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From Networking To Closing: Practical Sales Lessons For Solopreneurs


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The hardest part of selling isn’t the script—it’s the clarity. We sit down with consultant and creator Sean Banks to unpack how he rebuilt his business around one goal: helping solopreneurs sell with intention. From the power of patient networking and warm referrals to resilient follow-up cadences that add value, we walk through the habits that move deals forward without sounding pushy or generic.

Sean shares his personal journey—launching from a bedroom in 2017, scaling too wide, grieving the loss of both parents, and finding perspective through therapy—that ultimately sharpened his focus. That honesty frames the practical playbook: define a specific buyer, articulate the real problem before the pitch, and use discovery to uncover consequences of inaction. You’ll learn Sean’s Four W’s targeting framework, how to ask questions that reveal stakes, and why people buy on emotion and defend with logic.

We dig into prospecting strategies that actually fit a solo operator’s time: choose one or two channels and go deep, lead with useful content, and build a cadence that alternates mediums and substance—short videos, case snippets, checklists, and curated trends. We also get real about automation: use it to organize, not to replace the human touch. When AI hits a wall, switch to a personal call or DM. Segment by role and industry, personalize lightly, and always know the purpose of each touch.

Expect actionable takeaways you can use today: how to qualify faster, write follow-ups buyers want to read, and practice until your delivery feels natural under pressure. If you’ve been stuck sending “just checking in” messages or trying to be everywhere at once, this conversation will help you simplify your process and close with confidence.

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