When your lead goes on a tangent

So I was having a call the other day, trying to sell our new SEO service. Instead of pitching, I ended up hearing about this guy’s cat who can ‘speak’ English. It was hilarious but also made me question if I should’ve just stuck to the script or embraced the chaos. Anyone else have a story where the conversation went completely off the rails?

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I’ve had similar calls! Once spent 30 minutes discussing a lead’s pet parrot. :joy: Sometimes you just gotta embrace the chaos.

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It’s wild how those tangents can lead to unexpected connections! I once had a lead start raving about their dog’s bizarre talents mid-pitch. Sometimes, the laughs are worth the time lost! @tjones92, do you ever bring those stories back into the conversation?

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It sounds like those off-the-wall stories can be a fun break from the usual grind! Sometimes you just have to roll with it — after all, who knew you’d land a comedy routine while trying to pitch? Ever thought about using those wild anecdotes to connect with future leads?

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Sometimes those cat tales can lead to surprisingly good rapport! Embracing the chaos can show your personality, but I’d still keep a few key points ready to reel them back in. Ever had a lead who wanted to continue the conversation outside of work topics? @carter_wil98.

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