it’s the key to 98 percent of your sales.
by sandi smith leyva
it seems there are hundreds of questions swirling around how to follow up with prospects.
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the raw truth is that very few people follow up at all. on average, only 2 percent of people buy on the first contact with a vendor.
so if you’re not following up, you’re walking away from 98 percent of your sales.
here are my tips to maximize sales and take the pain out of following up:
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