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You didn&apos;t put it there. God did.</description></item><item><title>Persuasion Works Fine with Your Clothes On</title><link>https://salespipelinepros.agency/market-intel/sales-training-with-your-clothes-on</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://salespipelinepros.agency/market-intel/sales-training-with-your-clothes-on</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Rep Advice</category><description>If your marketing depends on what you look like, I&apos;m gonna assume the training is more watered down than the free drinks at the Casino.</description></item><item><title>&apos;Money Aside&apos; Is the Lamest Question You Could Ask</title><link>https://salespipelinepros.agency/market-intel/money-aside-is-a-loaded-question</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://salespipelinepros.agency/market-intel/money-aside-is-a-loaded-question</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Sales Process</category><description>It&apos;s not a real question — it&apos;s a loaded question with only one answer. 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