{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/615c18a0d24755001486cb7a/67dbcc56fe6b19f2d2deaa51?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sell Smarter, Not Harder. Why Chasing \"No\" Leads to More Deals, with AJ Vassar","description":"<p>Common sense tells us that every salesperson works for the \"yes,\" but what if the key to closing more deals is pursuing the \"no?\"</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Today, </strong>on our fourth episode of the Up-Level Your Impact Business series, the amazing <strong>AJ Vassar</strong> reveals how shifting our perspective can transform how we sell. AJ is a Small Business Systems Engineer, Podcast Host, Speaking Booking Representative, and the kind of salesperson you've never seen before.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in and listen to the <strong>sixty-sixth episode</strong> of <strong>Avant-garde Entrepreneur</strong>. You'll hear AJ's incredible life story, his relentless mentality that helped him transform challenges into growth experiences, and his unique approach to sales. AJ also shares his thoughts on the unique strength introverts bring to sales, explains why he believes going after the \"no\" in sales is crucial, debunks myths about sales, and much more.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>AJ talks about his rough childhood (5:20)</li><li>From the car to the penthouse. Dealing with challenges 101 (11:00)</li><li>Sales is about conviction (17:10)</li><li>The salesperson everybody wants to have around (20:10)</li><li>AJ introduces the Profitable Persuasion Framework (29:50)</li><li>Why you should go after the \"no\" (35:20)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with AJ Vassar:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajvassar/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ajvassar/?hl=es\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ajvassarfreedom/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li><li>Get a copy of AJ's book:<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Day-Grades-Homeless-Giving-Short-ebook/dp/B07MVQCTNC\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Day Grades: From Homelessness to Giving 5 Cars Away and Much More in Just 3 Short Years</a></li><li>Free Tool:<a href=\"https://knowledgeprofits.assessments.work/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Knowledge Profits Assessment</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p04AFuZ97AE&amp;list=PLvicq8Zm5rsNANtMmEya2DoMPZlh2TeAB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to the Business Problem Solvers podcast</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>My new book!<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/author/trishabaileyphd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <em>Mindset Matters</em></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.trishabaileyphd.com/quiz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.trishabaileyphd.com/AGEF-waitlist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Let's Connect!</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.trishabaileyphd.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishabaileyphd/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075844075484\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/trishabaileyphd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Trisha Bailey, PhD"}