How to sell without selling your soul?
Pooja Parashar
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I have been selling services for past 15 years.
But not a single time I sold my soul.
?Selling without selling your soul is something deeply personal to me. It's where I always begin when training my business development teams and I have trained more than 100 people in last 15 years.
But what does it mean exactly? And how we can sell responsibly and being authentic to our values and beliefs.
What I learnt in past 15 years that to truly serve your customers, you don't need to push sales. Instead, you need to listen and listen actively, empathize with their challenges, and offer genuine solutions.
People say that communication is the most important skill for sales success, but I believe true mastery lies in listening attentively.
This isn't just about making a sale; it's about conducting business ethically and with integrity. Here are guiding principles:
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?I saw this in one of the Ted talks which holds true till date- SELL means Sincerely Encouraged by listening and less attachment:
S – Sincere
E- Encouragement
L- Listening
L – Less attachment
You must listen to customer and their problems, find genuine solutions for them and if not successful with one lead, don’t get attached to that and move on.
Ultimately, selling without 'selling your soul' means aligning your business objectives with what's best for your customers. When you approach sales with sincerity and a commitment to delivering value, success naturally follows without compromise.
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6 个月Selling without "selling your soul" means aligning your business practices with genuine customer needs and maintaining integrity. It involves actively listening to customers, understanding their challenges, and offering authentic solutions. Instead of pushing for a sale, focus on providing real value, being transparent, and building meaningful relationships. If a particular lead doesn't work out, don’t get attached—move on and keep refining your approach. Ultimately, success in sales comes from staying true to your values, prioritizing ethical practices, and committing to customer-centric solutions
Plan your scientific Publications with me for 2025. Scientific Publication writing and Medical communication services for doctors and Industry I Manuscript writing I Entrepreneur I Hatha yoga teacher
6 个月In my experience, building a strong relationship with the customer is key. By understanding their needs and providing solutions that genuinely help them, we can establish trust and credibility. This not only leads to repeat business but also referrals. It's a win-win situation where we can sell with a clear conscience and our customers can benefit from our services. Additionally, it's important to communicate transparently and honestly with our customers, even if it means admitting limitations or potential drawbacks. This builds trust and sets the foundation for a long-term partnership.
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8 个月Very informative