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# What is sales really about?
Ok, time to talk sales!

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## :no_good: What sales isn't
Sales tends to get a bad reputation.

We've come to understand that whenever you mention "sales", many people envision the typical sleazy, pushy salesperson that pushes people to buy stuff they don't need.

Something like this...👇

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Nothing could be further from the truth!
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## 👍 What sales is
The best kind of sales is prescriptive or consultative.

Someone in the world has a problem they’re not yet sure how to solve, or a problem they’re maybe not aware of yet. Great salespeople can identify the people who have a legitimate felt need and build a relationship around filling that need the best way possible.

To begin this module, let's hear from some of the most renowned world sales leaders how they define "sales".

Enjoy!

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