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The 5 biggest mindset mistakes consultants make in sales conversations.

Clive Griffiths
Clive Griffiths

The 5 biggest mindset mistakes consultants make in sales conversations. And what to do instead to win clients.

❌ Thinking you need to act like a salespeople to win projects.
✅ Just showcase your practice and expertise effectively.

❌ Assuming sales means being pushy with prospects.
✅ Better to build authentic trust and relationships.

❌ Believing social media will work magic.
✅ Real conversations are much better.

❌ Saying you’re not a “natural”.
✅ Use and trust the process.

❌ The answer is hiring a ‘closer’.
✅ Back yourself instead.

Help your clients decide.

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Clive Griffiths

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