Add a Sense of Urgency to Your Pitch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis is a sales technique that\u2019s as old as time and has worked for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is nothing like a limited time window that makes people jump to buy something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
See, in most cases, people don\u2019t buy until the last possible moment and when they are in desperate need of your product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This inaction can be countered by creating a sense of urgency for your prospective clients. Help them realize that they absolutely need your solution right now<\/em>. Remember, even if they are sold on why your product is important, they may hold off buying it.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow can you add a sense of urgency? There are three easy methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, you can tease them with limited enrollment. Whether you\u2019re bringing out a new product into the market or adding new features, offer your prospect a limited enrollment program of, let\u2019s say, 10 clients, who will be testing it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or you can pitch your offer around an upcoming price increase. As time goes on, and as you add more to your product, it will increase the amount of value your customers get. To encourage clients, both existing and prospects, to buy quickly, announce the price increase in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lastly, you can go the traditional way, which is offering discounts in exchange for making a decision right here, right now. This works for any and every type of service– whether you\u2019re offering products, services, consultations, or even training sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perfect the First 90 Seconds of Your Pitch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNo one knows how to perfect a sales pitch better than Robert Herjavec, entrepreneur, investor, and shark in ABC\u2019s Shark Tank. There is no doubt Herjavec has heard more than a few pitches in his day. His advice on the best technique? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ve got to make it exciting from the get-go. When it comes to delivering your pitch, it\u2019s about more than just telling your client your stats and highlighting a reel of numbers and clients you\u2019ve worked with before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to this master investor, \u201cYou have 90 seconds, if you\u2019re lucky. If you can\u2019t make your point persuasively in that time, you\u2019ve lost the chance for impact. Facts and figures are important, but it\u2019s not the only criteria, you must present in a manner that generates expertise and confidence. If you\u2019re not prepared for it, you may just miss your next big opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That means not spending too long talking about your company, the endless benefits of your service, and client reviews. Otherwise, you\u2019ll lose interest before you know it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Share Customer Stories<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis is it. The quintessential sales tip. It\u2019s a classic for a reason. People are much more likely to buy a product if they know that it\u2019s definitely worked for someone else. While your sales pitch should involve more than just talking about your clients, it\u2019s important to share success stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Collect the best stories from customers and keep them in mind; be ready to share them, should the opportunity present itself. Examples of this include if your product helps someone lose weight. With that person\u2019s permission, you can show off the results. Or you could share the stories of return customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t be shy to share your customer stories online. Post your reviews on social media or your website; post Instagram stories, favourite them, and have testimonials as social proof that your product works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have Clear End Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPeople don\u2019t want to buy products and services. They want results<\/em>. It\u2019s your job to sell them on exactly how your solution will benefit them and what they\u2019ll get after signing up. This is one of the most valuable techniques you can use because it captures attention and <\/em>builds credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLet us give you an example. Let\u2019s say you\u2019re selling a security system. Educate your clients about how the system works, how much of an investment, both money and time-wise they should expect to make, and how much ongoing support they\u2019ll have access to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Understand Your Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn any given niche, whether you\u2019re selling sports equipment or yoga sessions, you can\u2019t be an effective salesperson if you don\u2019t fully understand what your market is about and who you\u2019re selling to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This goes far beyond knowing your prospect\u2019s name, title, and email. You need to understand what makes them them<\/em><\/strong> in order to cater to their needs. Find answers to the challenges they face; what does a day in their life look like? <\/p>\n\n\n\nAnd above all, know how you can make their life easier. This incredibly valuable knowledge will end up helping you and <\/em>your prospect. Now, you\u2019re able to position your product in a way that resonates with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEnd With an Action<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWant to see your rates skyrocket? End your meetings with an action. That means after you have agreed with a prospect, instead of saying, \u201cWe\u2019ll contact you to follow up on our next steps,\u201d sit back down and create those next steps right then and there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019re going to be seeing amazing results. Instead of struggling with contacting clients hours later, switch to this technique. Pull up your calendar and book the next meeting with them on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have the Right Mindset<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe truth of the matter is that with sales comes a lot of rejection. This upcoming tip will help you not just overcome it, but do better next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyone who\u2019s tried their hand in sales knows that lies ahead: hours of picking up the phone, knocking on doors, and pitching to prospects. You need to prepare yourself for hearing \u201cno\u201d a lot and for hearing it multiple times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But that\u2019s the wonderful thing about salespeople. They develop thick skins. Understand that no amount of sales strategies or education is going to make your product perfect for everyone you meet or turn skeptics into buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This thick skin will help you to shrug off dismissals. You need to be strong enough to be able to pick the phone up again, to march to the next door, and pitch again, even after hearing a rejection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take it from best-selling author, business strategist, and philanthropist, Tony Robbins, who writes, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cThe most painful mistake I see in entrepreneurs is thinking that just having a good plan or a great product is enough to guarantee success. It\u2019s not. Business success is 80% psychology and 20% mechanics. And, frankly, most people\u2019s psychology is not meant for building a business.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
He adds, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cThe biggest thing that will hold you back is your own nature. Few people are emotionally ready for the challenges of building a business.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n