Cold calling - Mindset - (Point 36 to 45)
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- Q1How should you initially respond when a customer is extremely upset during a sales call?Interrupt the customer to explain the product fasterUse tonality to pace the customer's emotional state before de-escalatingIgnore their concerns and move on with the pitchApologize profusely without offering a solution40s
- Q2What is the main purpose of pacing a customer’s emotional state during a call?To match their tone and respond aggressively if neededTo avoid addressing their concerns and continue the conversationTo align with their emotions and gradually lead them to a calmer stateTo convince them that their emotions are irrelevant40s
- Q3Why is tonality considered a powerful tool when dealing with upset customers on the phone?It conveys empathy and helps manage emotional intensityIt creates a sense of urgency and forces the customer to make a decisionIt eliminates the need for verbal explanationsIt ensures the customer understands the technical aspects of the product40s
- Q4What should you say when a customer feels pressured during a sales pitch?“Please don’t misconstrue my enthusiasm for salesmanship.”“You’re not being pressured, I’m just explaining the benefits.”“Let’s speed this up to avoid any confusion.”“I’m just doing my job, so bear with me.”40s
- Q5How can you effectively reframe an objection using the concept of scarcity?State that there is only one product left without verifying the informationPresent a limited-time opportunity that makes the customer feel they might miss outTell the customer that the offer is only available for them and no one elseInsist that the customer must act quickly because the product is about to sell out40s
- Q6How does using scarcity tonality differ from typical sales tactics?It forces the customer to make a decision faster by highlighting limited stockScarcity tonality emphasizes urgency without creating artificial pressureIt assures the customer that delaying their decision will result in lost benefitsIt creates the illusion that the product will not be available in the future40s
- Q7When a customer expresses doubt about the product, how should you approach them to build trust?Apologize for their doubts and ask if they need more time to thinkReassure them of your long-term commitment to their success and highlight your track recordOffer a heavy discount to make the product more appealingFocus on presenting a strong sales pitch without addressing their concerns40s
- Q8Why does the principle of reciprocity work when used correctly in sales?It encourages customers to buy impulsively based on immediate benefitsIt ensures that customers feel grateful for any free product or serviceIt taps into the customer’s sense of obligation after receiving something valuableIt guarantees that customers will return for more purchases40s
- Q9How can you combine reciprocity with commitment to increase its effectiveness?Offer something valuable only after the customer takes an initial action, like providing their emailOffer a surprise gift after the customer makes a purchaseGive away free products with no strings attachedProvide discounts without asking for any commitment in return40s
- Q10How can you use social proof effectively in a sales situation without overusing it?Show testimonials from customers within the prospect’s industry who had similar problemsHighlight famous clients like Microsoft or Apple, even if they are unrelated to the customer’s businessUse exaggerated claims of widespread customer satisfactionEmphasize that all your customers are using the product, even if not in the customer’s field40s
- Q11Why is fake scarcity considered risky in sales?It confuses the customer about the actual availability of the productIt undermines trust and damages credibility if the customer realizes it’s not genuineIt creates pressure that can make customers feel manipulatedIt may push customers to make impulsive decisions40s
- Q12How can you use the principle of consistency to ensure a customer keeps an appointment or call?Confirm the time of the appointment with no follow-up questionsAsk, “Would there be any reason you couldn’t make it on Tuesday at 5 PM?”Send a reminder email the day before the appointmentOffer an incentive for attending the appointment40s
- Q13Why is getting a small initial commitment from a customer so important in sales?It makes them feel obligated to buy the product immediatelyIt makes them less likely to change their mind after hearing more informationIt forces them to stay engaged in the sales processIt increases the likelihood that they will follow through on larger commitments later40s
- Q14When using the “puppy dog close” in sales, what psychological principle are you leveraging?Scarcity, because the customer believes the product is rareConsistency, because once customers try the product, they are less likely to give it upReciprocity, because customers feel obligated after receiving a free trialSocial proof, because others have tried the product and loved it40s
- Q15How should you approach the concept of reward when motivating employees, based on the video’s advice?Offer them a clear financial incentive tied to specific goalsOffer a surprise reward rather than a predictable one to increase serotonin levelsFocus on providing constant feedback and recognition instead of financial rewardsRegularly remind them of potential rewards for hitting performance targets40s