TCF735: Secrets of the Shin-Fu Sales Masters

From The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber Tom Reber

In this episode, Tom talks with The Fight coaches Dan, Tim, and Derek about business development and sales. They cover the nitty-gritty of what makes a salesperson stand out, the most important aspects that a contractor must get right to solidify a good relationship with their client on the sales call, and discuss different ways contractors can be clever about creating a winning sales strategy.

Conversation Highlights:

[00:00] - Welcome notes and intro of Dan, Tim, and Derek

[03:50] - Dan, Tim, and Derek's definition of sales

[07:31] - Times when Tim and Derek looked at sales as slimy

[09:21] - Things that make someone a good salesperson

[12:03] - Dan explains his sales baseline

[14:44] - Being empathetic in the sales process

[19:05] - Letting the people pop into the conversation instead of giving them a solution

[22:33] - Guidance for contractors on reaching their sales goals

[24:18] - Understanding your daily number is the key to running a successful business

[26:23] - An explanation of going rates

[30:23] - Being ethical in business

[32:28] - People buy and pay according to their reasons

[37:10] - Contractors are the creator of their circumstances

[39:42] - Contractors shouldn't underestimate their power over sales

[41:30] - Dan tells the story of his experience negotiating in Germany

[47:23] - The biggest things The Contractor Fight coaching promises

[54:25] - How Tom, Dan, Tim, and Derek are improving as salespeople

[01:04:46] - Sales has to be your number one priority.

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