The Sales Management. Simplified. Podcast with Mike Weinberg

An Impressive, Bold, Hungry, High EQ 19-Year-Old Shows Salespeople the Power of a Personalized Prospecting Phone Call

Aug 29, 2024

Stuart, a remarkable 19-year-old with exceptional emotional intelligence, shares his inspiring journey into sales. He reveals how personalized prospecting calls can yield impressive results, challenging the naysayers who deem phone outreach outdated. The conversation emphasizes the importance of genuine human connection in an automated world and urges sales professionals to step up their game. Stuart's success story serves as a wake-up call for those stuck in ineffective email tactics, reminding them that a warm call can make all the difference.

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Quick takeaways

Boldness and personal interaction, as shown by Stuart's success through phone calls, significantly enhance a salesperson's ability to connect with prospects.

Emotional intelligence is crucial in sales, often outweighing product knowledge, as it fosters authentic relationships and builds client trust.

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The Importance of Boldness in Sales

Boldness is vital for success in sales, as exemplified by a 19-year-old named Stuart who sought help through a direct phone call rather than relying on emails or automated messages. His willingness to introduce himself and state his purpose immediately garnered attention and respect. Stuart's approach illustrates the effectiveness of personal interaction in a world rife with digital communication overload. Such proactive behavior can significantly improve a salesperson's chances of making valuable connections and securing opportunities.

The Power of Personal Outreach in Sales

18min

Revitalizing Human Connection in Sales

4min

Episode 79 was unplanned but Mike felt compelled to describe his recent encounter with a bold, hungry 19-year-old.

Stuart was so impressive that Mike took a few minutes to record his impromptu reaction and also deliver a rant to salespeople who still (falsely) believe/proclaim that the telephone isn’t an effective way to secure a conversation with strategic target prospects.

Not only will you be blown away by what this young man Stuart accomplished with a few dials of the phone and high EQ, you’ll likely want to share this story with members of your sales team – particularly the ones sitting around waiting for leads or who continue their futile and pathetic efforts “bumping” their lame, spammy emails to the top of prospects’ inboxes – hoping beyond hope that someone will respond!

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Episode 26: Why the Phone Is Sexier than Ever and Puts a Person Behind the Prospecting

The Next Supercharge Your Sales Leadership Event (with available seats)

New Sales. Simplified. (the book)

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This episode is sponsored by Pursuit Sales Solutions. If you are looking for help adding A-player talent to your team, contact Mike’s friends at pursuitsalessolutions.com/weinberg

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