Worst Sales Tactics: What Not To Do When Marketing Sends You A Lead | enVisioning Success [Ep. 71]
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In this episode, Laura DiBenedetto and Julia Becker Collins discuss the critical misalignment between marketing and sales, emphasizing the importance of building trust, listening to prospects, and avoiding over-promising. They provide actionable tips for effective follow-up and the necessity of thorough research before sales conversations. The conversation highlights that successful sales are about serving the customer rather than pushing for a sale and that understanding the customer's needs is paramount.
Takeaways
1 - Don't push too hard; it annoys prospects.
2 - Building trust is essential for sales success.
3 - Follow up strategically, respecting the prospect's timeline.
4 - Research is vital before sales conversations.
5 - Sales success is built on relationships and trust.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Marketing and Sales Misalignment
02:01 The Importance of Building Trust
06:21 Listening: The Key to Successful Sales
12:51 Avoiding Over-Promising in Sales
14:40 Strategic Follow-Up Techniques
20:49 The Necessity of Research in Sales Conversations
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