How Faith Has Influenced a Sales Career - John Alwinson, Author and Regional Sales Mgr - Boston Scientific

Summary

In this episode, host we interview John Alwinson, a regional sales manager at Boston Scientific and author of the book 'Relentless Sales.' John is a guy who led a successful career in sales and also brings his faith as a key role of what he does and who he is.

We go through alot in this episode - the importance of being genuine and authentic in sales, the role of mentors and identity in the sales process, and the influence of John's father, who was a pastor, on his sales skills.

Jon discusses the importance of bringing faith into business and creating an environment where people can be their genuine selves. He shares a personal story about gathering people in his neighborhood and building community.

Enjoy the episode!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:03 The Meaning of 'Sell by Being Human'

03:00 Chapter 1: Mentors and Identity

04:19 The Influence of John's Father

06:18 The Skills of a Pastor in Sales

08:32 Early Sales Experiences and Lessons Learned

12:05 Advice for Younger Self and Overcoming Fear

14:06 The Concept of Relentlessness

15:01 Dealing with Fear in Sales

19:16 Selling Without Fear and Pre-Call Planning

20:37 Writing 'Relentless Sales'

21:53 The Power of Encouragement

22:40 Believing in Yourself

23:23 Key Skills in Sales

24:30 The Importance of a Sales Process

25:31 Curiosity and Asking Good Questions

26:53 Mental Toughness and Relentlessness

27:16 The Role of Faith

28:36 Living from Your Identity

29:49 Blending Sales, Mentality, and Faith

30:21 The Power of Connection

32:24 Bringing Faith into Business

33:40 Finding Inspiration from Church

34:41 Talking About Faith in Business

36:25 Being Genuine and Authentic

37:20 Being Your Genuine Self

38:19 Gathering People and Building Community

41:36 Being a Hype Man for Others

42:29 Where to Find John Alwinson