Reduce Buying Friction - SIP #413

TLDR: High-performing salespeople possess verbal acuity, are achievement-oriented, power users, have a dominant style, and are inwardly pessimistic, working collaboratively with high morale and accountability. 1. 00:00 Strong salespeople have verbal acuity, which determines their level of access within a company. 2. 01:27 High performers in sales have better verbal communication skills, are achievement oriented, and often have a background in individual or team sports. 3. 02:37 High performers use tools like CRM at a higher rate than low performers, which increases their chances of managing sales. 4. 03:17 Strong salespeople are dominant and proactive, while weak salespeople are submissive and reactive in their sales approach. 4.1 High performers have a relaxed dominant style in sales, while low performers have an anxious submissive style. 4.2 Weak salespeople are submissive and reactive, while strong salespeople are dominant and proactive in guiding the conversation. 5. 04:53 High performing salespeople have a higher degree of inward pessimism, which leads them to question deals more and qualify higher, despite projecting an outwardly optimistic attitude. 6. 06:10 High performers collaborate with sales managers on strategy and tactics, while low performers rely on managers for help, and high performers thrive in a company with defined moral compass and accountability. 7. 07:28 High-performing salespeople possess verbal acuity, are achievement-oriented, power users, have a dominant style, and are inwardly pessimistic, working collaboratively with high morale and accountability. 8. 08:32 Focus on delivering real content, engaging the audience, and motivating them to push beyond their comfort zone to make the client look good.

You will kill a buyers confidence when you use weasel words or ventilating modifiers.

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When I started using the script, it felt very unnatural. Then, after some time, I started adapting it a little bit, and it became more comfortable, and my close rate continued to go up. Why? I had gone through the process of ‘Shuhari,’ a concept in traditional Japanese martial arts that describes the stages of learning and mastery. It consists of three phases: Shu (守 - "Protect"): In this stage, the learner follows the teachings of a master without deviation. It involves learning the fundamentals and techniques precisely as taught. Ha (破 - "Detach" or "Break"): In this intermediate stage, the learner starts to break away from tradition. They explore variations, modifications, and adaptations of the learned techniques. This phase encourages creativity and a deeper understanding of the art. Ri (離 - "Leave" or "Transcend"): In the final stage, the learner transcends the teachings and forms their path. They have internalized the principles and are no longer bound by the specific teachings of a master. It's a stage of self-discovery and mastery.   #shuhari #sellingstyle

In this session, you’ll learn the difference between how rational and emotional buyers make buying decisions.  You’ll also be asked to evaluate what type of speaker, presenter or trainer you are and why it’s critical that you align yourself and your material with their audience.  Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner or executive, aligning with your audience will help you become more persuasive.  Lastly, you’ll learn the 3-Step BLEND formula for creating a presentation, speech or training material that connects with both rational and emotional buyers.

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The client says, "I'm busy call me later."  What do you do?