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The Personality Cheat Code: How Top Reps Tailor Sales by Type
Think sales is all about scripts? Think again. The best reps don’t just follow a playbook—they adjust based on personality.
Because if you’re pitching a bullet-point-heavy deck to a big-picture visionary, or trying to small-talk a no-nonsense analyst, you’re burning trust before the call even hits minute two.
The Psychology of a ‘Yes’: Why Buyers Commit (Or Don’t)
Most reps think deals are won with better logic.
So if your sales messaging is built for rational thinkers—you’re speaking to the wrong part of the brain.
Let’s break down the real psychology behind a buying decision—and how top reps use it to guide a buyer from hesitation to “Let’s do it.”
How to Sell to a Skeptical Buyer (Without Getting Defensive)
Most reps freeze. Others go into overdrive trying to convince the buyer they’re wrong. Neither works.
Because the moment you get defensive, you lose control of the conversation. And more importantly—you lose trust.
Let’s break down how the best reps respond to skepticism with confidence, curiosity, and control.
You Don’t Need a Better Script. You Need a Better Question
Most reps don’t lose deals because they lack confidence. Or because the product was wrong. They lose deals because they were too focused on delivering the perfect pitch. But today’s buyers are waiting to be understood.
Let’s break down why polished pitches fall flat, and how powerful questions can shift a deal’s direction.
Why Your Prospect is Interested But Won’t Buy
You’ve had the conversation. The prospect likes your solution. They see the value. They tell you, “This looks great, let me think about it.”
Then… nothing.
Let’s break down why interest doesn’t equal commitment, and what you can do to move prospects from “interested” to “ready to buy.”
You’re Selling Too Hard and It’s Costing You Deals
Ever been on the receiving end of a pushy sales pitch? You know the type—someone talks at you, not with you, rattling off features, benefits, and pricing before you’ve even had a chance to breathe.
Top sales pros don’t chase prospects—they attract them. They make buyers lean in instead of running for the exits. Let’s break down how to stop overselling and start closing without pressure, desperation, or wasted energy.