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Summary
Just how much influence does the salesperson have in terms of how the value of his or her product is perceived by their prospective buyer? Actually… quite a lot. And with that in mind, we’ll discuss the importance of sales differentiation with a true expert, Lee Salz. In fact, that’s the very title of his terrific new book. That and more on today’s show.
Interview with Lee B. Salz
You’ll discover:
- Why you should avoid using the word “best” when describing your product or service.
- The power of this opening statement: “Today, I’ll share with you some differences in what we offer that our clients find beneficial, and you can decide for yourself if those are meaningful to you.”
- How to align your differentiators with the right opportunities.
- The difference between marketing differentiation and sales differentiation.
- Why we must give context to sales differentiators to help prospects understand them.
- A powerful story about a locally owned and operated waste management company in Minnesota that discovered its differentiator and became even more successful.
- How to use the customer’s objection to proactively differentiate your product or service.
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Interview Links
- SalesArchitects.com
- Sales Differentiation: 19 Powerful Strategies to Win More Deals at The Prices You Want by Lee Salz (also available on Amazon)
- Hire Lee to speak
- The Sales Architects E-Newsletter
- Connect with Lee on Facebook
- Connect with Lee on LinkedIn
- Follow Lee on Twitter
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About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.