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WILL AI TAKE YOUR SALES JOB? THE TRUTH ABOUT AI IN SALESIntroduction:Is artificial intelligence coming for your sales job? In this eye-opening episode of Connect and Convert, hosts Dennis Collins and Leah Bumphrey, joined by AI implementation specialist Paul Boomer, explore the transformative impact of AI on sales. From Walmart's groundbreaking AI negotiation system to the future of human-AI collaboration, discover what every business owner needs to know about this revolutionary technology.Key Takeaways:AI negotiators are already outperforming humans in B2B sales, with Walmart Canada's AI system achieving 3% better deals and preferred by 75% of vendorsThe "90-10 split" theory suggests AI will handle 90% of routine sales tasks while humans retain control of the crucial 10% involving relationship buildingSmall businesses should view AI as an enhancement tool rather than a replacement, particularly for data processing, follow-ups, and administrative tasksMaintaining investment in human sales training remains crucial even as AI technology advancesResources Mentioned:AI Sales Assistant "Cleo" - Real-time coaching and client analysis systemBook: "The AI Edge in Sales" by Jeff BlountFree 60-minute discovery call with our sales expertsTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction and snow talk00:03:15 - Walmart's AI Negotiation Experiment00:07:45 - B2B vs B2C AI Implementation Discussion00:12:30 - The Future of AI Sales Assistants00:18:20 - Training Budgets and Resources00:22:45 - Closing ThoughtsConnect with Our Hosts:Dennis Collins: https://wizardofads.org/partner/dennis-collins/Leah Bumphrey: https://wizardofads.org/partner/leah-bumphrey
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