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Stephan Schiffman (Author)
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May 6, 2004
The world's best-selling closing book - revised and updated. In this groundbreaking book, America's number one corporate sales trainer proves to readers that closing does not have to be the most difficult part of the sale. In the third edition of Closing Techniques (That Really Work!) the author takes a fresh and effective perspective on closing. Closing is not a battle - it's an art form. This informative guide provides salespeople with innovative techniques that make the old closing tricks seem obsolete. Armed with field-tested techniques and expert advice, readers learn to throw down their swords and integrate the closing process into a professional, productive sales cycle that turns prospects into allies - not adversaries. Completely revised and updated, Closing Techniques helps sales people: Develop a strong opening and closing; Know the customer; Keep it simple; Set objectives for in-person sales meetings; Also featuring sample cold calling scripts and sales dialogues to help hone and sharpen closing skills, this book is sure to remain an indispensible closing tool for salespeople worldwide.


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About the Author

Stephan Schiffman has trained more than 500,000 salespeople at firms such as AT&T and Motorola. He is the author of many sales & marketing books including Cold Calling Techniques (That Really Work!), The 25 Most Dangerous Sales Myths (and How to Avoid Them) and many more.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Adams Media; 3 Rev Upd edition (May 6, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1580628575
  • ISBN-13: 978-1580628570
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,174,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Stephan Schiffman has trained more than 500,000 salespeople at such firms as AT&T Information Systems, Chemical Bank, Manufacturer's Hanover Trust, Motorola, and U.S. Health Care. Schiffman is president of D.E.I Management Group and the author of such bestselling books as Cold Calling Techniques (That Really Work!) and Closing Techniques (That Really Work!).

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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Schiffman Does It Again! April 23, 2000
Format:Paperback
This book ought to be in the library of every sales rep, account executive, sales manager and entrepreneur. If you liked Schiffman's first book, Cold Calling Techniques, you'll love this one. Very good hard hitting practical tips to help you go for the close. Schiffman stresses telephone business as before, but this doesn't diminish the effectiveness of his message. If you buy the book, keep it handy and reread it often. Bottom Line: Get this book, it will help you whether you are selling products, services, an idea or a business.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Stephan Sciffman has given people in the sales industry a powerful tool. He explains why so many many sales are blown and the mistakes to avoid. Contrary to popular sales myths, the closing part of the sales cycle is not something to fear. Mr. Schiffman also blows the lid off of the sales garbarge being taught, which is why so many salepeople are given a bum rap. Too many salespeople are taught to fight their prospects, engage in comabatitve selling, and use sales tricks to close sales.

This is horrible and completely unprofessional, and it is counterproductive.

Schiffman teaches you how to professionaly and dillegently work your way through the sales process, which makes closing almost automatic. "It makes sense to me, what do you think?"

This book is well worth the investment, and it will boost your sales. Stephan Schiffman is light years away from all of the other so called sales trainers. If you are interested in boosting your sales, you must read this book.

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Packed With Knowledge! June 9, 2004
Format:Paperback
Stephan Schiffman, who has trained more than 450,000 salespeople, expands upon an approach he used in an earlier book about crafting sales proposals that make sense to your prospects. He stresses the need to listen so you can respond to the customer's needs, rather than just trying to convince the prospect to buy. Some of this book may give you a sense of deja vu if you've read any of his previous sales books, such as Power Sales Presentations. Otherwise, this is a fairly solid, sensible, no gimmicks approach to sales. Schiffman includes effective hands-on examples of sales approaches, including cold calling scripts and an appendix of sample dialogues. He teaches selling methods to use in different corporate settings, such as presenting to committees. We find the book's 30 short snappy chapters ideal for reading in concise, instructive bites, just right for busy sales people.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Useful Sales Approaches
This short, useful book will give you insights into the sales cycle and how to effectively close. The book itself is quite short and a pretty quick read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Edward J. Barton
Closing Techniques
Don't bother, unless you've never made a sale. This is a boring rehash of time-worn techniques. Fortunately, I bought it used, for just a couple bucks.

M. Kohut
Published 6 months ago by NCAv80r
good advice but nothing staggering
There are almost as many books out on sales as there are salesmen, and most sales books, like most salesmen, are average. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Konrad Baumeister
More of the same
Why do I buy these books? More of the same "sales strategy" books. If you've read one you've read them all.
Published on October 21, 2008 by R. Dufresne
Pipe dream sales approach...
Stephan Schiffman covers quite a few strategies for closing the sale in this book but I found it to be lacking. Read more
Published on February 7, 2007 by Bill White
Packed with Knowledge!
Stephan Schiffman, who has trained more than 450,000 salespeople, expands upon an approach he used in an earlier book about crafting sales proposals that make sense to your... Read more
Published on October 14, 2003 by Rolf Dobelli
The BOOST you need to get STARTED!
Being new at sales I was floundering without knowing exactly what I was doing right or wrong. Stephan provides a PLAN to try for the next 21 days. Read more
Published on December 24, 2002 by "wdmmltdii"
closing techniques that really work - stephan shiffman
for a book that claims to be revolutionary Shiffman only restates what what has been written & talked about for years. There is no new or interesting information here. Read more
Published on April 2, 2002
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