The Art of Sales with Art Sobczak

323 The Real Reason Sales Training Doesn't Work (And What Does)

Nov 18, 2025
Dive into the secret sauce of sales success: it’s not just about what you know, but who you become. Discover why traditional training often falls short and how conditioning trumps good intentions. Explore the parallels between sales mastery and the dedication of musicians and athletes. Learn why continuous daily practice is key to transformation. Plus, get the scoop on a new coaching app designed for real results without any gimmicks—just consistent improvement in your sales game!
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INSIGHT

Identity Trumps Information

  • Knowing what to do isn't enough; identity separates knowing and doing.
  • Art Sobczak says you must become the person who acts naturally, not just learn techniques.
ANECDOTE

Personal Loss Underscores Urgency

  • Art shares recent personal losses to underscore urgency: tomorrow isn't guaranteed.
  • He uses that experience to stress acting now to close the gap between knowing and becoming.
INSIGHT

Conditioning Beats Intention

  • Conditioning usually wins over intention because habits drive behavior.
  • Art says daily practice, feedback, and identity conditioning create lasting change, not one-off content.
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