How to Connect With C-level Executives and Build Business Relationships

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In this slide deck, Landslide Technologies brings you Keith Ferrazzi, CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight. Keith presents strategies for building business relationships with c-level executives.

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The Invisible ManHow to connect with C-level executives and build business relationships

Razi Imam, CEO of Landslide

Keith Ferrazzi, CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight

Keith Ferrazzi

The Invisible Man

Keith Ferrazzi

Razi Imam

Myth or Reality?

1. It is impossible to connect with C-level people.

2. C-level people only talk to C-level people.

3. C-level people hate salespeople so much that you should change your job title so it doesn’t include the word “sales.”

The Invisible Man

Keith Ferrazzi

Razi Imam

Selling to the Invisible Man

1. Achieve greater access • Using a relationship-focused

process and innovative tactics2. Make it personal

• Business Relationships = Personal Relationships

3. No place for product sales• Time to solve their deepest

problems, personal or business

The Invisible Man

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7 Stages to Building Relationships for Success

1. FOCUS - I know what I want.2. TARGET - I know exactly whom I want to

approach.3. DEFINE - I know what I have to offer.4. ALIGN - My existing resources and

relationships are contributing to my success.

5. APPROACH - We’ve met and they know who I am.

6. BOND - We are friends.7. RENEW - I keep current with the interests

and desires of my friends.

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Razi Imam

The Intimacy Pyramid

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The Generosity Pyramid

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• Network• Prospect• Qualify Interest• Consult• Negotiate• On Board• Up Sell and Cross Sell

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Keith’s Relationship Selling Process

• Relationship Selling Process

• Masterful Conversation

• Differentiate the Experience

• Build Genuine Relationships

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Selling to C Levels

• Subscribe to Keith’s free Tip of the Week at www.NeverEatAlone.com

• To contact Keith, write to kf@ferrazzigreenlight.com

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How to connect with Keith

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www.Landslide.com

(866) 450-8522

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The Invisible Man

Keith Ferrazzi

Razi Imam