A few weeks ago, I posted my first video on LinkedIn. It was a response to a friend’s video where he suggested closing is not a skill, and that it is no longer important in sales. Both of these ideas as stated are inaccurate and will cause you to lose deals you might otherwise have won.
Closing doesn’t require that you be smarmy, manipulative, self-oriented, or pushy. Now it means that you ask for the commitments your dream client needs to make to create change and produce a better result.
This episode of the podcast is sponsored by b2bsalestraining.com and The Lost Art of Closing.
Anthony Iannarino is an American writer. He has published daily at thesalesblog.com for more than 14 years, amassing over 5,300 articles and making this platform a destination for salespeople and sales leaders. Anthony is also the author of four best-selling books documenting modern sales methodologies and a fifth book for sales leaders seeking revenue growth. His latest book for an even wider audience is titled, The Negativity Fast: Proven Techniques to Increase Positivity, Reduce Fear, and Boost Success.
Anthony speaks to sales organizations worldwide, delivering cutting-edge sales strategies and tactics that work in this ever-evolving B2B landscape. He also provides workshops and seminars. You can reach Anthony at thesalesblog.com or email Beth@b2bsalescoach.com.
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