In this engaging conversation, Jason Zeikowitz dicusses his experience as a Salesforce Technical Trainer. From handling an array of situations from training salespeople to construction workers who are initially resistant to using new technology, Jason shares the importance of combining questioning and communication to engineer buy-in.
He highlights techniques like the ‘role goal poll’ to understand participants’ expectations and needs. He also extends his techniques to transferable skills beneficial for aspiring sales engineers, with a focus on coordination and ensuring the audience’s needs are at the center of the process. Jason shares his aspirations to become a sales engineer and recommends some useful resources for improving one’s learning capabilities.
Key Takeaways:
Getting to Know Mr. Z and his Journey to Becoming a Technical Trainer
Challenges and Strategies in Training
Engaging Salespeople and Overcoming Resistance
Role Goal Poll: A Strategy for Engagement
The “Review Early and Often” Strategy
Unleashing Creativity: Maintaining Engagement and The Power of Brainstorming
The Role of a Maestro: Orchestrating a Harmonious Discussion
Embracing Silence: The Power of Reflection
Dealing with Resistance in Training Sessions
Transferable Skills: From Trainer to Sales Engineer
The Power of Acronyms and Alliterations in Communication
Continuous Learning, Gratitude, and Goal Setting
Quotes:
“I let them know if, if you’re quiet, I eat silence for breakfast. I meditate in the morning, actually.” – Jason ZeikowitzOn embracing silence
“I gotta always deal with people. So I just feel, working with people, being in a trade with people just helps keep that saw sharp.” – Jason Zeikowitz on what he loves about Sales Engineering
“There’s a phrase in the Salesforce community of accidental admin, people who never studied tech before, but now that responsibility fell on their lap and now they feel greatly empowered. That’s not my journey into tech. Mine is being a coincidental change champion. “ – Jason Zeikowitz
“So if I could learn one thing, I’d wanna learn how to learn. And I’d say that’s a superpower.” – Jason Zeikowitz