Industry conferences aren’t just great opportunities to do business—they’re also where you can test the true extent of your success. From scoping out the competition to meeting customers face-to-face to getting in the trenches and making sales with your team, attending a conference offers many benefits you may not have thought of. Listen to find out how to conduct a sale with confidence and why it’s the most important component of your pitch, how the most successful sales professionals approach using their scripts, and what attending a conference will teach you about your competition, customers, and team—and why those lessons matter. Be sure to check out the show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for a complete summary and additional details not included in the episode. Connect | Resources ·      Blog: “Prepping for a Conference” ·      Free resource: Small Talk/Networking Scripts. Use these scripts to break the ice and have meaningful conversations with potential clients. You can get more free resources, including e-books, printables, and lead magnets to attract new leads, by visiting our Resource Library.   0:00     Introduction 0:17     Interacting with clients at NAR 1:57     #1: See the competition 3:50     #2: Get client feedback 4:24     #3: Get into the trenches with your team 6:10     Conversations over scripts 8:00     #4: Refine your sales pitch 9:18     Confidence reflects competence 12:11   Thrive by running toward opportunity 14:21   Action Item Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit https://remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing/   4 Monstrously Huge Benefits of Attending an Industry Conference