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The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation Cover
Taking Control of the Customer Conversation
by Matthew Dixon
3.91
9,880 ratings
Matthew Dixon's research-backed insights redefine sales strategies, helping readers take control of customer conversations and overcome cold calling challenges.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. The Challenger Sale: A New Paradigm in B2B Sales
  2. The Five Sales Rep Profiles: Identifying the Most Effective Approach
  3. Teaching for Differentiation: The Core of Challenger Selling
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The Little Red Book of Selling: 12.5 Principles of Sales Greatness Cover
12.5 Principles of Sales Greatness
by Jeffrey Gitomer
3.91
9,908 ratings
Jeffrey Gitomer's entertaining and practical guide offers timeless principles for sales success, helping readers build confidence and overcome cold calling fears.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Kick Your Own Ass: The Foundation of Sales Success
  2. Prepare to Win: Knowledge is Power in Sales
  3. Personal Branding: It's Not Who You Know, It's Who Knows You
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Way of the Wolf: Become a Master Closer with Straight Line Selling Cover
Become a Master Closer with Straight Line Selling
by Jordan Belfort
3.97
8,482 ratings
Jordan Belfort's dynamic approach to sales and closing techniques provides valuable insights for overcoming the fear of rejection in cold calling.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Master the Art of First Impressions in Four Seconds
  2. Harness the Power of Tonality and Body Language
  3. Develop a Bulletproof State Management Strategy
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Sell or Be Sold: How to Get Your Way in Business and in Life Cover
How to Get Your Way in Business and in Life
by Grant Cardone
4.07
7,187 ratings
Grant Cardone's motivational approach emphasizes the importance of selling in all aspects of life, providing valuable insights for overcoming cold calling fears.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Selling is Essential for Success in All Areas of Life
  2. Commit Fully to Your Sales Career and Product
  3. Develop the Ability to Predict Outcomes
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Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection Cover
How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection
by Jia Jiang
4.03
6,744 ratings
Jia Jiang's inspiring journey of facing rejection head-on offers practical insights on transforming fear into opportunities, making it essential for anyone looking to conquer their fears.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Rejection is a universal human experience that can be overcome
  2. Fear of rejection often stems from evolutionary instincts
  3. Rejection is human, subjective, and has a number
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Fanatical Prospecting: The Ultimate Guide to Opening Sales Conversations and Filling the Pipeline by Leveraging Social Selling, Telephone, Email, Text, and Cold Calling Cover
The Ultimate Guide to Opening Sales Conversations and Filling the Pipeline by Leveraging Social Selling, Telephone, Email, Text, and Cold Calling
by Jeb Blount
4.26
5,821 ratings
Jeb Blount, a renowned sales expert, provides actionable strategies to fill your sales pipeline and overcome the fear of rejection, making this a must-read for anyone in sales.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Fanatical prospecting is the foundation of sales success
  2. Adopt a balanced prospecting methodology across multiple channels
  3. Time management and blocking are crucial for effective prospecting
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How to Become a Rainmaker Cover
by Jeffrey J. Fox
3.88
3,734 ratings
Jeffrey J. Fox provides concise, practical advice on overcoming sales challenges, making it a great resource for those looking to enhance their cold calling skills.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Embrace the Rainmaker Mindset: Focus on Customer Value
  2. Master the Art of Precall Planning and Preparation
  3. Dollarize Your Value Proposition to Speak the Customer's Language
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New Sales. Simplified.: The Essential Handbook for Prospecting and New Business Development Cover
The Essential Handbook for Prospecting and New Business Development
by Mike Weinberg
4.32
2,389 ratings
Mike Weinberg's straightforward guide emphasizes proactive prospecting and effective storytelling, making it essential for anyone looking to improve their cold calling skills.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Sales is Simple: Focus on Connecting Solutions to Customer Needs
  2. Overcome Common Sales Failures with Strategic Targeting and Effective Storytelling
  3. Craft a Compelling Sales Story that Resonates with Customers
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Selling 101: What Every Successful Sales Professional Needs to Know Cover
What Every Successful Sales Professional Needs to Know
by Zig Ziglar
4.10
1,371 ratings
Zig Ziglar's classic offers foundational sales principles and motivational insights, making it a great resource for overcoming cold calling fears.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Embrace the Sales Profession with Heart and Commitment
  2. Master the Art of Prospecting to Fuel Your Sales Pipeline
  3. Overcome Call Reluctance through Preparation and Mindset
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