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CEO, Salman Consulting | TEDx Speaker | Award-Winning Author: Sales Essentials | Partnering with sales executives for optimized Sales Strategy | Training for sales performance, faster ramp-up, & shorter cycle length

Who knew the best sales reminders could come from a small jewelry stand in Taiwan? I was wrapping up a work trip in Taiwan and getting ready to leave for the airport when a small jewelry stand caught my eye. Intrigued, I decided to take a closer look. Almost immediately, a charming, elderly Taiwanese lady approached me. With a warm smile and a thick accent, she asked, “How can I help you?” Instantly, I was reminded of my grandma. “Just looking and passing time,” I replied. She asked me a few questions about my trip and built rapport easily. In the end, I left with several beaded bracelets—talk about a great seller! Here’s what made her sales technique so effective: ✅ Built rapport: She connected with me on a personal level. ✅ Asked questions: She genuinely wanted to know about my preferences and what I was looking for. ✅ Actively listened and spoke my language: She carefully listened to my responses and suggested bracelets for my sons, explaining why she thought they’d like them. ✅ Articulated value: She explained the unique value of her bracelets and how they differed from others. ✅ Demonstrated expertise: Her extensive experience was evident in the way she explained everything ✅ Showed passion: She was genuinely passionate about her products, which made her explanations even more compelling. ✅ Negotiated effectively: She emphasized the value of her products and what I was getting. As I was bargaining with her, she made me feel special by offering a discount but stood firm on her prices. ✅ Willing to walk away: Her confidence in the value of her products and her willingness to walk away was powerful. Eventually, I couldn’t resist. ✅ No pressuring tactics: She never pressured me into buying, which made the purchasing experience enjoyable and comfortable. Sales skills can be found and learned in the most unexpected places. I left the stand smiling away! #sales; #deals; #quota

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Jørgen Kaufmann

CEO @ K-Vision | Repetitive Process Automation AI & Low/No-Code. Sales Transformation Demand Generation & Key Account Management

4mo

Rana Salman, Ph.D.That's a fantastic story about how to sell in the best way. Never start with your solution before having figured out what the prospect really seeking. This actually works really well in Business Selling. 😎

Maggie Key

Executive Coach & Workplace Mediator | Creating breakthrough results for teams and executives | Former C-suite leader | Certified ICF, Working Genius, The Five Behaviors, Gallup Strengths

4mo

Active listening and meeting people where they are goes a long way in building trust. Great story Rana Salman, Ph.D.. and I hope you enjoy your new bracelets!

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