10 Ways to Strike Up a Conversation with a Prospect
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Don't let your nerves prevent you from making a connection
Sometimes the toughest part of sales is breaking the ice with a potential client, without sounding like a recording. One of the key parts of a success conversation with a prospect is being genuine. We've outlined 10 of the best 'ice breakers' for striking up a conversation: - Comment on the weather
- Say something nice
- Take notice of personal style
- Mention mutual acquaintances
- Find common ground
- Ask for an opinion or advice
- Comment on the setting
- Ask open-ended questions
- Ask hypothetical questions
- Simply introduce yourself
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