How To Create Connection

Dec 25, 2023

Learn how to create connections through storytelling and genuine listening in this episode. The importance of connection in sales, personal growth, and relationships is emphasized. The neuroscience behind the need for connection is explored. Discover upcoming events and programs related to creating connection. Express gratitude and find resources to boost sales confidence.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

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The Power of Connection and Uncovering Hidden Value

01:43 • 3min

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The Foundational Importance of Connection

04:47 • 6min

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Creating Connection and the Power of Storytelling

11:12 • 22min

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Mastering the Sales Conversation and Genuine Listening

32:46 • 2min

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Creating Connection Through Listening

34:39 • 14min

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Upcoming Events and Programs

48:10 • 4min

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Gratitude, Connecting, and Sales Boosting

52:36 • 2min

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When talking with others, shared stories give life to true connections. The reason is that anything said in a conversation is secondary to the feeling each person has about the conversation. In the words of Maya Angelou: “…people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Your very own Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch, is here to offer tips, techniques, and strategies to master your sales conversations. Discover methods to place yourself in the position to thrive in business and produce true value for your audience. Today, learn how to create connection in this Mastering Excellence Series conversation on this episode of the Sales Maven Show.

Brian Fretwell is the Founder of Finding Good, a company dedicated to helping people have more meaningful conversations. His methodology uses the science behind connection to make listening less transactional and more transformational. His TEDx has generated over 2.4 million views, his TikTok videos are viewed by millions monthly, and his book "Experts of Our Potential" is widely popular as Brian is a natural, compelling, and engaging storyteller.

In today’s episode, Nikki and Brian discuss how to create connections using stories and curiosity. Brian has spent his life exploring how listening can be the most effective tool for change when we use the right questions. Listen as Nikki and Brian talk about exchanging stories as a way to cultivate connection.

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In This Episode:

[00:27] - Welcome, and thank you for listening!

[02:10] - Brian Fretwell talks about this project that turned into a business.

[04:53] - What are the real benefits of connection? PART 1

[07:42] - What are the real benefits of connection? PART 2

[09:32] - Brian talks about what happens when the brain feels isolated.

[11:55] - Know what you need from other people and actively seek it out. PART 1

[14:37] - Know what you need from other people and actively seek it out. PART 2

[16:52] - Brian talks about sharing experiences and following curiosity.

[19:15] - Connection holds mutual value.

[21:07] - Have authentic questions to bring out the authentic connection.

[24:01] - Whatever you say in a conversation is secondary to how they felt.