John Martinez is a sales wiz, and has built his career in several different industries, through the use of selling. He helps train salespeople to become top performers, specifically in the real estate industry. John has over 18 years of experience, and has really help Alex and his team, just through the use of a few simple changes. John shares his script, and does a quick unpack as to why it doesn't sound like your typical sales call. Key Takeaways: Alex started his career in real estate in 2005, but never received sales training for his business … until a few months ago. John has been in the sales industry for 18-20 years. We all spend a lot of money on marketing, but we gotta be smart with how we spend our money. How did John get into sales, and then how did he transition into the real estate industry? Very early on in John's career, he became obsessed with the sales process. Because of John's teachings, Alex had to change his scripts and retrain his team. Alex's results have almost tripled, just by making a few simple changes. You always want to be learning about sales, as it applies to all aspects of your life. What are some of the major pitfalls real estate guys tend to make on the phone? What are some of the elements of a good sales call? Alex and John do some role playing. Why are John's sales methods so effective? Your scripts don't have to sound or feel robotic. You don't need to go too deep into the details. Always aim to get general information from the homeowner. Ask the homeowner what houses typically go for in the neighborhood. They'd be much more willing to throw numbers at you, than tell you their asking price. How does John make an offer to the homeowner over the phone? John breaks down the lessons you'll learn in his REI Sales Academy. Everyone calls it 'sales,' but really it's about learning how to communicate pressure-free. Remember, you can download the script (see below) that John shared on today's episode. Make sure to listen to Part 2 which gets released on Monday, March 6th! Mentioned in This Episode: Take Action Now on John Martinez's REI Sales Academy. I have personally gone through this training, and have invested for my entire team to go through. I HIGHLY recommend it! Get the Seller Script Here Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!