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Why do 92% of people instantly trust someone who does this one thing in conversation? Nora Mitchell reveals the sales technique that has nothing to do with selling and everything to do with human psychology. Turns out, Tony Robbins missed the most important part. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The 70/30 rule that increases your close rate by 40% (most people get this backwards) • Why your brain releases bonding hormones when someone truly listens to you • The 17-second mistake that kills deals before they start • How to make anyone feel understood in the first 3 minutes of conversation 👤 Perfect for: anyone who needs to influence, persuade, or connect with people in their career (spoiler: that's everyone). 📍 Chapters: [00:00] The listening stat that will blow your mind [01:45] Why Tony Robbins' advice backfires in real conversations [03:30] The oxytocin effect: when listening becomes chemistry [05:15] How to stop interrupting (even when you think you're not) [07:00] The 3-minute trust builder that works every time [09:30] Real examples from Nora's recruiting days [11:00] Your action plan for tomorrow's conversations This isn't about becoming a better salesperson. It's about becoming someone people actually want to talk to. Whether you're interviewing for jobs, pitching ideas, or just trying to build better relationships at work, this changes everything. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow The Operator on your podcast app and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, and next week Nora's sharing the interview question that reveals everything about a candidate in 30 seconds. 🔍 Topics: sales psychology, active listening, career advancement, communication skills, interviewing tips

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