What can Psychology teach us about Selling?

#Top Tip 1

A strong rapport with your prospect will secure that meeting, improve conversion during the buying process and build long-lasting relationships.

Bob Burgstates the renowned Know, Like, and Trust phrase (KLT)

Why is this important to know?

Know – You are more likely to win the business if you are referred by someone. Building a strong network of supporters is key to business success!

Like – Have you researched your prospect via their LinkedIn profile/other channels? Do you know their interests? Communication style? Their recommendations? Mutual connections? Etc. Start a conversation with a common ground and your prospect will give you the time to develop relationships.

Trust – Have you provided your prospect with evidence of your service/product? I.e., a testimonial, case study, LinkedIn recommendation.

Tony Robbins – “When people are like each other they tend to like each other.”

#Top Tip 2

Personalise your communication to your target market/ICP (Ideal Customer Profile)…

Apply the AIDA concept by Frank Hutchinson Dukesmith:

• A = Attention
• I = Interest
• D = Desire
• A = Action

Why is this important to know?

Your prospect will buy based on emotion. They want to feel that you have spent the time to understand their problems/needs and provide solutions for their business.

Automated social media posts or email marketing is too generic for them!

Any copy you distribute to your prospect should grab the attention of the decision maker. It should be industry and terminology specific. Why should they use your service/product over your competitor? Will it achieve their 2022 goals?

Don’t forget to include a call to Action.

#Top Tip 3

Understand how your prospect prefers to communicate…

Dale Edgar’s research highlights that when we are learning new information, we retain 10% (when reading), 20% (when hearing), 30% (when seeing), and 90% (when doing). 

Why is this important to know?

When you pitch, your prospect might not retain all the information you speak!

Make sure you have some visuals and a demonstration.

Is there a practical activity you can do with your prospect? This could be possible with a product. If you provide a service, why not ask your prospect to speak with one of your previous clients to find out how your service benefited them.

If you would like to know more how Psychology can help you increase your business sales and customers, contact Jamie (details below) regarding his ‘Sales Psychology’ sales training programme:

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