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How to Sell Anything

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The 1-2-3 Close

The 1-2-3 Close

This strategy helps to persuade. Use a list of three to convey the main point, such as three words or complex phrases sorted by bullet points:

Ways to use this sales technique:

  • Identify three pain points of your prospect.
  • List three end-picture benefits of your product.
  • Mention three of your top customers.

Why it works:

People like patterns. Three is a quick pattern any person can find. Anything over three causes scepticism from your prospect.

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The Alternative Close

The Alternative Close

Either this or that. A simplified process can lessen overwhelming decisions.

How to use this sales technique:

  • List two times you could schedule a call.
  • Offer a free trial or schedule a demo.
  • Ask if you should reach out later or let it be....

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The Similarity Close

The Similarity Close

This sales technique takes the skill of storytelling and applies it to a journey similar to yours to show that their challenges are solvable.

How to use this technique:

  • Identify your prospect's job title, responsibilities, and industry.
  • Consider a custome...

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The humor close

The humor close

Humour breaks out from the stale selling techniques by showing you have a sense of wit.

How to use humour in action:

  • Use a funny gif in your email.
  • Do research on a social media account to find your prospects unique interest and reference it in a funny wa...

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The Emotion Close

The Emotion Close

Instead of focusing solely on facts and figures, consider thinking about feelings.

Applications for this sales technique:

  • Send your congratulations for recent personal or company accomplishments.
  • Let them know you're thinking of them by passing along arti...

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The Empathy Close

The Empathy Close

It can feel very persuasive when someone shows that they understand your point of view.

Ways to use this sales technique:

  • Suggest ways to solve their problems by researching articles they have shared.
  • If your competitor has problems, reach out to your pro...

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The Testimonial Close

Instead of stating what your company can do, show your prospects that your product works for others.

Ways to use this technique:

  • Link out to a written or video customer testimonial for your prospect to view.
  • Include a customer quote with their company nam...

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Different sales techniques will resonate with various audiences. Trying different techniques can help to see what resonates with your audience.

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