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Often the decision between a customer choosing you over someone like you is your ability to know exactly what to say, when to say it, and how to make it count. Phil M. Jones has trained more than two million people across five continents and over 50 countries in the lost art of spoken communication. In Exactly What to Say, he delivers the tactics you need to get more of what you want.
It's comforting to imagine that superstars in their fields were just born better equipped than the rest of us. When a co-worker loses 20 pounds, or a friend runs a marathon while completing a huge project at work, we assume they have more grit, more willpower, more innate talent, and above all, more motivation to see their goals through. But that's not at actually true, as popular Inc.com columnist Jeff Haden proves. "Motivation" as we know it is a myth. Motivation isn't the special sauce that we require at the beginning of any major change.
How do you break through to impossible-to-reach executive buyers who are intent on blocking out the noise that confronts them every day? Old-school prospecting tactics or new-school techniques alone won't provide the answers. But Combo Prospecting will...by showing how to combine time-tested sales processes with cutting-edge social media strategies and clever technology hacks.
Anthony Iannarino has a different approach to closing geared to the new technological and social realities of our time. In The Lost Art of Closing, he proves that the final commitment can actually be one of the easiest parts of the sales process - if you've set it up properly with other commitments that have to happen long before the close. The key is to lead customers through a series of necessary steps designed to prevent a purchase stall.
When Mike Lewis was 24 and working in a prestigious corporate job, he eagerly wanted to leave and pursue his dream of becoming a professional squash player. But he had questions: When is the right time to move from work that is comfortable to a career you have only dared to dream of? How have other people made such a jump? What did they feel when making that jump - and afterward?
Everyone knows that timing is everything. But we don't know much about timing itself. Our lives are a never-ending stream of "when" decisions: when to start a business, schedule a class, get serious about a person. Yet we make those decisions based on intuition and guesswork. Timing, it's often assumed, is an art. In When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Pink shows that timing is really a science.
Often the decision between a customer choosing you over someone like you is your ability to know exactly what to say, when to say it, and how to make it count. Phil M. Jones has trained more than two million people across five continents and over 50 countries in the lost art of spoken communication. In Exactly What to Say, he delivers the tactics you need to get more of what you want.
It's comforting to imagine that superstars in their fields were just born better equipped than the rest of us. When a co-worker loses 20 pounds, or a friend runs a marathon while completing a huge project at work, we assume they have more grit, more willpower, more innate talent, and above all, more motivation to see their goals through. But that's not at actually true, as popular Inc.com columnist Jeff Haden proves. "Motivation" as we know it is a myth. Motivation isn't the special sauce that we require at the beginning of any major change.
How do you break through to impossible-to-reach executive buyers who are intent on blocking out the noise that confronts them every day? Old-school prospecting tactics or new-school techniques alone won't provide the answers. But Combo Prospecting will...by showing how to combine time-tested sales processes with cutting-edge social media strategies and clever technology hacks.
Anthony Iannarino has a different approach to closing geared to the new technological and social realities of our time. In The Lost Art of Closing, he proves that the final commitment can actually be one of the easiest parts of the sales process - if you've set it up properly with other commitments that have to happen long before the close. The key is to lead customers through a series of necessary steps designed to prevent a purchase stall.
When Mike Lewis was 24 and working in a prestigious corporate job, he eagerly wanted to leave and pursue his dream of becoming a professional squash player. But he had questions: When is the right time to move from work that is comfortable to a career you have only dared to dream of? How have other people made such a jump? What did they feel when making that jump - and afterward?
Everyone knows that timing is everything. But we don't know much about timing itself. Our lives are a never-ending stream of "when" decisions: when to start a business, schedule a class, get serious about a person. Yet we make those decisions based on intuition and guesswork. Timing, it's often assumed, is an art. In When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Pink shows that timing is really a science.
Start closing sales like top producers! Have you ever found yourself at a loss for what to say when the gatekeeper asks you what your call is about? Have your palms ever sweated when the decision maker shuts you down with "I wouldn't be interested"? Has your heart taken a fast dive into your stomach when, at the start of your presentation, your prospect tells you that they've thought about it and are just going to pass? Are you finally ready to learn how to confidently and effectively overcome these objections, stalls, and blow-offs?
The sales profession is in the midst of a perfect storm. Buyers have more power - more information, more at stake, and more control over the sales process - than any time in history. Technology is bringing disruptive change at an ever-increasing pace, creating fear and uncertainty that leaves buyers clinging to the status quo.
Much of what we hear about who gets to the top, and how, is wrong. Those who become chief executives set their sights on the C-suite at an early age. In fact, over 70 percent of the CEOs didn't have designs on the corner office until later in their careers. You must graduate from an elite college. In fact, only seven percent of CEOs in the dataset are Ivy League graduates - and eight percent didn't graduate from college at all. To become a CEO you need a flawless résumé. The reality: 45 percent of CEO candidates had at least one major career blowup.
No matter how much repeat business you get from loyal customers, the lifeblood of your business is a constant flow of new accounts. Whether you're a sales rep, sales manager, or a professional services executive, if you are expected to bring in new business, you need a proven formula for prospecting, developing, and closing deals. New Sales. Simplified. is the answer.
A string of best sellers have alerted us to the importance of grit - an ability to persevere and control one's impulses that is closely associated with greatness. But no book yet has charted the most accessible and powerful path to grit: our prosocial emotions. These feelings - gratitude, compassion, and pride - are easier to generate than the willpower and self-denial that underpin traditional approaches to grit. And, while willpower is quickly depleted, prosocial emotions actually become stronger the more we use them.
Donald Miller's StoryBrand process is a proven solution to the struggle business leaders face when talking about their businesses. This revolutionary method for connecting with customers provides listeners with the ultimate competitive advantage, revealing the secret for helping their customers understand the compelling benefits of using their products, ideas, or services.
Janice Kaplan is back to tackle another big, mysterious influence in all our lives: luck. And this time she's joined on her journey by coauthor Dr. Barnaby Marsh, a renowned academic who guides her exploration. Together they uncover the unexpected, little-understood science behind what we call "luck", proving that many seemingly random events are actually under your - and everyone's - control. They examine the factors that made stars like Harrison Ford and Jonathan Groff so successful, and learn the real secrets that made Kate Spade and Warby Parker into global brands.
What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research. Humorous, surprising, and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.
For the first time ever, Jordan Belfort opens his playbook and gives listeners access to his exclusive step-by-step system - the same system he used to create massive wealth for himself, his clients, and his sales teams. Until now, this revolutionary program was only available through Jordan's $1,997 online training. Now, in Way of the Wolf, Belfort is ready to unleash the power of persuasion to a whole new generation of listeners, revealing how anyone can bounce back from devastating setbacks, master the art of persuasion, and build wealth.
We all want to live a life that matters. We all want to reach our full potential. But too often we find ourselves overwhelmed by the day-to-day. Our big goals get pushed to the back burner - and then, more often than not, they get forgotten. New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt wants listeners to know that it doesn't have to be this way. In fact, he thinks that this is the year listeners can finally close the gap between reality and their dreams.
David J. Lieberman understands that a change in perspective is all that is needed to help keep from flying off the handle. In Never Get Angry Again, he reveals how to see anger through a comprehensive, holistic lens, illuminates the underlying emotional, spiritual, and physical components of anger, and gives listeners simple, practical tools to snuff out anger before it even occurs.
The rise of one-million-dollar, one-person businesses in the past five years is the biggest trend in employment today, offering the widest range of people the most ways to earn a living while having the lifestyles they want. In The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, Elaine Pofeldt outlines the pathways to joining this entrepreneurial movement, synthesizing advice from hundreds of business owners who've done it.
An introvert? Great at sales? Yes.
Sales is a skill anyone can learn and master - and introverts are especially good at it once they learn how to leverage their natural strengths.
Introverts aren't comfortable with traditional tactics like aggressively pushing a product or talking over a customer's objections. That's the beauty of The Introvert's Edge: it doesn't focus on the sale itself but on a sales system that helps introverts feel sincere instead of sales-y. Powerful and practical, the book reveals how to:
With stories of introverted entrepreneurs, salespeople, and business owners who went from stagnant to success, The Introvert's Edge shows you how to succeed in sales - without changing who you are.
Just in the first chapter alone Matthew uses the power of story to relate to exactly where I have been with sales as well as where I am currently.
As an introverted musician who has been afraid of sales I can say without a doubt this is one of the most pragmatic books I’ve ever come across in years.
I think it would be in the best interest of any artist or musician to give this book a read or in this case a listen.
I can’t wait to apply the principals Matthew expounds up to my life as well as my future as a working professional in the music education business!
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Who would have thought anybody could sell the idea I - confessed introvert - could get to like Sales..? Well, Matthew, Derek and Jamie made this happen.
This is a great guide for startups, blossoming entrepreneurs, and any professional who loves helping others, but has hesitation (or dread) of sales keeping those who need that help away.
Introvert traits that might make us feel a bad fit for selling our service, our skills (like for career promotion) or products are actually what makes us a perfect fit. My favorite takeaway is that Sales is not that snake oil thing. Actually, it is all about helping others. Price is more an afterthought, a deserved compensation for value added.
This book is wholeheartedly recommended. I read through it in one day, and will come back to the concise advice, regularly!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This book is not only for introverts, though it is expertly written for them. It is a masterful presentation for everyone, of how to sell super successfully, with ethics and integrity, using Matthew's amazing approach. He's known internationally as 'The Rapid Growth Guy' because he has helped transform over 3,500 struggling businesses into success stories. After listening/reading, you will know how he did it and how you can do the same for your business. 5-Stars all the way - fantastic book!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I LOVE the stories in this book.
As an introvert who’s run his own business and also been involved with sales for organizations I just wish I could have heard this years ago.
This book created a huge mindset shift for me where I started to see that I could actually outsell my extroverted counterparts - and that feelings of anxiety during public speaking were ok and actually a benefit if I applied the lessons within and learned how to play to my strengths.
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Any additional comments?
Matthew gives very clear examples (via stories) to educate the reader on sales ideas for introverts. In preparation for 3 sales calls w/ new potential clients, I listened to portions of The Introvert's Edge. His wisdom on the topic were key reasons I closed ALL 3 new clients. I've already recommended this book to many others.
Introverts: this is a key book for your sales arsenal if you want sales success.
Maybe it’s me but i felt like this was written by a ghost writer. I didn’t feel connected.
Not a bad book. Just nothing new or groundbreaking.
Might be a good read for someone new at sales who hasn’t read the usual subjects like Tom Hopkins, etc.
loved it. will come in handy when i get ready to start my sales career.
Fantastic book! This joins First Break all the Rules and Atlas Shrugged as must reads every 2 years or so. Everyone has to sell something so I recommend to everyone.
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would recommend this to introverts like me. Sales doesn't come easy for me. I love connecting with people, but not many people at one go. So I thought I was joining a profession that is not me. I'm in tech sales.
This book has opened my eyes. I can leverage be a great sales consultant by leveraging on my strengths. I've re-listened to this book multiple times to internalise the concepts.
Really recommended!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
The author isn't a professor publishing theories. He's not a corporate desk-jockey who hasn't worn out his shoes on the streets. He was desperate kid who had the grit to keep making belly-to-belly cold calls and experimenting until he learned what makes people buy. He discovered a repeatable process that worked--and transformed from an awkward, desperate kid into a sales champion.
This book reveals his method for making people eager to become your customer--even if you aren't the belle of the ball. It's a method that has proven to work for those of us who haven't been cursed with with movie star looks and A-list connections. Pollard PROVES that sales ability depends on skills and processes--not personality and luck.
What did you like most about The Introvert's Edge?
The format of the book, it was very interesting and easy to listen to.It made me realise that being an introvert in the world of sales definitely wasn't a disadvantage, in fact quite the opposite!
What did you like best about this story?
The stories in the book that helped illustrate the power of Matthew's sales techniques.The process is broken down into steps that are easy to follow.
Have you listened to any of Jamie Jackson’s other performances? How does this one compare?
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Any additional comments?
The bonuses that come with the book are great too. I am working my way through them at the moment. Matthew has gone above and beyond with the value he has offered in the book, and the support available after!
Absolutely fantastic book - not just for introverts - but for anybody looking to refine their sales techniques and understand their clients needs better. I've learnt so much about how to package up my services and deliver them in a non salesy manner to ensure that I meet my clients needs and provide them value, whilst not undervaluing my own unique skills. One of the most informative books I've read in a very long time. I'll continue reading this book as a reference book for years to come.