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Posted
7 June 2008 @ 4pm

Tagged
Business, Sales Techniques

How To Screw Up Your Sales Pitch

sales presentation

You know sales is all about persuasion. It’s a lot about getting your prospects to see your point of view.

And getting him to feel the value of your product such that it is worthwhile for him to invest in it.

 

Obviously, if you are going to sell to him, you gotta talk to him. And often, that’s when shit happens.

That’s when the pitch often gets screwed up. This can happen even if you know your stuff….even if your product is excellent…even if your offer is compelling.

You must be wondering what could possibly go wrong? That will…if you….

 

TALK TOO MUCH!

 

Yes! That’s what a lot of salesmen tend to do. They get too engrossed in selling that they shove every single details down the poor throat of the suffocating prospects.

They will just go on…and on…and on…

Take a moment to pause here. And think.

When you sell, you are selling for whose reasons?

Your reasons? Or your prospect’s reasons?

Your prospect.

Your prospect buy because of his reasons.

And how the heck are you going to sell to him when you just keep talking and not start asking about his needs?

You could very well have been boring the nuts out of him.

 

Telling Is Not Selling. Asking Is.

 

Instead of going on like a torrent of gushing water, talk and ask intermittently.

Give information, benefits. And then ask. Information…benefits…ask.

Repeat.

Engage your prospect. Find out what he really wants. And zoom in on that. And keep hitting him with information he wants to know.

You are much more likely to snag a deal with this approach.

Why am I writing on this? Because I’m the kind who can go on and on. Or rather I used to be. It was a very very bad habit. I hold my hands on that. So now I’m sharing with you all my bad stuff. Don’t repeat my mistakes.

Lucky for me, I have made the conscious effort to change. Have you? Are you guilty of the above?

If yes, you know what to do now right?

As usual, let me know what you think. I’m all ears.

 

All Success,

jagfoo

[tags]E-MoneyMarketing, sales pitch, persuasion, negotiation, salesmanship[/tags]

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22 Comments

Posted by
festplatte datenrettung
9 June 2008 @ 4am

Its really nice tips for product sale.I hope your tips will help many people to improve their sale.


Posted by
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9 June 2008 @ 2pm

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Posted by
Four Tier Annihilation
10 June 2008 @ 7am

I learned this while being a sales account manager student. The best way to make sales is to listen, throw some sand in the wounds of the customer, spread some fear and strike. Sale made. Thanks, many can learn from this.


Posted by
qaswer
11 June 2008 @ 2am

Cool tip for talkative salesmen. I have some internet products which i market my self so these tips either useful for me.


Posted by
Coldplay Viva La Vidac
11 June 2008 @ 2pm

Your article will surely help people in increasing their sales in whatever products they are selling. I think what’s more important is that you know your product well to make sure that you give your customer the right information about it.


Posted by
HostV
12 June 2008 @ 10pm

Your tips are tremendous to sale products. It will help a salesman increasing his sales and managing a customer stock.


Posted by
Cirtex
12 June 2008 @ 10pm

Salesman must not be talkative but effective.Behave, quality as well as honesty lifts up his selling smoothely.


Posted by
High Interest Rate Savings
13 June 2008 @ 11pm

This is great advice for any salesman. Listening to your customer is one of the best ways to build your relationship. Most people want to be heard. By listening to them, you actually build trust and report with them.


Posted by
Cosmetic Dentist London
14 June 2008 @ 2am

to build a good relationship between your company and the customers is the crucial point for a success of the company itself. Attention and care is also important for a business to make better profit. Thanks for the article. Really helpful one.


Posted by
Sleep Aid
14 June 2008 @ 9am

My philosophy is try to sell the product to yourself and then say would I buy it. If the answer is no then keep working on the pitch.


Posted by
Mr. Faxless Payday Loans
15 June 2008 @ 7pm

This is absolutely terrific advice. Talking too much gets us into trouble in some many different situations. I’ve seen negotiations fall apart because after a deal had been reached in principle, one side kept talking! When you have achieved what you’re after, stop talking.


Posted by
Jag Foo
16 June 2008 @ 3pm

@ festplatte datenrettung – I certainly hope so!

@ Four Tier Annihilation – Right. Listening expresses empathy. We want to show we care for their needs.

@ qaswer – Try it. I think you will find them effective.

@ Cirtex – Think a salesman must learn to be talkative – but only at the right time. =)

@ High Interest Rate Savings – Couldn’t have said it any better.

@ Cosmetic Dentist London – Being a business owner is all about showing care and concern to your client. Amazing how many of them neglect this point.

@ Sleep Aid – VERY valid point. If you are not even convinced of your own product, how can you expect the client to buy?

The product must be solid in the first place!

@ Mr. Faxless Payday Loans – Haha. Yea, you never know what accidental shit one might stir up because of too much babbling.

Cheers,
Jag


Posted by
Monavie
19 June 2008 @ 5am

Nice article, I love that you kept it sweet, simple and straight to the point just like a sales pitch should be! Just let the customer “sell themselves”.


Posted by
HostV
19 June 2008 @ 6pm

Salesman has to face people of various mind. To satisfies their want they should be tricky.Tips of this blog is perfect a good salesman for incresing sell of goods and product.


Posted by
Jag Foo
20 June 2008 @ 12am

@Monavie:

Oh yah. Nothing is more powerful that letting the customer re-affirm the sales to themselves.

@HostV:

More good tips to come!

Jag


Posted by
Qaswer
21 June 2008 @ 12pm

I still remember that stupid life insurance sales representative who makes my life a hell. Due to his behavior he was failed to a successful sale to me.


Posted by
UptakeInOH
27 June 2008 @ 12am

As someone who talks waaaaay too much, your advice is a nice reminder that I just need to shut up and listen more!


Posted by
Kar Goldfield - Sales Training for startups
13 July 2008 @ 1am

As a sales trainer, coach, and mentor to startups it is refreshing to see the advice of sales champions shared by people with other realms of influence. Please keep them coming and feel free to reach out anytime.

Kar Goldfield – Sales Training for startupss last blog post..Ask the coach: Well the world was asked but the coach answered


Posted by
Jag Foo
14 July 2008 @ 1pm

@ Karl,

Thanks for taking the time to come down to my humble blog.

Will definitely write more on sales techniques.

I will paying a visit to your site.

Cheers,
Jag


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Posted by
guinness clothing
10 September 2008 @ 9pm

Some good advice there. I sometimes sell flats and when I’m showing buyers around I usually wait until they notice something they, for instance if it has a light airey feel, then I think like mad to come up with other characteristics the flat has involve space or light.

seems to work


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