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S2-EP10: The Trust Trilogy

⏱️ 55:46 🎤 Eric Triplett, Austin, Darryl, Jacob, Anna, Harley, Jordan, Marvin, Zack, Chris, Nathan, John
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S2-EP10: The Trust Trilogy
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  • 0:00
    The Deep End Introduction
    Eric Triplett introduces The Deep End podcast, designed for contractors, tradesmen, and entrepreneurs seeking business and personal growth.
  • 0:54
    Trust Trilogy Overview
    Eric introduces the episode as the third part of a trilogy, connecting it to 'The Pricetag Principle' and 'Burn the Boats' to discuss self-trust.
  • 4:46
    Contractors Lack Self-Trust
    Eric argues that many contractors expect clients to trust them, but they don't even trust themselves emotionally, financially, or operationally.
  • 9:29
    The Contractor Conspiracy Webinar
    Eric promotes 'The Contractor Conspiracy' webinar, which addresses psychological traps that hinder contractor sales and confidence.
  • 11:58
    Connecting the Trilogy
    Eric explains how 'The Pricetag Principle' and 'Burn the Boats' relate to self-trust, highlighting the importance of commitment and eliminating exit strategies.
  • 18:03
    Why Self-Trust Breaks Down
    Eric points out the irony that people trust strangers and complex systems, but struggle to trust themselves due to a history of broken promises and unfinished goals.
  • 22:53
    Rebuilding Self-Trust
    Eric advises contractors to reframe their perspective, prioritize self-trust, shrink promises, remove exit ramps, and track integrity to rebuild self-belief.
  • 34:03
    Rock Water and Pond Professionals Alliance
    Eric interacts with listeners, discusses the 'Pond Professionals Alliance,' and emphasizes the value of community and continuous learning in the industry.
  • 45:25
    Bonus Content: Selling with Demeanor
    A guest shares a story about successfully selling a job over the phone based on his demeanor and client trust, without an in-person visit.
  • 50:14
    Final Thoughts: Trusting Yourself
    Eric wraps up the episode by reiterating that the true work is learning to trust yourself, which starts with keeping small promises and building a new identity.

Speakers

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Eric Triplett
Host — The Pond Digger
A
Austin
D
Darryl
J
Jacob
A
Anna
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Harley
J
Jordan
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Marvin
Z
Zack
C
Chris
N
Nathan
J
John

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize self-trust: Before expecting clients to trust you, ensure you trust your own numbers, pricing, leadership, and future.

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Eliminate exit strategies: 'Burn the boats' in your business decisions to commit fully and avoid reserving energy for retreat.

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Build trust through consistent action: Earn self-trust by consistently doing what you say you will do, even when it's difficult.

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Track integrity, not just results: Focus on maintaining personal integrity and fulfilling your commitments, as results will follow.

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Shrink promises and remove loopholes: Make smaller, actionable promises to yourself and eliminate excuses or 'negotiating tools' that prevent follow-through.

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Develop sales confidence: Understand that your inner confidence and belief in your value are communicated non-verbally and influence client perception more than words.

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Leverage mindset training: Recognize that mindset is critical for success in sales, fitness, and overall business growth, just as important as technical skills.

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