Marcus Sheridan – The story behind They Ask, You Answer
Jul 17, 2023
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Keynote speaker Marcus Sheridan shares insights on content marketing, in-house vs. external hires, challenges teaching 'They Ask, You Answer,' and gift recommendations. The podcast delves into fostering trust, deep client relationships, asking strategic questions in sales, and the evolution from pool company owner to content marketing thought leader.
Clear communication leads to effective decision-making in business.
Using probing questions fosters self-discovery and impactful relationships.
Businesses should prioritize clear and concise messaging for audience engagement.
Deep dives
Importance of Empowering People with Clarity
Empowering people with clarity by ensuring clear and direct communication fosters effective decision-making. Insisting on a question-based approach, like querying CEOs about their desired outcomes, encourages prioritizing value-centric discussions over technical details, ultimately aiding in making informed choices.
Value of Asking Thought-Provoking Questions
Encouraging the use of probing inquiries to facilitate self-discovery and focused conversations. Utilizing questions for drawing out core beliefs and guiding decision-making processes effectively. People-oriented vantage points enhance communication and strategic interactions, creating impactful relationships.
Focus on Core Beliefs for Successful Communication
Stressing the significance of communicating efficiently through direct, thought-provoking questions to navigate complex ideas. Highlighting the need for businesses to embrace effective communication strategies, promoting clear and concise messaging that resonates with the audience.
Striving for Clarity and Direct Communication
Advocating for straightforward and meaningful interactions by adopting a value-driven communication approach. Emphasizing the power of simplicity and clarity in communication practices to engage effectively and inspire action.
Enhancing Communication through Thoughtful Enquiries
Promoting the use of insightful questioning techniques to stimulate critical thinking and encourage introspection. Engaging in meaningful dialogues that lead to self-realization and informed decision-making, fostering profound and impactful conversations within business and personal interactions.
In this episode, we ask Marcus Sheridan about his breakthrough story. Marcus is a keynote speaker, sales+marketing teacher extraordinaire, and author of “They Ask, You Answer”—regularly featured as a fundamental read for anyone looking to grow their business (e.g. by Forbes, Mashable, and BookAuthority).
We cover a lot, including: Marcus’ stance on in-house vs. external content hires; the challenges Marcus faced when teaching businesses about They Ask, You Answer; and Marcus’ gift recommendations for Gray’s mom.
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