Maximize Your Influence

So who is this gatekeeper? Well, that's the person that's trying to stop you from getting to the person that you need to talk to you. This is the person you are attempting to persuade. This can be one of the biggest obstacles to sales, prospecting, and persuasion. How can you talk to the right person? This could be a secretary, a receptionist, a personal assistant, anyone that is answering the phones or that is stopping you from getting to your prospect.

Don't be the one using those gatekeeper blunders that are keeping you from your prospect. It is easier than you think to get past the gatekeeper. Join me for this week's podcast on Cracking The Gatekeeper Code.

Tired of hearing that nasty word – The word NO. That NO is costing you money and costing you business. (Maybe costing you dating opportunities. :)

There are things you are doing that can guarantee a NO AND there are things you can do to guarantee a YES.

Article: Crime, commitment, and the responsive bystander: Two field experiments.

It is easier than you think to get more yeses and the science of influence is clear about how to do it. Join me for this week's podcast on How to turn the NO into a YES.

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We have all been there – someone did not promise what was supposed to be delivered. What was your reaction? Has it happened to your company? What causes buyer's remorse? What causes someone to ask for a refund?

These questions and more will be answered on this week's podcast. What causes, how do you eliminate and how do you solve these issues. It does not matter if you have a perfect product or service – this will happen to you.

Personality Traits May Affect Susceptibility to Persuasion

Join me for the podcast on Dealing with Remorse and Refunds.

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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.

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

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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!

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.

Never fight on price. Price in not the issue – you are the issue. Only 6% of things are bought on price. Anybody can fight on price. Let's learn 14 techniques to make price a non-issue.

This is all about human perception. The human mind has to find a benchmark or comparison to make judgments, especially when we are talking about unfamiliar situations or new products. People need to make comparisons with their past experience and knowledge.

If the price comes up – you have blown your presentation.

Join me for this week's podcast on Price Is Not The Issue – YOU are.

Learn how to master the influence skill of making price a non-issue.

Discover why most objections are lies and solving them hurts your ability to persuade

Can you use fear to persuade? Does mood matter when you are attempting to influence? What about resentment, worry, depression and happiness – How do these emotions affect your ability to persuade?

Your emotional intelligence and triggering the right emotion is a major aspect of influence.

An experimental study of audience recognition of emotional and intellectual appeals in persuasion

Join me for this week's podcast on Emotions (EQ) That Hurt Influence. I will reveal the latest research on EQ and talk about the emotions that can help and hurt your ability to influence.

Did you know your Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is more important indicator for success and wealth than your IQ? This EQ is also critical in your relationships and your ability to read people. Emotional intelligence is a critical factor in detecting deception or detecting any type of emotion. How are you in reading people and identifying deception?

What is the Face of Truth?

Join me for this week's podcast on Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Lying. I will reveal the latest research on EQ and how to apply that to the world of detecting deception.