Why Confidence is the Key to Your Perfect Sales Pitch

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Have you ever seen a live performance and been in awe of the artists onstage? Perhaps you think, I could never be brave enough to sing or dance or play an instrument in front of others. But those of us in sales have more in common with those performers than you may think! That’s because…

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An Expert Action Plan for the “I’ll Think About It” Response

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If you’ve tried to sell a product or service more than once or twice, you know that there are four words you never want to hear: “I’ll think about it.” What’s wrong with this simple phrase? After all, it isn’t a flat-out “no.” So after hearing that phrase, you diligently follow up or send an…

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How to Build Trust and Make the Sale

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HubSpot recently released its 2024 State of Sales Report, based on surveys of sales professionals around the globe. Their research is clear: technology is forcing a change in traditional sales relationships, and the best way for sales professionals to adapt is by building trust with their customers. As many post-COVID sales processes have remained virtual,…

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3 Responses to “I’ll Think About It” from a Sales Master

  Anyone who has ventured into the world of sales knows that you have to present the benefits of the product or service you offer. After completing your presentation, there are 4 little words you never want to hear: “I’ll think about it.” Why do we find these words so frustrating? It’s simple – we…

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8 Strategies to Harness Emotion to Make the Sale

Buying almost anything is an emotional roller coaster. For many potential buyers, there may be feelings of excitement, anticipation, and pride, but there are also likely negative feelings including anxiety, annoyance, pressure, skepticism, and downright fear. But of course, no one wants to feel those negative emotions. No, they innately want to feel respected, appreciated,…

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