Sales does not have to feel awkward, pushy, or unpredictable.

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and trusted sales expert Nikki Rausch. We unpack her Selling Staircase framework and talk about how to confidently lead a sales conversation from introduction to close. We cover buying signals, permission-based leadership, circleback calls, and simple closing language that prevents ghosting.

If you are ready to move from hoping a prospect says yes to confidently guiding the conversation, this episode is for you.

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