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Agile Selling

Jill Konrath

Stay ahead in fast-changing markets by learning quickly, adapting to buyer needs, and selling with agility, curiosity, and credibility.

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Agile Selling

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What's it about?

Agile Selling (2014) shows salespeople how to succeed when products, markets, and buyers keep changing. Jill Konrath explains how to learn new information quickly, understand buyers’ real priorities, create value in every conversation, and build a mindset that turns setbacks into progress. The book is especially helpful for people starting a new sales role or selling into unfamiliar markets.

Key ideas

  • Products, markets, and buyers keep changing, so salespeople need to adapt quickly instead of relying on one fixed approach.
  • Learning new information fast is a core sales skill, especially when you start a new role or enter an unfamiliar market.
  • Buyers respond when you understand their real priorities rather than simply presenting what you sell.
  • Every conversation with a buyer should create value for them, not just move the sale forward.
  • A resilient mindset turns setbacks into progress and keeps you improving after each difficult call.

About the author

Jill Konrath is an American sales strategist, speaker, and author known for helping salespeople win in fast-changing and complex markets. Her books have been translated into many languages and include Selling to Big Companies, SNAP Selling, Agile Selling, and More Sales, Less Time. She focuses on understanding modern buyers and selling in a practical, customer-centred way.

Questions people ask

Who is Agile Selling by Jill Konrath for?

It is written for salespeople, and it is especially useful for anyone starting a new sales role or selling into markets they do not know well.

What is the main idea of Agile Selling?

Success in sales now depends on agility: learning quickly, understanding what buyers truly care about, and creating value in every conversation. A strong mindset helps you turn setbacks into progress.

How long does the Durar summary of Agile Selling take?

The Durar summary takes about 15 minutes to read or listen to. It covers the book's main ideas on learning fast, understanding buyers, and selling with credibility.

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