
Unlocking Media Sales Success with Debra Sharron
From OnBD with ALF by Ultimate Content
October 8, 2025 · 45 min · Season 4 · Episode 8
About this episode
Amanda Rosevear interviews Debra Sharron about media sales success and strategies.
In this episode, General Manager of ALF Insight and podcast host, Amanda Rosevear, interviews Debra Sharron, a seasoned sales trainer and founder of Media Sales Training . They discuss Debra’s journey into media sales, the current trends and challenges in the industry, and expert advice on sales success. The conversation also touches on the importance of consultative selling, the significance of face-to-face meetings, and strategies for building relationships with clients. Debra also shares insights on how to avoid being ghosted by prospects and explains why there’s a need for authenticity in sales. Plus, Debra answers our quickfire questions that reveal her thoughts on sales, success and her favourite hype song. 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Debra's Journey into Media Sales 06:21 Current Trends in Media Sales 09:14 Consultative Selling in Today's Market 12:18 The Importance of Face-to-Face Meetings 20:40 Challenges Faced by Salespeople 24:05 Impact of Hybrid Working on Sales 30:30 Building Relationships in Sales 34:24 Keys to a Successful Sales Team 36:57 Quickfire Questions with Debra If you want to do business with the…
People in this episode
Host: Amanda Rosevear
Guest: Debra Sharron
Topics covered
- media sales
- sales training
- consultative selling
- client relationships
- sales success
Keywords
- media sales
- sales training
- consultative selling
- client relationships
- sales success
- authenticity in sales
- face-to-face meetings
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Media Sales Training, ALF Insight
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