Ep33. Understanding Math: Basic Sales Math
January 2, 2025
In this episode of the Sales SOS podcast, hosted by Liz Heiman, we dive deep into the concept of sales math with experts Brynne Tillman, Renee Bigelow, Darryl Praill, and Mike Simmons. We explore the importance of understanding and measuring key sales metrics to predict outcomes. Topics include the basics of sales math, the necessity of accurate forecasting, the sales funnel, buyer journeys, and the challenges of marketing and sales alignment. Emphasizing the need to measure what matters, the experts share strategies to simplify and refine sales math for better decision-making.
00:00 Introduction to Sales SOS Podcast
00:40 Meet the Crew and Today's Topic: Sales Math
01:03 Debating Sales Math: Calls vs. Quality
01:43 Understanding Sales Math Basics
03:36 Simplifying Sales Math
05:48 Sales Math in Different Business Scenarios
07:56 Key Metrics in Sales Math
11:35 Pipeline and Conversion Rates
16:14 Marketing and Sales Alignment
19:44 Visualizing the Sales Funnel
32:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts