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The Roof Strategist Adam Bensman! – Roofing Sales Training Expert!

πŸ“… December 28, 2021 ⏱️ 18:55 🎀 Adam Bensman

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  • 0:00
    Meeting Adam Bensman, The Roof Strategist
  • 1:04
    Saving an adjuster on his first sale
  • 2:07
    From massage therapy to rock bottom
  • 3:12
    Answering a Craigslist roofing ad in 2011
  • 4:15
    Rising to COO and into consulting
  • 5:20
    How the channel started by accident
  • 6:24
    Why his style resonates: relatability
  • 7:29
    Channeling people skills into closing
  • 8:33
    Authenticity over canned scripts
  • 9:37
    Distilling what customers actually hear
  • 11:46
    Teaching reps to listen with impact
  • 15:02
    The most valuable lessons on his channel

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Adam Bensman
The Roof Strategist, Roofing Sales Trainer

Key Takeaways

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Adam Bensman built his reputation on relatability, reps and owners connect with his no-show, get-to-the-point authenticity rather than flashy sales theatrics.

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Roofing sales pulls people from all walks of life; the job is to teach fundamentals so reps can be themselves while still closing.

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People buy from people they like, so authentic selling with your own twist beats memorized one-liners and canned scripts.

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The biggest sales gap is the difference between what a rep thinks they're saying and what the customer actually hears and understands.

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There is no quick fix; the fundamental skill to develop is learning to truly listen and communicate with impact.

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Adam's repeatable formulas (like SLAP for door-knocking and objection handling) let naturally people-smart reps channel talent into results without a sales background.

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His YouTube channel started by accident, free unlisted videos for clients spread by word of mouth until people demanded more.

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