{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Mental Selling: The Sales Performance Podcast","title":"Ep 047 Tapping Into Introverts’ Sales Superpowers","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3502,"description":"Think extroverts make the best salespeople? Think again.\n\nMatthew Pollard, Founder of Rapid Growth and author of The Introvert’s Edge, believes introverts can make incredible salespeople when they harness their superpowers.\n\nIn this conversation, Matthew reveals the traits that give introverts an advantage in sales. Whether you’re outgoing or more reserved,, Matthew shares how you can embrace your personality and leverage it to improve your selling skills.\n\nHe also reminds us sales is about service, teaches us the power of preparation, and gives advice for building your confidence as a salesperson.\n\nIn this episode, you’ll learn:\nWhy introversion is a sales superpower\nThe power of systems and preparation\nHow to work effectively with other personalities\n\nWhat to listen for:\n[01:00] The introvert’s edge\n[05:30] The superpower of reflection\n[13:00] Embracing “what if?” thinking\n[16:45] Serving people through sales\n[22:30] Thinking differently about finding and supporting sales talent\n[31:00] Acknowledging personality differences in training\n[41:00] The power of preparation\n[46:00] Working with an extroverted manager as an introvert\n[50:00] Learning to manage effectively\n[54:00] Building confidence as an introverted salesperson\n\nResources:\nCheck out Matthew’s website matthewpollard.com\nBuy his book The Introvert’s Edge: https://matthewpollard.com/theintrovertsedge/book","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/wTmvIBGIIFBLd-87ghmJdY0pgprKsP8jtboZQggUaf8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNzQ5/ZDgzYmVjYzM1ZDli/ZTIzNTlkYzg1YTBi/ZTQ0Yy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}