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Expert Closing Techniques

Anthony Cole Training

In the old days of selling, closing was about what happens at the end of a client or prospect meeting did we get them to sign something, give us the green light, or seal the deal? The activity was about applying pressure on the buyer to make a decision NOW.

Technique 314
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Closed Doors Lead to Better Opportunities for Growth

Sales Pop!

Our best foot forward is to remain calm and professional and remind ourselves that closed doors often lead us to better opportunities for growth. Experience Losing a client early in a sales career or business endeavor can be nerve-wracking and lead to the idea of quitting. We only earn a fraction of the business that we attempt.

Growth 292
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Sales Narratives That Drive Results: Strategies for Leading Clients and Closing Deals

Iannarino

But the truth is, only a well-crafted narrative will have your clients eating out of your hand. Let’s be clear, most salespeople are out there winging it, throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks.

Clients 285
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How Your Client Justifies Buying from You

Iannarino

This post may be a bitter pill for those who believe their clients buy from them because they like their company, their products, or both. Even though these things are important, their value can only be recognized (not to mention realized) after the client signs a contract. You Make Sense of Their World.

Clients 325
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Client Effort and Your Chances of Winning

Iannarino

There is a "tell" that provides you with evidence your deal isn't likely to close and should not find its way into your forecast. The tell is a lack of client effort.

Clients 305
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Answering 'Why Change Now' for Your Clients

Iannarino

To understand how sales has changed, you must recognize the limitation of the "legacy solution" approach we've practiced for close to forty years. This approach believes that asking a client about their problem is the key to success, as it allows the salesperson to share exactly how their solution will solve their problem.

Clients 278
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How to Handle Sales Concerns Without Damaging Trust or Losing Deals

Iannarino

Learn how to identify sales objections as concerns in order to build trust and close deals without jeopardizing client relationships or appearing pushy.

Trust 261