How do you get people to know you before they meet you?
In this five-minute episode of “The Sales Evangelist Podcast,” host Donald Kelly will tell you exactly how. Donald emphasizes the importance of creating a point of reference and humanizing oneself in prospects' eyes before initiating sales conversations.
Discover valuable insights on building connections with potential prospects before engaging with them.
Building Relationships on LinkedIn
The "Get to Know Me" Post
Humanizing the Sales Approach
Encouraging Authentic Connections
Donald shares powerful tips in this five-minute episode. Try implementing these strategies to help build your pipeline and close more deals. Join us in the next episode for more insightful discussions and actionable sales strategies.
“They see you as a sales professional. How can we break down that barrier so they can see you as a human being and then, from that, converse and start the conversation and talk to you? They're not just looking at a seller. They're looking at Mary, or they're looking at DJ.” - Donald Kelly.
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