Blog Podcast Academy Login
Module 02 of 14
Modern Sales Performer Collection · Self-Paced

Winning the Numbers Game

Turn daily sales activity into predictable commissions. Learn the numbers, ratios, and metrics top B2B reps use to consistently hit — and exceed — their goals. Sales skill set #2 of the Modern Sales Performer Course Collection.

11
Lessons in module
3
Sections
14
Modules in collection
30K+
Reps trained
Modern Sales Academy courses can be taken online from a desktop, tablet, or phone.

QUICK ANSWER

What is Winning the Numbers Game?

Every sales rep who's ever missed quota had one thing in common: they didn't know their numbers. Top performers aren't guessing — they track specific daily activity ratios and use them to predict, plan, and hit their goals every month.

This course teaches you the exact numbers-game framework Derek used as a Director of Sales at Xerox: how many cold calls per appointment, how many appointments per proposal, how many proposals per close. Know your numbers, manage your pipeline. Sales skill set #2 of the Modern Sales Performer collection.

Learn the key ratios that predict whether your month will be on target
Apply the numbers game across every stage of the B2B sales cycle
Understand how prospecting, appointments, proposals, and close rates connect
Set daily and weekly activity goals that drive the commission results you want
11 lessons · 3 sections · quiz included
Taught by Derek Shebby — 13-time Sales President's Club Award winner
Winning the Numbers Game — Module 02 of Modern Sales Performer

WHO IT'S FOR

Is this the right course for you?

✓ This is for you
You want to stop guessing and start managing your pipeline with real data
You've missed quota and aren't sure why your activity isn't converting
You're a sales manager who wants a reporting framework for your team
You're early in your career and want to build the right daily habits now
You want to know exactly how many calls you need to make to hit your number
✗ This isn't for you
You work in inbound sales or account management with no prospecting quota
You already track detailed CRM pipeline data — this is foundational, not advanced analytics
You're not in a commission-based B2B sales role

COURSE CURRICULUM

What's inside — all 3 sections.

11 lessons. Each section builds on the last — a complete system, not a random collection of tips.

1
Introduction to the Numbers Game
2 lessons
Overview of the Numbers Game1:36
Sales Is a Numbers Game9:23
2
Apply the Numbers Game to Win
7 lessons
Research & Creating Your List6:40
Prospecting on Foot7:20
Prospecting over the Phone4:41
First Appointment4:08
The Next Step4:17
The Proposal6:06
Objections, Negotiating & Closing3:05
3
Summary
2 lessons
Course Summary2:36
QUIZ: The Numbers Game

THE FULL COLLECTION

All 14 modules — in order.

This module is Module 02. The full Modern Sales Performer collection covers the entire B2B sales cycle — each module with its own completion certificate.

02
Module 02
Winning the Numbers Game
Activity ratios that tell you whether your week is on pace — you are here
11 lessons
METRICS

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Derek Shebby.

Derek Shebby

Derek Shebby

FOUNDER · MODERN SALES TRAINING

Best-selling course creator and sales consultant Derek Shebby spent 17 years as a top sales executive and sales director with Xerox Corporation. He was a 13-time Sales President's Club Award winner, coached hundreds of salespeople and sales leaders to excellence, and helped grow his local division from $40 million to over $100 million in annual revenue. After founding Modern Sales Training in 2017, Derek has trained 30,000+ salespeople worldwide. He currently coaches 150+ sales reps live every week and hosts the In Between Sales Calls podcast on Apple Podcasts.

REAL RESULTS

What reps are saying about the Modern Sales Performer collection.

★★★★★

"I crushed my sales quota, won rookie of the year, and have been promoted 3 times."

Greg Shin · Sales Director DIRECT
★★★★★

"Pure gold. It helped double our sales in just three months."

Michael G. · Founder / CEO G2
★★★★★

"After this course I was 100% sure what I am doing and why — it changed my approach completely."

Vlad R. · Import Department Chief G2
★★★★★

"Reps with 15+ years of experience said it got them back to basics in the best way."

Brad N. · President G2

PRICING

This module is part of the Modern Sales Performer collection.

Get this module — and all 13 others — in one complete program.

Modern Sales Performer Collection

14 Modules · 18+ Hours · Lifetime Access

This module is included in the full collection
All 13 other modules — the complete B2B sales system
140+ lectures · Downloadable worksheets, scripts, and templates
Lifetime access — study from your computer or phone
Learn More About the Full Collection →

Or try 12 lessons free — no credit card.

FAQ

Questions before you enroll.

What does 'winning the numbers game' mean in sales?

It means managing your pipeline by activity ratios — how many cold calls per appointment, appointments per proposal, proposals per close — so you can predict and control your monthly results. This course shows you how to calculate and apply those ratios.

Can I buy this module individually?

No. This module is available exclusively as part of the Modern Sales Performer collection — 14 modules, 18+ hours of content. Learn more about the full collection →

Do I need to complete Module 01 first?

Module 01 (Top Performer's Guide) builds the foundation mindset. This module teaches the numbers system. Both are included in the collection — you'll get them all.

Is this just for new sales reps?

No. Even reps with years of experience often never properly learned their ratios. The numbers game framework applies at every career stage.

Can my company reimburse me?

Many companies cover sales training as a professional development expense. Treas. Reg. §1.162-5 also lets individuals deduct training that maintains or improves professional skills. Ask your accountant.

ALSO FROM MODERN SALES TRAINING

Looking for a more focused program?

The Fearless Prospector
8hrs · 120+ lectures · All-prospecting masterclass · $997
View →
Virtual Selling Machine
4hrs · Remote and virtual selling masterclass · $597
View →

Get this module — and all 13 others — in one complete program.

The Modern Sales Performer collection: 14 modules, 18+ hours, 140+ lectures. The complete B2B sales playbook used by 30,000+ reps.

Learn More — Modern Sales Performer → Not ready? Try 12 lessons free →