Maximize Your Influence

I was traveling with a famous personal development speaker (not going to reveal His name).  It had been a very long day and we arrived at our next destination.  It was very late at night and we were checking into our hotel for our speaking engagement the next day.  He asked the young lady for an upgrade and she said that they did not have any upgrades available.  He said, do you know who I am?  No, she said.  Do you know how often I frequent your hotel?  Sorry sir, I don’t, she politely responded.  He started to raise his voice and get angry. 

When she would not give him a complimentary upgrade, the anger escalated as he asked to see her manager.  She slowly said I am the manager.  He left disgruntled and he did not get his upgrade.  I approached the desk and said I am sorry for that, nobody should treat you like that.  She said that’s OK it is part of the job.  We chatted for a bit and I made sure there was a connection and at the end of our conversation she said, thank you for your patience, would you like a complimentary upgrade?

We have all had the experience of feeling an instant connection or bond with someone after just a few seconds of being in their presence. This is the Law of Connectivity. On the flip side, we have all met someone that rubbed us the wrong way or even repelled us.  We instantly did not want to be around them.  Then we meet some people we need to persuade and they don’t want to connect.  They want to get down to business.  Their face says, “Quit trying to be friendly – What’s the bottom line?”

6 Reasons Salespeople Win or Lose a Sale

How do you know in that first 30 seconds if you should try to connect with them or go straight into credibility?  What signs are you looking for?  How should you start your presentation?  Join me for this week’s podcast as I discuss when to know when to connect or when to build credibility.

 

Direct download: Podcast_288_-_Whats_Firsst..._-_Connect_or_Credibility_.mp3
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Is most your business or sales based on referrals?  Do people instinctively remember to refer you to their friends or colleagues?  Getting referrals makes persuasion easier, trust is not a barrier, and you know they need your product/service.

Did you know there are ways to get referrals without asking for them?  There is a simple formula to get people to refer others to you – no questions asked.  Join me as I interview Stacey Brown Randall.  She is the author of Generating Business Referrals Without Asking.  Listen to this week’s podcast.

Expert Guest: Stacey Brown Randall

www.staceybrownrandall.com/quiz

Stacey is the author of Generating Business Referrals Without Asking, host of the Roadmap to Grow Your Business podcast and teaches small business owners and solopreneurs how to grow their business through referrals without asking and sticky client experiences. She is the wife to one, mother to three and a supporter of the entrepreneurial dream for all.

 

 


Does appearance matter?  We are all taught not to judge each other by appearance. But at the end of the day we all end up judging each other subconsciously and and a lot of that is based on your physical appearance. The wrong judgment means your ability to influence decreases. 

Think Looks Don't Matter? Think Again

Do you look athletic, tall, fat or fit?   It all changes the way we get judged.  The shape and look of your face and body will also affect judgments.  I know it is not fair, but it is time to deal with reality. 

Your appearance is judged by your positive and negative characteristics.  Find out what is being judged by others.  What is hurting your credibility and lifetime earnings?  What can you learn and to be more persuasive?  Listen to this week’s podcast to find out!

Direct download: 287_-_How_Your_Height_And_Weight_Affect_Persuasion_And_Influence.mp3
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Are You Credible In The Eyes Of Your Prospect?

Credibility is a huge aspect of influence. You could be the smartest person in your field or even the most qualified, but if that is not the perception, there is no credibility.  You have to be careful about how you explain and exhibit your credibility. If you launch into a laundry list of your accomplishments or of your education and titles, you might be perceived as a self-centered.

The Diet Linked To Higher Intelligence

You can transfer (borrow credibility) from others.  Since trust and credibility is at an all-time low – sometimes the only option is to borrow credibility from others.  Remember even though you are a good trustworthy person, it does not mean people trust you.  Join me for this week’s podcast on how to borrow credibility in any situation. 

Direct download: Podcast_285_-_How_to_Borrow_Credibility.mp3
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