Hey there - I'm Liston Witherill. I'm host of the top 1% Modern Sales podcast, an author, and Head of Growth at Gold Front, a category design studio for high-growth startups.
I publish about how to effectively sell creative, digital, and marketing agency services. My Serve Don't Sell Method is an ethical approach to winning more clients at higher prices.
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Growth Implications of Outbound Lead Gen For Agencies
Most agencies survive on referrals. Adding outbound lead gen to your agency can have serious growth implications - here's why.
The Ideal Sales Process For Professional Services Firms
Building a sales process is one of the best things you can do to improve client experience and grow your business. Learn how to do it at your firm.
Value-Based Selling: The Ultimate Guide to What It Is and How to Do It
Value-based selling is a sales approach that puts your client front and center. It’s a way to communicate not just what you do, but what it’s worth. By definition, value-based selling has to be about your clients: what they want, what they’re experiencing right now, and how
Remote Selling: How to Transition From In-Person to Online Selling
Learn the steps you need to take to go from in-person to online selling, with recommendations about specific technology, how to build trust, and how to run an effective online meeting.
How to Prioritize Your Life
A few weeks back I was asked how I decide to do the things I do professionally. I write a lot, I have a podcast, I have a consulting practice and this website, and now I took on a full time job as Head of Growth at Gold Front, a category design studio. Here's my answer.
Listening Skills Checklist: How to Become a Top 1% Listener
The 5 Rules of Becoming a Top 1% ListenerRule #1: Wait Your TurnDon’t interrupt the talkerAvoid turning the conversation back to yourselfDon’t change the subjectListen intently without planning the next thing you’re going to sayRule #2: Show That You’re ListeningMaintain eye contactIf you’re meeting online,
SDS Book: Introduction
The background story of how an environmental scientist studied and wrote a book about selling agency services.
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