The best salespeople don't talk the most. They listen the most. One mistake kills more deals than a

11 Jul 2026 · 1 min
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In this spoken monologue, Avi Arya shares practical advice for salespeople, founders, and anyone conducting business conversations. He stresses that the best salespeople spend most of the call listening rather than talking, recommending that listeners capture 80% of the conversation and take notes. When a question arises that the speaker cannot answer, he advises openly acknowledging it (“that’s a good question”) and promising to follow up with resources. He suggests structuring the response around three concise points, followed by a single clear next step, to keep the call focused and avoid wasting time. Throughout, he mixes English and Hindi (Hinglish) to resonate with Indian founders, warning that talking too much leads to lost deals and wasted effort. The overall message is a step‑by‑step framework for turning a sales call into a productive, forward‑moving interaction.

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