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Words are Just Words - By John La Valle- Increase Sales By Overcoming Customer Fears - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from TJ PhilpottOne of the biggest obstacles any business encounters when trying to increase sales is overcoming the fears of potential customers. On the internet this is particularly challenging since marketing efforts are pretty much limited to the written word. The success and/or failure of many online ...
Views: 1037(1 vote) - Powerful ways to persuade people - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanLong ago I used to think that persuading people is a hard task but as I learned more and more I discovered that people find it hard to persuade others because they do the wrong things not because its hard to persuade someone. After working as a sales person for years and after running my own ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - Using Persuasive Mind Tricks To Score With Women - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Greg FrostThis involves persuading someone to perform an activity in a subtle manner. This technique utilizes the laws of attraction to work, it is very important to understand that mind tricks work to affect certain disciplines in our lives. Mind tricks can be considered as the best way to make someone ...
Views: 2997(1 vote) - 1 Simple Key To Creating Influence - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2018 from Ronny PrasadWhen I was the lead trainer of an organisation called Speak To Influence, we traveled the country, delivering staff training to medium/large companies. We taught the attendees of our training sessions how to be influential while communicating (be it one-to-one communication or ...
Views: 1470 - 10 Things to Know About (& 10 Advantages of) A Women’s Influence - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Karen KellerMy last post commended Peter Block for his firm stand about the need for the feminine in the workplace. The world is expanding its view on women; how we think, how we work, who we are, and the great value we contribute to this earth. However, there are still so many of us that aren’t clear ...
Views: 1335 - 10 Ways To Be YOUR Best While Supporting Another Woman! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Karen KellerSupporting another woman? Are you kidding? I can't support someone who could take my job, steal my thunder, or finish my story behind my back? This is the message we hear especially in the work place. We live in a time where women are desperate for each other's wisdom and guidance. And ...
Views: 1127 - 12 Secrets to Unleash the Power of Your Creative Thought Part I - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Karen KellerPart 1 of a 3 part series: Finding Your Creativity Spring is here. It’s time to clean out the cobwebs in your brain. Open your mind to all ideas you ignore, argue with or push to the backburner for later. Well, later is here. Women have the capacity to take the unknown and give it a ...
Views: 1223 - 12 Secrets to Unleash the Power of Your Creative Thought Part II - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Karen KellerPart 2 of a 3 part series: Conquering Creativity Challenges In my last article I revealed the 4 secrets to finding your creativity – the first stage of three in actualizing your creative process. Creative thought is the essence of every woman. Every woman has the capacity or dare I say ...
Views: 1158 - 12 Secrets to Unleash the Power of Your Creative Thought Part III - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Karen KellerPart 3 of 3 part series: Living Creative Results Part 1 of this series helped get you started – discovering that you do have a creative side and how to access it. Part 2 focused on dealing with the gremlins. You know - the self-limiting beliefs that invade your mind. Now, it’s time to ...
Views: 1239 - 3 Effective Methods Of Persuasion That You Need To Know - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Amuro WesleyLike it or not, we all need to persuade one another at all times. It can be for ourselves, loved ones and our friends. If you are in sales and marketing, you definitely need to persuade more than anyone else for people to buy your products and services. Here are 3 effective methods that you need ...
Views: 2196 - 3 Methods of Persuasion to Attain Your Desires - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Michael LeePersuasion techniques are effective weapons of communication. They allow you to get what you want whenever you want without having to use force. A lot of successful people have gotten to where they are because they knew how to use persuasion techniques to their advantage. I’m sure you wouldn’t ...
Views: 1154 - 3 Persuasion Techniques to Eliminate Doubts and Skepticism - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Michael LeeIt’s harder to find ways to persuade somebody today because of their inner skeptic. We’ve all been equipped with our own uncertainties and suspicions; and with times like these, it’s no wonder the inner skeptic is having more say in the matter. However, there are a few key ways to persuade ...
Views: 1776 - 3 Positive Ways to Cure Customer Rage - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2013 from Joey FaucetteAccording to a survey conducted by Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, about half of all American households experience customer service-related problems. Over two-thirds of those customers were “very” or “extremely upset” about the company response when they complained. ...
Views: 2497 - 3 Powerful Laws of Persuasion - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Michael LeeHow much are your words worth? Do people take you seriously or do they take your advice with a grain of salt? In today’s world, people are so much harder to convince. And sometimes, your very job depends on how well you use persuasion techniques. Whether it’s asking for a raise or suggesting a ...
Views: 1674 - 3 Signs You Need Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2017 from Steven StasczakHow many of you out there say that you have the innate ability to speak in front of an audience? How many of you out there will honestly admit that you have some sort of trepidation speaking in front of an audience? How many of you feel that you have the ability and power to persuade an audience ...
Views: 1988 - 3 Steps to Motivation - by Submitted on May 21, 2016 from Jeanne HendersonMotivation is the flow of energy that moves us into action. This energy comes from the crystal clear thoughts of what we truly want, what our heart connection is. This powerful flow of energy comes from the feelings generated by our clearest thoughts. When we master the ability to focus on ...
Views: 2053 - 3 Subliminal Persuasion Techniques to Influence Anyone - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2011 from Michael LeeA master persuader has the power to communicate with a person’s subconscious using a series of techniques. They use subliminal (or covert) persuasion techniques as they subtly pick at a person’s mind, without said person realizing what is going on. It’s not about using force to get someone to ...
Views: 17716 - 4 Persuasion Tactics To Become A Master Persuader In No Time Flat - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Michael LeeSo you want to become a master persuader? It's easier than you might think. But it's not enough to simply read books and attend seminars dealing with persuasion and influence. If you want to know how to maximize results from your persuasive efforts, read on... Persuasion Tactic # 1: ...
Views: 4160 - 4 Persuasion Techniques To Become A Highly Confident Persuader - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Michael LeePersuasion techniques and confidence go hand in hand. If your confidence is low, you won't be able to persuade people. To boost your self-esteem, ask yourself, "What compliment did I receive from people before, that made me more confident?" Seek within yourself your strong qualities, and ...
Views: 4338 - 4 Signs of an Expert Copywriter - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Tom McSherryFinding and hiring an expert copywriter can be the key to the success of an online marketing venture. But if you’ve never hired a copywriter before, or you’ve hired a string of bad ones and you can’t seem to figure out why, this article will serve as a guide to help you choose a good one. The ...
Views: 1543 - 5 Persuasion Techniques To Get Anyone's Attention Fast - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Michael LeeTo be able to persuade effectively, you must apply persuasion techniques to get people's attention. However, too many things are often craving for our attention. Because of this, we have developed a sort of filter to shield out those we deemed not important. The question is: How do we get ...
Views: 3071 - 5 ‘Dress for Success’ Rules for Women - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Karen KellerIs your wardrobe is holding you back? Have you taken the time to develop a personal style – one that reflects you? Keller’s Rules to Dress By: 1. Express your individuality. Remember, you are your brand. By being true to yourself you will be authentic. If you are warm, open, ...
Views: 2779 - 7 Persuasion Tactics To Influence Anyone In The Most Effective Manner - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Michael LeeIt's easy to influence anyone if you know the right persuasion tactics to use. Here's a list of 7 powerful techniques to get the most out of your persuasion efforts. Persuasion Tactic # 1: Start your discussion on the right track. One of the biggest mistakes people make in persuasion is ...
Views: 2808 - A Perfect Honeymoon - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from agnes celinaIndia also has many exciting and romantic places for the honeymoon to visit; it has always enthralled the tourists with its spots. Cheap packages includes the dinner, accommodation, breakfast etc. the availability makes them more perfect and affordable to the ones who have low income but still ...
Views: 2618 - A Persuasion and Influence Lesson in a Grocery Store - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Michael LeeThey’ve been together for almost thirty years, and still my mother knows how to get my father to do what she wants. She really knows how to influence people. Because it’s not just my father she has twisted around her finger. Her neighbors and, at one point, even a random woman in a grocery ...
Views: 2317 - A Public Speaking Technique That Will Have a Lasting Effect on Your Audience - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2017 from Steven StasczakContrary to what many may think, repetition is an essential public speaking technique that you need to master if you want your audience to remember your presentation. Usually any presentation regardless of length can be boiled down to just 3 or 4 main points or even less. By skillfully repeating ...
Views: 2546 - A Subliminal Persuasion Technique That Wins People Over Anytime - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Michael LeeIn this article, I'd like to share a subliminal persuasion technique that is very simple and effective, yet most people overlook its potential. Are you aware that nothing could be more pleasing to people's ears than hearing their own name being spoken? It gives them a sense of individuality. ...
Views: 2265 - A ‘Life Truism’ That Keeps Marketers Broke as a Joke - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2019 from Kelvin DorseyDear subscriber… I have a little tale to tell you. Normally, my stories are entertaining, instructive, or somewhat inspiring. Not today. Today’s story is none of the above. Actually, it’s a little entertaining, but it sure as hell isn’t instructive or inspirational. However, it ...
Views: 1233 - ALL SPEAKERS SHOULD AVOID THESE GROUPS - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Fred HaleyYour audience wants you to succeed. They want you to do well so that they can be entertained, informed and inspired. Your self-confidence grows. As you become more confident, you build credibility. Then you are introduced to three groups. You believe they will bring your speeches to a ...
Views: 2072 - An Ancient Persuasion Secret For The Digital Marketer - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2019 from Kelvin DorseyDear reader, I ain't just whistlin' dixie when I say this persuasion secret is ancient. No sir. This persuasion dates back to 384 B.C. But, more importantly, this persuasion secret is just as relevant (and effective) today as it was back then. You see, over the years, many ...
Views: 1233 - Art of Persuasion - Joining Up - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Sandra ZimmerMonte Roberts is the Horse Whisperer. He trains wild horses in a few hours by “joining up” with them. Instead of breaking the horses by force, he works with the natural inclinations of each horse. He holds a conversation with the horse, taking the animal through a set of steps ...
Views: 2407 - Ask for the order without feeling “Yucky” - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Lisa SasevichSo many people tell me that they feel “yucky” when attempting to close a sale. They don’t want to feel that way and they don’t want their prospects to feel yucky either! The key to erasing that concern is what you do before you make your irresistible offer. And this is: Give them a ton of ...
Views: 2568 - Ask Questions to Build Better Business Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dr. Rick KirschnerWhen people say what's on their mind, their hope and intent is to be heard and understood. Yet more often than you might think, they don't even know what they're talking about. That's because words are symbols for experience, and most of what people say initially is just the tip of the iceberg ...
Views: 1683 - Be Persuasive! - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from Jeffrey ScottGetting right down to it, arguably the biggest component of being persuasive with others has to do with Trust. Do they trust you? How much rapport have you built with your potential customers (and current ones)? How well do they feel they know you? More importantly, how much do they feel you ...
Views: 1035 - Become "One With It" - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Karen KellerTo truly influence and maximize the power within your grasp, you need to become "one with it." Huh? Let me tell you a story. A few years ago, I took an off ramp, circling around to a huge overpass when I hit black ice. Now, most of you reading who live where there's snow understand what ...
Views: 1214 - Becoming A Master of Persuasion - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from John AOVPersuasion power can help you get more of the things you want faster than anything else you do. It can mean the difference between success and failure. It can guarantee your progress and enable you to use all of your other skills and abilities at the very highest level. Your persuasion power ...
Views: 1487 - Becoming A Person Of Influence - Important Factors To Consider - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Michael LeeWhat does it take to become a person of influence? Is it money, power, or the right kind of leadership? How about connection with the influential people? Is becoming a person of influence inherent, acquired or learned? Various factors are considered in becoming a person of influence. You are ...
Views: 2026 - Beyond the "Elevator Pitch" - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Christopher EdgarWe hear a lot in business literature about how it’s important to have an “elevator pitch” — a prepared speech about our business that’s so concise we could deliver it to someone on a brief elevator ride. We’re often told to memorize our elevator pitch and practice it in the mirror, making sure ...
Views: 1327 - Building a Sphere of Influence To Increase Your Sales - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from TJ PhilpottBuilding a sphere of influence using social media tools and sites online is relatively easy to do if you know how! With all the fall-out from the last round of Google algorithm changes, many feel the best way to be marketing your business is using social media whenever possible! In this way ...
Views: 2253 - Building Personal Credibility - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from R.C. ThorntonBuilding, demonstrating and proving credibility is one of the most important things we can do as people who seek to accomplish interesting goals and live successful lives. But it’s also highly misunderstood, and many people don’t have a clue how to make credibility work for ...
Views: 3366 - Building Trust Online – What Not to Do - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from TJ PhilpottBuilding trust online is one of the first 'orders of business' you will need to tend to in order for business success to be yours. Establishing online trust with the people you promote to will serve to significantly increase your marketing effectiveness saving you time and money. With that being ...
Views: 1048 - Business Networking Success Strategies - What Do You Say When You're Asked "What Do You Do?" - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Sue ClementI often coach clients on creating compelling networking introductions. Frequently the debate is, "Which is better: focusing on the pain or loss (as one of my clients phrased it "backing up the hearse") or should you focus on the prospect's aspirations or gains instead? "Which works ...
Views: 923 - Business Visibility: 3 Ways to Help Your Potential Customers Find You - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanYou can have the best business in the world, but if customers cannot find you, what’s the point? Establishing a market niche and attracting customers who are looking for your services is the top goal for most companies. If they don’t have a marketing or advertising department, they will usually ...
Views: 1650 - But I Thought There Was No Such Thing As A Dumb Question - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2010 from Eric MulfordA well-prepared question delivered on time will help you close sales. A dumb question (yes I actually said that) will cost you an important opportunity every time. I see this all the time. The sales rep gets a great opportunity. He wants me to see just how well he can present. Then he opens ...
Views: 2869 - Coco Chanel’s Secret to Classic Influence- What Are Your Clothes Saying About You? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Karen KellerCoco Chanel not only created the fashionable and immortal suit and “little black dress” but she made women believe that they can live their own lives, they can be independent and wear clothes according to their own preferences. So powerful was Coco Chanel’s influence that today, a bottle of ...
Views: 2129 - Communicating with Style - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2019 from Dr. Connie StomperIt's easy for us to assume that other people do things the same way we do, but in many areas of life, including communication, people have very different styles. Understanding these differences can go a long way to assure that our communications are effective. While there are many systems for ...
Views: 1090 - Covert Persuasion Technique - Using the Persuasion Principle of Association - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Michael LeeIn this article, you will discover a remarkable way to persuade and influence people. I’ll reveal a covert persuasion technique to help you make more sales and succeed in life, and that is by using the principle of association. You have probably heard of Ivan Pavlov’s experiment ...
Views: 1381 - Covert Persuasion Techniques That May Very Well Be Jedi Mind Tricks - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Greg FrostPersuasion is the art of influencing one into accepting a new ideology, thought, attitude, decision or action, using any technique that is either or not logical. Subliminal covert persuasion techniques are mind tricks used to influence one's way of thinking. In fact, in most cases, without him ...
Views: 2273 - Covert Persuasion Techniques Using The Persuasion Law Of Expectation - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Michael LeeIn this eye-opening article, I’ll reveal some astonishing covert persuasion techniques to help you persuade and influence people to do what you want. Ever heard of the expression “You get what you expect?” It’s a fact supported by a persuasion law known as expectation, ...
Views: 3016 - Covert Persuasion Techniques: How To Persuade People To Buy And Get Motivated - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Michael LeeCovert persuasion techniques are one of the most powerful sales and motivation methods you can learn. By using them, you're able to place an idea inside the mind of a person - such as the desire to buy your product or sign up with your MLM business - while convincing them that it was their idea ...
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