Episode 25 - The Art of Direct Sales and Asking All of the Right Questions with Steve Apodaca
Episode 25 - The Art of Direct Sales and Asking All of the Right Questions with Steve Apodaca  
Podcast: Call The Damn Leads
Published On: Thu Jun 06 2024
Description: Episode 25 - The Art of Direct Sales and Asking All of the Right Questions with Steve Apodaca What's up everybody, I'm your boy Drewbie and I'm back with another amazing guest here on Call the Damn Leads and that guest is none other than my friend, Mr. Steve Apodaca. Steve is here to share his sales secrets from a humble family landscaping business to the heights of corporate America and direct sales. This is where passion meets persistence, and the art of selling is about more than just products—it's about solutions, trust, and presenting the best version of yourself.  We'll take you through Steve's journey and how one less-than-promising lead blossomed into his biggest sale, revealing the pretty amazing outcome that comes from the power of persistence.  We wrap up by tackling the art of strategic questioning in sales, proving that the so-called "gift of gab" is actually a hardcore myth. Through this discussion, we focus on how the right questions can guide customers to informed decisions, and maintain your command of sales conversations.   Key Moments: -What got Steve into sales in the first place? -Direct sales is actually about selling YOU. -Sometimes the assholes turn out to be your biggest sale. -Always ask the right questions and no, you don't need to have the "gift of gab" to be good in sales.   Connect with Steve: Steve is a 10-year veteran in sales and team leadership, currently managing operations at Phonesites, a lead generating website builder responsible for generating over 2 million leads for nearly 15,000 users. His journey includes breaking production records with a 1,000-member team for a Fortune 500 company and building a life insurance brokerage to $5 million in annual sales.     Website and Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekreater IG: https://www.instagram.com/thee_kreater Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-apodaca-201b06a9     If you're looking for a lead generating website builder or a masterpiece built for you, connect with Steve at steve-apodaca.com     ______________________________________________________________________ Call The Damn Leads "By sales professionals, for sales professionals - Tales of your wildest sales stories and tactics to succeed in your sales career across various industries." Join Drewbie Wilson, a sales veteran with over 20 years of experience, as he brings you insider stories, humor, and actionable strategies to excel in your sales journey. Your weekly dose of: Wild Sales Stories: Engaging tales of real-life sales adventures. Proven Tactics: Actionable strategies to boost your sales game. Humor: A fun and energetic perspective on the world of sales. Expert Insights: Learn from seasoned professionals in various industries. Don't miss out on the insights, humor, and strategies that can take your sales career to new heights! Sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners striving to enhance their sales, marketing, and personal growth to achieve financial success and time freedom. If you'd like to be a guest on our show please leave your contact information and a brief message selling us on what makes your story worth sharing! https://callthedamnleads.com/pages/podcast Follow Drewbie: https://www.facebook.com/drewbierides  Follow Call the Damn Leads:  https://www.instagram.com/callthedamnleads/ Grab YOUR "Call the Damn Leads" apparel and swag! https://callthedamnleads.com/collections/best-sellers