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What is a potential consequence of changing everything at once when starting sales training?
What is a potential consequence of changing everything at once when starting sales training?
- Increased certainty and confidence
- Confusion and disruption of existing skills (correct)
- Improved skills and faster learning
- Immediate mastery of new techniques
According to the content, what is a key element of influence?
According to the content, what is a key element of influence?
- Superior product knowledge
- High level of certainty (correct)
- Extensive sales experience
- Aggressive sales tactics
What are the three components of the 'alignment triad'?
What are the three components of the 'alignment triad'?
- Sales, Marketing, Customer Service
- Features, Benefits, Value
- Offer, Market, Process (correct)
- Product, Price, Promotion
Alignment with the market refers to:
Alignment with the market refers to:
What does alignment with the process refer to?
What does alignment with the process refer to?
What can a lack of certainty lead to?
What can a lack of certainty lead to?
Besides being completely new, when should you focus on only one or two new things to implement at a time?
Besides being completely new, when should you focus on only one or two new things to implement at a time?
Neglecting energy management and sales philosophy causes:
Neglecting energy management and sales philosophy causes:
According to the content, what is the best way to approach call analysis breakdowns?
According to the content, what is the best way to approach call analysis breakdowns?
What does the acronym KISS stand for?
What does the acronym KISS stand for?
What is a potential consequence of overcomplicating the pitch?
What is a potential consequence of overcomplicating the pitch?
What should one focus on instead of reading a script?
What should one focus on instead of reading a script?
What should you consider when overlooking financial objections?
What should you consider when overlooking financial objections?
When might a two-call close be appropriate?
When might a two-call close be appropriate?
What is the result of switching completely to the sales philosophy described in the content?
What is the result of switching completely to the sales philosophy described in the content?
According to the content, changing your sales approach all at once can create:
According to the content, changing your sales approach all at once can create:
What happens when your uncertainty transfers to the prospect?
What happens when your uncertainty transfers to the prospect?
What is crucial to prevent closes from going 'off the boil'?
What is crucial to prevent closes from going 'off the boil'?
According to the content, why do people sometimes 'fuck themselves up' even when they're good at closing?
According to the content, why do people sometimes 'fuck themselves up' even when they're good at closing?
What is the ultimate piece of advice given in the video?
What is the ultimate piece of advice given in the video?
When is it acceptable to change everything at once during sales training?
When is it acceptable to change everything at once during sales training?
What is the second key to being able to influence?
What is the second key to being able to influence?
What should the focus be on dealing with alignment with the market?
What should the focus be on dealing with alignment with the market?
What happens over time regarding your comfort with the sales process
What happens over time regarding your comfort with the sales process
Trying to do everything that you need to do...
Trying to do everything that you need to do...
Focusing on sales philisophy can be seen as...
Focusing on sales philisophy can be seen as...
Going through call analysis breakdowns just one time is...
Going through call analysis breakdowns just one time is...
Instead of reading a script, what should you focus on?
Instead of reading a script, what should you focus on?
What kind of close is sometimes a good idea?
What kind of close is sometimes a good idea?
Flashcards
Changing everything at once
Changing everything at once
Messing up existing skills by trying to change too much at once. Focus on mastering key skills instead.
Importance of Certainty
Importance of Certainty
Your ability to influence others is significantly affected by how certain you are. Certainty is key to sales success.
Alignment Triad
Alignment Triad
Alignment with the offer (belief in the product), the market (resonating with your audience), and the process (comfort with your sales method).
Lack of Certainty
Lack of Certainty
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Incremental Implementation
Incremental Implementation
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Neglecting Energy and Philosophy
Neglecting Energy and Philosophy
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Repetitive Call Analysis
Repetitive Call Analysis
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KISS Principle
KISS Principle
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Focusing on Prospect
Focusing on Prospect
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Overlooking Financial Objections
Overlooking Financial Objections
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Two-Call Close
Two-Call Close
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Study Notes
Common Pitfalls: What Not To Do
- Changing everything at once can disrupt existing skills, but if new to training, embrace it.
- Focus on mastering a few key skills instead of trying to change everything at once, unless completely off track.
- A key part of influencing is your level of certainty - which comes from aligning with the offer, the market, and the sales process
Alignment Triad
- Alignment with the offer involves certainty in the product and its tangible outcome.
- Misalignment with the offer hinders effective presentation.
- Alignment with the market involves resonating with the target audience.
- Be able to take authority so that the type A alpha people see you as the authority figure
- Alignment with the process involves comfort in one's sales process.
- Develop a sales approach over time through conversations and experience.
- Certainty, derived from these alignments, is crucial for closing deals.
- Lack of certainty leads to wasted effort and poor results.
Implementation & Energy
- Focus on implementing one to two new things at a time, reinforcing them before moving on.
- Avoid reinventing the wheel and focus on the fundamentals.
- Neglecting energy management and sales philosophy is a significant pitfall.
- Energy management, mindset, and psychology are crucial for success.
Call Analysis & KISS Principle
- Review call analysis breakdowns repeatedly for lasting change.
- Follow the KISS principle
- Avoid overcomplicating the pitch or focusing too much on the script.
- Being present and understanding the prospect is more important than sticking to a script.
Financial Objections & Two-Call Close
- Address financial objections effectively when presenting offers and payment plans.
- Consider a two-call close for sophisticated buyers or industries where it's standard practice.
How to Win
- Fully adopting the sales process, along with the right mindset and energy management, increases earnings.
- Changing everything at once can create uncertainty and reduce close rates.
- Stay focused and relentless to achieve success.
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