Salespeople are continually asking their clients and prospects for their "Saturday night".
Your clients don’t want to give up their time or their money any more than you do.
When you are asking for time, and an appointment, it is important to explain why, and the best explanation is a valid business reason.
What do these all have in common?
They all show that you understand their needs and can be trusted to not waste their time. And like most good ideas, this could also apply to situations outside of sales when we ask for anyone's time.
Download Getting That First Appointment to learn more about valid business reasons and what to do when asking for the appointment.
Greg Giersch is a Senior Strategist and Director of Content at The Center for Sales Strategy