Book cover for You Can't Sell Stupid! by Chris Ashley

You Can't Sell Stupid!

2025 Released
60 Pages
1-2 Hours
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Side B PublishingISBN 9798999351265

Stop Working for Free. Start Closing More Sales.

In a career field that moves trillions of dollars annually, why do so few salespeople receive proper training? You Can't Sell Stupid! cuts through the noise of overly complicated sales systems to deliver what actually works-the fundamentals that separate top earners from struggling reps.

Written by a sales professional and business owner with over 25 years of field experience, this no-nonsense guide gives you a repeatable framework for sustainable sales success. Unlike bloated sales books that repeat the same concepts for 300 pages, this concise manual is designed to be referenced again and again as you sharpen your skills.

Inside, you'll master:

  • The 7-step sales process that adapts to any industry
  • How to generate quality leads through multiple prospecting channels
  • Effective communication techniques that build instant rapport
  • The difference between objections and stalls-and how to handle both
  • Proven closing techniques beyond the outdated "feel, felt, found" method
  • Why referrals are your most valuable asset and exactly how to get them
  • Goal-setting frameworks that turn income dreams into daily action plans

This isn't about manipulation or high-pressure tactics. It's about genuinely helping customers while building a referral-based business that pays you what you're worth. Whether you're brand new to sales or a veteran looking to break through a plateau, these battle-tested principles will increase your closing ratio and put more money in your pocket.

The title says it all: You can't sell if you don't know what you're doing. This book fixes that.

Chris Ashley

Bernard Ashley is a former head teacher who is now writing full-time. He lives in South London where he was born. Bernard's impressive list of titles reflects 35 years of writing realistic fiction – from picture books right up to teenage novels. Several of Bernard's books have been successfully televised and he has frequently appeared on prize lists – his Little Soldier was short-listed for the Guardian Prize in 2000. In addition to his other activities Bernard Ashley also advises internationally on matters concerned with literacy. He is also a very popular visitor to schools.

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