Usually more important for getting along with other sales folks/managers. But I've noticed with AEs that use it on sales calls, it can make a huge difference.
How can I improve this? Lol
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Take a look at my username, and Profile pic and chirp me! I'll evaluate it. Chirping is good part of banter.
I AM?!
More like Anti ASSHOLE!
lmao got a solid strike there, didn't you?
Ive been waiting all morning to use that pic. A bit forced, yeahโฆbut fun :)
"Banter: Live!" that would be the title of the documentary/show made about Bravado.
The picture still fit though.
The picture still fit though.
Dude we should get an anon Zoom room going for this...
Be careful what you wish for... haha
Oh man, that would be dangerous but so much fun.
For real, you can call me Rodney Dangerfield from now on. pushing all boundaries
Love that guy. With the new baby I've been feeling more like Benny Hill...
DO IT
I am so in. That would be a blast with this crowd.
LMAO, the anon becomes even more anon with codenames for our Bravado Handles.
yes...it's called AnonCeption, the part where Leo gets too baked and forgets which dream he's in...
We will need these masks in the commission store. In order to get the mask, you need both have the commission and have at least won 1 leaderboard event since the War Room started. @Gasty can you accommodate?
that works too
That sounds dangerous, stupid, and fun. I'm definitely in.
This thread is better than the post ๐๐คฃ
Often the case around here.
There was a post?
Exactly ๐๐คฃ
People buy from people they like. Friendly banter is a way to build trust.
-Do some research, ask about where they are located/find some commonalities between you and the person on the other line.
-Skip the weather small talk
-Ask them a question you would ask a friend of yours at the dinner table. What show are you binge watching right now? How was your weekend? etc etc
at the end of the day the person on the other end of the call is a human just like you...
-Do some research, ask about where they are located/find some commonalities between you and the person on the other line.
-Skip the weather small talk
-Ask them a question you would ask a friend of yours at the dinner table. What show are you binge watching right now? How was your weekend? etc etc
at the end of the day the person on the other end of the call is a human just like you...
I can see picturing them as an old friend working wonders, will try it out next time
Stop worrying what people think and the banter will come naturally
This is so right. 100% fact. Way too much typing to explain why. But here: eliminate the self conscious and the words fall out of ones face.
Just a bit of banter
Sorry, eh? Can't really help you there, bud. Just watch and learn, eh?
Realize nobody cares that much, you probably take yourself too serious. It's just some social filler to lubricate rapport.
If you can't get out of your head on your own, go take an improv class; that'll help you stop overthinking.
If you can't get out of your head on your own, go take an improv class; that'll help you stop overthinking.
Who are you selling to?
For colleagues, it's good to have camaraderie. Take a genuine interest in what your colleagues are up to. But for sales calls it's not necessary. You can hop right into the call: "Hey great to connect, super busy have a call after this so why don't we hop in" (even if you don't) Getting too chummy with prospects lowers your status IMO.
Hey thanks for taking the call.
Out of the box question. I was watching Gran Torino, an older Clint Eastwood movie. You ever seen that?
Ever have or still have those guy friends where you banter and casually tall smack to each other?
Oh whatโs that? Been best friends for life? How about that. So are we starting that friendship now, or should we wait to see how this sales call goes first?
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Out of the box question. I was watching Gran Torino, an older Clint Eastwood movie. You ever seen that?
Ever have or still have those guy friends where you banter and casually tall smack to each other?
Oh whatโs that? Been best friends for life? How about that. So are we starting that friendship now, or should we wait to see how this sales call goes first?
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Just start talking to people as if they were a friend of a friend. Find something in common, or just something to laugh about. Think about weather, common contacts, location, etc. just get the conversation going.
Banter like small talk?
It helps to be genuinely interested in other people and in all seriousness, most sales people (me included) have a problem with this. We are people persons, but only to hear the sound of our own voices.
So what do you find interesting about other people? You can start with the weather but I always try to ask about their work ad what it does for the company they work for. If they have been at their company a long time, I ask about the changes they have seen and how things have evolved.
So take interest in people, and not just what you sell, to build the relationship and have that rapport you want.
So what do you find interesting about other people? You can start with the weather but I always try to ask about their work ad what it does for the company they work for. If they have been at their company a long time, I ask about the changes they have seen and how things have evolved.
So take interest in people, and not just what you sell, to build the relationship and have that rapport you want.
Yea this is it. I've gone through periods where I focus on this and it does work. Remember talking to one guy at a networking event...I basically let him talk and talk, and I asked genuine questions. He told me that was the most interesting conversation he had all night.
most people find themselves to be the most interesting people they know.
Just be yourself, but a receptive, friendly version.
No need to overdo it. Take a sincere interest in your prospects and the people you're talking to. Write down anything after the meeting. For example, if they mention something about needing to pick up a kid after practice, you can bring that up the next call and ask what the child is practicing. Little things like that can go a long way if it doesn't seem scripted or forced. And the way to not sound scripted or forced is to practice active listening and engaging with your prospects, even in small ways.
No need to overdo it. Take a sincere interest in your prospects and the people you're talking to. Write down anything after the meeting. For example, if they mention something about needing to pick up a kid after practice, you can bring that up the next call and ask what the child is practicing. Little things like that can go a long way if it doesn't seem scripted or forced. And the way to not sound scripted or forced is to practice active listening and engaging with your prospects, even in small ways.
Have you seen my baseball?
Try starting with some self deprecation and take it from there
Be a human to people. They love when they feel like theyโre talking to a person who gets them and not another robot
This might be a bad take but; have you watched some sort of comedy podcast of some sort? I say podcast because you get more genuine conversations and just shooting the shit. Might learn something?
Yeah I'm in the same boat. I'm so introvert and socially hopeless it's crazy. But I guess my weird compensates for banter. Maybe.
Its gonna be customer dependent, but I try and treat em like a normal person as much as I can. Ask questions, find common ground, it will eventually flow
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