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AI is all around us these days. We either use it to get more productive, or we fall behind. That is what we will discuss with Phillip Swan, Chief Product Officer and go-to-market leader at the AI Solution Group. We explore the role of AI in sales engineering and its potential to transform businesses. Philip shares his journey from engineering to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need for responsible AI to reimagine business workflows. The conversation covers AI applications in pre-sales, customer relations, and operational efficiency, and includes Philip’s insights on building products that deliver successful outcomes. They also discuss the importance of adapting to future technological advancements and managing time effectively.
Key Takeaways:
- Philip’s Journey into Sales and Entrepreneurship
- The Importance of AI in Modern Business
- AI’s Historical Context and Future Impact
- Implementing AI in Business Operations
- Practical AI Applications for Sales Engineers
- The Time Management Struggle for Salespeople
- The Role of Software in Sales Efficiency
- Personal Use Cases and Future Prospects
- The Evolution of Sales Engineering
- Automating RFPs and Ethical Considerations
- Balancing Multiple Roles and Prioritizing Tasks
- Building and Scaling a Sales Team
- The Future of Sales and AI Integration
Quotes:
“ I firmly believe that everybody in the company is a salesperson. So you’re always selling and whether it’s internal or external” – Philip Swan
“ I literally ask the question of every customer I talk to: What future are you solving for? And they stop for a second ’cause they haven’t thought about it.” – Philip Swan
“ I talk in terms of what’s the migraine that you’re trying to solve? Because if you’re not solving a migraine, it’s just noise.” – Philip Swan
