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6 Sales, Mindset, and Productivity Tips with RōBEX's Craig Francisco

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 27 Apr 2021 · 22m

What this episode covers

Chris Luecke interviews Craig Francisco, President of RōBEX, about sales mindset, productivity, and his podcasting ventures. Francisco shares specific tactics from his former show 'The 8 Keys of Sales Excellence,' including dividing days into 15-minute chunks and the importance of kindness in sales. He also discusses his current show, 'The Automation Solutions Podcast,' and emphasizes planning and purposeful execution as key to professional success.

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RōBEX
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The 8 Keys of Sales Excellence, The Automation Solutions Podcast
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Larry King

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