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If you sell books with the Southwestern Company, you invariably hear at some point in your summer, “You’re a great salesperson, BUT…”  AAaargh!  It’s then that you realize you are selling logically, not emotionally.  No sale. Mrs. Jones can hear a nice polished demo, she can see your product is good, but, does she need it?  No.  [...]

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Posted by Lee McCroskey | 06.29.2010 | 01:06 pm

Whether you are a speaker selling ideas to an audience or a Southwestern Company salesperson selling products to a client, you are above all servicing a customer. And as part of providing exceptional service (and effective persuasiveness) you must first prepare your audience emotionally before launching into your presentation. The best way to do this [...]

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Posted by Rory Vaden | 12.29.2008 | 12:12 pm