287 How Self-Awareness and Self-Investment Propelled an Introvert to Senior VP
This week I chatted with Nate Broome from CaptivateIQ to discuss his career, his challenges, and what he is doing today at CaptivateIQ to build a great sales team.
#283 Changing the Solution Engineer Role to the Requirements of the Customers
Mohamed Barkhad today, a Customer Engineer at Google Cloud who has been a Sales Engineer for close to 10 years. We discuss how he shifted between roles and customers, how he shifted industries as well, and how he learned to have tough conversations.
281 Preparing But Not Practicing Means You’re Not Fully Prepared
One of the most important tasks that sales engineers need to do is practice their trade, and yet this is one of the most overlooked.
#278 Even The Best Solution Engineers Bomb Sometimes
Follow @WeTheSEs https://youtu.be/uj7p2tFuUMQ Notes: “It’s a job of high highs and low lows.” This is how Trevor Spires, an experienced Sales Engineer and a two-time guest on the podcast, describes…
#275 The Small Steps Needed To Become a Solution Engineer
In this episode, we have Jonathan Davis, a Senior Solutions Engineer at Snyk. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of independent learning in technology. He shares his journey from an unrelated field to sales engineering, highlighting the significance of soft skills, understanding competitors, and building customer relationships. The key to success as an SE lies in mastering valuable skills, focusing on business outcomes, and continuous deliberate practice. Becoming an expert on customers' problems is the key differentiator in sales engineering.
#274 What Most Sales Engineer Leaders Agree as Best Onboarding Practices
In this episode, we have Brian Geery where we discuss the exciting benefits of mentorship, the importance of clear expectations, and how to gamify the onboarding process. We also touch on making meetings more engaging, the role of sales enablement teams, defining ideal candidate qualifications, and the value of proof of concept. Throughout the episode, we share valuable insights and practical tips to improve the onboarding experience.
#272 Audience Questions – Get Comfortable being Uncomfortable and Differentiating Oneself
In this episode we discussed how Sales Engineers can differentiate themselves, the potential impact of AI on their work, and the comparison between sales and presales. Tune in as we talk about the importance of effective communication, asking the right questions, building strong customer relationships, and staying informed about technology advancements, as well as the misconceptions about presales and sales roles.
#271 Why Your PreSales Enablement Solution Sucks And How to Fix It
In this episode we address the lack of training and enablement for Sales Engineers (SEs) in many companies and also discuss the importance of sales and presales enablement, the role of a good manager in the process, and the common neglect of presales training. We will explore the challenges faced by newly hired Sales Engineers, the need for mentorship and coaching, and the benefits of continuous learning.
4/1/1 Do Yourself a Favor and Start a Side Hustle Now
4/1/1: 4 Random Thoughts from me, 1 tools to help Sales Engineers, 1 quote for motivation 4/1/1 Weekly 4 Random Thoughts, 1 Tool, and 1 Quote This week I…
#269 Start A Side Hustle and Improve Your Life
In this episode of We the Sales Engineers Podcast, Donald Kelly, Founder and Chief Sales Evangelist of The Sales Evangelist, explains the significance of side hustles and shares insights on how anyone can start one successfully.
#267 Finishing What You Started Is Not Always the Right Move
Our guest, Meri Martinez, shares her journey into Sales Engineering and then to her current position as a Project Manager and Regulatory Specialist at Innolitics. We explore her decision to leave Sales Engineering, the unique aspects of sales engineering in the biomedical field, and the skills she acquired that are applicable to her current role. Join us as we discuss the challenges of balancing ambition and contentment, the role of sales management, and the importance of finding happiness in the present.
#266 The Mentality For Becoming a 1% Top Earner
In this episode, Sales Engineer professionals looking to transition into sales will find valuable insights and practical advice from Doug C. Brown. Doug is a sales and business advisor, author, and CEO of Sales Strategies, and he will share his experiences and tips on becoming a successful salesperson. Whether you're an aspiring salesperson or seeking to enhance your sales skills, this episode offers actionable strategies to thrive in the sales industry.