Update: Monday Q&A will be moving to Patreon in June! All existing Q&A episodes will still remain free and available on whatever platform you use but future episodes will only be available through a monthly subscription of $4. Then, as the Patreon membership grows, I will begin only answering questions from Patreon members. This move is not meant to be a "cash grab" from my audience. It's simply to support the continued production of the show. Producing three episodes per week is time consuming and expensive. A simple $4/mo subscription for just one of our weekly segments will help the show to continue!

How do you use Patreon? Follow these three steps to continue listening to our Monday Q&A: 1) Visit patreon.com/persuasionschool ; 2) Sign up; 3) Stream our Q&A episode via Patreon's site, their mobile app, or you can copy and paste the audio feed into your favorite podcast streaming platform!

The question for today's Q&A: "How do I get out of a slump? How do I avoid getting into a slump in the first place?" 

Great question! I answer today's question using my own personal proven method for getting out of and avoiding slumps. If executed properly, I'm confident this method will work for you as well.

Have a question you want answered on the show? Head to persuasionschoolpodcast.com and drop me a line! You can also DM me directly on Instagram: @itsjakesavage

On today's episode, I unpack two psychological studies that demonstrate just how powerful our innate need to reciprocate really is. Learn how you can use this principle to influence others to take action!

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Side note: we need your help! We'd love to get your feedback on how we can improve the show. Live on our website now is a 2 min/10 question survey that will help us better get to know our audience. Your input is welcomed and would be greatly appreciated. If you're willing to help us, simply visit persuasionschoolpodcast.com/survey to participate. Thank you!

On today's episode, I share a story about how I lost 25 pounds in less than three weeks. Alexa and I also chat about the power of reciprocity when it comes to persuasion. Enjoy!

Side note: we need your help! We'd love to get your feedback on how we can improve the show. Live on our website now is a 2 min/10 question survey that will help us better get to know our audience. Your input is welcomed and would be greatly appreciated. If you're willing to help us, simply visit persuasionschoolpodcast.com/survey to participate. Thank you!

Update: Monday Q&A will be moving to Patreon in June! All existing Q&A episodes will still remain free and available on whatever platform you use but future episodes will only be available through a monthly subscription of $4. Then, as the Patreon membership grows, I will begin only answering questions from Patreon members. This move is not meant to be a "cash grab" from my audience. It's simply to support the continued production of the show. Producing three episodes per week is time consuming and expensive. A simple $4/mo subscription for just one of our weekly segments will help the show to continue!

How do you use Patreon? Follow these three steps to continue listening to our Monday Q&A: 1) Visit patreon.com/persuasionschool ; 2) Sign up; 3) Stream our Q&A episode via Patreon's site, their mobile app, or you can copy and paste the audio feed into your favorite podcast streaming platform!

The question for today's Q&A: “How should I dress when it comes to persuading others? Does it matter?”

Great question! My answer is comprised of both conscious and subconscious reasoning! Details in the episode.

Have a question you want answered on the show? Head to persuasionschoolpodcast.com and drop me a line! You can also DM me directly on Instagram: @itsjakesavage

Today we explore the psychological principle of reactance (a barrier that we tend to encounter when it comes to persuading others) and how to overcome it!

We also dive into a groundbreaking psychological study that emphasizes the powerful role that choice plays in our lives. This episode will give you the tools needed to be more persuasive when it comes to influencing others to take action!

Quick shout out to Jonah Berger and his book The Catalyst for some of these ideas today!

Side note: we need your help! We'd love to get your feedback on how we can improve the show. Live on our website now is a 2 min/10 question survey that will help us better get to know our audience. Your input is welcomed and would be greatly appreciated. If you're willing to help us, simply visit persuasionschoolpodcast.com/survey to participate. Thank you!

On today's episode of WW, Alexa asks me about a few of my sleeping experiences (a night on the streets of Boston, a night on top of a restaurant, and a night in the desert).

We also discuss how one of your strongest weapons of influence is curiosity! Enjoy!

Also, after conducting a quick fact check, we've discovered that Arches National Park is open 24/7. This means that we did not break any National Park rules...

Side note: we need your help! We'd love to get your feedback on how we can improve the show. Live on our website now is a 2 min/10 question survey that will help us better get to know our audience. Your input is welcomed and would be greatly appreciated. If you're willing to help us, simply visit persuasionschoolpodcast.com/survey to participate. Thank you!

Update: Monday Q&A will be moving to Patreon in June! All existing Q&A episodes will still remain free and available on whatever platform you use but future episodes will only be available through a monthly subscription of $4. Then, as the Patreon membership grows, I will begin only answering questions from Patreon members. This move is not meant to be a "cash grab" from my audience. It's simply to support the continued production of the show. Producing three episodes per week is time consuming and expensive. A simple $4/mo subscription for just one of our weekly segments will help the show to continue!

How do you use Patreon? Follow these three steps to continue listening to our Monday Q&A: 1) Visit patreon.com/persuasionschool ; 2) Sign up; 3) Stream our Q&A episode via Patreon's site, their mobile app, or you can copy and paste the audio feed into your favorite podcast streaming platform!

The question for today's Q&A: “Did you ever have a quarter life crisis? Did you always know you would be where you are at now or did you constantly change your mind on a profession?”

Great question! Short answer: yes. I have a quarter day crisis everyday. Long answer: also yes. Details in the episode!

Have a question you want answered on the show? Head to persuasionschoolpodcast.com and drop me a line! You can also DM me directly on Instagram: @itsjakesavage.

In today's episode, I interview one of the Turkish salesmen (starting at 10:40) I mentioned in our recent Whiskey Wednesday episode! Huseyin Baral is an entrepreneur who, along with his brother and nephew, owns four different shops inside of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar.

The Grand Bazaar is one of the world's oldest marketplaces (built in 1411). With over 4,000 vendors and more than 250,000 visitors per day, it's safe to say that the bazaar is one of the busiest markets on planet earth! To stand out and succeed in a place like this requires immense creativity, relentless stamina, and above all else, confidence.

Today's conversation is packed full of insightful tips on maintaining a positive mindset, building trust with potential stakeholders, and negotiation. Enjoy!

Interested in purchasing one of Huseyin's products? Find him on Instagram: @baralbagshb

Side note: we need your help! We'd love to get your feedback on how we can improve the show. Live on our website now is a 2 min/10 question survey that will help us better get to know our audience. Your input is welcomed and would be greatly appreciated. If you're willing to help us, simply visit persuasionschoolpodcast.com/survey to participate. Thank you!

On today's episode, I share two of the best pieces of advice I've ever received along with a quick shenanigan story. Enjoy!

Side note: we need your help! We'd love to get your feedback on how we can improve the show. Live on our website now is a 2 min/10 question survey that will help us better get to know our audience. Your input is welcomed and would be greatly appreciated. If you're willing to help us, simply visit persuasionschoolpodcast.com/survey to participate. Thank you!

Update: Monday Q&A will be moving to Patreon in June! All existing Q&A episodes will still remain free and available on whatever platform you use but future episodes will only be available through a monthly subscription of $4. Then, as the Patreon membership grows, I will begin only answering questions from Patreon members. This move is not meant to be a "cash grab" from my audience. It's simply to support the continued production of the show. Producing three episodes per week is time consuming and expensive. A simple $4/mo subscription for just one of our weekly segments will help the show to continue!

How do you use Patreon? Follow these three steps to continue listening to our Monday Q&A: 1) Visit patreon.com/persuasionschool ; 2) Sign up; 3) Stream our Q&A episode via Patreon's site, their mobile app, or you can copy and paste the audio feed into your favorite podcast streaming platform!

The question for today's Monday Q&A: "How do you go about persuading someone without revealing your intentions?"

Fair question! In my response, I breakdown why I believe revealing your intentions up front can actually help you to be more persuasive! Enjoy!

Have a question you want answered on the show? Head to persuasionschoolpodcast.com and drop me a line! You can also DM me directly on Instagram: @itsjakesavage.