Article 26: Master the Skill of Active Listening to Increase Sales

If you want to sell more, stop running your mouth and start fucking listening. Most people think selling is all about talking, pitching, and convincing. That’s rookie shit. The truth? Money is made by the one who actually listens to what the customer wants.

Active listening isn’t just sitting there nodding like a bobblehead. It’s locking in, fully tuned to what your customer is saying and what they’re not saying. That means you’re not thinking about your next pitch, not daydreaming about your own offer, but focusing on their words, their problems, and their real needs.

Ask a simple question, then shut up and let them talk. Use follow-up questions to dig deeper, “How is that hurting your business right now?” or “What have you tried already?” Take notes if you have to. Mirror back what you hear so they know you actually get it: “So what I’m hearing is that you’re losing hours every week because your process is manual, right?” That’s how trust starts.

Active listening builds instant connection. The customer feels respected and actually wants to tell you more. They believe you actually care (because you do), and then they trust enough to buy.

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