The Elite Seller

A Practical Guide to Moving from Average to Exceptional in Technical Sales

By: Charles M Pledger

Narrated by: Charles M Pledger

You’re smart. You’re putting in the work. So why does it still feel like a grind?

Most sellers don’t fail from lack of effort. They fail from lack of control.

The Elite Seller is a tactical, story-driven guide for sales professionals who are tired of chasing and ready to level up. Through the journey of Marcus—a mid-career enterprise rep on the verge of burnout—you’ll see what truly separates the top 10% from everyone else, and how any average seller can make that same leap.

After hitting rock bottom, Marcus is forced to confront an uncomfortable truth: his results aren’t random. They are the direct reflection of how he thinks, prepares, and runs his deals. Guided by new frameworks and honest coaching, he rebuilds his approach from the ground up—and in the process, shows you how to do the same.

Built around a practical framework called ELITE, this book helps you master four core levers of high performance:

• Mindset – How elite sellers think about adversity, pressure, and ownership.
• Mechanics – How they qualify, run discovery, control next steps, and forecast with confidence.
• Magnetism – How they lead conversations, build trust, and influence buyers at every level.
• Momentum – How they design their days, weeks, and quarters for consistent, compounding success.

Unlike traditional sales books built on scripts and slogans, The Elite Seller blends narrative and field-tested tactics. You’ll see the patterns, habits, and conversations of top performers in motion—and walk away with concrete tools you can apply immediately.

Whether you’re a new seller trying to find your footing, a mid-performer stuck in the grind, or an experienced rep looking for your next edge, this book will help you move from average to exceptional in both your pipeline and your career.

©2025 Charles M Pledger (P)2025 Charles M Pledger

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Excellent listen. Engaging narration with actionable items to put into practice immediately. Definitely one to listen to again.