# Sales 101 Ep 1: How to Start Every In-Home Sales Appointment With a Clear Plan

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Podcast: [Sales Training. Close It Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sales-training-close-it-now-708413)
Published: 2025-12-17T16:11:00+00:00
Episode link: http://closeitnow.net/blog/sales-101-start-every-in-home-sales-appointment-with-a-clear-plan
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/119f286c-4081-4fce-ad72-399881b44945.mp3
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Duration seconds: 1215

## Resource

Sales 101: How to Start Every In-Home Sales Appointment With a Clear Plan Most sales appointments don’t fall apart at price. They fall apart because the conversation never had a clear plan. In this episode, Sam Wakefield breaks down the very first step every new salesperson must master to lead confidently and avoid pressure. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why clarity at the start of the appointment lowers resistance instantly How to lead the conversation without sounding salesy or scripted The exact language to create a shared plan with the homeowner How co-creation changes the tone of the entire sales conversation Why understanding the human always comes before the problem and the solution Resources & Links 📞 Work with Sam / Join the Close It Now Movement 🌐 Website: https://www.closeitnow.net 🚀 Coaching & Training: https://www.closeitnow.net/coaching 📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Closeitnowsales 📘 Book Recommendation: Guerrilla Marketing Guide — Get your copy here and learn how to stand out in crowded markets. https://www.door2doorinstitute.com ⭐ Leave a Review: https://g.page/r/CbfnnDqTCwQdEAE/review

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