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Trust, Tech, and the Consultative Selling Advantage | Tim Musch, Paradigm
Host John Wheeler and today's guest, Tim Musch, Business Development Specialist at Paradigm, dig into the buyer‑first mechanics of consultative selling: how a simple talk‑listen ratio (around 53/47) transforms appointments, why needs assessments beat feature dumps, and the small behaviors that earn real trust in the home. Tim shares how educational marketing became his unfair advantage, turning webinars and practical training into a flywheel for growth long before content marketing was a trend. Along the way, we trace the industry’s tech arcs, from QuickBooks and Excel to AI, and confront a problem many leaders face today: a “tech pile” of loosely connected tools that fatigue teams and confuse customers.
Topics covered:
• Buyer‑first sales mindset and needs assessment
• MarketSharp origin story from retail pain points
• Educational marketing as a growth engine
• Optimal talk‑listen ratio for sales conversations
• Consultative selling vs scripted closes
• Tech phases from spreadsheets to AI
• Tech stacks vs tech piles and sequencing
• AI ride‑alongs for coaching after stabilization
• Protecting teams from overload and burnout
• Work‑life balance, music, and finding new goals
Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms and follow Paradigm on LinkedIn and YouTube to catch more stories, insights, and ideas from your peers across our industry.
If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms and follow Paradigm on LinkedIn and YouTube to catch more stories, insights, and ideas from your peers across our industry
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🚀 About Paradigm
Software for the Building Industry | Paradigm’s software solutions help organizations throughout the supply chain to boost sales, reduce costs, and become more competitive. We exclusively serve the building industry, and we’ve developed our solutions with your unique challenges in mind.
🔗 Learn more: MyParadigm.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myParadigmTechnology/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/myParadigmTechnology/
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By ParadigmHost John Wheeler and today's guest, Tim Musch, Business Development Specialist at Paradigm, dig into the buyer‑first mechanics of consultative selling: how a simple talk‑listen ratio (around 53/47) transforms appointments, why needs assessments beat feature dumps, and the small behaviors that earn real trust in the home. Tim shares how educational marketing became his unfair advantage, turning webinars and practical training into a flywheel for growth long before content marketing was a trend. Along the way, we trace the industry’s tech arcs, from QuickBooks and Excel to AI, and confront a problem many leaders face today: a “tech pile” of loosely connected tools that fatigue teams and confuse customers.
Topics covered:
• Buyer‑first sales mindset and needs assessment
• MarketSharp origin story from retail pain points
• Educational marketing as a growth engine
• Optimal talk‑listen ratio for sales conversations
• Consultative selling vs scripted closes
• Tech phases from spreadsheets to AI
• Tech stacks vs tech piles and sequencing
• AI ride‑alongs for coaching after stabilization
• Protecting teams from overload and burnout
• Work‑life balance, music, and finding new goals
Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms and follow Paradigm on LinkedIn and YouTube to catch more stories, insights, and ideas from your peers across our industry.
If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms and follow Paradigm on LinkedIn and YouTube to catch more stories, insights, and ideas from your peers across our industry
🎥 Watch More Industry Insiders Episodes
Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@myparadigmtechnology
🚀 About Paradigm
Software for the Building Industry | Paradigm’s software solutions help organizations throughout the supply chain to boost sales, reduce costs, and become more competitive. We exclusively serve the building industry, and we’ve developed our solutions with your unique challenges in mind.
🔗 Learn more: MyParadigm.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myParadigmTechnology/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/myParadigmTechnology/