Retire Talk with Alison Abel
Retire Talk with Alison Abel is a podcast discussing all things RV. Delivering enlightening & uplifting conversations with industry colleagues and experts in the area of Market Research, Marketing, Project Sales, Village Management and much more. I cant wait to share these relevant and relatable stories of people just like you and me who are doing great things in the RV environment.
Retire Talk with Alison Abel
Creating Trust in Retirement Living with National Sales Person of The Year 2025, Anne Lewis
summary
In this episode of Retire Talk, Alison Abel interviews Anne Lewis, the National Salesperson of the Year, who shares her journey in the retirement living sector. Anne discusses the importance of understanding customer needs, building trust, and the unique project at St. Clare Retirement Living Precinct, Kew. She emphasizes the role of technology and AI in sales, the significance of team collaboration, and her personal reflections on winning the award. Anne also provides valuable advice for new salespeople and discusses strategies for overcoming objections and managing burnout in the industry.
Takeaways
- Selling retirement living is about creating trust and easing fears.
- Understanding customer needs through research is crucial for project success.
- Emotional connection plays a significant role in sales.
- Building a strong referral network can lead to higher sales rates.
- Empathetic listening is essential for understanding client motivations.
- Technology can enhance the sales process but should not replace authenticity.
- Collaboration within the team leads to better outcomes.
- Winning awards is a reflection of teamwork and collaboration.
- The retirement living industry offers rewarding career opportunities.
- Salespeople should believe in their product and be confident in their knowledge.
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Chapters
00:00
Celebrating Success: National Salesperson of the Year
01:57
Career Journey: From Research to Retirement Living
03:46
Unique Projects: Sinclair Village Q's Vision and Challenges
06:09
Building Emotional Connections in Sales
06:44
Sales Process: Structure Meets Authenticity
08:31
Embracing Technology: AI in Retirement Living
11:19
New Chapter
12:55
Reflections on Winning: Personal Growth and Teamwork
18:24
The Heart of Sales in Retirement Living
18:49
Empathetic Listening: The Key to Sales Success
20:12
The Journey of Selling Retirement Living
21:20
Overcoming Objections with Authenticity
23:17
The Importance of Practical Marketing
26:33
Managing Burnout in a High-Demand Environment
28:01
Future Goals and Challenges in Retirement Living
30:13
Advice for Newcomers to the Industry
31:04
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