#84: 9 Words to Never Use in Sales

The Stephen and Kevin Show

There are some words and phrases that, in selling to the affluent, should never be used. These verbiage mistakes can kill your positioning, make you seem pushy, or showcase a sales-first mentality.

Not only should these words be avoided in sales scenarios, they should be avoided in talks with clients, team members, and centers of influence as well. All of these perceptions matter.

Here they are…the words to avoid, an explanation of why they’ve made our list, and some things to say instead...

About the Podcast

Stephen Boswell (author of Best Practices of Elite Advisors) and Kevin Nichols (author of The Indispensable LinkedIn Sales Guide) host a lively discussion around issues pertinent to financial professionals. The Oechsli Institute is a thought leader for financial advisors, financial planners, and financial firm leadership looking to improve their abilities to attract and service affluent clients.

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