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LTEN Focus · Summer 2016

How to Train the “Creepy” Out of Closing

A customer-centered approach to earning commitment without making the conversation feel forced. Tara Cafaro and Martino Hroncich, outstanding sales professionals, assisted with the article and helped spread persuasion selling throughout the sales organization.

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LTEN Focus · Summer 2016

Published 1 July 2016

A customer-centered approach to earning commitment without making the conversation feel forced.

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