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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
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! 9 Tips To Improve Your Concentration This
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
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 wo
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 strateg
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
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 answ
Prejudging is one of the most devastating mistakes you can make because you really cannot judge a book by its cover. Many, many times, we find that the people who seem to be the least likely candidates are the ones who become a big part of yo
Why Your Last Audience Said You Were Boring. Many factors can contribute to boredom and disinterest during a presentation. Avoid the blunders by creating content that is relevant and engaging Deliver the presentation with enthusiasm and i
We all negotiate every day. Only 10% of business professionals who negotiate every day have taken negotiation training. The challenge is they estimate this has cost them millions of dollars. Who is paying for these mistakes? Usually, the co
So, is that power of charisma good or bad? I would say is gravity good or bad? Just like gravity, charisma is neutral. It is how you use the power that will define you as good or bad. Some say Adolf Hitler, Charles Manson, Mussolini had cha
We live in a world where people are less trusting, more cynical, and full of skepticism. Corporate loyalty is a thing of the past. Belief in government has eroded away. Everyone around us is confused, overwhelmed, and more difficult to influ
Do You Attract or Repel Others? It’s Either The Rizz or Fizz. The skill of charisma can propel you into leadership and success. When someone is charismatic, they can connect, bond, and lead everyone and anyone. Charisma allows you to be mor
Have you ever noticed how some people can lead without effort? People instantly like them and want to be around them. Have you seen them enter a room, and everyone notices? Have you seen people always get what they want, and everyone around
When negotiating, you have to be prepared for anything. You need to know the ins and outs, the wants and needs of both sides. The more you prepare, the more knowledge you have, and the better deal you will get. How to Spot a Manipulator in 5
Knowing when to shut up and stop talking in persuasion is a major blunder. Are you able to take their temperature, gauge their interest, or respond to their needs? Are you the data dumper (Vomit) and overwhelming them with too much informatio
You are trying to influence someone to change and improve their life. It will enhance every aspect of their life, BUT all you get is resistance. What is going on? How can you get others to accept worthwhile positive change that will benefit
Influencing and motivating children requires a different set of persuasion tools. Their brain is not fully developed until they are 25. This means you have to adapt to their way of thinking and adjust your influence tools to them. Why Do Tee
How do you build value so you don’t have to fight on price? Only rookies fight on price. We all know you get what you pay for – so why is everyone fighting on price when only 6 percent of our purchases are based on price? If they say it is to
I know you love to use Powerpoint. Those slides make everything so much easier, and you won’t forget anything. You don’t need as much preparation time, BUT your audience hates it, and it is not persuasive. Let’s discuss the top 3 complaints a
Have you noticed the dramatic changes in presentations, communication, and training? The focus used to be on education. The latest research reveals that we need to spend more time grabbing your audience’s attention and maintaining their inter
Is silence overused and abused? Yes, but you still need to use. When it is used in the wrong way or with the wrong person, you can come across as unprofessional and create the wrong type of tension. The goal of silence is to indicate that yo
The thought of using the "dumb is smart" technique in persuasion and sales may seem counterintuitive because your prospect wants to deal with the expert. This strategy has two parts. This is the ability to simplify your message and simplify y
I want to explore ways to resist another person’s unethical persuasive attempt on this podcast. This is good to know for you as a person and as a persuader. As a person, this information will help you resist unwanted persuasive attempts
Influential individuals have the ability to understand nonverbal cues. By learning to read body language, you can gain insights and adjust your approach accordingly. Look for clusters of these nonverbal signals, as one alone may not provide a c
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