Why is it a good idea to give up something to get something else?
Because it works; that’s why. In most business interactions, one party is trying to get something from another. Maybe it’s just agreement on a viewpoint, but there is usually an agenda of some sort.
Why do so many logical solutions fail to get traction and the inferior product usually wins market share?
Because most of us are so poor at arithmetic! (Yes, there are many other reasons also, but let’s focus on this one right now)
In about one minute – how’s your first impression?
If used properly, your elevator pitch may be the most important sales tool in your marketing arsenal. Your introductory sales pitch is usually your first marketing attempt with any new engagement.
Selling Is Simple, But Can It Be Subtle?
Is there any way we can escape that pushy “used-car salesman” image while providing honest business enhancement services to our clients?
You can learn the process and go through the mechanics of practicing sales techniques, but the odds are you will end up coming off just like all those bad examples of pushy sales reps because you have become just like a robot.
Easy Buying Experiences Increase Sales.
Can your business pass the Easy Test? Do your prospective and new customers go elsewhere because you make it difficult to purchase or use, your product, service, or information?
Word of mouth PR buzz works both ways. Good and Bad. If you are not ready to deliver an outstanding experience, maybe you’d be better off not offering it at all.
MY Attitude Motivator and Sales Mentor
I have been studying and practicing the art of selling for over 40 years. My favorite mentor is one of the greatest sales trainers of my time, Zig Ziglar. I’ll never forget my first live training session with him in the early 1970’s.
His first book was titled, Biscuits, Fleas, and Pump Handles and was self-published. It was later titled See You At The Top.
When I ask most people that question the typical responses are a wrinkle of their nose and words like, pushy, intrusive, won’t take no for an answer, an interruption, and even rude. It is a reaction born from experience and stereotypes. Just think of the last time you interacted with someone trying to sell you something. Was the experience a good one? Did you find yourself becoming defensive?
Salespeople who act in ways that make us uncomfortable have confronted us all.
What’s your biggest irritation that you deal with while social networking for business? I’m sharing my top 4. This post might be one of yours, by the fact that I’m assuming anyone really cares about my opinion anyway.
In our quest for relevant connections, we sometimes forget our manners while attempting to embrace the “new transparency” movement. Your ultimate goal of biz networking is to build YOUR business.