Our guest says that many of the top sellers, fundraisers, and revenue-growers don’t really like “selling.” The key to success is proactive communication, made simple, and repeated in just a few minutes each day.   In this episode host Jim Karrh welcomes Alex Goldfayn, a top sales speaker as well as a revenue-growth consultant. Alex’s average client grows by 15-20% in their first year of working with him.   Alex is also a bestselling author with a brand-new book: 5-Minute Selling: The Proven, Simple System That Can Double Your Sales ... Even When You Don't Have Time   Among the topics that Alex and Jim discuss: Where to start (hint: it’s not by cold calling) Why the phone is our number one business-growth tool…and what holds us back from using it A practical way to minimize our fear of rejection and replace it with a positive mindset The proper (and improper) roles of communication via phone, email, and Zoom What separates those businesses who grow a little from those who grow a lot           Links: Check out Alex’s brand-new book 5 Minute Selling: https://www.amazon.com/5-Minute-Selling-Proven-Simple-System/dp/1119687659   Download free 5-Minute Selling tools, planners, and trackers:   https://goldfayn.com/   Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexgoldfayn/   Learn more about Jim Karrh’s virtual and in-person speaking and training topics: https://jimkarrh.com/speaking   Check out a sample of Jim’s book, The Science of Customer Connections: Manage Your Message to Grow Your Business: https://jimkarrh.com/books    Follow Jim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimkarrh?lang=en   Connect with Jim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimkarrh