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Imagine stepping onto a new path, the air filled with anticipation and promise. This journey isn’t just about physical movement; it’s a voyage toward opportunities, financial independence, and enlightenment. As you progress, you discover a crucial truth: knowing your audience is the compass that guides you. From strangers to friends, the map you create connects hearts and minds. But it’s not just any message—it’s the right conversation that transforms acquaintances into allies. Yet, every journey has its obstacles. These stumbling blocks, often unseen, test your resolve. Here, negotiation becomes your sword. The right words wielded skillfully can dismantle barriers and pave the way forward. Welcome to the adventure of sales and marketing. Preparation and expertise are your allies. With each step, triumph awaits—a result of your strategic maneuvers and well-chosen words. Remember, in this vast landscape of business, your conversations are more than mere exchanges; they’re the threads that weave connections, turning strangers into lifelong partners. Connect with me on LinkedIn, let’s continue this journey together! Feel free to reach out, share insights, and explore new horizons.

Stop the bulls**t and Lets be friends 🙂 Whether it’s in business or in love, the process of reaching out and making meaningful connections can be both challenging and rewarding. Outbound efforts require persistence and resilience, facing rejections and constantly searching for the right fit. When you find someone suitable, you put in the effort to persuade and turn a ‘No’ into a ‘Yes’. Inbound opportunities mean that someone has noticed and approached you, impressed by your qualities. This requires continuous self-improvement, both personally and professionally, to attract the right people. In both scenarios, maintaining the relationship is the hardest part. Never take a ‘Yes’ lightly. Remember the effort it took to get there and continue nurturing the relationship. If it becomes toxic, prioritize your well-being and know when to move on. What’s your opinion? How do you balance effort and self-care in building relationships? #RelationshipBuilding #ClientRelationships #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfCare

Why You Miss Out On Deals Made in the Shadows? (If you're a born salesperson with the gift of gab, you can skip this.) But if you're like me, you probably believe in building authentic connections to be able to truly communicate your value and make an impact. The problem is, we often struggle to get the attention of our prospects, end up going under the radar, and miss out on opportunities. Here are three practices that have helped me stay top of mind with your ideal prospects: 1. Embrace Your Imperfections Being imperfect makes you human. It makes you more likable and relatable. Interacting with another person is like looking into a mirror, reflecting back who you are. By embracing your imperfections, you show it's okay for them to be imperfect too, which helps them open up to you. Simple ways to do this in everyday communication: - Share personal stories about what's happening this week and where you're doing human things, like making mistakes. - Laugh at yourself when things go wrong. 2. Ask Engaging Questions This one comes naturally for quiet achievers. The last thing you want to be when building strong connections is a narcissist. Focus on others, not yourself, to build real connections. The extrovert world often fails at this by asking boring questions like "How's the weather?" or "What do you do?" Instead, try this: - Ask about what they're working on or excited about. - Following up with thoughtful comments and genuinely curious questions about how they are approaching it.. 3. Speak About an Expansive Future Every day, the news might make you believe it's all doom and gloom or divide the world further. Instead, speak well of others and use a positive outlook to gain trust. Create a lasting impression by: - Giving genuine praise and keep away from fear based conversations. - Make an effor to Identify and talking about what you have in common with them and making an effort to find more shared interests. Remember, in a world increasingly exposed to AI and automation, staying human is your biggest advantage. Trust that you are in a prime position to leverage your humanness and become top of mind with your ideal prospects. ♻️ Feel free to share this & follow if it resonated. 

STOP GHOSTING PEOPLE. PLEASE. Whether it is in your personal or professional relationships. We have to stop ignoring people, dropping off the face of the earth without an explanation, or doing everything we can to avoid the conflict (oftentimes subconsciously). Be honest with people. Tell the truth. Embrace the conflict, disappointment, or disagreement. Stop running from discomfort. Stop treating people like a notification on your phone. Technology makes it WAY too easy for us to run from these things...don't let it tempt you into being a scared, watered-down, dishonest version of yourself. How you treat people teaches others how to treat you. If you want others to treat you differently, summon the courage to develop a "no lying, no bullshit, no ghosting" approach to your relationships. Do what you say you are going to do. And if you can't, own up to it and make a new commitment. Live in truth. Live in integrity. Be the type of person you admire. What goes around, comes around. You got this. PS - If you are in sales and considering buying something from someone, you DEFINITELY shouldn't do this. You are just inviting your prospects to do it to you. PPS - If you want to learn how to better keep prospects from ghosting you and move them through your sales cycle more effectively and efficiently, check out our next Accelerator Program that launches on March 6th! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gH65Uu_X

I remember watching a movie called THE YES MAN when I was younger. You can understand what the movie is about from its name , but I didn't really get the meaning of it until I started working in the business development industry. It's unbelievable how many people say  NO before listening, understanding , or even taking the time to read a message. According to studies: -90% of consumers who receive a sales call or message respond with a "NO" -Approximately only  8 people reply to every 100 cold messages or calls received. And that is when I understood that saying YES is one of the hardest word to say, especially in business . So let me tell you about five situations, Try not to say no to them. 1-A chance for a collaboration There may be a great opportunity for you to grow both personally and professionally.  2-A chance for  a CONNECTION.  “ It's all about connection “  3-Sales Approach: "One for Me"  Since this salesperson surely has something to offer, just listen , as maybe one day you will need it.  4-A chance to learn about new products and services on the market 5-A chance to enjoy yourself and have some quality time with friends and family ( the most important ) So, this leads us to a quote that I really liked: "saying YES is risky, but saying NO is riskier."  If you made it this far, I would like to hear your opinion. Thank you .

Cold calling can be a game-changer when done right, and we've mastered the art. We're not just making calls; we're making connections, driving growth, and fueling your journey towards your goals. Experience the difference of working with a team dedicated to your growth. Ready to elevate your business ?

20 years ago: I want to spend my life in the jungles of South America sharing my faith while giving humanitarian aid! ⛪ 13 years ago: I want a career in Hospitality; doesn't matter how much I have to work! 🧆 🍜 9 years ago: I need to find a 9-5 job, Hospitality is eating my life and I can't spend time with my family. Am I trapped? 😨 8 years ago: Omg, Sales is amazing. The harder I hustle, the more I make? Let's go baby! 💰 7 years ago: Sales Training is legit. I get to meet new sales execs each month while working with leaders in Sales, Marketing, and Product. Boot Camps for Life!! 👨🏫 5 years ago: Building out XDR teams is my calling. I'll just do this literally forever. ☎️ 3 years ago: I'm going to start my own marketing agency and exit the rat race. 👋 2 years ago: I'm back in the corporate America space, entrepreneurship is not for me right now. Maybe later. 👋 Today: Let's take it a day at a time, maximize the potential of each moment, and help people around me. 👐 My Personal Lessons: ❇️ The path isn't linear. ❇️Your focus and excitement can change. ❇️The most important people in life aren't at your company. ❇️What you know today is a shadow of what you will know tomorrow. ❇️Others are walking their own version of this path too, be kind. ❇️Growth is measured in decades. --- I'm Seth Killian 📐💲 and normally I rant and rave about career stuff. But when I'm not helping you build a career on your own terms; I'm talking about productivity, critical thinking, and the tools I'm using. Click my profile --> click follow --> click the bell

Having Ideas only in your mind is not enough. Knowing 'HOW' to execute those ideas is the real Game changer! 🚀 ↳ Your journey matters It's not just about reaching the destination. Seize opportunity strategically by knowing the 'HOW' All you need is dedication to fuel your progress. ↳ Be Open and Honest Being honest about 'how' you did something is a big deal. It shows people that they can trust you, And that you're the real deal. ↳ Growing Strong, Together By showing others 'how' you did something, You're not just showing off, - You're building trust that lasts, - You're showing yourself as honest and reliable, - You show others that they can do amazing things too. What would you add to this? P.S. I help founders get more leads and boost their growth. 🚀 DM me 'Growth' and let's chat! #sales #businessdevelopment

I'm shutting out all my competitors! That's the attitude I was faced with by a fellow business owner this weekend. But should we shut them out or welcome them in? This individual was concerned about connecting with a specific emerging competitor who had left her a text message asking to meet. Their concern was potentially valid: "Why make it easy for them to learn about our business and potentially steal our customers?" While fear can be a natural reaction, I urged them to consider a different perspective. "Why not bring them into your orbit?" I asked. "By doing so, you can influence their journey and explore potential partnerships that could yield endless possibilities." Yet, my advice fell on deaf ears. This seasoned business owner remained resolute, asserting, "There's no room for more players in our market." Here's the reality: Whether we believe our market has space for newcomers or not, they will enter it. That's why I advocate for a more open approach: 🤝 Build Relationships: Make connecting with others a habit. By doing so, you solidify your position as someone worth knowing in your industry. 🌐 Stay Informed: Being part of the conversation ensures you're aware of industry developments, even those happening behind closed doors. 🎁 Give Freely: Be generous with your knowledge and expertise. Remember, an idea is only valuable when executed with consistency and integrity. So maybe it's worth connecting with competitors or so-called imaginary enemies, maybe you'll end up with an ally.

Let's unpack this DM, shall we? 1. Opener is weak as hell. This basically says, "I noticed you have a business on a business-focused platform. Can we connect?" 2. The response to my question about neurodivergence makes it seem like **I** was the one to initiate the conversation. My question wasn't a conversation starter – it was a direct and relevant response to his first message. 3. I clearly take no issue with the word "weird," but to describe my work as, "coaching the 'weird'" (presumably as a neurotypical...) feels icky and reductive. 4. The audacity to suggest that I do this work because Austin's slogan is "Keep Austin Weird"? Let's just glaze right over my neurodivergence question and go straight to condescension. Great sales tactic. 5. Immediately asking about my "main acquisition channel." Bruh, you obviously don't know me and you clearly don't care to change that. I gave this guy plenty of time to respond to me before I posted this. I was curious what he might say, but alas, he has fallen silent. Quite unfortunate. Homie, if you think this is the way to "acquire" clients, you connected with the wrong neurodivergent person. Thanks for wasting my time. I know cold pitching is a necessary "evil" for some industries, and it's difficult for most to pull off well. I was giving this guy an opportunity to show me why I should bother connecting with him in the first place instead of just blocking him immediately and moving on. For anyone relying on cold pitches, wondering why people ignore them 99% of the time? This. This is why.