The Truth About AI From a Private Equity Veteran Managing Billions

14/05/2025 37 min Temporada 1 Episodio 17
The Truth About AI From a Private Equity Veteran Managing Billions

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AI won't replace salespeople. It will replace salespeople who rely on templates | AI-Powered Seller EP12In this eye-opening episode of AI-Powered Seller, Jake Dunlap sits down with Sean Mooney, Founder and CEO of Blue Wave, to explore the uncomfortable truth about AI's impact on sales teams.While most leaders are panicking about AI replacing their teams, they're missing the real threat: AI will first replace the salespeople who've been trained only to follow scripts and processes without adding unique value.Sean, who advises hundreds of PE firms and their portfolio companies on AI implementation, shares his insider perspective on:Why template-focused sellers are most vulnerable to AI disruptionHow the remote work era eliminated the learning-by-osmosis that created great sellersThe three critical implementation roadblocks 80% of companies hit with AIWhy creativity is becoming the most valuable skill in modern sellingHow custom GPTs are eliminating the need for complex promptingIf you're a sales professional worried about your future or a leader wondering how to implement AI effectively, this conversation provides the strategic framework you need right now.The skills that make sellers irreplaceable in the AI era aren't what most think. Discover what they are in this must-watch episode.📍 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sean Mooney02:15 The Template Generation Problem in Sales05:40 Who AI Will Replace First (And Why)10:23 Three Implementation Roadblocks to Avoid15:37 Making AI a Tactic vs a Technology22:14 Why Creativity Trumps Process28:45 Custom GPTs and the End of Prompting 34:19 Future-Proofing Your Sales CareerNew episodes drop every other Wednesday @ 8 AM CT / 9 AM ET►Listen and subscribe on all streaming platforms: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YSdOae5YyHNfy6UQd7iIM►Join the AI-Powered Seller Newsletter: https://bit.ly/ai-powered-seller-newsletter►Connect with Jake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakedunlap/