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Acronyms
Theory’s
Sports
fun facts
100

This factor drives buying behavior when customers compare themselves to others and don’t want to feel left behind.


Jones effect

100

This acronym reminds reps to spend meaningful time with the right customers to maximize results.


QTQP

100

This “animal” represents the type of customer who shows no emotional engagement and requires the rep to create energy in the interaction.


What is a bull 

100

This position in basketball is typically responsible for running the offense and setting up plays.


Point guard

100

This animal’s heart is located in its head.


Shrimp

200

This is the silent killer in sales—when a customer feels no emotional push in either direction, resulting in no decision at all


What’s indifference 

200

This 3-step objection handling method is used to move the conversation forward during a presentation 


AIR

200

This theory pushes reps to avoid being one-dimensional by mastering multiple products and adapting to all customer types.


Bumble bee theory

200

This term refers to when a baseball player hits the ball out of the park, allowing them to circle all bases.


Home run 

200

This country has more pyramids than Egypt.


Sudan

300

This step focuses on asking strategic questions to uncover pain points rather than jumping straight into a pitch.


Short story

300

This classic empathy technique used in sales to overcome late objections


FFF

300

This theory reinforces consistency by requiring reps to apply all key selling tools with every single customer interaction.


QVC theory

300

In soccer, this card results in immediate ejection from the game and forces the team to play short-handed.


Red card

300

This everyday object you use constantly is actually made up of more bacteria than people have ever existed.


Phone 

400

This mindset habit allows reps to stay resilient and attractive to customers regardless of external circumstances.


Have and maintain a positive attitude 

400

This acronym defines the non-verbal and tonal elements that often outweigh the actual words being said in a sales interaction.


BEAST FACTORS 

400

Speaking negatively about competitors may feel natural, but this trigger reminds reps to stop and reposition instead.


Product Bashing

400

This term describes scoring three goals in a single game in sports like soccer or hockey.


Hat trick

400

This part of your body has no pain receptors, meaning it cannot physically feel pain.


The brain 

500

This habit separates top performers from average reps by ensuring they lead the interaction instead of reacting to it.


Take control

500

This acronym represents transitional phrases that reposition the rep as a guide, not a seller, while subtly reinforcing value.


TTT

500

This forward-focused conversation technique can either secure the sale or expose uncertainty, depending on timing.


Future talk!

500

This team is the greatest dynasty in sports history based on sustained success over time


What is the New England Patriots? (or Bulls, Warriors, Yankees, etc.)


500

What goes up but never comes down?


Your age 🤣

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