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Quit Making Assumptions in Sales (and Life)

Quit Making Assumptions in Sales (and Life)

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Stop Assuming and Start Listening: The Modern Salesperson’s Guide to Closing More Deals Read More

Quit Defining Sales the Same Way

Quit Defining Sales the Same Way

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Sales isn’t scary—it’s a life skill you already use daily! Embrace it, fine-tune it, and unlock your potential to connect, influence, and achieve greatness. By Sales Motivational Speaker Connie Podesta Often, one of the first things I tell sales audiences is to QUIT defining sales the old way because when they think of sales in a “traditional” sense – they become fearful. The “I can’t do it” sets in. The phone becomes the enemy. The prospecting grinds to a halt. Listen, we were all BORN to sell. Look at any given two-year-old. They are masters at handling objections. They don’t take no Read More

Salespeople:  QUIT Making Excuses

Salespeople:  QUIT Making Excuses

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START Making More Sales                                                                                                  By Sales Strategist, Human Behavior Expert, and Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta 80% of my audiences?  SALES. After more than 35 years working with top sales organizations and teams around the globe -- there isn't much I haven't seen or heard of in both success stories -- and EXCUSES for why money is left on the table. Here's what I know... The top excuses for not making a deal? What salespeople say: Price. Product. Economy. Marketing. Territory. What customers say: Read More

Quit Asking the WRONG Sales Questions

Quit Asking the WRONG Sales Questions

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Want to close more deals? First – know your audience. Buyers usually fall into two categories:  Relators and Bottom Liners. Read More

Sales Like You’ve Never Heard Before!

Sales Like You’ve Never Heard Before!

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The Secret is Understanding the Psychology of Human Behavior! Read More

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The Game-Changer Every Salesperson Needs: Empathy

The Game-Changer Every Salesperson Needs: Empathy

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Let's face it: the old school of hard-selling is out. What's in? Empathy. Read More

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Adaptability: The Sales Superpower You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Adaptability: The Sales Superpower You Can’t Afford to Ignore

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Say goodbye to the days of one-trick-pony sales tactics and hello to the golden age of adaptability—the superpower every sales pro needs up their sleeve. Read More

Quit Underestimating the Importance of Childhood Messages

Quit Underestimating the Importance of Childhood Messages

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By Human Behavior Expert & Hall of Fame Speaker Connie Podesta Straight talk? If you’re 25, 65+ years old or anywhere in between and you’re still blaming your parents for a few (or many) things you believe are responsible for the condition of your life right now – then you’re totally on the wrong path. Now I’m not saying to discount any negative childhood messages or experiences.  I’m definitely 100% an advocate for children who’ve been through trauma and I know what that means moving into adulthood. What I am saying is that when you reach the age of adulthood, it’s time to use your Read More

Quit SELLING from a Place of Desperation Rather Than Success

Quit SELLING from a Place of Desperation Rather Than Success

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By Sales Keynote Speaker and Human Behavior Expert Connie Podesta Bottom line? People want to buy from salespeople who project confidence, not desperation. In the video below, I share two personal stories of my experience as a new speaker. The first, an occasion where I acted completely out of desperation and literally ended up spending more to get myself to the multi-day event than I made. The other was when I ignored the completely blank you’ve-got-no-bookings calendar in front of me and answered an event manager’s question to whether I was available in July with two very strong Read More

Quit Underestimating Word of Mouth Marketing

Quit Underestimating Word of Mouth Marketing

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By Sales Keynote Speaker and Human Behavior Expert Connie Podesta Word of mouth marketing is EVERYTHING. Why? Because it’s personal. It’s another human being putting their stamp of approval and trustworthiness on what you do – and then sharing why you’re the person to call with someone else!  That’s powerful, especially in today’s world. It is true for almost every industry – doctors, lawyers, restaurants, salons, spas, real estate agents – you name it. It’s exceptionally important for salespeople. Many get into the mindset that they are in the business of whatever their product Read More

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