The Perfect Close 2.0 | 440

The Perfect Close 2.0 | 440

Author: Victor Antonio August 18, 2024 Duration: 9:31

The traditional pressure-based approach to closing sales is ineffective in today's market, and salespeople need to adopt a more modern and client-focused approach, as outlined in "The Perfect Close" book, in order to be more successful.

  • Learn about the perfect close 2.0 and how it can help you sell more effectively.
  • The Perfect Close in James M's book is just two steps: engaging with clients before asking for the close, which can be either signing a contract or setting up the next meeting or step in the sales process.
  • Ask "Does it make sense?" and if the client says no, ask them what the next step should be to give them control in the sales process.
  • Pressure to close doesn't work in today's market, so a modern approach is needed for smarter clients.
  • Develop your own fill-in-the-blank phrases and be assertive in your call to action to make the close more effective.
    • Be more assertive and authoritative in your call to action by using a subtle twist to fit your style, and consider developing your own fill-in-the-blank phrases for a more natural and effective approach.
    • Learn and absorb new sales techniques, fill in the blanks, and ask for agreement to make the close more effective.
  • Salespeople often struggle with asking for the next step, but "The Perfect Close" book offers valuable guidance on how to do so effectively, emphasizing the importance of practicing and giving the client control.
    • Salespeople often fail to ask for the next step or call to action, but "The Perfect Close" book provides valuable guidance on how to do so effectively.
    • Practice your call to action so it sounds natural and flows smoothly, and give the client control if they say no.
  • Leave feedback on the podcast and check out the sales velocity academy for effective sales techniques.
  • A great speaker delivers real content, engages the audience, and motivates them, but the most important thing is to make the client look good, not oneself.

 

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Victor Antonio hosts the Sales Influence Podcast, a resource for professionals navigating a marketplace where customers arrive armed with more information and inherent doubt. The core of the conversation revolves around a central idea: "Finding the Why in How Clients Buy." This isn't about rehearsed pitches or pressure tactics. Instead, episodes dissect the underlying psychological drivers and decision-making processes that actually lead to a purchase. Antonio leverages insights from consumer behavior research and neuromarketing, translating complex studies into practical strategies. Listeners will hear how subconscious biases, emotional triggers, and cognitive shortcuts shape buyer journeys, providing a framework to connect and persuade with greater integrity and effectiveness. The discussions are grounded in real-world application, aiming to equip salespeople, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with a deeper understanding that moves beyond traditional methods. This podcast operates on the premise that influence stems from empathy and insight, not just presentation. By exploring the science behind the sale, it offers a thoughtful perspective for anyone in a role that requires convincing others, making the content relevant across the business and entrepreneurship spectrum. Tune in for analysis that reframes how you think about your client's motivations and your own approach to the commercial conversation.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Sales Influence Podcast
Podcast Episodes
#288 - 5 Steps to Closing a Sale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:14
Every successful close in selling has a checklist, a diagnostic checklist. There are 5 things that must be aligned in order to close the sale. In this Sales Influence podcast, I'll layout what they are.
#287 - 3 Ways to Extract More Information from Clients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:19
When speaking with a client, how do you extract more information to help you sell and position your product more effectively? In this episode of the Sales Influence Podcast, I'll show you 3 strategies for getting the cli…
#286 - 7 Ways to Sell in the New Normal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:37
In this episode we talk about the 7 ways you need to sell in this new normal. The biggest takeaway is first acknowledging that there is a budget crunch and you understand and the pressure they're under. This episode is s…
LIVE: BYOB, Build Your Own Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:49:05
This is a LIVE STREAM recording with Victor Antonio focusing on how to Build Your Own Business. Great concepts and ideas to help you become better at your business OR get started!
Interview: Selling to Zebras with Jeff Koser [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:51
Jeff Koser wrote Selling to Zebras, a book on how to close 90% of your business by selling to your ideal client. He also has a new venture with Salesforce that recently launched to help salespeople find Zebras in their C…
Interview: Improve Your Speaking and Sell More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:11
Sam Dunning's Business Growth Show - We learn Victor's story from being an engineer and getting into the sales world and how public speaking helped him in both business and sales. Plus Victor explains the digital marketi…
#285 - Universal Sales Formula [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:28
No matter what sales process you choose, this one fits all of them. Find out the 3 step sales process in this Sales Influence Podcast with Victor Antonio.
Special Interview with Andy Paul [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:29
Andy Paul and I go at it! What happens when you put two sales pros in on virtual room and have them talk sales without a filter? Well, you're about to hear it on this special of the Sales Influence Podcast.
Understanding Resistance - Let's Talk Sales #9 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:08
After a great presentation, what is happening when a client simply won't buy? What's going on? Find out in this Sales Influence podcast.