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LESSON 40 · ASK BETTER QUESTIONS, SELL MORE

Questions That Win Repeat Business

Practical ways to ask questions that win repeat business, because every happy customer is also your best next prospect.

The next sale begins after the last one. Ask how it is going, and listen.

10 tipsEasy things to say7-day plan

Start with tip 1

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10 tips that really help

These ideas come from SPIN Selling (Neil Rackham), Gap Selling (Keenan), The Sandler Rules (David Mattson), and everyday practice. The first six help the most. Pick one and try it today.

TIP 1

Repeat business starts with questions

Asking after the sale shows you care about results.

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Keep asking.

TIP 2

Ask how it is going

A simple check reveals satisfaction and new needs.

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Do it at set times.

TIP 3

Ask what else is on their mind

Open questions find new opportunities.

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Stay curious.

TIP 4

Ask about renewals early

Do not wait for the last minute.

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Start months ahead.

TIP 5

Track what you learn

Update records after each chat.

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Keep them current.

TIP 6

Repeat business starts with follow-up

Happy customers are more likely to buy again when you ask thoughtfully.

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Schedule check-ins.

TIP 7

Ask about upcoming plans

New projects mean new needs.

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Ask about next quarter.

TIP 8

Check in after thirty days

Early checks catch issues.

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Put it in your calendar.

TIP 9

Ask what went well

Positive feedback builds momentum.

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Ask kindly.

TIP 10

Ask about satisfaction

A simple score works.

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Ask one to ten.

Easy things to say

When you are stuck, pick one of these. They work in many sales conversations.

CHECK

“How is everything working so far?”

LEARN

“What has gone better than you expected?”

GAPS

“What could we do better?”

NEXT

“What are you planning next quarter?”

HELP

“Is there anything else we could help with?”

THANKS

“Thank you for your feedback.”

Your first week

One small action a day. Each day is only a little bigger than the last.

DAY 1
Schedule a thirty-day check-in

DAY 2
Ask what went well

DAY 3
Ask what could improve

DAY 4
Ask about plans

DAY 5
Ask who else might benefit

DAY 6
Record the answers

DAY 7
Act on one suggestion

Further reading

• SPIN Selling (Neil Rackham)
• Gap Selling (Keenan)
• The Sandler Rules (David Mattson)

The tips above are written in our own words and are general guidance. The books are suggestions for further reading.

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