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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Prime Resources Podcast, BDR Head Coach and Trainer Shaun Weiss discusses the concept of creating an avatar for a top-performing sales professional. An avatar embodies the characteristics and qualities that make a salesperson successful. Shaun identifies five key traits of a successful salesperson's avatar:Sales driveEmpathyToughnessObservanceBeing process-drivenIn this discussion, he emphasizes the importance of being competitive, needing achievement, staying optimistic, and mental and physical toughness. Shaun also highlights the significance of empathy without going to extremes and the value of being observant and process-driven in sales. He suggests using the avatar as a checklist for self-assessment and seeking feedback from coaches or managers to improve performance. Shaun encourages continuous learning and adaptation to stay fresh and avoid falling into a comfort zone.Time Stamps00:00 - Defining the Salesperson's Avatar05:10 - Sales Drive and Competitiveness06:38 - Balancing Empathy08:32 - The Importance of Toughness11:26 - Being Observant and Process-Driven13:26 - Using the Avatar as a Checklist
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