SALES TRAINING: Is it Worth It?

Season Two | Episode 22 | SALES TRAINING: Is it Worth It?

Investing in sales training can be a game-changer for individuals and businesses looking to improve their closing rates, lead generation, and sales confidence. But is it really worth the time and money?

In this episode of The Sales Circle, host Rob Spence dives into the real impact of sales training, exploring the pros, cons, and real-world success stories to help you decide if it’s the right move for you or your team.

From boosting sales performance to common pitfalls that make training ineffective, we’ll cover everything you need to know before investing in professional sales development.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The proven benefits of sales training and how it can increase revenue and sales efficiency.

✅ How top sales teams use ongoing training to outperform competitors.

✅ The biggest mistakes companies make when implementing sales training.

✅ Why 84% of sales training is forgotten within three months – and how to avoid it.

✅ How to measure the ROI of sales training to ensure it's worth the investment.

✅ Alternatives to formal training and how to keep learning on your own.

Key Sales Training Statistics:

📊 Companies that invest in training see 57% higher sales effectiveness. (Salesforce)

📊 The average ROI of sales training is 353%. (Qwilr)

📊 Only 10% of sales reps hit quota without continuous training. (RAIN Group)

📊 84% of sales training is forgotten within three months unless reinforced. (Sales Insights Lab)

This Week’s Book Recommendation:

📚 Everybody Works in Sales - Niraj Kapur

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About The Sales Circle Podcast

The Sales Circle, hosted by Rob Spence, is the go-to podcast for sales professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs who want to improve their sales skills, build confidence, and increase revenue. Each week, we cover essential sales topics including lead generation, cold calling, sales training, objection handling, and closing techniques.

New episodes every Thursday. Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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