Building Rapport on Sales Calls: It’s Not About Small Talk
Nobody ever bought enterprise software because the sales rep asked about their weekend. Real rapport comes from making clients feel understood — not entertained.
Nobody ever bought enterprise software because the sales rep asked about their weekend. Real rapport comes from making clients feel understood — not entertained.
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