Selling 101: Consultative Selling Skills: For new entrepreneurs, free agents, consultants

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Selling 101: Consultative Selling Skills – Master the Art of Selling

: Summary of the Book

Selling 101: Consultative Selling Skills is a comprehensive guide for new entrepreneurs, consultants, free agents, and self-employed professionals who want to sharpen their sales abilities. Drawing on decades of experience in sales training and consulting for top marketing organizations, Michael McGaulley presents practical, step-by-step guidance for building strong relationships, locating prospects, and mastering consultative selling techniques. From face-to-face meetings to handling objections, this book equips readers with the tools needed to generate leads, close sales, and build lasting business success.

? What You Will Discover in the Book

• How to create and prioritize your prospect list for maximum sales efficiency

• Techniques for reaching decision-makers and navigating gatekeepers

• Effective strategies for cold calling and booking appointments

• Consultative selling approaches to uncover client needs and tailor solutions

• Methods to handle objections, close the sale, and ensure post-sale follow-up

• Practical checklists, sample scripts, and actionable exercises to strengthen selling skills

• Guidance for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and consultants who rely on self-driven sales

? Why Should You Read This Book

This third edition of Selling 101 is ideal for anyone looking to elevate their consultative selling abilities, whether a beginner or an experienced sales professional seeking fresh insights. Michael McGaulley provides hands-on, practical advice drawn from real-world experience, empowering readers to confidently navigate complex sales interactions, build client trust, and achieve measurable results.

: About the Author

Michael McGaulley, J.D., is a lawyer, management consultant, and accomplished author of business and career books, including Smart Questions for Winning the Games of Career Success. He has developed numerous training programs for major corporations and provides consulting to entrepreneurs, free agents, and new business professionals. In addition to business writing, McGaulley is the author of technothrillers such as A Remedy for Death, The Grail Conspiracies, and Joining Miracles. He is also known for his light-hearted work, Eat Well & Get Lots of Rest: Wolfie’s Guide to the Good Life, inspired by his Maine Coon cat, Wolfie.