Mark Rhodes is an Entrepreneur, Business Mentor, Published Author, International Speaker and Trainer in Success, showing individuals and businesses around the world how to massively improve their results with little or no extra effort. He helps people, whether in business or not, to be the best that they can be. He does this by helping people have more confidence and direction and by helping businesses win more sales, get more clients and customers and achieve their business goals. This is done using the very same approaches, ideas and techniques that Mark has used for his own success. It’s not about "in your face" selling either, far from it, in fact Mark's work also includes working with professional firms such as banks, accountants, solicitors and legal firms, for whom Mark's approach is an ideal fit, in addition to more traditional businesses that he also helps covering most industries and sectors you could name. Marks clients include HSBC, Natwest, Lloyds Bank, BooHoo.com, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants, to name a few.

“…this book is a well written piece of art, which gives the reader practical skills and tips on how to start and maintain conversations in any situation.” (Nursing Times, April 2018)

• About the Author xiForeword by Armand Beasley xiiiIntroduction: Why You Should Want to Talk to Absolutely Anyone xviiPart One: Common Fears and Barriers about Talking to Absolutely Anyone 11 Fear – Does It Hold You Back? 32 “I Don’t Want to Experience Rejection” 193 “I Worry about What Other People Might Think” 254 “I Hate Talking to Strangers – Why Would I Want to?” 31Part Two: The Four Stages of an Interaction 375 Stage 1 – Your Outcome and Starting a Conversation 396 How – How Do You Mentally and Physically Approach? 557 What – What Do You Say? 718 Stage 2 – Creating Curiosity and Interest 819 Stage 3 – Making a Connection and Being Understood 9110 Stage 4 – Get Them to Take Action 121Part Three: Making Your Communication Even Better 13711 Making Your Voice Work for You 13912 Common Pitfalls 14513 Difficult Work and Business Conversations 15114 Final Thoughts 167Part Four: 31 Day “Zero To Hero” Talk To Absolutely Anyone Plan 171Blog Articles and YouTube 207Index 209

Mark Rhodes is an Entrepreneur, Business Mentor, Published Author, International Speaker and Trainer in Success, showing individuals and businesses around the world how to massively improve their results with little or no extra effort. He helps people, whether in business or not, to be the best that they can be. He does this by helping people have more confidence and direction and by helping businesses win more sales, get more clients and customers and achieve their business goals. This is done using the very same approaches, ideas and techniques that Mark has used for his own success. It’s not about "in your face" selling either, far from it, in fact Mark's work also includes working with professional firms such as banks, accountants, solicitors and legal firms, for whom Mark's approach is an ideal fit, in addition to more traditional businesses that he also helps covering most industries and sectors you could name. Marks clients include HSBC, Natwest, Lloyds Bank, BooHoo.com, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants, to name a few.

“…this book is a well written piece of art, which gives the reader practical skills and tips on how to start and maintain conversations in any situation.” (Nursing Times, April 2018)

• About the Author xiForeword by Armand Beasley xiiiIntroduction: Why You Should Want to Talk to Absolutely Anyone xviiPart One: Common Fears and Barriers about Talking to Absolutely Anyone 11 Fear – Does It Hold You Back? 32 “I Don’t Want to Experience Rejection” 193 “I Worry about What Other People Might Think” 254 “I Hate Talking to Strangers – Why Would I Want to?” 31Part Two: The Four Stages of an Interaction 375 Stage 1 – Your Outcome and Starting a Conversation 396 How – How Do You Mentally and Physically Approach? 557 What – What Do You Say? 718 Stage 2 – Creating Curiosity and Interest 819 Stage 3 – Making a Connection and Being Understood 9110 Stage 4 – Get Them to Take Action 121Part Three: Making Your Communication Even Better 13711 Making Your Voice Work for You 13912 Common Pitfalls 14513 Difficult Work and Business Conversations 15114 Final Thoughts 167Part Four: 31 Day “Zero To Hero” Talk To Absolutely Anyone Plan 171Blog Articles and YouTube 207Index 209