{"id":17655,"date":"2024-02-02T00:00:31","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T00:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sandler.com\/?p=17655"},"modified":"2024-01-03T16:16:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T16:16:33","slug":"sandler-rule-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandler.com\/videos\/sandler-rule-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Sandler Rule #8: Sell Like You Don\u2019t Need The Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sandler.com\/videos\/sandler-rule-8\/#Sandler_Rule_8\" >Sandler Rule #8<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sandler.com\/videos\/sandler-rule-8\/#View_the_playlist_for_our_%E2%80%9CNew_52_Sandler_Rules_for_Sales_Success%E2%80%9D_HERE\" >View the playlist for our &#8220;New 52 Sandler Rules for Sales Success&#8221; HERE!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sandler_Rule_8\"><\/span>Sandler Rule #8<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\">Sell Like You Don\u2019t Need The Business<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the realm of sales, you should adopt a mindset that suggests you don&#8217;t need the business. Embrace the notion that you are independently wealthy, not reliant on immediate monetary gains or specific deals. This mindset enables you to approach sales calls with a sense of financial security, allowing you to focus on achieving your financial, company, and commission goals.<\/p>\n<p>As you step into negotiations, keep in mind that without this particular account, you can still make informed decisions about whether to move forward with a client. Assess whether they align with your idea of a profitable account and if the deal is genuinely in the best interest of the buyer.<\/p>\n<p>When you genuinely believe that you don&#8217;t need the business, you gain the power to walk away from negotiations that won&#8217;t favor you. This mindset shift empowers you to concentrate on assisting the buyer in making the best decision possible, which lies at the core of successful sales.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remember the rule: act as if you&#8217;re financially independent and don&#8217;t need the business. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This doesn&#8217;t mean you don&#8217;t want it; rather, it signifies that you aren&#8217;t desperate for it. This approach transforms the dynamic between buyer and seller, fostering a relationship built on equality. Both parties recognize that the sale isn&#8217;t a forced transaction, creating a higher regard and rapport. It&#8217;s essential to understand that not every potential client will say yes, and not everyone in need of coaching or practice will embrace it.<\/p>\n<p>Discuss this rule with your sales team and think about how you can apply it in your sales process.\u00a0Find the book, <strong>How To Sell To The Modern Buyer<\/strong>, at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1737010224\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> or <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.sandler.com\"><strong>shop.sandler.com<\/strong><\/a> and subscribe to our channel, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@SandlerWorldwide\"><strong>Sandler Worldwide<\/strong><\/a>, for the rest of the Sandler Rules!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_the_playlist_for_our_%E2%80%9CNew_52_Sandler_Rules_for_Sales_Success%E2%80%9D_HERE\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL3Z0s7ZInq7oKsdE4I8b239PDO1d2qZIy\">View the playlist for our &#8220;New 52 Sandler Rules for Sales Success&#8221; HERE!<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sandler Rule #8 Sell Like You Don\u2019t Need The Business &nbsp; In the realm of sales, you should adopt a mindset that suggests you don&#8217;t need the business. 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