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The First 10 Minutes: What to Say (and Not Say) When a Buyer Walks In Those first 10 minutes with a buyer are make-or-break. Why? Because customers form opinions fast. What you say (and how you say it) in those early moments can either build trust or break rapport and greatly influence whether customers want to do business with you. Top salespeople know that improving your car dealership sales process isnt about saying moreits about saying the right things at the right time.
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