"Tim Hughes' first book is one of my go-to books when thinking about the concept of social selling and on developing 'social organisations'. The world changed and the way that people buy continues to evolve. It provides actionable advice to sales and marketing teams on how to embrace social and Tim's thinking is always ahead of the game."
"Social selling is still misunderstood. It isn't about how to sell through messaging all your LinkedIn connections, it is about earning influence. Tim Hughes is an authority on the topic and this book is the ultimate guide to building or refining your social selling strategies to increase your influence and sales. Get your stationery ready to highlight key points and make notes."
LinkedIn Demystifier | Strategist | Trai Jo Saunders
"Social Selling is the definitive blueprint required to implement a world-class strategy that will drive increased revenue based upon practical application. There are a lot of books that talk about social selling, but they fall short. Tim Hughes shares a mix of proven processes, tools, and personal anecdotes that show how his success can become yours, that you can immediately add to your sales arsenal to supercharge your business!"
"This update is a practical guide for every sales professional who wants digital success in a world that becomes more digital every day. If you want to boost your sales success online this book is a must!"
Founder and CEO - The Sales Consultancy Leigh Ashton
"This book walks you through the reality of the post-pandemic world, defines what a digital organization must be and outlines the detailed steps of making that a reality within your organization. It is a must read for anyone leading or executing within a business of any size today.
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EngageDigitalInc.com @fondalo Robert M Caruso
"People are the key to digital transformation. As digital technologies proliferate and humans begin to share work with AI and robots, it is the people who excel at being human who will thrive. In this book, Tim Hughes explains that executives that invest to enable people to network and build relationships virtually will have the necessary foundation for winning today and in the future."
"This is not a business book, it is a definitive and vital guide to social selling, a must read and must have for every business owner, entrepreneur, marketer and sales professional! Tim has compiled a comprehensive step by step resource and playbook which will positively transform your relationship building, increase your bottom line and see phenomenal return on your investment."
CEO Make A Difference Jaz Greer
"The world of sales has changed, you can no longer rely on cold calls and spam emails to make your number. Tim Hughes has created a practical methodology that teaches sellers how to engage like a real human on digital and win."
Author and Creator of Sell Without Selling Out Andy Paul
"Social selling is no longer optional for salespeople today. Getting attention on platforms that buyers now use and being able to initiate conversations is the difference between winning and losing. Tim Hughes has written a great book that provides the skills you need to win in today's hyper connected and highly competitive world."
CEO & Founder SalesTribe Graham Hawkins
"Digital has thrown a spanner into the works of traditional B2B Marketing. With this book, Tim Hughes provides light in the darkness for today's digital marketing, highly recommended."
"This book is a must-read for sellers wanting to hone their craft in buyer engagement. If you want to get ahead of the competition knowledge is powerful and the skill of social selling will give you the step up necessary."
"I bought the first edition of Social Selling in 2018, and immediately applied some of the very actionable advice in the book, refining my entire digital networking and marketing strategy. I can't recommend the new edition strongly enough."
Founder of the Service Professionals Network Michael O’Connor
"Digital dominance, or owning your vertical's narrative on digital, is critical in social media strategy. Tim Hughes gives you the digital dominance secrets you need to implement a winning game plan. Every marketer needs to read this book!"
Designer | Writer and Social Media Consultant Terri Nakamura
"A network gives you reach... but a community gives you power. It's time to stop making excuses and start bringing in personal social skills to the digital world. Tim Hughes understands this critical issue, and this book give you the tools to make it happen."
Speaker | Author | Strategic Advisor... Ted Rubin
"The problem with sales books today is pre-covid thinking. In this second edition Hughes has really taken the time to update the book with modern case studies and chapters that make it relevant and a must for sales people in the post-covid world."
Cloud Industry Leader and Influencer Ian Moyse
"Tim Hughes has taken his already powerful, revolutionary book on social selling to the next level. Social selling is no longer a fad, but a core tenant of modern selling. Tim has seen this evolution and his book is for those who want to stay ahead of the game.
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CEO of A Sales Growth Company | Author of Gap Keenan
"Social Selling is the definitive blueprint required to implement a world-class strategy that will drive increased revenue based upon practical application. There are a lot of books that talk about social selling, but they fall short. Tim Hughes shares a mix of proven processes, tools, and personal anecdotes that show how his success can become yours, that you can immediately add to your sales arsenal to supercharge your business!"-- "Roderick Jefferson, Senior Vice President, Enablement Bestselling Author Global Keynote Speaker"
This book walks you through the reality of the post-pandemic world, defines what a digital organization must be and outlines the detailed steps of making that a reality within your organization. It is a must read for anyone leading or executing within a business of any size today.
"-- "Robert M Caruso, EngageDigitalInc.com @fondalo"Tim Hughes has taken his already powerful, revolutionary book on social selling to the next level. Social selling is no longer a fad, but a core tenant of modern selling. Tim has seen this evolution and his book is for those who want to stay ahead of the game.
"-- "Keenan, CEO of A Sales Growth Company Author of Gap Selling"
"Social Selling sets the scene beautifully explaining why, in a nutshell, sales is having to evolve for the first time in hundreds of years, thanks to the rise of social media and the always-mobile customer. But this isn't a book about the past; Hughes and Reynolds eloquently explain the future of sales with real takeaways, practical advice and detailed explanations. This book isn't about how to leverage tools to bend the will of the prospective customer: it is about how to build real trust, authority and influence in a world that can see through manipulative sales practices in a heartbeat."
"A Network gives you Reach... but a Community gives you Power. It's time to stop making excuses, and start bringing in-person social skills to the digital world. The authors not only understand this critical issue, they give you the tools to make it happen."
"Social Selling is a timely, relevant, authoritative how-to guide for any salesperson who doesn't want to get left behind. The authors have written a fierce book for salespeople who want to win in today's new, hyper-connected, hyper-social economy."
"Social Selling is a masterwork! At long last, the how-to manual that every sales leader has been hoping for. Pray your competition doesn't read this before you do!"
"The biggest problem with social selling is that most people confuse what it should really mean to their business. Using social media as part of your business is one thing, but following the practical advice of this book is what most businesses need if they want to see a return on their social efforts. Having had the chance to not only read the book, but to follow Tim Hughes across social for many years, I put this book at the top of the pile when it comes to useful reads on this topic."
"Finally a social selling book that is full of meat, not fluff and buzzwords! A must-read for the sales-focused organization and its team."
"Hits on every single ideology that leaders at all levels need to hear and understand in order to keep their sales and marketing teams relevant in the digital age. The terminology used in this book is more than just the future of business, it is the now of business, and should serve as a wake-up call before it's too late."
"Tim Hughes is top of the class of #SocialSelling teachers and practitioners. He is unique amongst #SocialSales influencers in that he actually uses social every day to sell more with less work. I loved reading Social Selling because it comes from a true salesperson who works in the business trenches every day. Run, don't walk, to buy your copy of Social Selling , to start selling Better, Smarter, Faster, the Social Selling Way."
"This book lends a competitive edge in the world of social marketing and community building. Prominent social selling entrepreneurs have created a very usable guide for students and practitioners alike."
"Social Selling is a masterwork! At long last, the how-to manual that every sales leader has been hoping for. Pray your competition doesn't read this before you do!"
