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The Best Way To Start a Sales Presentation
Think you know how to build rapport? Think again. Most people are taught the wrong way—and it shows.
In this episode, Dave Durand breaks down the 3 most common (and costly) mistakes people make when trying to connect. Whether you're in sales, leadership, or everyday conversation, forcing rapport is one of the fastest ways to lose trust—and the deal.
🎯 You’ll learn:
- Why a bad handshake can ruin everything
- The silent damage caused by poor proximity awareness
- “Did you go to a rapport class?” is the LAST thing you want someone thinking
- How to let the other person set the tone for real connection
- And the difference between manipulation… and genuine rapport
If you’ve ever tried to connect and it felt awkward, robotic, or just off—this episode is for you.
Follow, share with your team, and start building rapport that actually works.