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CD Media Consulting, LLC
Front-line media sales wisdom for main street sellerschrisfleming.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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124. Episode 124: Get Rid of the Options

124. Episode 124: Get Rid of the Options

Narrow the options to speed up the decisions. When too many choices are presented, your customers suffer from choice overload. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:4224/11/2024
123. Episode 123: Outreach Is a Custom Job

123. Episode 123: Outreach Is a Custom Job

Customize all of your customer outreach. In the day and age of technological advances, simple personalization can win the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:1717/11/2024
122. Episode 122: Substitute When for If

122. Episode 122: Substitute When for If

Make a change in your approach. Switch from possibilities to certainties. A simple swap of words and phrases can project infectious confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:5410/11/2024
121. Episode 121: The Dopamine Yo-Yo

121. Episode 121: The Dopamine Yo-Yo

Stay off the dopamine drip. Learn to curb your addiction to reaction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:3103/11/2024
120. Episode 120: Persistence Makes Perfect

120. Episode 120: Persistence Makes Perfect

Most sellers give up way too soon. After two to three contacts with a prospect without a response, we move on. The best among us realize it takes much more than that Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:2327/10/2024
119. Episode 119: Overly Positive or Genuinely Authentic?

119. Episode 119: Overly Positive or Genuinely Authentic?

Be yourself. Some fake sincerity. But what people want today and have always wanted is real. Be authentic. Learn to let your true self shine through. And then back it up with effort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:3320/10/2024
118. Episode 118: Let Go of the GNPWs

118. Episode 118: Let Go of the GNPWs

Beware the Great Non-Purchasers of the World. They have been sent to suck time out of your day, week, and month. Learn to spot them and avoid them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:2113/10/2024
117. Episode 117: Beware the Lies You Tell Yourself

117. Episode 117: Beware the Lies You Tell Yourself

You cannot be delusional and successful at the same time. Quit lying to yourself. Give each day an honest effort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:4106/10/2024
116. Episode 116: Are the Optics Right?

116. Episode 116: Are the Optics Right?

Make sure your external outreach matches the consumer experience. Evaluate this often. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:0229/09/2024
115. Episode 115: Handling Uncertainty

115. Episode 115: Handling Uncertainty

Make a plan to handle what is coming. Look for patterns of predictability. Learn from other. Help someone along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:5422/09/2024
114. Episode 114: The Benefit of the Benefit’s Benefit

114. Episode 114: The Benefit of the Benefit’s Benefit

Draw a road map for your customers and your audience. Don’t assume they will make the leap on their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:3615/09/2024
113. Episode 113: You Can Say ‘No’ and Get to ’Yes’

113. Episode 113: You Can Say ‘No’ and Get to ’Yes’

Practice the art of saying no, in order to prepare yourself for the big YES. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:5908/09/2024
112. Episode 112: ‘Still’ Is a Weak Argument

112. Episode 112: ‘Still’ Is a Weak Argument

Stop using the word ‘still’ in the fight for relevance. Broadcasters should lead with strengths. Own them and shout it from the rooftops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:4201/09/2024
111. Episode 111: A Crisis of Creativity

111. Episode 111: A Crisis of Creativity

Harness one of our biggest strengths. The future of the art is creativity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:4825/08/2024
110. Episode 110: Two Month’s Salary

110. Episode 110: Two Month’s Salary

Advertising can shape cultural norms if done correctly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:2218/08/2024
109. Episode 109: In Search of Problems or Possibilities?

109. Episode 109: In Search of Problems or Possibilities?

Those who search for problems always find them. Those who create possibilities find success. Which will you be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:3211/08/2024
108. Episode 108: Timing Meets Opportunity

108. Episode 108: Timing Meets Opportunity

These are serendipitous moments where those prepared for success can connect the dots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:3804/08/2024
107. Episode 107: The Local Media Ecosystem

107. Episode 107: The Local Media Ecosystem

Where does the money go? Online money leaves the market. Local investment money gets recirculated. Is this a competitive advantage? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:0728/07/2024
106. Episode 106: Trust Me, I’m a Doctor

106. Episode 106: Trust Me, I’m a Doctor

There is an art to convincing customers to change their investment levels. Want to know how to do it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:4221/07/2024
105. Episode 105: Always Show the Rolex

105. Episode 105: Always Show the Rolex

Make a mindset change. From this point forward, lead with your best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:4314/07/2024
104. Episode 104: Learn to Tell Your Story

104. Episode 104: Learn to Tell Your Story

Learn to craft your business story. Stories bond and make you relatable. Be a master storyteller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:4007/07/2024
103. Episode 103: The Avis Mentality

103. Episode 103: The Avis Mentality

The lessons we can learn from the world’s number two car rental company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:5530/06/2024
102. Episode 102: Sales Velocity

102. Episode 102: Sales Velocity

Keep yourself in motion. It will be harder to slow you down. Beware of coming to a complete stop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:4623/06/2024
101. Episode 101: The UX is Terrible.

101. Episode 101: The UX is Terrible.

We should be forced to do business with ourselves. Do you have an office of business assistance or business prevention? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:0316/06/2024
100. Episode 100: Don’t Become Unlikeable.

100. Episode 100: Don’t Become Unlikeable.

How we carry ourselves on every call goes a long way to determining who wants to do business with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:4909/06/2024
99. Episode 99: Be Willing to Walk

99. Episode 99: Be Willing to Walk

Draw a line in the sand and be willing to hold it. Decide what your true value is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:3502/06/2024
98. Episode 98: The Price Anchor

98. Episode 98: The Price Anchor

First impressions matter, especially when it comes to pricing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:5226/05/2024
97. Episode 97: What Is Your Blind Spot?

97. Episode 97: What Is Your Blind Spot?

Beware your blind spot. Learn to identify and overcome these potential pitfalls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:4919/05/2024
96. Episode 96: Spend Less Time on Non-Selling Activities.

96. Episode 96: Spend Less Time on Non-Selling Activities.

As much as 64% of prime selling time is occupied by non-selling activities. Change that percentage and change your trajectory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:5912/05/2024
95. Episode 95: One Year from Now, You Will Wish You Started Sooner

95. Episode 95: One Year from Now, You Will Wish You Started Sooner

Remove the mental obstacles for success. The biggest landmines often are self-made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:4405/05/2024
94. Episode 94: Brand Specific. Platform Agnostic.

94. Episode 94: Brand Specific. Platform Agnostic.

Determine the message first, before defining the medium. Strategy first, then tactics. Don’t let the tail wag the dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:3428/04/2024
93. Episode 93: The High Cost of Inaction

93. Episode 93: The High Cost of Inaction

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12:1921/04/2024
92. Episode 92: Transference

92. Episode 92: Transference

Your ability to transfer confidence and emotion will make the difference between being an average seller and an exceptional one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:5514/04/2024
91. Episode 91: Control the Conversation

91. Episode 91: Control the Conversation

You will reach the top of your profession when you become comfortable in any conversation. Get there with practice and patience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:1507/04/2024
90. Episode 90: Creative Versus Innovative

90. Episode 90: Creative Versus Innovative

Creative and Innovative are related. Foster an environment that encourages new ideas and the framework to see them become reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:0831/03/2024
89. Episode 89: Persuasion

89. Episode 89: Persuasion

Is selling persuasion or manipulation? It is a matter of ethics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:0724/03/2024
88. Episode 88: Price is Four-Letter Word

88. Episode 88: Price is Four-Letter Word

Don’t let price live in a vacuum. Price and value must be intertwined. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:1417/03/2024
87. Episode 87: Plain is Palatable

87. Episode 87: Plain is Palatable

The human brain is complicated. It is interested in the new and exciting and shuts down when it drifts outside of accepted norms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:1810/03/2024
86. Episode 86: Watch Your Language

86. Episode 86: Watch Your Language

Don’t over complicate the simple. Make sure your words and phrases are simple and easy to understand. And incapable of being misunderstood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:3403/03/2024
85. Episode 85: Take the Cold Out of Cold Calling

85. Episode 85: Take the Cold Out of Cold Calling

The telephone can be a powerful weapon. Learn to remove the cold from the cold call. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:2625/02/2024
84. Episode 84: Get It in Writing

84. Episode 84: Get It in Writing

Get your agreements in writing. When possible, be the author of the document. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10:4818/02/2024
83. Episode 83: Do the Basics. Really Well.

83. Episode 83: Do the Basics. Really Well.

Master the fundamentals. If you go off the rails, go back to the fundamentals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:1811/02/2024
82. Episode 82: The Importance of the Pause

82. Episode 82: The Importance of the Pause

Do you have the patience to let your conversations breathe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:0004/02/2024
81. Episode 81: Be Like Grey Goose.

81. Episode 81: Be Like Grey Goose.

Grey Goose made a small fortune by charging more for a better story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:4028/01/2024
80. Episode 80: We’re on Offense. All the Time.

80. Episode 80: We’re on Offense. All the Time.

Go on offense rather than play defense. In business, more often success goes to the aggressor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:4021/01/2024
79. Episode 79: Why Aren’t We First to the Party, More Often?

79. Episode 79: Why Aren’t We First to the Party, More Often?

Put yourself on a path to success. Be proactive and not reactive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:3714/01/2024
78. Episode 78: Stretch the Field.

78. Episode 78: Stretch the Field.

Learn to move the goalposts in your favor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:3107/01/2024
77. Episode 77: When You Don’t Know What Good Looks Like, Anything Looks Good.

77. Episode 77: When You Don’t Know What Good Looks Like, Anything Looks Good.

This is the framework for bigger orders and higher revenues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:2331/12/2023
76. Episode 76: Why Doubt Yourself?

76. Episode 76: Why Doubt Yourself?

Fear kills more opportunity than failure ever will. Overcome your self-induced fear factor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:0624/12/2023
75. Episode 75: Reluctant Closers

75. Episode 75: Reluctant Closers

Often, we get close to the finish line, and we get timid. We develop a sudden lack of confidence, which prevents us from moving forward. Stop it, now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:4117/12/2023