The 3 Mistakes Salespeople Make in the Early Stages of the Sales Cycle
Sales is an art, and a good salesperson knows how to engage their prospect in a memorable way. In this podcast episode, Dave Kurkjian, a 35-year sales veteran, shares insights from his book, “6x: Convert More Prospects to Customers.” The first two mistakes that salespeople make in the early stages of the sales cycle are sharing too much information and not being unique in the conversation. However, the third mistake is the most crucial – not focusing on the prospect’s point of view.
Dave emphasizes that the conversation should not be all about the salesperson or their company. Instead, the focus should be on the prospect and their needs. Sales professionals need to embrace their profession and find unique and creative ways to communicate with prospects. They need to communicate the value of their product or service in a way that is compelling and memorable.
Dave suggests a technique called “you phrasing” to shift from the salesperson’s point of view to looking at the prospect’s worldview. This technique involves using phrases like “what you’re going to experience today” or “what you are going to see” to engage the prospect and make them pay attention to what you’re saying.
In conclusion, salespeople need to focus on the prospect’s needs and communicate the value of their product or service in a way that is compelling and memorable. They should not bombard their prospects with information and should instead find unique and creative ways to engage with them. By using techniques like “you phrasing,” sales professionals can shift their focus to the prospect’s point of view and create a more productive conversation.
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