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Diary of a Sales Expert

Getting a first meeting with a prospect

27 Nov 2024

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Getting a first meeting with a prospect is one of the toughest challenges in sales, and James White dives deep into effective strategies to overcome this hurdle. Drawing from a question posed by a listener named Matthew, James emphasises the importance of delivering value and building trust before asking for a meeting. He highlights that prospects are more likely to engage if they see a clear benefit to their time. Consistency in follow-ups and personalising your approach can significantly increase your chances of securing those elusive meetings. Through actionable insights and relatable scenarios, James aims to equip sales professionals with the tools they need to successfully connect with potential clients and navigate the complexities of the sales process.Takeaways: Getting a first meeting with a prospect is one of the toughest challenges in sales. To improve your chances, focus on providing value before asking for a meeting. Be consistent in your outreach over several weeks to build trust and rapport. Personalizing your approach can make prospects feel valued and more willing to engage. Follow up multiple times to keep the conversation alive without coming off as pushy. It's important to understand that most prospects will say no, so persistence is key.James finishes his podcast with another inspirational story. Be sure to subscribe on your podcast platform for more weekly sales-related episodes.Frustrated by missing sales targets? Struggling to hit your sales goals month after month? Stop guessing! Our scorecard reveals why you’re falling short. Take it now https://www.missingsalestargets.com/Enjoy the podcast and why not get in touch to tell us what you would like James to cover in future podcasts, if you've enjoyed the podcast please give us a review.

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