JP Albano

"So Rich You Can Quit" book  is out now on Amazon!

Author

Host of So Rich You Can Quit video podcast show.

Host

Significan LC

Co-Host of the Significan Lifestyle Communities Real Estate Video Podcast show.

Principal of Significan Lifestyles Communities, who specialize in apartment real estate investments.

Principal

Cambridge Computer Services

As a Sr. Relationship Manager, I manage senior relationships. I essentially perform the same duties as I did before as a Systems Consultant, but with a more distinguished title.

Senior Relationship Manager

As a Systems Consultant (Technical Account Manager / Resource Broker) I work as both a Account Executive and a Pre-sales Engineering resource for my customers. Positioned as such for customers, I am able to have both technical and business discussions with them.

Systems Consultant

Provided pre-sales engineering support to customers. Manage a number of accounts as an account executive in a sales capacity.

Solutions Architect

Exanet

Responsible for product support / integration of ExaStore clustered NAS units as well as engaging in pre-sales cycles in my region. Run performance benchmarks and system tests for throughput and I/O. Prepare technical documents, Visio diagrams and comparison papers. Act as a technical account manager, providing product and customer support. 

In addition to my regular duties, I work in a pre-sales role supporting the Director of Sales in my territory.

Technical Consultant / Pre-Sales Engineer

Zumasys

At Zumasys I have had the opportunity to perform numerous VMware 3.5 virtualization installations, connected to HP EVA, MSA and Network Appliance SANs. In addition to VMware installs, I perform Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 and 4.5 installations for clients of all sizes. I also provide technical support and project management for those installs.

Performed numerous Exchange 2003 to 2007 installs as well as many Active Directory system upgrades.

Senior Systems Engineer

VPSI

Technical point of contact for the PMW 160 program office. Co-ordinate resolutions to various software related issues.

Sr. IT Specialist

IAG Research

Designed Citrix envirornment, planned helpdesk system, including hiring helpdesk staff. Provided system support.

Systems Administrator (Sr. Role)

Gaming Laboratories International

IT Systems Engineer (Senior)

Involved in cross-country 2500+ user Win2K rollout including quality assurance testing, system ghosting and migrating mailboxes and settings from Notes to MS Exchange 2k.

SSR-Technician

PC Magazine Labs

Benchmarked and inventoried computer systems that were featured in a holiday shoot-out.

Technician

Helping B2B Tech Sales AE's earn passive income while saving taxes by investing in real estate. From $220MM in tech sales to 700 apartment units. Soon to be best-selling author.

Tech Sellers looking to:

☑️ Lower your tax burden
☑️ Escape tech sales burn-out
☑️ Create a sales "escape plan"
☑️ Generate passive income through low risk hands-off real estate investing

My Story: 

Having sold $220M as an Enterprise Account Exec., I was making a ton of money but I was getting killed on taxes and sales just became a transactional flywheel. 

I had to keep selling, selling, selling to keep my head above water.

I finally realized that Tech Sales was really a vehicle to creating wealth by combining it with real estate investing where I can start to put my money to work for me, so I don't have to keep working for my money.

Benefits:

1️⃣ Diversify your W2 sales income (insulate yourself from job loss or market shifts)
2️⃣ Save on taxes (bigger/better write-offs! Save a ton on taxes & earn a return)
3️⃣ Low risk, hands off passive investments (no 2nd job of dealing with tenants / toilets)
4️⃣ Put your cash in the bank to work for you (like the wealthy do)

What we offer:

  ---  Our invitation only investment club helps Tech Sellers to quickly learn how to invest passively in apartment real estate deals that we screen and vet for you, saving you hundreds of hours.

My Real Estate Background and Record

🏦 Sometime in 2017 thanks to a desire to create passive income, I discovered multifamily real estate investing and fell in love.

👛 I put together my first deal with a group of friends in 2019, a 28-unit in Houston, TX.

We put our second deal together, a 12-unit, in Austell, GA.

Our 3rd, a 56-unit in Atlanta, GA, followed by a 96-unit in Augusta, GA.

Our 5th deal, our largest, a 278-unit in Shaker Heights OH came together during COVID, our most difficult to pull off, but had so much untapped potential.

🏧 We exited three deals of our deals and achieved the following returns for our investors;

  ---  28-Unit - 1.83x Equity Multiple and 57.79% Avg. Annual Return 💰 
  ---  96-unit - 2.86x Equity Multiple and 17.49% Avg. Annual Return 💰💰 
  ---  56-unit - 3.27x Equity Multiple and 103% Avg. Annual Return    💰💰💰

John-Paul Albano

Birthdays are a trip.
You wake up to confetti, cold coffee, and kids yelling “Happy Birthday!”
And somewhere in the middle of all that chaos… you start doing math in your head.
 
Another year.
More income.
But am I actually farther ahead?
 
For a long time, I avoided looking too closely at my money.
Not because I didn’t know how, 
but because I didn’t like what it represented.
 
In my head, budgeting meant failure.
That I couldn’t handle abundance.
That I’d have to start saying no to things I’d worked hard to afford.
 
So I did what most high earners do when things felt tight:
I told myself the answer was “just make more.”
 
But here’s what I finally learned (the hard way):
Budgeting isn’t about restriction.
It’s about direction.
 
It’s the difference between wondering where your money went…
and telling it exactly where to go.
 
Because without clear direction, money doesn’t vanish all at once.
It leaks out quietly - through small habits, untracked decisions,
and the illusion that “later” is soon enough.
 
I’m not perfect.
But I’m done confusing avoidance with abundance.
 
This year, I don’t want more.
I want clarity.

Helping high earning sellers make money and B2B enterprises save money.

Lately I’ve noticed something about myself.
I tell myself I don’t have time to sit down and really look at my finances.
 
And technically, that’s true.
 
When you’re in sales, your entire day is one long stream of decisions -
Which deal to prioritize.
Which client to chase.
Which lead to let go.
Even lunch feels like a strategic call.
 
By the time the day ends, you’ve made hundreds of micro-decisions.
And the thought of one more - especially something like “review my finances” - feels heavy.
So you skip it.
 
You tell yourself it’s not urgent.
You’ll get to it “when things slow down.”
But they never really do, do they?
 
It’s easier to just spend and move on.
Buy the thing. Cover the bill. Keep the motion going.
 
But here’s the part I’ve been avoiding:
Every time I say “I don’t have time” to manage my money,
it quietly costs me more than I realize.
 
Tiny leaks. Missed opportunities.
That low-grade stress humming in the background —
the kind that doesn’t stop you from performing,
but quietly chips away at your peace.
 
Ignoring it doesn’t save time.
It steals it.
 
That’s the truth I’ve been sitting with lately.
 
Because for people like us - high performers, always on salespeople, always moving -
it’s easy to confuse momentum with clarity.
But momentum without clarity is just motion.
And motion burns energy fast.
 
I’m trying to slow down long enough to make decisions that give me back my time - not take more of it.
 
This photo pretty much sums up what I’m aiming for - fewer rushed moments, more time where life actually feels full for the right reasons.
 
Anyone else feel like this too?
How do you handle it when life already feels too full?

Just helped a high-income seller finally stop watching half his commissions disappear to the IRS.

Here’s how we did it:

→ First, we unpacked where his money was actually going.
He thought his tax bill was “just the cost of success.”

It wasn’t.

He was losing nearly 45% of every dollar, not because he spent too much,
but because all his income came from the wrong category.

→ We showed him the truth:
The IRS doesn’t hate high earning sellers. 
It just rewards investors, and punishes W2 income.

From there:

→ We shifted a portion of his commissions into passive real estate deals.
→ Turned taxable income into capital gains.
→ Started building income that worked while he sold.

The difference?

He kept 20–40% more of every dollar, 
without a side hustle, without flipping houses,
and without adding more stress to his plate.

He didn’t need another CPA.
He needed a new strategy.

Here’s the hard truth:

→ You can’t outwork the IRS.
→ You can’t out-deduct your tax bracket.
→ You can’t keep sprinting for commissions and expect financial freedom.

Want to see how to escape it?

Grab the guide I just released:
"Stop Letting the IRS Take Half Your Commissions"

It breaks down exactly how high earners can start keeping more of what they make, 
and finally build income that works while they don’t.

Drop “ESCAPE” below or DM me and I’ll send it your way.

I found something recently that made me laugh and cringe at the same time.
 
A $29 monthly subscription that’s been quietly running for four years.
That’s almost $1,400 gone -
on something I don’t even use.
 
When I saw it, I felt two things at once:
embarrassed that it slipped through the cracks,
and relieved that I finally caught it.
 
It’s wild how easy it is to miss these things.
One tiny charge. Buried in the noise.
And month after month, it quietly drains money, attention, and energy.
 
What hit me most wasn’t the $29.
It was realizing how easy it is to drift financially when you’re not paying attention.
 
Because most of us aren’t careless -
we’re just busy.
 
But busy gets expensive.
 
Even for high earning sellers, it’s rarely the big losses that sting.
It’s the small, invisible ones that slip past while everything’s moving too fast.
 
Anyone else ever find one of those “how long has that been charging me?” surprises?
 
Drop yours below...no judgment. (Here's mine)

A few months ago I agreed to do something I never thought I would do.

A close colleague asked me to be his coach.

At first I thought he was joking, but he wasn’t.

After more thought, I realized that maybe I could be of service.

So I said yes.

A few months into working with him 1:1, I have been so impressed by my client, Kevin, who has been doing the work, showing up and implementing what we talk about each week.

This morning, I’m so grateful for the opportunity that I almost passed on.

Great work Kevin!

Keep it up!

No alternative text description for this image

I used to think my problems were huge… until I looked around.

It’s easy to get caught in the grind.
Missed quotas. Tough quarters. Deals that stall out.
All of it can feel overwhelming in the moment.

But this Thanksgiving, I’m seeing things through a different lens.

I’m grateful for a happy, healthy family.

I’m thankful that the problems I face are small in the grand scheme of things.

And I deeply appreciate the people I work with: customers, partners, and investors. People who show up every day with integrity and grit.

Gratitude doesn’t make the stress disappear…
But it does remind me what actually matters.

Health.
People.
Perspective.

This week, I’m choosing to see the good and be present for it.

What are you grateful for this year?

Drop it below, I’d love to hear what’s been meaningful for you.

I was standing in the kitchen the other night, handing out slices of pizza to my kids, when it hit me:
it’s funny how easy it is to feed everyone else first.
 
That same pattern had quietly crept into my finances too.
 
I re-learned something I thought I’d already mastered years ago:
Pay yourself first.
 
It’s one of those principles you hear early on - set aside at least 10% of your income before anything else.
I used to do that religiously.
 
Then I started making more money.
And somewhere along the way, I convinced myself I didn’t need to be as disciplined about it.
That I’d always have enough coming in.
 
So I let it slide.
And for a while, it didn’t seem to matter.
Bills were paid, life was comfortable, and everything looked fine from the outside.
 
Then one day I woke up with this nagging feeling:
I should be farther along than I am.
 
Not in a self-critical way, just an honest realization that the numbers didn’t reflect the effort.
And when I started digging in, I saw why.
 
I wasn’t paying myself first anymore.
I was paying everyone else first.
Living on what was left.
 
That was the moment it hit me: I’d drifted from the fundamentals.
Not because I didn’t know better, but because I got comfortable.
Comfort hides leaks.
 
So I brought it back.
10%, automatically, the second money comes in.
No waiting. No “I’ll catch up next month.”
 
And it’s amazing how much that one simple rule changes things.
It’s not just about saving money - it’s about reclaiming ownership.
 
It’s the difference between working for your money and having your money work for you.
 
Paying yourself first doesn’t just build wealth.
It builds stability, confidence, and direction.
It reminds you that you’re not just earning - you’re building.

Something small happened last week that stuck with me.
 
I found a $12 charge buried in my statements.
Nothing major, but it made me realize how fast small leaks erode big goals.
 
Every salesperson I know focuses on the next deal, not the dollars that quietly slip through.
We lose more to distraction than to bad decisions.
 
It’s not about the money.
It’s about attention.

How to get financially clear in 15 minutes a week (no spreadsheets required):
 
I used to treat managing my money like a major project.
Hours of spreadsheets, statements, and guilt.
 
So I avoided it.
For years.
 
Then I tried something different, a 15-minute Friday check-in.
 
One short ritual:
• What came in
• What went out
• One thing to cancel, fix, or automate
 
That’s it.
 
Fifteen minutes of attention has done more for my finances
than years of “I’ll deal with it later.”
 
Turns out, feeding pigs and managing money have a lot in common.
You can’t ignore either one for too long - both get messy fast.
 
Because the problem was never discipline - it was awareness.
 
It’s crazy how much stress disappears once you know what’s happening with your money.
 
High performers don’t need more systems - they need sharper visibility.
 
Anyone else have a quick ritual that keeps your money clean and calm?
 
How do you stay on top of it without letting it take over your life?

You don’t rise to your quota - you fall to your systems.
 
Top sellers don’t fail because they can’t sell.
They fail because their personal finances have zero process.
 
If your commissions disappear faster than your pipeline refills, it’s not about income.
It’s about infrastructure.

I opened my subscription list expecting a few familiar charges.

Instead… I found a small village of monthly bills quietly living their best life with my money.

That was my wake-up call.

So I’m starting a weekly accountability pod - nothing intense, just a simple habit of checking in, canceling what no longer serves, and getting clearer every week.

If you want to walk this journey with me, drop a comment.

Clarity hits different when you don’t do it alone.

Looking for honest opinions - what’s your favorite personal finance or budgeting app?
 
I’ve been doing my weekly 15-minute money check-ins manually for a while now.
It works, but I keep wondering if there’s a tool that could make it smoother.
 
Something that:
• Syncs easily with multiple accounts
• Tracks spending without becoming another full-time job
• Doesn’t guilt-trip you every time you grab coffee
 
The other day, I was talking with a guy in the Publix parking lot — total stranger, standing next to his Porsche, both of us laughing about how many different apps we’d tried to “simplify” our finances.
 
We agreed on one thing: the tools are great, but you still have to show up for them.
 
I’ve tried a few myself (YNAB, Monarch, Copilot), but I’m curious what’s actually working for real people right now.
 
If you’re using something you genuinely like - or ditched something that didn’t work - I’d love to hear it.
Bonus points if it’s simple enough to actually stick with.
 
How are you managing your money these days?
Which tool has earned a permanent spot in your routine?

Yesterday I found that forgotten $29 subscription.

But here’s the part that stuck with me today:

It wasn’t a $29 mistake -
it was a ‘not paying attention’ habit.

And that habit shows up everywhere:

Auto renewals we never question
Fees we assume are “normal”
Purchases we barely remember making
Money we mean to save… someday

Most people don’t overspend because they’re reckless.
They overspend because their spending runs on autopilot.

And autopilot is convenient…
…but it’s also expensive.

Today I took 10 minutes to look through three things:
- Subscriptions
- Card statements
- Apps linked to billing

It wasn’t complicated.
It wasn’t extreme.
But it made me feel more in control than lowering expenses ever has.

It’s wild how just looking creates clarity.

No shame. No panic. Just awareness.
And awareness is where financial confidence starts.

So now I’m curious…

What’s ONE small area of your money you haven’t looked at in a while?

Not to fix it.
Just to notice it.

I looked at the calendar today and laughed a little.
November 21st already.
Another year that somehow felt fast and slow at the same time.

And then the familiar thought hit me:
“Did I actually keep anything I worked for this year… or did I just run revenue for the IRS?”

It’s weird being a high earning seller.
People assume money is the reward.
But the truth is, money isn’t the reward if you don’t keep any of it.

You grind, you close, you stack commissions…
and then December arrives and your take-home feels like the punchline of a joke you didn’t know you were in.

Nobody warns you that high income can feel like low value
when half of it disappears before you ever touch it.

At some point you realize the problem isn’t your effort.
It’s the operating model.

High earning sellers don’t need to make more.
They need to stop bleeding value into a system that punishes them for being good at what they do.

I had to learn that wealth isn’t built in the income…
it’s built in what you’re allowed to keep.

If this hits you the same way it hits me every November…
DM me “QUIT.”
I’ll send you the idea from my book that finally stopped me from giving half my year away.

I’m really glad I learned about parallelograms in school.
Super useful this parallelogram season. right?

Meanwhile… taxes?
Income structure?
The IRS quietly taking half your commission?
Yeah, that part never came up in class.

Nobody taught us how money actually works, 
how earning more can sometimes mean keeping less.

But hey, at least I can calculate the area of a rhombus. 

For the longest time, I thought losing 30–40% of income every year was just “how it is.”
You earn more → you pay more → end of story.

Except… it’s not.
It’s just how most of us were taught to play the game, without knowing the rules.

A few months ago, I helped a client restructure their income.
Same effort.
Same commissions.
But this time, they kept thousands more, legally.

That’s when it clicked:
It’s not about working harder.
It’s about understanding the system that decides what you keep.

So I wrote everything down.
Not a course. Not a pitch.
Just a short, simple guide, the kind I wish someone gave me before tax season ever started.

If you want to take a look, drop a 👋 or “PDF” below.
I’ll send it your way.

Most salespeople think budgeting means restriction.
The truth is, it creates direction.
 
A budget doesn’t kill your freedom. It funds it.
 
Every commission dollar you don’t assign gets lost between Costco runs, client dinners, and “I’ll invest it later.”
And when you stop paying attention, your income starts running you.
 
Structure isn’t punishment, it’s leverage.
 
You can’t feel free if you’re constantly wondering where your commission went.
Freedom only comes from clarity.

Lately I’ve realized something -
growth in business isn’t just about what we sell,
it’s about how we reinvest what we earn.

This morning feels different.
I’m prepping for something new - my sponsor call with our investors.
It’s a chance for them to ask questions, understand the deal in depth,
and see what it really means to become a passive investor.

What makes this exciting is how many people have been asking for it.
There’s a real hunger to not just work for money - but have money work for you.

We can’t disclose too much about the deal here,
but on the call, we’ll be breaking down how investors are positioned
to earn around $666 per month - without taking on active risk.

It’s been a high-demand conversation
and for me, it’s a reminder that clarity attracts opportunity.

If you’re someone who’s been building income through sales
and now want to step into earning passively,

DM me. Let’s talk about how you can join future calls like this
and start investing where your time grows, not just your effort.

How many subscriptions do you think you’re paying for right now that you don’t use?
 
I did a small “subscription audit” recently, and it was equal parts humbling and hilarious.
 
A couple $9.99s here.
A $29 trial I forgot to cancel.
One that’s been quietly charging me since 2021.
 
None of them big on their own, but together… let’s just say it added up fast.
 
It made me realize how easy it is to lose track when life’s moving quickly.
Tiny, invisible leaks.
Nothing urgent enough to notice, until you finally look.
 
I’ve started checking mine quarterly now.
Fifteen minutes, once a season.
Just to clean house a little.
 
Curious how others handle this.
Do you track subscriptions manually, use an app, or just let your card statements tell the story?
 
What’s the funniest or most painful “wait, I’m still paying for that?” moment you’ve had?

SalesDaily.co

The SalesDaily Newsletter - Get the best sales resources in 7min daily in your inbox

Founder

The Modern Sales Leader

The Modern Sales Leader

- Visual frameworks for building and scaling sales teams

- Blueprints on leadership, culture, and team performance

- Tactical guides for coaching and developing reps

- Resources that help leaders enable their teams and drive growth

lemlist

lemlist is building something different:

→ Engage across channels in one flow

→ Find & enrich leads instantly

→ Personalize at scale, without sounding like a robot

→ Track what works so you send smarter, not more

Find out more about it here: https://www.lemlist.com/in/haris-halkic

Ambassador

PowerUs

PowerUs is the largest job board for craftsmen in Germany, addressing the shortage of skilled professionals such as electricians, and heating installers (in German: Anlagenmechaniker SHK).

If your company aims to quickly reach and hire talented skilled blue-collar workers, let's connect.

Your organization will benefit from:

- Unlimited, free job postings for visibility within our community
- Targeted distribution of your ads and pre-qualification of the most suitable applicants
- Phone consultations with your recruiting expert
- Easy and reliable reachability of applicants via app and WhatsApp
- A flexible applicant management system (ATS)
- The ability to discover additional potential applicants on your own and contact them proactively

Senior Sales Manager

Coursera

* Managed full sales cycle for a re-skilling/up-skilling e-learning solution, targeting HR departments, Heads of Talent, and L&D professionals.

* Worked with around 200 assigned accounts, mainly from the finance and consulting industries, additionaly covering the South German territory (100% new business generation).

* Supported company visibility at trade shows.

Mid-Market Account Executive

Sharpist

* Sold digital coaching solutions to HR and L&D leaders.

* Closed new and existing client deals, achieving a balance of 50% new business and 50% renewals/upsells (responsible for 3 key accounts).

* Crafted 40+ customized demos, effectively converting leads from marketing campaigns, prospecting, and BDRs.

* Provided continuous account management, with close collaboration with the CS and marketing teams.

Enterprise Account Executive

TeamViewer

* Surpassed yearly sales quotas consistently: 2018 at 171%, 2019 at 123%, 2020 at 129%, and 2021 at 105% achievement.

* As a part of the Inside Sales team consisting of 12 members, I consistently ranked in the top 3, being responsible for a total of €3.5 million in sales over 3 years.

* Proactively identified and leveraged opportunities within the SMB and mid-market segment, overseeing the complete sales cycle. Secured partnerships with companies of up to 15,000 employees and revenues of up to $10 billion.

* Maintained a diversified sales portfolio: 50% new business and 50% from ongoing client relations.

Senior Sales Representative

* Selling comprehensive remote connectivity solutions, adapting offerings to diverse client needs.

* Focus on DACH region, targeting SMB and mid-market clients, averaging 80 dials a day.

* Actively expanded the client base and pursued new business opportunities.

* Proactively addressed customer service issues, improving client satisfaction and loyalty.

Inside Sales Representative

marmato GmbH Stuttgart

* Managed key account communications for Mercedes-Benz Group, ensuring smooth execution of campaigns.

* Launched tailored email marketing campaigns for the automotive sector.

* Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align email strategies with client goals.

* Analyzed campaign data, offering insights for enhancements.

Account-Manager E-Mail Marketing

rest Drink GmbH & Co. KG

rest is a delicious drink with juices that contains only natural ingredients and comes without caffeine, taurine and preservatives. Instead you get mouth-watering cranberry, orange, lime and some ginger.

We've added extracts of shizandra, suma root and passiflora. rest is the ideal drink for everyone who wishes for a natural break and relaxation in everyday life. 

How it all started: during our semester abroad in Scotland in 2013, we were inspired by the calm and relaxed atmosphere in Scotland and the idea was born to bring some of it back to Germany. A little bit later we were standing in our kitchen in Karlsruhe refining the recipe for our natural relaxation drink. After many attempts rest was born and we hit the road for Berlin.

Co-Founder & CEO

dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG

Duales Studium

Join 30k+ sellers learning LinkedIn’s best sales strategies.

SalesDaily started with one goal:

Make it easier to access good sales advice.

Every day, I collect the best ideas I find: from top reps, managers, and operators, and turn them into resources you can actually use.

Right now, 28,000+ people read it:

• Sales managers who want to coach better without starting from scratch
• Sales reps looking to improve how they prospect, run calls, and close

What you can expect:

• Tactical sales advice from top performers
• Sales infographics and cheat sheets
• Frameworks for messaging, meetings, objections, and more

If you’re in sales and want stronger inputs for your day-to-day work, check it out:
👉 salesdaily.co/subscribe

You don’t need more theory.

You need better material. That’s what I focus on.

Haris Halkic

Buyers decide in the first 30 seconds if they trust you.

A weak opening kills the call before you ever get to discovery.

Here’s how great sellers start strong instead of scrambling later 👇


_________________________
⇢ FREE: Top 50 Sales Cheat Sheets: https://lnkd.in/eWtvCSae
_________________________


11 Openers That Ruin Sales Calls (And What To Say Instead)

❌ "How are you today?"
✅ "Thanks for making time. Let’s dive in."

❌ "So… what do you want to know?"
✅ "Here’s what I had in mind for today. Does that match your priorities?"

❌ "I know you’re busy, so…"
✅ "We have 30 minutes. Here’s what I want to cover."

❌ "Let me tell you about our company…"
✅ "Before I share anything, what made you take this call?"

❌ "Let me show you the platform."
✅ "Before we look at anything, where are you today with solving X?"

❌ "Can you tell me about your company?"
✅ "From what I saw, you’re doing X. Is that accurate?"

❌ "Let me tell you what we do."
✅ "Before we dive in, can I ask what led you to this call?"

❌ "So… where do you want to start?"
✅ "Here’s the agenda I suggest. Tell me if you want to adjust anything."

❌ "So… what are you hoping to learn about us?"
✅ "Based on the context you shared, here are the two areas I think matter most. Agree?"

❌ "Do you have any questions before we start?"
✅ "Let’s start with your top priority for today and go from there."

❌ "Walk me through your situation…"
✅ "You mentioned a challenge with X. Tell me more."


A great call doesn’t begin with small talk.

It begins with clarity, leadership, and control.

Buyers feel it instantly.


📬 Subscribe for proven sales frameworks, daily insights and free resources: https://lnkd.in/eWtvCSae (already 40,000 sellers are on board)

⤷ Join 40,000 sellers reading SalesDaily | Get my results-driven sales visuals – used by top reps & sales leaders 👇

Steve Jobs wasn’t a salesperson by title.

But he mastered persuasion better than anyone in business history.

________________________________
FREE: Top 50 Sales Cheat Sheets:
https://lnkd.in/eXSev4-G
________________________________

Here are 8 timeless lessons from Jobs on sales excellence:

1. Create a Unique Value Proposition
 → Don’t compete. Differentiate.

2. Focus on Benefits, Not Features
 → Sell outcomes, not specs.

3. Keep Your Message Simple
 → Simplicity is sophistication.

4. Tell a Compelling Story
 → Emotion sells what logic can’t.

5. Know Your Audience
 → Understand their needs before they do.

6. Create an Experience, Not Just a Product
 → People buy the journey, not the item.

7. Don’t Be Afraid to Polarize
 → Stand for something. Confidence attracts believers.

8. Persistence in the Face of Rejection
 → Every “no” refines your “yes.”

---

Sales isn’t just about closing deals.

It’s about building belief in your product, your message, and yourself.

Which of these rules do you think separates great sellers from average ones?

📬 Subscribe for proven sales frameworks, daily insights and free resources:
https://lnkd.in/eXSev4-G

How to Push Without Being Pushy

7 Sales Phrases That Move Deals Forward:


⇢ Free resources: 100 Sales Objections + How to Respond (PDF)
https://lnkd.in/eNVZpK34

—

Most deals don’t stall because reps forget to follow up.

They stall because reps push the wrong way.

Here’s how top reps move deals forward—without sounding desperate:

❌ “Are you ready to move forward?”
✅ “What would a successful next step look like for you?”
→ Makes it about them, not your quota.

❌ “Just checking in…”
✅ “Last time we spoke, you mentioned [X] — is that still a priority?”
→ Anchors to their words, not your needs.

❌ “When can you sign the contract?”
✅ “Assuming we’re aligned, is [X date] realistic on your end?”
→ Increases clarity without pressure.

❌ “What’s holding you back?”
✅ “Is there anything we haven’t covered that’s still on your mind?”
→ Invites honesty instead of defensiveness.

❌ “You said this was important — what changed?”
✅ “Has the priority shifted, or is there something else we should factor in?”
→ Opens the door without guilt or shame.

❌ “Let me know what you think.”
✅ “Would it make sense to [book a call / review next steps] together?”
→ Clear CTA. Collaborative tone.

❌ “Let me know when you’re ready.”
✅ “If nothing changes, where do you see this landing in the next 2 weeks?”
→ Nudges commitment while staying helpful.

—

Because pressure creates friction.

But insightful nudges create movement.

📬 Subscribe for proven sales frameworks, daily insights & free resources:
https://lnkd.in/eD4NBzTP
(already 40,000 sellers are on board)

Some sales reps close fast. 

Others grow accounts for years. 

The best know when to do both. 

Here’s the breakdown: 

Hunters 

– Volume-based 
– Prospecting driven 
– Competitive by nature 
– Focused on new business 
– Territory expansion 
– Quick close
 
___
Prospecting-driven teams live and die by their contact quality.
 
Bad data = wasted dials, bounced emails, and blown quotas.
 
FullEnrich aggregates 20+ data sources to find verified emails and mobile numbers with an 80%+ find rate.
__ 

Farmers 

– Account growth 
– Long-term value 
– Penetration into accounts 
– Relationship building 
– Customer success 
– Revenue expansion 

And in the middle? 

– Account intelligence gathering 
– Value-based selling 
– Stakeholder mapping 
– Revenue forecasting 
– Executive relationship building 

Hunters drive speed and outreach. 
Farmers grow depth and trust. 

Top sellers learn both.

Most people think "sales" means talking.

Sales pros know it means mastering 30 different skills...

And making it look easy.

⇢ FREE: Top 50 Sales Cheat Sheets: https://lnkd.in/eQ5vbmpx

Everyone else:

🗣 "Just selling."


Sales professionals:

📈 Research.
🎯 Prospecting.
💬 Discovery.
🤝 Negotiation.
📊 Strategy.
📋 Follow-up.
📚 Continuous learning.

The best reps build systems, track metrics, and treat selling like a science.

Sales isn’t one skill.

It’s an ecosystem and top performers master the whole thing.

💡 Reminder:

If you ever feel overwhelmed, it’s not because you’re bad at sales.

It’s because you’re doing the work of ten jobs under one title.


📬 Subscribe for proven sales frameworks, daily insights and free resources:
https://lnkd.in/eQ5vbmpx (already 40,000 sellers are on board)

Your sales strategy isn’t broken.

It’s just missing one pillar.


⇢ Get our Top 50 Sales Cheat Sheets: https://lnkd.in/e3Sb_xRy 


Every repeatable sales engine runs on four core pillars:

1. Focus

• Clear ICP, clear targets, clear reason to reach out.

• Without it, reps chase everyone and close no one.


2. Demand

• A consistent motion that fills pipeline with qualified opportunities.

• Without it, growth stalls and forecasts become fiction.


3. Execution

• Process, tools, and discipline that turn interest into closed deals.

• Without it, effort rises, results don’t.


4. Expansion

• A repeatable model for upsells, cross-sells, and retention.

• Without it, every month starts from zero.


Sales Mastery

• When clarity, demand, execution, and expansion work as one.


📬 Subscribe for proven sales frameworks, daily insights & free resources:
https://lnkd.in/e3Sb_xRy 

(already 40,000 sellers are on board)

The Sales Zoo: 10 Sales Personalities That Kill Deals

1. THE PEACOCK 🦚 (All Flash, No Follow-Through)

Struts into sales calls with flashy presentations and big talk but never follows up or delivers real value.

⇢ Fix: Teach the importance of follow-ups and substance over style.

_______
FREE: Top 50 Sales Cheat Sheets: https://lnkd.in/eBfiWrDm
_______

2. THE SLOTH 🦥 (Slow to Respond, Loses Momentum)

Takes forever to answer emails, lets leads go cold, and moves at a painfully slow pace.

⇢ Fix: Implement strict response time expectations and CRM reminders.

3. THE CHAMELEON 🦎 (Says Anything to Close)

Changes their pitch based on what they think the prospect wants to hear—even if it’s untrue.

⇢ Fix: Train on ethical sales and setting realistic expectations.

4. THE HEDGEHOG 🦔 (Defensive and Resistant to Feedback)

Gets prickly when customers challenge them and refuses to adapt their approach.

⇢ Fix: Foster a growth mindset and encourage open conversations.

5. THE GOLDFISH 🐠 (Forgets Everything, Loses Deals)

Never takes notes, forgets key details, and constantly asks the same questions.

⇢ Fix: Use a CRM religiously and practice active listening.

6. THE HYENA 🐆 (Always Undercutting on Price)

Laughs off value and immediately drops prices, hurting margins and credibility.

⇢ Fix: Teach negotiation tactics focused on value instead of discounts.

7. THE MEERKAT 🐾 (Jumps from Lead to Lead, Never Closes)

Always scanning for new prospects but never sticking with one long enough to close.

⇢ Fix: Implement structured follow-ups and pipeline discipline.

8. THE TURKEY 🦃 (Talks Too Much, Listens Too Little)

Gobble, gobble—just keeps talking and pitching without understanding the prospect’s real needs.

⇢ Fix: Use a 70/30 listening-to-talking ratio in sales calls.

9. THE OWL 🦉 (Too Analytical, Never Takes Action)

Overthinks every deal, drowns in research, and hesitates to pull the trigger.

⇢ Fix: Set deadlines for decision-making and encourage action-oriented sales.

10. THE MOSQUITO 🦟 (Annoys Instead of Adds Value)

Relentlessly pesters prospects with non-stop follow-ups but offers nothing of substance.

⇢ Fix: Focus on quality engagement rather than quantity of outreach.

How to Build a High-Performing Sales Team

✔ Train for adaptability, patience, and strategic action
✔ Focus on value-driven sales rather than pushy tactics
✔ Hold reps accountable for both activity and effectiveness

⇢ "Great sales reps don’t just sell - they solve problems and build trust."

P.S. Find out why more than 40,000 sales pros read my newsletter and get my best sales resources for free: https://lnkd.in/eBfiWrDm

Most reps write emails like marketers.
 
That’s why they don’t get replies.
 
Marketers write to 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑦.
 
Reps should write to 𝑜𝑛𝑒.
 
But most cold emails still sound like this:
 
→ “Unlock 10x efficiency with our AI powered solution.”
 
→ “We help companies like yours drive predictable revenue.”
 
→ “Ready to transform your outbound strategy?”
 
Looks polished.
 
Reads fake.
 
Real buyers don’t reply to marketing copy. 
 
They reply to messages that sound like a person who understands their world.
 
That’s why I like tools like lemlist.
 
Because it lets you stay human even when you scale.
 
💡 You can:
 
→ Personalize intros using real data points (like job changes or ICP triggers)
 
→ Add short video or image previews right inside your email
 
→ Keep every follow up sounding like 𝑦𝑜𝑢, not an automation
 
→ Build sequences that feel one to one without spending all day writing them
 
In other words, automation that keeps the human touch.
 
⇢ Try lemlist for free: https://lnkd.in/ePJdXZNU

Great sellers don’t win because they know more.

They win because they execute better.

⇢ Get all free SalesDaily cheat sheets:
https://lnkd.in/e-K5x3Pp

Winning consistently isn’t about sophisticated pitches or longer workflows.

It’s about doing the small things with precision.

The reps who close more:

• Lead every call with intent
• Guide the next step without rushing the finish line
• Make buyers feel understood, not pressured
• Keep their pipeline clean, not crowded
• Ask harder questions earlier
• Control time, follow-up, and expectations
• Treat urgency, clarity, and discipline as advantages

None of this is flashy.

But it is what separates sellers who hope from sellers who win.

If you want to level up this quarter, tighten the fundamentals.

Small edges compound fast.

📬 Subscribe for proven sales frameworks, daily insights and free resources:
https://lnkd.in/e-K5x3Pp

(already 40,000 sellers are on board)

The 9 Harsh Truths Every Sales Rep Learns Too Late

These aren’t lessons - they’re battle scars.

1.) Speed beats perfect
 ⇢ You waited too long. Someone else didn’t.

_______
FREE: Top 50 Sales Cheat Sheets: https://lnkd.in/eWg9yBvm

2.) You can’t save a dead lead
 ⇢ Stop trying to resurrect ghosts. Focus on who’s moving.

3.) One line can kill the deal
 ⇢ Every word builds trust—or breaks it.

4.) Great pitch, wrong time
 ⇢ Even gold sounds like noise when the timing’s off.

5.) Nobody cares about your product
 ⇢ They care about solving their problems.

6.) Charm doesn’t beat consistency
 ⇢ Showing up > sounding slick.

7.) Nobody owes you a response
 ⇢ You’re not ignored—you’re just not relevant yet.

8.) Prospects forget you fast
 ⇢ Out of inbox = out of mind.

9.) Confidence > cleverness
 ⇢ Say it with certainty, not sarcasm.

You don’t need more hacks.

You need fewer blind spots.

👇 What would you add? Drop it in the comments.

taplio

The Battle

John-Paul Albano

Haris Halkic

Followers

Posts

Engagements

Likes

Performance ScoreJohn-Paul Albano's LinkedIn Performance

Performance ScoreHaris Halkic's LinkedIn Performance

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

taplio

The Battle

John-Paul Albano

Haris Halkic

Followers

Posts

Engagements

Likes

Performance Score.css-goub6s{font-size:var(--chakra-fontSizes-md);font-weight:500;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray-600);display:block;margin-top:var(--chakra-space-1);}John-Paul Albano's LinkedIn Performance

Performance ScoreHaris Halkic's LinkedIn Performance

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

Performance ScoreJohn-Paul Albano's LinkedIn Performance