I was speaking with a CRO this week who shared some data that every sales leader needs to hear

There is a direct correlation between a salesperson’s network size and their revenue attainment

In their organization, the highest achievers aren't just the best “closers”, they are the ones with the deepest roots in the community they serve

Why does this work?

It’s about moving from being an "outsider looking in" to being central to the community

When a salesperson is vocal about industry issues and business challenges, two things happen:

  1. Credibility Skyrockets: When a buyer looks across their network, they see you. You aren't a stranger; you are a peer

  2. Seniority Increases: This isn't just about "growing a list." By being a voice for the industry, the number of C-suite and senior-level contacts in the network naturally climbs

Scaling the "Super-Connector"

This client isn't just leaving this to chance anymore

They’ve taken our Social Selling methodology and rolled it out across their entire sales force to achieve visibility and revenue growth at scale

The takeaway: If your sales team is treating LinkedIn like a factory floor rather than a community hub, you are leaving revenue on the table

Want to dive deeper into the methodology? My third book, “Social Selling - Techniques to Influence by some Changemakers,” covers exactly how to build this influence. It’s available on Amazon worldwide!