Contrarian selling:

THE COURAGE TO SELL DIFFERENTLY

A sales training program for people who want to perform better by thinking clearly and approaching sales conversations with confidence and judgment.

10,000

25

ZERO

sales professionals trained.

years of elite sales performance.

pressure tactics.

Contrarian selling:

THE COURAGE TO SELL DIFFERENTLY

A sales training program for people who want to perform better by thinking clearly and approaching sales conversations with confidence and judgment.

10,000

sales professionals trained.

25

years of elite sales performance.

Zer0

pressure tactics.

what we know

Sales has changed. Most training hasn’t.

Buyers are more informed, skeptical, and selective than ever. Yet much of sales training still focuses on forcing outcomes instead of earning trust. This leaves salespeople navigating complex client situations with tools that don’t always hold up as conditions change.

What Selling Differently Looks Like

Sell the Contrarian Way and you will:

Create Clarity
Help prospects make their own decisions, without steering them toward yours.
Slow Down the Conversation
Shift from urgency and pressure to thoughtful, steady dialogue.
Ask Better Questions
Use questions to understand how prospects think, not to manufacture agreement.
Rely on Judgment, Not Tactics
Navigate real conversations with confidence instead of scripts, tricks, or manipulation.

Contrarian Selling empowers you to sell with confidence, authenticity, and integrity, fully aligned with your values, priorities, and purpose.

INSIDE CONTRARIAN SELLING

Contrarian Selling is built from decades of real-world selling experience.

It focuses on:

Guidance
Learn to guide prospects to their own decisions, handle objections with clarity, and navigate complex conversations confidently without using pressure or manipulation.
Connect with Impact
Master how to have authentic conversations that build trust, deepen relationships, and help prospects feel understood rather than pushed.
Self-Confidence
Build the confidence to sell authentically in any situation, rely on your judgment instead of scripts or gimmicks, and consistently deliver results that feel natural and sustainable.

14-Module Core Training

Your path to sales freedom.

1. WELCOME TO CONTRARIAN SELLING

Forget everything you think you know about sales. This movement isn’t about scripts, manipulation, or magic formulas—it’s about reclaiming the profession with truth, authenticity, and a radically different approach that works.

2. FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

This foundational module equips you with the habits, mindset, and discipline that top performers rely on to succeed. You'll also develop emotional intelligence skills to boost self-awareness, deepen empathy, and elevate every sales conversation.

3. MOTIVATION & RESILIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS

Build unshakable self-motivation, rethink outdated goal-setting methods, and master the habits that drive sustainable performance. You'll also learn how to prevent burnout, handle stress and rejection, and create a balanced, fulfilling sales career.

4. Dynamic Communication: Virtual, Verbal, and Beyond

Transform the way you communicate—virtually, verbally, and in front of an audience or prospect, so you can influence with confidence and clarity. From mastering virtual sales calls to powerful public speaking, you’ll learn the skills and strategies that make your message unforgettable.

5. Winning Before the Sale

The sale is often won before the conversation even begins—through preparation, positioning, and perception. In this module, you'll learn how to research like a pro, build a magnetic reputation through social selling, and leverage AI to amplify your reach and results.

6. Prospecting Essentials

Prospecting is the lifeblood of sales, and this module gives you the tools to do it with confidence, clarity, and consistency. You’ll master modern prospecting strategies, crush call reluctance, and learn how to connect with the right decision-makers faster and more effectively.

7. Relationships: The Most Valuable Currency

In sales, relationships are your greatest asset—and this module shows you how to build, deepen, and leverage them with purpose. From creating instant trust and making unforgettable introductions to forming strategic partnerships and mastering networking, you’ll learn how to turn every connection into a meaningful opportunity.

8. Buyer-Centric Selling

Today’s buyers don’t want to be sold—they want to be understood, valued, and led. In this module, you’ll learn how to think like a buyer, ask powerful questions, and create so much value and trust that the sale becomes the natural next step.

9. Sales DNA Decoded

True sales success starts beneath the surface—it's coded into your beliefs, mindset, and behaviors. This module breaks down the core elements of Sales DNA, helping you rewire internal blockers, master money conversations, and unlock your full selling potential.

10. The Sales Success Formula

Mastering sales isn’t about gimmicks or pressure—it’s about following a clear, proven process and truly understanding your prospect’s needs through discovery. When you combine a disciplined process with authentic help, conversion becomes a natural outcome.

11. Navigating Objections and Refining Negotiation

Objections aren’t roadblocks—they’re opportunities to deepen understanding and guide the sale forward with confidence. This module transforms outdated objection tactics into proactive strategies and teaches you masterful negotiation principles to create win-win outcomes every time.

12. Follow-Up & Flow

Consistent, intentional follow-up is the heartbeat of a thriving sales pipeline, turning prospects into loyal clients. This module reveals proven strategies to master follow-up, leverage your CRM effectively, and maintain a clean, profitable pipeline that drives steady success.

13. The Client Relationship Cycle

Strong client relationships are the foundation for lasting success, fueling both retention and referral growth. This module dives into how to build a powerful referral engine, nurture ongoing client connections, and maintain service that turns customers into lifelong advocates.

14. Conclusion: Crafting Your Sales Legacy

This final module reminds you that true sales mastery is a lifelong journey of learning, consistent action, and personal growth. By committing to daily habits, reflection, and intentional effort, you’ll build a sustainable career that stands the test of time. You’ll become a beacon of change in a worn-out industry, creating a legacy rooted in value and respect.

FOR AFLAC ONLY

Contrarian Selling supports Aflac agents, DSCs, and RSCs with a practical, trust-based approach to selling in relationship-driven environments.
The training strengthens how you think and communicate in real conversations, helping you build credibility with prospects, guide conversations with confidence, and create customer experiences that build trust and strengthen relationships.
Rather than relying on pressure and gimmicks, this approach and philosophy emphasize honesty, humility, and humanity, always putting people and relationships first.

MASTERY program

$975

$2,000

3 payment methods available
14 Modules and 140+ Lessons
Live Monthly Group Training Sessions on Zoom
Access to the Private Contrarian Selling Community
Downloadable Contrarian Selling Workbook
Downloadable Audio Files, Worksheets, and Templates.
12 Months of Access to All Lessons, Resources, and Content.

This is not motivational content.

It’s practical, human-centered sales guidance grounded in common sense.

Led By steve heroux

Contrarian Selling was created by Steve Heroux, known for his practical, authentic, and human-centered philosophy of sales. His work focuses on helping salespeople communicate confidently, guide conversations ethically, and leave a lasting impact with every client.
You have 14 days to explore the materials, watch the content, and evaluate the strategies. If you find that these methods don't align with your morals, simply send an email for a complete refund.

The Integrity Guarantee

FAQs

1. How do I know this course will work for me?
You don’t. Steve refuses to make promises like the other social media grifters and frauds. The strategies Steve shares in this course have helped thousands of salespeople succeed over the past three decades, while allowing them to maintain their integrity and sleep soundly at night. While results vary, obviously, depending on consistent application of the principles, ideas, mindset, and suggestions, his approach works with most industries and selling environments. The best way to find out is to try it yourself, so we offer a 14-day guarantee.
2. This seems expensive. Can't I just get the same information elsewhere?
That’s a fair question! We get that price is an important consideration. While there are plenty of free (or lower-priced) courses, books, and resources out there, this course offers something different — the hard-earned insights, ideas, perspective, and proven strategies Steve has developed and mastered in nearly 30 years of real-world sales experience. The value you get here is designed to save you time, avoid costly mistakes, and accelerate your success in a way that generic sales training just can’t match. That depth of value and guidance is what makes this training worth the investment.
3. I'm unsure if I have the time to go through this course.
It takes 15 minutes a day to drive real improvement in any capacity for a human being—yet the average American watches, streams, or scrolls for 5 hours a day! If you don't have 15 minutes to invest in your craft and future success, we probably can’t help. We’re here when you’re ready!

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