With over 15 years of experience, Kristie Jones has dedicated her career to helping small and mid-size companies grow their revenue. Her passion lies in bringing visions to life by driving growth for teams, individuals, and companies. Kristie specializes in new business development, retaining and upselling existing customers, and sales management, primarily working with small and mid-sized SaaS companies, whether privately held or funded.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of the Selling from the Heart podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy discuss the transformative power of authentic relationships and trust in sales. Larry introduces his new book, 'Selling in a Post-Trust World,' and emphasizes the importance of supporting the launch by obtaining advanced reader copies. The hosts are joined by Kristie Jones, a business growth expert and author of 'Selling Your Way In.' Kristie shares her top tips for sales success, including the importance of self-awareness, customizing sales processes, and maintaining mental preparedness. She highlights the critical role of soft skills and authenticity in becoming a top-tier sales professional.KEY TAKEAWAYSKnow Yourself: Identify your superpowers and strengths to align with the right sales role for maximum success.Customize Processes: Tailor existing sales processes to fit your unique abilities and strengths.Maintain a Winning Mental Game: Consistency in personal habits and mental resilience are key to sustaining long-term success in sales.Integrity and Authenticity: Build trust with clients through honesty and doing the right thing, even when it means saying no.Generosity in Sales: Helping others and sharing knowledge can lead to unexpected and significant opportunities.QUOTES"Do the right thing and the right things will happen.""Top 10 percenters know that the work to get to the top actually happens outside of work, not during the hours of 8 to 5.""Selling from the heart means you care enough to be honest with folks and let them know things that will help make them and their companies better.""Identify what comes naturally to you and what others ask you for advice about; these are clues to your superpowers.""It's not just about selling; it's about selling from the heart."Learn more about Kristie Jones: LinkedIn: Kristie JonesLearn more about Darrell and Larry: Darrell's LinkedIn: Darrell Amy Larry's LinkedIn: Larry Levine Website: Selling from the HeartGet the New Book That Will Help You Sell More... Without Destroying Your Relationships and Reputation Preorder 'Selling in a Post-Trust World'Please visit Barnes & Noble to order your copy of the rerelease of 'Selling from the Heart': Barnes & NobleSUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! YouTube ChannelClick for your Daily Dose of Inspiration: Daily Inspiration