[ENTREPRENEURSHIP] Ep. 436 Unlocking the Power of Effective Sales Strategies with Sam Taggart

This week, Ash is joined by Sam Taggart, the CEO of D2D Experts and founder of D2D Con, who has profoundly impacted the door-to-door sales industry. Sam and Ash dive into the complexities and rewards of sales, demystifying the concept and reducing its stigma. They explore Sam’s personal journey from selling curbside services to becoming a top salesperson at Vivint and a successful business consultant.    Ash and Sam discuss the nuances of effective sales techniques, including the importance of storytelling, building urgency, and establishing trust early in the sales process. Sam emphasizes the significance of shifting the perception of sales from being pushy to providing value and service. Beyond strategy, they address the challenges many face in sales, such as handling objections, maintaining client relationships, and reigniting stalled deals.    This episode is packed with actionable advice, real-life examples, and psychological insights into becoming a successful salesperson. Gain valuable knowledge from Sam's experiences to enhance your sales approach and drive long-term success.   Key Topics: 01:07 The Importance of Sales in Everyday Life 01:58 Changing the Stigma Around Sales 04:50 Crafting Effective Sales Stories 08:00 Building Your Customer Base 12:57 Leveraging Testimonials and Referrals 24:13 Starting the Sales Process 24:46 Handling Payment and Paperwork 25:04 Overcoming Objections 25:58 The Language of Sales 26:54 Maintaining Control in Sales 27:57 Reigniting Interest and Closing Deals 30:49 Creating Urgency and Value 37:44 Effective Follow-Up Strategies 41:29 Dealing with Unexpected Challenges   Connect with Sam Taggartt: https://www.instagram.com/thesamtaggart https://thed2dexperts.com/ Get his Book: Eat What You Kill by Sam Taggart   Connect with Ash:   https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand?  Ashley’s team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage! Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak Visit shopify.com/youturn and only pay $1 for your first month's trial.  

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Join our host Ashley Stahl each week for conversations with the world's top business, branding and psychology experts to help you amplify your success in work and life! As an international bestselling author and the CEO of Wise Whisper, an agency that's helped more than 100 clients craft their motivational speeches and land a spot on the stage of their dreams, Ashley pulls both mystical and practical information out of every guest that you can leave each episode with lasting tools to build your brand and career (whether in corporate or as an entrepreneur!). Ashley's book and show, both called YOU TURN, are devoted to helping you make meaningful "You Turns" in your life-- the choice to keep coming home to your truest self. When she's not podcasting, she's walking her german shepherd Jupiter, having snaccidents with funfetti cupcakes, or helping her clients at Wise Whisper Agency craft stories that captivate audiences, instill a sense of awe, and heal humanity. Stages Wise Whisper clients have been booked on include the World Business Executive Coaching Summit, C200, Small Business Explo, South By Southwest (SXSW), Monetize Your Expertise Summit, People 1st, Corporate World Intelligence, coaching.com, and TEDx. In fact, Wise Whisper's helped more than 100 clients specifically land their spot on the TEDx stage with nearly 100% success. If you're ready to become a professional speaker, land your spot on some of the world's biggest stages, and skyrocket your personal brand, connect. with Ashley's team at Wise Whisper Agency-- visit WiseWhisperAgency.com to learn more. Ashley's book and show, both called YOU TURN, are devoted to helping you make meaningful "You Turns" in your life, defined as critical moments of transformation when you become radically honest with yourself about some core area of your life that isn't working the way you want it to - and decide to finally make a transformation change. It's time to conquer your fears, up your confidence, and create the business or brand you envision...without taking life too seriously. If you are ready to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand, connect with Ashley's team at Wise Whisper Agency to get your signature talk written and booked on stage... Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/Speak THANK YOU to artist Andybemackin for the You Turn Podcast signature show music