SELLING TO MR. OR MS “SMARTY PANTS”

Have you ever walked into a meeting where one person dominates, trying to prove they know more than everyone else? And that you don’t know anything? It’s unwise to challenge them head-on. Handling Mr or Ms “Smarty Pants”: Navigating the Know-It-All Factor in Sales Every salesperson encounters brilliant evaluators eager to prove their expertise, often at your expense. They do not hate you or your company. It's usually an ego issue—they need to show off in front of peers. They rarely act this way in one-on-one conversations. Their sharp intellect and relentless questioning can derail your presentation and threaten your sale if...