Friday, October 10, 2008

Avoid Causing Turbulence with Your Customers

Here's a great quick tip from sales trainer Al Uszynski that will help you stay on cruise control while speaking with clients:

Pilots on commercial aircrafts are trained to avoid using the word turbulence when they make their announcements from the cockpit. Instead they say "bumps" because it sounds less threatening and intimidating to passengers.

Salespeople could learn to choose their language carefully in selling situations. Instead of telling the customer how much they'll pay, tell them the amount they'll invest. Don't refer to objections by calling them "objections." Instead, refer to them as ideas. Don't ask them to sign a contract. Instead, have them authorize an agreement.

Al Uszynski is a sales trainer and professional speaker. He delivers speaking programs that deliver smart and insightful sales strategies - designed to help your people and your organization sell more, earn more and profit more. Visit his website at www.uszynski.com for more information.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Execute this contract was always a favorite of mine to avoid. Great suggestions about verbiage and how to be careful with it.