Contents

Foreword: The Essence of Selling ix

A Word Before We Start xi

Acknowledgments xiv

Mindset: What Makes a Sale a Good Sale 1

Formula: What All Salespeople Should Know About Their Customers 16

Reflection: Who Do You Think You Are? 32

Customers: You Have to Like People 47

Flash of Inspiration: Psychology for the Top Sales Professional 63

One-Track Mind: The Art of Focusing 74

Targeting: What Is It You Want? 89

Mental Preparation: Think Before You Meet 100

Tall Tales: The Proper Frame of Mind for Customer Acquisition 112

Valuable(s): Standing Behind Your Price and Performance 123

N.O.: NO Is Short for Next Opportunity 139

Out of Left Field: Techniques for When the Going Gets Tough 149

In Closing: Stay True 159

About the Author 165