Poor Communication is Killing Your Sales Pipeline | with Max Conaboy

If you find yourself stuck in the endless "just checking in" cycle, your sales communication is broken. In 2026, buyers are moving away from formal emails and embracing fluid, dynamic channels like LinkedIn and WhatsApp. To win, producers must adapt to these new technologies while aggressively eliminating ambiguity from their sales process.My guest, Max Conaboy, joins the show to discuss how to master executive-level communication. We break down the lessons he learned playing college rugby, the importance of anchoring to outcomes rather than habits, and how to use his 1-3-1 framework to secure a firm decision. Max also shares why showing up "human" and deeply understanding a prospect's business data is the ultimate credibility builder in today's highly competitive market.▶▶ Sign Up For Your Free Discovery Callcompletegameu.com/agaTimestamped Outline(00:00) Escaping the Follow-Up "Doom Cycle" (01:55) Lessons from the Rugby Pitch: When Preparation Meets Clarity (04:16) Brutal Competition and Mutual Respect in the Business World (08:46) Why Individual Sport Athletes Make Elite Insurance Producers (14:14) Max’s Journey: From Medical Malpractice Defense to Aon Analyst (18:06) Embracing AI: Anchoring to Outcomes Instead of Old Habits (21:49) The Generational Shift: Why Email is Moving Down the Communication Stack (28:09) Eliminating Ambiguity: How to End a Discovery Meeting (33:27) The 1-3-1 Framework: One Decision, Three Bullets, One Objection (40:18) Building Credibility Through Deep Industry Knowledge and Case Studies (42:44) Max’s Lightning Round: Morning Sun, the Sheffield Fitness Center, and CalisthenicsCONNECT WITH ANDY NEARY📲 Schedule a free discovery call:completegameu.com/agaSubscribe and listen to the Accelerate Your Insurance Sales Podcast 🎙 here:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andy-neary7 🎯 Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube 🎥:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyqBg5tL_1G1tf7Wo98tMgg💬 Join the Complete Game text community:Text the word BROKER to 414-622-1462Connect with Andy Neary on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyneary/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy_neary/