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Pocket Sized Pep Talks

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Jan 9, 2023 • 46min

Building Trust In An Uncertain World

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:What you can  do to build trust?The most important element of trust.How he applied his work in Afghanistan.How you can apply his techniques in any selling situation. How you can apply his techniques in an interview situation for job seekers.What sets his work apart from others building trust.How you can apply his techniques with an estranged managers who has lost trust build trust with with his or her direct reports.His belief that once trust is broken… it CAN be repaired.To learn more about this guest:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-stickel-phd-b544b/?originalSubdomain=caFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/darryl.stickel/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq1dQmEjT5a0T8xy3B2YRKw
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Jan 4, 2023 • 6min

The Moment Of Truth In Decision Making... And Selling

If you want to influence the action of others, you need to study the process others go through when they truly consider change. Within that process is one, crucial decision point that is an Achilles heel for so many of us. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I tell you exactly what it is and why it desperately deserves our attention when we sell.
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Jan 2, 2023 • 32min

Reclaiming Your Community

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How Majora's book found her.  What makes this particular book different from all the others on this subject.The connection between talent-retention, and reclaiming your community.The, "unintended consequences" of the civil rights successes of the 1960's.Gentrification, and the challenges it has had on poor urban areas.How to truly improve housing in poor urban areas and attract new businesses.The vital importance of black owned businesses.Majora creating a business of her own, within her community called, "The Boogie Down Grind."Key mentors in her life.To learn more about this guest, visit:www.majoracartergroup.com
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Dec 28, 2022 • 5min

Personality Models DO Have A Place In Selling!

It’s been said, “It’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks.” When it comes to the widely used personality models out there, I was that old dog. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, and I’ll tell you the new trick I really did need to learn... and why you need to learn it too!
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Dec 26, 2022 • 39min

It's Sales Myth Busting Time

In this episode of Pocket Sized Pep Talks, you'll learn:Myths behind how we train salespeople.  Myths behind how we coach and develop salespeople. Myths behind whether great salespeople are born, not made.  Myths behind the best time to negotiate.  Spoiler Alert: It is NOT at the close!Myths behind closing techniques.Myths behind hiring great salespeople right now! 
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Dec 21, 2022 • 5min

Is Winning Really The Only Thing?

Vince Lombardi left a legacy of success with his passing, but his most remembered message was one we actually all got wrong. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll set the record straight, and provide you with a much better lesson!
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Dec 19, 2022 • 51min

Coffee's For Closers... And Ben Gay III!

 In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How his actual name, Ben Gay III, has been an asset in his career.How he became the #1 salesperson in every organization he worked for, and his secrets in accomplishing that.A GREAT story of how Ben beat the great Zig Ziglar himself in a sales contest, and the bizarre prize that he earned in that contest.What drove him to the training side of selling.How did your first book find you?How Ben was trained, and his philosophy behind training others.His tips for working through gate keepers, including his, “Buddy the Squirrel” story and message! His worst, or perhaps most unusual moment on stage.  (You don't want to miss this story!)To learn more about this guest:https://www.bfg3.com
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Dec 14, 2022 • 5min

The Blueprint For Persuasion

There are many tactics that can be used to influence another person. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll tell you about one of the most valued sales tactics I possess, and how I learned it almost by accident.
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Dec 12, 2022 • 43min

Speak Like A Pro!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How you can cope with the pressure and anxiety that many have when speaking.Some powerful techniques to engage the audience. Adjustments that need to be made when speaking virtually.Two of the biggest mistakes amateurs make when making presentations.A couple of tricks of the trade picked up along the way.A couple of key mentors that influenced Ian's career... and life.Learn more about this guest at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanAltmanLinked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/IanAltman/IanAltman.comSameSideSelling.com 
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Dec 7, 2022 • 5min

Emphasize Everything; Emphasize Nothing

It's clear there is a difference between quality communication and too much communication. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn a key lesson that will impact the way you speak, the way you use social media, and even the way you podcast. Spoiler Alert: That lesson is in the title!

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