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The Selling PodcastAuthor: Mike Williams and Scott Schlofman
Do you want to grow your business? Looking for more sales? Trying to add new leads to your pipeline?Mike and Scott are two experienced sales professionals with over 50 years of selling experience (and many airline and hotel points!) sharing a common goal: Sell better, Live better, and most of all...Enjoy more!They share deep-ish thoughts (and some mediocre advice) on sales and life as they exchange stories, philosophies, experiences, insights, and random thoughts with some special guests who provide even more (and deeper) insights along the way!Join the conversation! Email Mike (mike@thesellingpodcast.com) or Scott (scott@thesellingpodcast.com) and let them know what's on your mind! Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Relationship-Driven Sales: 3 Steps to Outmaneuver Your Competition (and Master the Art of Conversation)
Episode 149
Wednesday, 2 April, 2025
Send us a textIn this power-packed episode of "The Selling Podcast," Mike and Scott dissect the critical strategies needed to not just compete, but dominate in today's cutthroat sales environment. We move beyond basic sales tactics and delve into the psychological and strategic advantages that separate top performers from the rest. We break down three core pillars of competitive dominance:Controlling the Conversation: This isn't about being pushy or aggressive; it's about guiding the narrative. We explore techniques for asking strategic questions, framing discussions, and leading prospects to the realization that your solution is the superior choice. We discuss how to effectively steer conversations away from price-centric comparisons and towards value-driven discussions. We look at specific techniques to keep control of the sales process.Turning Competitors' Strengths into Weaknesses: We reveal how to analyze your competition's perceived strengths and reframe them as potential weaknesses. This involves understanding the nuances of your product or service and highlighting how your unique selling proposition addresses the limitations of your competitors. We analyze how to strategically position your product to highlight the benefits of your product and how it is better than the competition.Dominating the Relationship Game: In today's sales landscape, relationships are paramount. We discuss how to build genuine connections, foster trust, and create lasting partnerships. We analyze how to build strong relationships. We discuss how to go beyond transactional interactions and cultivate long-term loyalty. We also look at how to maintain and grow those relationships.This episode provides actionable insights and real-world examples to help sales professionals elevate their game and consistently outperform their competitors. We also discuss how to stay ahead of the competition.Scott SchlofmanMike Williams - Cell 801-635-7773 #sales #podcast #customerfirst #relationships #success #pipeline #funnel #sales success #selling #salescoach