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Demonstrate Active Listening

To put your best foot forward, you must not only ask the right questions, but also listen carefully to what you’re hearing in response.

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If you’re meeting with a prospect and you want to put your best foot forward, you must not only ask the right questions, but also listen carefully to what you’re hearing in response. A smart sales professional looks at the person who is speaking, doesn’t interrupt, and acknowledges what the speaker said and incorporates it into your response. 

A recent article in the HubSpot Sales Blog gives a few key phrases that demonstrates you are listening actively. If you’re looking to learn how to show that you’re actually listening and paying attention to the person who is speaking, read the full article here.


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Mark Jewell

Mark Jewell

Mark Jewell is the President and co-founder of Selling Energy. He is a subject matter expert, coach, speaker and best-selling author focused on overcoming barriers to implementing projects. Mark teaches other professionals and organizations how to turbocharge their sales success.

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