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Questions and Answers
What is a challenge mentioned in the text when it comes to selling coaching consulting?
What is a challenge mentioned in the text when it comes to selling coaching consulting?
What could be a concern for someone paying $50,000 to learn how to sell?
What could be a concern for someone paying $50,000 to learn how to sell?
Why does the author mention the challenge of persuading people to invest in information products?
Why does the author mention the challenge of persuading people to invest in information products?
What was Jeremy Miner's congratulatory message to the person making good money and improving in sales?
What was Jeremy Miner's congratulatory message to the person making good money and improving in sales?
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Why did Jeff's son struggle to sell in the coaching and consulting space according to his father?
Why did Jeff's son struggle to sell in the coaching and consulting space according to his father?
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Where did Jeff's son find quick success after leaving coaching and consulting?
Where did Jeff's son find quick success after leaving coaching and consulting?
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What is one aspect of sales training that the speaker finds controversial?
What is one aspect of sales training that the speaker finds controversial?
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In the context of the conversation, what does 'setting a frame' refer to?
In the context of the conversation, what does 'setting a frame' refer to?
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What argument does the speaker present against the industry standard in sales training?
What argument does the speaker present against the industry standard in sales training?
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How does the speaker describe offering an 'action taker discount' at the beginning of a sales call?
How does the speaker describe offering an 'action taker discount' at the beginning of a sales call?
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Study Notes
Sales and Objection Handling
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The standard approach in sales calls is to set a frame, stating the purpose of the call and the expected outcome, which can be seen as controlling and ridiculous.
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This approach is often used in the sales industry, but it may not be effective in coaching and consulting, where intangible products are being sold.
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Coaching and consulting products, such as information-based products, rely on a complex set of factors coming together correctly, making it difficult to guarantee results.
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Overcoming objections and persuading clients to pay large sums of money for these products can be challenging.
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The salesperson needs to address legitimate concerns, such as the uncertainty of results, the need for practice, and the risk of leads drying up.
Sales Experience and Personality
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The author has experience in the dog training space, where demand far outweighed supply, allowing them to easily attract clients.
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The author believes that they could confidently walk into any business and become a top salesperson within a couple of months.
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A person's personality can affect their ability to succeed in sales, with some individuals lacking the drive and persistence required to succeed in coaching and consulting.
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The author shares an anecdote about a person who struggled in coaching and consulting but excelled in recruitment, highlighting the importance of emotional barriers and personality fit in sales roles.
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Test your knowledge on objection handling techniques and setting a frame in sales training. Explore controversial topics related to framing calls and making decisions during sales calls.