EPISODE · Oct 20, 2021 · 33 MIN
6 Habits of Successful Selling Conversations with Steve Yastrow
from Estate of Mind — The Art of Selling Luxury Real Estate · host Steve Yastrow, Diane Hartley
Topics covered and questions you’ll uncover during this episode:When to use a sales script and when to improviseWhy practicing Yastrow’s habit of “input over output” is key for closing more business deals and creating stronger client relationshipsHow to create “conversational momentum” to keep your prospect focused only on you and your conversation, versus the handful of other people and tasks competing for their attentionThe different types of conversations that lead to creating an authentic connectionWhy it’s important to “size up the scene” when you’re walking into a meeting with a prospect or clientHow getting your prospect talking about themselves actually helps sell your service more than talking about your credentialsThe right way to communicate your success without making prospects feel like you might be too busy to work with themResources mentioned within the episode:REAL MarketingDitch the PitchThe Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
What this episode covers
In this episode of Estate of Mind, Institute President Diane Hartley and sales and marketing expert Steve Yastrow discuss his book, Ditch the Pitch, and the six key principles of improvising successful sales conversations for better outcomes and even better client relationships. Steve is a non-stop idea generator, business advisor, and best-selling sales author who has guided hundreds of executives and businesses to drive results by developing the dedicated commitment of their customers and employees. A former vice-president of resort marketing for Hyatt Hotels and senior vice-president of marketing for Sunterra resorts, Steve opted-out of his career as a senior marketing executive in the hospitality industry in 1997 to form Yastrow & Company. A fun fact about Steve: Steve and his son Levi play in a band, Shakshuka, that has released three records!
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