Episode 511 -How Weather Affects Your Prospect’s Mood and Buying Desire - Using Meteoropathy
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Using meteoropathy (weather sensitivity) as a sales tool involves understanding and leveraging the impact of weather on individuals' moods, behaviors, and purchasing decisions. Moods affect our thinking, judgment, and willingness to say yes. When the person you are trying to persuade is in a good mood, they are more likely to accept your offer. The opposite is also true. If they're not in a good mood, chances are much higher they won't bite. This is a huge advantage to you when it comes to persuasion. Not everyone is affected by the weather, however every influence tool you can...
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Episode 510 - How To Adjust Your Voice For Maximum Influence
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Voice plays a critical role in influence. How we say the words we choose is just as important as the words themselves. Our voice is a powerful instrument that can motivate the troops or lull them to sleep. There is a vast difference between presenting and persuading, informing and influencing, and communicating and convincing. What are the other areas of vocal variety or paralinguistics? There still is another 3 critical areas of adapting your voice to become more persuasive. Join me for this week’s podcast on How To Adjust Your Voice For Maximum Influence. Discover...
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Episode 509 - Melting the ICE of Resistance
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Dealing with a manager who won’t give you the time of day and is distant can be challenging, but there are always tools you can use to improve the situation and create a more positive working relationship. On this episdode we will discuss some techniques to consider. It's important to remember that you may not be able to change your manager's behavior immediately, but you can control how you respond to it. Sometimes, we can’t control a prospect who is resistant, a resistant manager, or a customer who is being indifferent. How can you melt that frigid, cold ice of resistance from...
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Episode 508 - Proven Ways To Get More Referrals – Even Without Asking
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It is no secret that the easiest person to influence is someone referred or recommended to you or your company. The reality is that most of your business sales should be based on referrals. Here are the 3 best ways to get your prospect to want to give you referrals. Listen to this episode to hear some of the top reasons. You can create a positive experience for your customers by encouraging them to share information about their networks, and give you more recommendations. Discover 7 other additional ways to increase referrals for your business. Join me for this week’s...
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Episode 507 - How AI Is Out Persuading Sales People And How To Maximize For Influence
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AI (Artificial Intelligence )has the potential to revolutionize the sales process and provide numerous benefits to salespeople. A new study found the AI can persuade a salesperson by almost 82 percent! This study conducted by Swiss and Italian academics revealed that OpenAI’s GPT demonstrates higher persuasive capabilities in debates compared to humans. By leveraging AI tools to automate routine tasks, analyze data, and provide personalized messaging, salespeople can increase efficiency, improve customer service, and ultimately close more deals. Discover on this week’s podcast...
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Episode 506 - Metaphor Magic – The Unknown Persuasion Tool
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Using metaphors in persuasion can help create vivid mental images, evoke emotions, and make your message more memorable and persuasive. Stories are always the best, but the next best thing is a good metaphor. Facts and figures light up 2 parts of the brain; metaphors can light up 4 parts. That is double the impact of the statistics you are using. Metaphors are influential because they enhance understanding, evoke emotions, and persuade below the radar. Join me for this week’s podcast on Metaphor Magic – The Unknown Persuasion Tool. Discover how to create, use, and persuade...
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Episode 505 - Using Words To Read Your Prospect And Adapt Your Persuasive Presentation
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The Law of Verbal Packaging states that the more skillful a person is in the use of language, the more persuasive they will be. We persuade people based on the words we use. Words affect our perceptions, attitudes, beliefs, and emotions. The words we use in persuasion make all the difference in the world. Join me for this week’s podcast on Using Words To Read Your Prospect And Adapt Your Persuasive Presentation. Discover words that repel and words that attract your prospect. I will reveal ways to read people based on the words they use and how to adapt your persuasive...
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Episode 504 - Offensive Persuasion Works - Sell Like The Soup Nazi
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Hopefully, you have seen the Seinfeld episode about the Soup Nazi. Although the character in the show (modeled after a real person) is exaggerated for comedic effect, you could use a few techniques to influence. Here are some potential strategies you could use from the Soup Nazi character on Seinfeld to persuade and influence. The key is not to offend your prospect, but to adapt these strategies that create value and a positive experience. Want to learn more about how to have more confidence, create a better customer experience and sell like the Soup Nazi? Discover...
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Episode 503 - New Psychology of Objections
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When you engage people in your message, objections are bound to arise. But fear not! Your ability to handle objections directly links to how deeply people connect with your words. Mastering the art of handling objections isn't just a skill – it's the key to becoming an unstoppable force of persuasion! As you embark on your journey to becoming a Power Persuader, you'll come to embrace objections as opportunities. Why? Because objections signify interest and attention. They're your audience's way of saying, "I'm listening, and I want to know more!" Now you know the game has begun. Want...
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Episode 501 - How Shame And Guilt Can Quickly Persuade
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Using guilt and shame is fast and easy. They could be doing it both consciously and unconsciously. Sometimes it is the only tool they know how to use. It could backfire on them, but can we use guilt and shame to persuade ethically. The answer may surprise you – YES you can. It's essential to recognize that the use of guilt and shame as persuasive tactics can have negative consequences, including emotional harm, strained relationships, and erosion of trust. What is the difference between shame and guilt? Why do psychologists consider guilt as positive and...
info_outlineStructuring Persuasive Presentations
Why should we be concerned with the structure of a persuasive presentation? Top predictor of professional success is how much you enjoy and how good you are at public speaking. Studies also show the ability to give presentations was ranked as the most critical skill needed to move up in today’s business environment.
Before we jump into the meat of this topic, remember as you prepare your persuasive message that you want to focus on one defined issue. You are not there to persuade on ten different points. Stay focused and steer clear of sensitive issues that aren't on your original agenda. In other words, don't inadvertently offend your audience on one issue when your focus in on another. The structure of your persuasive message should follow the pattern discussed below.
- Create Interest
You have to generate an interest about your chosen topic. Your audience needs a reason to listen: Why should they care? What's in it for them? How can you help them? A message that starts with a really good reason to listen will grab the attention of the audience, enabling you to continue with the message. Without this attention, there is no hope of getting your message across.
- State the Problem
You must clearly define the problem you are trying to solve. The best pattern for a persuasive presentation is to find a problem and relate how it affects the audience. In this way, you show them a problem they have and why it is of concern to them. Why is this a problem to your audience?
- Offer Evidence
This is the support you give to your argument. Evidence validates your claims and offers proof that your argument is correct. It allows your audience to rely on other sources besides you. Evidence can include examples, statistics, testimonies, analogies, and any other supporting material used to enhance the integrity and congruency of your message.
- Present a Solution
You have gained your audience's interest and provided evidence in support of your message; now you must solve their problem. You present the argument you want them to believe and satisfy the need you have identified or created. You have created dissonance and now you are providing the solution. How can your product meet their needs and wants and help them achieve their goals?
- Call to Action
A persuasive message is not true persuasion if your audience does not know exactly what they need to do. Be specific and precise. In order to complete the solution to their problem, they must take action. This is the climax, the peak of your logic and emotion. The prescribed actions must be feasible. Make your call to action as easy as possible.
Using this type of structure facilitates people's acceptance of your message and clarifies what you want them to do. We all have a logical side to our mind, which results in our need for order and arrangement. If we don't sense some sort of structure, we tend to become confused. If you can't be clear, concise, and orderly, your prospect will find someone else who is.
Link to Article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25811633