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Avoid Salesy - Feel Good

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One non-salesy tip

Avoid direct questions - they can make you sound salesy.

Here's an example...

Salesy: “How are you managing this challenge?”
Buyer: “I wouldn’t call it a challenge.”

Instead,

Try this...(adapt to your style and voice):

Non-salesy: “Is this situation on your mind at all, or am I off base?
Buyer: “Yeah, it's a bit of a headache.”

Feel the difference?

One sales principle

Prospects are fearful - don't add to it - reduce it

One 1-min vid

Here's how to avoid salesy questions

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