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Prospect Trust Building

What is Business Development?

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Oct 06, 2024
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Every deal requires trust.

Here’s how to build it.

Prospects buy when they trust you.

Trust = Purpose + Empathy + Truth

1. Purpose = Your prospect's Extrinsic needs
2. Empathy = Your prospect's Intrinsic needs
3. Truth = Proof of delivering on a promise

Engagement must increase trust.

Trust is built by advocating for your prospect.

Advocating for your prospect …

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