Episode
The Cost of Poor Preparation
- Podcast
- Breaking Sales
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- Oct 20, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 1953
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Summary
What happens to your brain when a prospect says something you didn't expect to hear? In this episode, Dan and Kristie explore why even seasoned sales professionals can freeze up or panic when conversations take unexpected turns, and the specific preparation process that prevents it from happening. You'll learn why conversation resilience isn't about personality or experience, how top performers build mental frameworks before important meetings, and why the same principles apply whether you're in a high-stakes negotiation or making prospecting calls. This episode challenges the assumption that you can handle surprises without intentional preparation.