The WealthAbility Show with Tom Wheelwright, CPA

High Performing Sales

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Dec 11, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Alan Stein Jr., a performance coach and author of "Next Play," shares insights from his work with elite athletes. He emphasizes the mindset shift needed in sales, framing it as a responsibility to help rather than a mere transaction. Alan discusses the importance of emotional regulation, using storytelling to sway buyers, and encouraging prospects to articulate why they should choose you. He also elaborates on creating a high-performance sales culture through accountability and habit stacking for sustainable success.
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INSIGHT

Selling As A Duty To Solve Problems

  • Sales is a duty to connect people who have problems with solutions you provide.
  • If you genuinely solve problems, selling becomes sharing, not manipulation.
ADVICE

Master Fundamentals, Then Repeat

  • Never get bored with the basics; practice fundamentals like listening and role-playing until they become habits.
  • Build confidence through unseen hours and stay humble and coachable.
ADVICE

Adopt A 'Next Play' Mentality

  • Wipe the slate clean after a loss and treat every next opportunity as fresh; regulate emotions but choose your response.
  • Debrief failures to learn what you can change and avoid repeating mistakes.
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