My guest for this episode is Simon Hazeldine. Simon works internationally as a keynote and conference speaker, sales transformation consultant and as a sales and negotiation trainer.
He has spoken in over thirty countries and his client list includes some of the world’s largest and most successful companies.
Simon has a master’s degree in psychology and is the bestselling author of ten books that have been endorsed by a host of business leaders including multi-billionaire business legend Michael Dell. He’s also the co- founder of one of the UK’s leading sales podcasts “The Sales Chat Show”.
I first heard Simon speak back in 2017 and loved his no nonsense approach to sales and pitching so I’m delighted to have him on the show to share his wisdom.
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00:00 Introduction
1:31 Pitching for a Job
3:31 The Importance of Preparation
6:23 The Deal That Got Away
8:08 Asking for Feedback
10:58 The Desire to Grow
13:49 Career Journey
16:48 Lessons from Door-to-Door Sales
20:42 Transition to Talent and Leadership Development
23:30 People's Capacity and Desire to Grow
26:38 Approach to Gathering Knowledge
29:29 The Bare Knuckle Series
29:35 Early Experiences in Security and Karate
31:02 Testing and Applying Sales Principles
32:13 Transition to Neuroselling
34:34 Fundamental Principles of Neuroscience in Selling
37:52 The Importance of Emotional Connection
38:33 Establishing Comfort and Rapport
40:10 Preparing for a Pitch or Presentation
42:07 Making a Positive First Impression
45:56 Creating a Strong Ending
51:00 Avoiding Common Pitching Mistakes
54:01 Advice for Young Professionals
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