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13 Must Read Sales Books to Become a Badass Sales Person [Updated]

A Sales Guy

Inside sales, inbound, outbound, Account Based Marketing, lead generation, buyers journey, etc. 9) The Perfect Close — James Muir. Have you ever wondered if there were a way to close a deal with out being pushy and obnoxious? Many of you know my thoughts on closing. This updated list is a little different.

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13 Must Read Sales Books to Become a Badass Sales Person [Updated]

A Sales Guy

Inside sales, inbound, outbound, Account Based Marketing, lead generation, buyers journey, etc. 9) The Perfect Close — James Muir. Have you ever wondered if there were a way to close a deal with out being pushy and obnoxious? Many of you know my thoughts on closing. This updated list is a little different.

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Sales Skill-Sets vs Sales Tool-Sets

SBI

Hard skills include such things as effective cold-calling, presentation skills, overcoming objections, skillful questioning, getting past the gate-keeper, negotiation skills, how to sell value, qualifying prospects, and closing techniques. Closing a low percentage of forecasted deals: Not enough forecasted opportunities close.