your company and doesn't really understand selling into local, state and federal government markets. They've been told the sales cycles are long, but when it comes down to it, they have a hard tim...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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6:28
How to Make it Easy for the Government to Buy from You
It's easy to get wrapped up in the complexities of government procurement and selling to government. Yes, it can be complex. But, there are tricks of the trade that will make it easier for the government to do business with you, thus easier for...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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8:44