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May 6, 202610 min read

The First 12 Seconds: Win Your Sales Call Before It Starts

You’ve got less than 15 seconds to grab attention and set the tone. Fail here, and you’re fighting uphill the entire sales call. Top closers know this; average reps just wing it.

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