TRP 78: Exactly What to Say with Phil Jones

In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love welcomes Phil M. Jones, internationally recognized sales expert and author of the best-selling book Exactly What to Say. Phil shares transformative insights on the power of words and how professionals can master communication to influence outcomes, build trust, and navigate points of friction in client conversations. With over 800 industries of experience, Phil explains how preparation, curiosity, and empathy are key to closing deals and fostering meaningful business relationships. Key topics include the importance of doing "the work before the work," eliminating indecision in sales, and using debriefing to improve over time. Phil also shares practical examples of crafting the right questions to minimize objections and maximize engagement. Whether you're a professional service provider, leader, or rainmaker, this episode is packed with actionable advice for mastering influence and achieving consistent results. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ ------------------------------------------------ You can read about Phil here: https://www.philmjones.com/ Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philmjones/ Phil’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Exactly-What-Say-Influence-Impact/dp/1989025005/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539165871&sr=8-1&keywords=phil+m+jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices