Unlocking Ethical Selling: Insights from Fred Copestake

In this episode, James welcomes Fred Copestake, a fellow sales coach and author, to discuss the importance of ethical selling in today’s business landscape. They delve into how sales professionals can effectively add value to their clients by focusing on understanding their needs rather than simply pushing products. Fred emphasizes the significance of building genuine relationships, particularly with gatekeepers, and outlines strategies for engaging with decision-makers in a meaningful way. The conversation highlights the evolving nature of sales, driven by technology and the need for a consultative approach, urging salespeople to adapt and embrace these changes. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own sales practices and consider how they can incorporate ethical principles to foster better relationships and achieve long-term success.Takeaways: Building strong relationships with gatekeepers is essential for gaining access to decision-makers. Salespeople need to focus on understanding customer needs before pitching their products. Effective sales require genuine empathy and communication skills to engage clients meaningfully. Sales professionals should look beyond product training and prioritize understanding customer problems. Utilizing technology and tools can enhance the personal connection in sales conversations. Ethical selling involves aligning your values with those of your clients for mutual success. 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 of course, be sure to leave us a review and contact us with what you would like James to cover in future episodes.

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