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title: [Video] How to Quickly Position Yourself as a Trusted Advisor
description: Find out how can you quickly position yourself as a trusted advisor when meeting someone new.
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How can you quickly position yourself as a trusted advisor when meeting someone new?

Here are 3 strategies you can use to immediately be seen as a credible, potentially [invaluable resource](https://www.jillkonrath.com/sales-blog/bid/108361/Video-How-You-Can-Be-an-Invaluable-Sales-Resource):

1. **Mention similar businesses** you've worked with, making sure to highlight the results they've achieved from their relationship with your company.
2. **Ask insightful questions** about their business direction. This shows you've done your homework and are focused on helping them, not making the sale.
3. **Have a genuine conversation**. I mean it. [Stop selling](https://www.jillkonrath.com/sales-blog/bid/135149/Video-For-Faster-Decisions-Be-a-Decision-Guide). Trusted advisors don't hype their credentials, pitch their products & services, or close. They focus on making a difference for their prospects. And, they're willing to walk away from a potential opportunity if they're not the right fit.

Your long-term success as a seller depends on your ability to implement these strategies.![trusted advisor](https://www.jillkonrath.com/hs-fs/hub/110248/file-602025653.jpg?width=1&height=1&name=file-602025653.jpg)

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