Episode 240 How to Ask Better Questions in Sales

Sales is going to look different depending on your industry, who your audience is, and what you're selling. But certain skills lead to more and better sales across the board, no matter the industry, product, or prospect. Today Matt and Jeremy are answering questions from salespeople learning these skills, helping fine-tune their conversations with prospects, and walking through some expert techniques and questions that they can use on any sales call. Tune in to this episode to hear questions about some specific sales situations and how to expertly navigate speaking with prospects to get the very best results. Hit that play button now! In this episode, we cover: [1:30] Asking the right questions the right way [4:00] The concerned friend approach [7:00] Roleplaying with a salesperson in cyber security [10:25] The NEPQ Loop [15:30] Why situation questions are important for your prospect [17:45] Utilizing a curiosity tonality [19:30] Having a natural conversation vs sounding robotic/scripted [22:15] How to get a prospect into results based thinking ✅ If you're wanting to sell more of your products/services, book a call with a team member to go over training options so you can make more money! 👇🏼📞 https://7thlevelhq.com/book-demo/ Resources: ✅ Join the Sales Revolution: If you're ready to do sales differently, you're in the right place. This community is for entrepreneurs and sales pros to connect, grow, + learn the new (and highly improved) connection-based way of selling. https://www.facebook.com/groups/salesrevolutiongroup ✅ About Jeremy Miner and Matthew Ryder: Jeremy Miner, Chairman at 7th Level, is an internationally recognized sales trainer who has taught thousands of people how to go from just getting average results in selling to becoming a high 6 figure and even 7-figure sales earner and be viewed as the "Trusted Authority" in their market. Over the years, Jeremy has been asked by thousands of salespeople to train them on how to eliminate rejection, how to connect with their prospects, how to cold call, how to overcome their prospects objections/concerns, and finally how to close more sales without being a pushy, sleazy, disrespected salesperson. 7th Level Communications was created to take any salesperson, no matter their experience, from wherever they're in selling to getting them to a High 6 Figure and even 7-figure annual income in sales. Visit https://7thlevelhq.com for his latest blogs, news, tips, and training. Matthew Ryder, an ex-special force turned salesman, Chief Executive Officer at Sales Sniper Consulting, and Chief Executive Officer at 7th Level, co-host of the "Closers are Losers" podcast, has been selling pretty much full-time for about 12 years. He spent the last few years selling full-time as a commission-only sales rep and has achieved the rare feat of making seven figures in commissions, averaging close to one million every month in contract value! ✅ Connect with Us: Connect with Jeremy Miner on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.miner.52 Follow Jeremy Miner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyleeminer/ Connect with Jeremy Miner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyleeminer/ Connect with Matthew Ryder on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ryder-3b0a811b0/ Connect with Matthew Ryder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.ryderSS ✅ About 7th Level: Our vision is to transform sales teams by completely disrupting selling and the traditional sales training space with the New Model of Selling. Our mission is to generate significant and sustainable increases in your business' performance, sales, and revenue. Check out the company website here: https://7thlevelhq.com/company/ ✅ Where to Listen: • Libsyn: https://closersarelosers.libsyn.com/ • iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/closers-are-losers-with-jeremy-miner/id1534365100 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kNDyUR7fz9SqBr9iGwfwV?si=uMhsOBP4S_SBaHqAFp4EGg • Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/closers-are-losers-with-jeremy-miner • Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9jbG9zZXJzYXJlbG9zZXJzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz • Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/closers-are-losers-with-jeremy-miner-jeremy-9LOxV7Huf_Q/ • Pod.casts: https://pod.casts.io/podcasts/closers-are-losers-with-jeremy-miner • Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1833012 Loved this episode? Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!