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The Power of Professional Selling: Driving Economic Growth

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In today’s fast-paced business world, professional selling plays a vital role in driving economic growth and innovation. As emphasized in the book “Open the Mind and Close the Sale, 2nd edition,” salespeople are the spark that motivates various groups to action, and their efforts are essential for maintaining a high standard of living.

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Debunking the “Born Salesperson Myth”: A New Era in Sales

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The idea that “salespeople are born, not made” has long been a prevailing notion in the sales industry. However, this outdated belief has been disproven by the authors of “Open the Mind and Close the Sale: The secret to success in selling!” This book sheds light on the misconceptions surrounding sales and highlights the skills and strategies required to succeed in this field.

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Power of a Salesperson’s Training, Knowledge, Spirit of Service

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In the world of sales, it’s a common misconception that a great product is enough to guarantee success. As the excerpt from “Open the Mind and Close the Sale: The secret to success in Selling!” reminds us, building a better mousetrap doesn’t necessarily mean the world will beat a path to your door. In reality, many potential customers may never even hear about your product, and others may find alternative solutions or get used to doing without.

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5 Key Tips to Becoming a LinkedIn Top Voice: Why it Matters in Sales

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LinkedIn has emerged as a vital platform for professionals across industries, with its influence particularly pronounced in the world of sales. Being recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice can significantly amplify your professional credibility and impact. In the competitive arena of sales, establishing yourself as a thought leader on LinkedIn isn’t just about increasing your follower count; it’s about shaping industry conversations and connecting deeply with your network.

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GPT Tools for Sales & Marketing

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What is a GPT and how can it enhance my sales and marketing productivity? A GPT, or Generative Pre-trained Transformer, is a type of artificial intelligence model designed for understanding and generating human-like text. GPT models, like ChatGPT, are trained on a wide range of internet text. They learn patterns and information from this training, which enables them to perform a variety of language-related tasks.

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Library of Sales and Marketing GPTS

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GPT Library Our library of GPTs that can assist you be more productive as a sales and marketing professional. Come back regularly for new additions! Price Pitch Assists salespeople in handling price objections with tailored advice. The post Library of Sales and Marketing GPTS appeared first on SMEI.

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SMEI Launches Exclusive New AI Group for Sales & Marketing

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Willis Turner, President & CEO of SMEI This video was produced using an AI Avatar of Willis Turner and text to voice. “As a community, we can come together and learn to adopt AI tools to be better contributors as sales and marketing professionals. I hope you’ll join us on this exciting journey today!” -Willis Turner, President & CEO, SMEI Learn More About Sales & Marketing AI Vanguards!

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