Hey, live session hosts! We all know that keeping your audience engaged in a Zoom session can make a world of difference. When hosting a sales training session for automotive industry professionals, it's crucial to make sure everyone is not just listening, but actively participating too. After all, missing out on key information in sales training can hit the company hard. That's why boosting engagement and knowledge retention is not only important but essential. So, let's talk about how you can energize your virtual sessions using some cool features from StreamAlive.
Make Every Attendee Feel Seen with Magic Maps
Magic Maps is an awesome feature that you can use during your sales training sessions to make everyone feel like they’re part of something bigger. Right at the start, ask your attendees 'Where are you tuning in from today?' or 'Where would you love to close your next big automotive sale?' Watch their faces light up as their locations pop up on a real-time world map. This can really help break the ice and set a friendly tone. Plus, you can cluster colors together, so if a bunch of folks join from Detroit – the heart of the auto industry – highlight it to show them some love. It’s a fantastic warm-up that gets everyone involved from the get-go.

Capture Perspectives with Open-Ended Opinion Polls
Give your attendees a voice with Open-Ended Opinion Polls. Invite them to share their wins, like 'What's your favorite closing technique?' or 'What unexpected success did you have with a client last month?' Not only do these polls help you capture diverse insights, but they also let participants learn from each other’s experiences. As responses flow in, you get to highlight key insights and encourage a deeper discussion, making your training session all the richer.
Get Instant Feedback with Live Polls
Use Power Polls to actively engage your sales professionals in the session. Ask questions about their current sales challenges, like 'What's the toughest objection you face when selling autos?' or 'Which feature of our latest model do you believe is the biggest selling point?' Such polls can pull in responses instantly, giving you real-time insights and sparking great conversations on strategies that work best. Plus, seeing live results rolling in gives the audience a sense of involvement and excitement.

Turn Up the Excitement with the Winner Wheel
In a sales training session, you want every participant to feel included and motivated. That's where the Winner Wheel can work its magic. Encourage your attendees to contribute by offering spot rewards. For example, after discussing a key sales technique, spin the wheel to randomly reward an engaged participant. Imagine announcing, 'Next up, let's see who gets a coffee on us for sharing great sales stories!' Even small incentives can create big smiles and boost participation. This element of surprise keeps everyone on their toes and sparks lively discussion.

Visualize Thoughts with Wonder Words
Wonder Words makes getting feedback both fun and visually impactful. During your training, ask simple questions like 'Describe our brand in one word' or 'What skill do you most want to develop next?' As attendees drop their answers into the chat, watch the word cloud evolve in real-time, with popular terms growing bigger. This not only makes feedback visually appealing but also sparks new ideas. It's an exciting way to get everyone brainstorming and consolidated on what’s been collectively understood at a glance.

Let the Choice Circle Decide the Next Step
Use Power Polls to actively engage your sales professionals in the session. Ask questions about their current sales challenges, like 'What's the toughest objection you face when selling autos?' or 'Which feature of our latest model do you believe is the biggest selling point?' Such polls can pull in responses instantly, giving you real-time insights and sparking great conversations on strategies that work best. Plus, seeing live results rolling in gives the audience a sense of involvement and excitement.