In the high-pressure world of sales, the instinct is always to close the deal. But what if walking away is actually the smartest move you can make? In this episode of Sales Zen, we dive deep into the counterintuitive yet crucial skill of knowing when to say "no" to a deal.

Discover how top sellers identify red flags – from unrealistic client expectations and difficult personalities to fundamental value misalignments. Learn why chasing misaligned opportunities is a colossal waste of your most precious resources: time, energy, and sanity.

Host Kevin Currie reveals the powerful question that helps sales reps realize the true cost of bad deals, empowering them to strategically retreat and reallocate their focus to more promising opportunities. This isn't about giving up; it's about strategic discernment, setting boundaries, and cultivating a sales career built on sustainable success and true alignment.

Tune in to learn how embracing the courage to walk away can improve your close rates, boost your overall performance, and bring a greater sense of peace and purpose to your sales journey.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of knowing your worth and setting boundaries in sales.
• How to identify red flags in a deal that signal it's not a good fit.
• The hidden costs of chasing bad deals (beyond just lost revenue).
• A powerful question to help you and your team assess the true value of an opportunity.
• Why strategic retreat and reallocation of resources lead to long-term sales success.

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