Hooking another on a solution to their problem by being verbally persuasive

Some people have the gift of gab, and they use it to build rapport and trust with the intent of selling something of value. Someone with this talent might sell something simple and inexpensive such as a dress tie at a men's clothing shop or something of high value, like a vacation property. Natural salespeople may also use their skills to secure funding, say to convince someone to invest a large sum of money into an idea or partnership, or they may work to sell themselves to gain entry to someone's inner circle.

As a trusted confidant, they are in a position to make suggestions that can further their own goals (and the goals of people they care about and work for), gain financial rewards, and become influential by always providing what is needed: advice, answers, information, council, services, etc.

Being friendly, a people-person
Being skilled at reading people
Becoming a chameleon by adapting a pitch to appeal to another's personality and preferences
Being a good listener and picking up on subtext
Charisma
A strong work ethic
Being well-connected
Understanding one's product and all the applications for it
An ability to tell a story (a story of a brand, a product, of why the solution fits the need, etc.)

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