Business Advisor Podcast

32. Turning Silence Into Sales: Following Up After A Sales Call


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Are you tired of sending proposals that get ignored? Learn the secrets to effective follow-up after a sales call and sign more high-value clients with less stress.  In this episode Amanda C. Watts' shares her proven strategies to turn dead ends into successful conversions. 

Key Takeaways:

  1. Persistence in Follow-Ups: Emphasizes the importance of following up multiple times to close deals, noting that most sales need multiple contacts post-initial meeting to be successful.
  2. Dealing with Rejection: Points out that not all rejections are personal. Factors may include changes in a prospect's personal or business circumstances or a sales pitch that didn't fully resonate.
  3. The Importance of a Structured Follow-Up Strategy: Discusses how structured follow-ups keep communication open, prevent proposals from being overlooked, and help clarify and tailor offerings.
  4. Building Relationships Through Follow-Ups: Highlights how follow-ups aid in building and maintaining client relationships, showing commitment and personalized attention.
  5. The Role of Decision-Making Speed in Client Quality: Describes how clients who make quick decisions are often more decisive and successful in implementing strategic changes.
  6. Impact of Technological Failures and External Factors on Proposals: Anecdotes illustrate how technology failures can impact communication and the necessity of follow-ups to ensure messages are received.
  7. Strategies for Effective Follow-Ups: Provides specific strategies for effective follow-up communications, focusing on fostering trust and demonstrating value.
  8. Final Thoughts and Call to Action: Invites listeners to explore potential collaborations, emphasizing personalized advice and client relationships.




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