What has helped you be more successful? Following a script or the so-called “sales pitch” or just being candid and having a real conversation with clients. Lately, it's been really hard to get any leads that will convert, and it feels like it's only getting harder. I need to switch up what I'm doing because clearly something about it isn't working.

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I definitely spent my former years in sales followings scripts. They have their place for sure. Certain words definitely influence the brain differently from others. But in general, I've started to speak with a lot more candid flow to my conversations and that's helped me see much greater heights.

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