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Advanced Sales Technique to Get Over "Decision Maker" Obstacle | Ep 202

The Game with Alex Hormozi · with null · May 1, 2020 · 8 min

Summary

This episode reveals Alex Hormozi's unique sales tactic for effortlessly overcoming the "decision maker" obstacle. Learn to reframe sales interactions as collaborative conversations rather than confrontational pitches, fostering an environment where customers feel comfortable making decisions. Implement "labeling" and strategic tonality to guide prospects to a close, making sales feel natural and pressure-free. This approach is critical for ecommerce operators looking to smooth out their sales funnels and boost conversion rates.

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founder & leadershipconversion & cro

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sales techniquesovercoming sales objectionssales psychologylabeling in salessales conversation flowtonality in sales

Episode description

The obstacle over our portion of any sale is a dance, not a fight. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares with us this unique but very effective sales tactic that helped him bring his sales calls with ease and overcome the obstacle of decision-making by the end of the conversation with the customer. Tip: make the call feel like a conversation rather than pressuring them to make a decision.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Timestamps:(0:54) - "Labeling" - associate positive attribute with desired action.(2:19) - Consistency with labeled positive attribute is effective in selling.(3:26) - Tone of questioning determines the path to sales success.(4:17) - Example of labeling and controlling tonality with customers.(5:33) - Winning sales by not proving someone wrong but connecting.Follow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

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What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Shift your sales approach from a "fight" to a "dance" by focusing on conversation over pressure to overcome decision-maker obstacles.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Utilize the "labeling" technique to associate positive attributes with desired customer actions, making them more likely to agree to next steps.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Master tonality and questioning to subtly guide prospects through the sales process, making decisions feel like their own logical conclusion.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Build rapport by connecting with customers and avoiding situations where you try to prove them wrong, fostering trust and a smoother sales cycle.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Apply consistency in reinforcing positive labels to steer customers towards commitment, leveraging their innate desire to align with their self-perception.

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