“If they talk 30% of the time, you’re going to have a 30% close rate… if they talk 70% of the time, you’ll have a 70% close rate”
Chris Smith · Financial Advisor Success · Winning Clients And Moving 'Upmarket' By Being Confident In Telling Your Value Story with Chris Smith
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What was described
State that prospect talk percentage predicts close rate
30% talk → ~30% close rate; 70% talk → ~70% close rate
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