It happens so frequently, it almost seems as if someone is out there training salespeople to fail.

For example, the woman calling launches into her sales spiel: "Our product is a perfect fit for your needs. When can we set up a time to get together so I can show you what we can do?"

It's the perfect pitch for failure, setting off bells and red lights in the prospect's head. There's no need to do anything but end the call as quickly as possible.

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