Is Selling Evil?

Is Selling Evil?

Author: Sharran Srivatsaa December 31, 2024 Duration: 23:02

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Is selling evil, or is it the ultimate tool for empowerment? Sharran reveals how redefining sales can transform your business, build trust, and inspire action without sleaze or pressure.


In this episode, Sharran dives into the controversial question: Is selling evil? He dismantles negative stereotypes about sales and shares a powerful definition that aligns with ethics and empowerment. 


Learn how to engage customers intellectually, inspire emotional commitment, and avoid common pitfalls like "commission breath." With examples and actionable insights, this episode will change how you think about sales and help you create meaningful, trust-based connections with your audience.


Stop selling the wrong way. Tune in to discover how to sell with integrity and achieve better results.


“How you sell is just a function of how you serve, and the only way to get that right is to have the right definition of selling.”


- Sharran Srivatsaa


Timestamps:

01:08 - Redefining sales: A definition that changes everything

02:57 - Intellectually engaging customers in future results

04:46 - Overcoming mental blocks in the sales process

07:39 - Why trust is the cornerstone of ethical selling

10:09 - Emotional commitment: The key to inspiring action

10:35 - How ethical selling leads to lasting customer loyalty

15:51 - The real reason 60% of sales are lost

17:20 - Why ethical sales is a tool for transformation

17:54 - Why salespeople are the saviors of the universe

19:33 - Why some salespeople manipulate customers


Resources:

- Is Selling Evil? (animated video) by Joe Polish - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2ZXAhV8lzg

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There's a lot of advice out there about building a business, but much of it feels theoretical or disconnected from the messy reality of day-to-day operations. Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa exists in that gap between theory and execution. Hosted by Sharran Srivatsaa, an entrepreneur and investor who has personally built and exited five companies across different sectors, this podcast is built on a foundation of direct, tactical experience. As the President and Managing Partner at Acquisition.com, Sharran now works closely with other business owners, giving him a unique, ground-level view of the common challenges and opportunities facing founders and operators today. Each episode focuses on stripping away the fluff and noise to discuss the specific strategies, mental frameworks, and practical steps that drive real growth. You'll hear conversations that tackle everything from marketing and management to investing and operational efficiency, all aimed at providing clarity and intentionality for the journey. This isn't about generic inspiration; it's for the underdogs and builders who are focused on measurable results. The insights shared in this podcast come from the front lines, offering a perspective that is both broad from his multi-industry exits and deeply personal from his current work guiding other companies. If you're looking for actionable guidance from someone who has repeatedly navigated the path from startup to successful exit, you'll find a valuable resource here.
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