Monthly Archives: October 2014

Episode 61 – The 4 R’s Of Resistance

Bad news…if you’re an obese male teenager your prospects for life don’t look too good. Don’t shoot the messenger, okay? Demography Magazine has recently released a study that links obese male teenagers to financial difficulty in adulthood. The more these

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Episode 60 – Presolving Objections

Did you know that money can buy happiness? A recent study published in “Psychology Today” shows just that. Kurt and Steve discuss the ins and outs of this study and how money certainly can buy happiness…up to a point. Continuing

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Episode 59 – Crushing Objections

Stay tuned as we will soon be rolling out Influence University…your way to access absolutely everything that Kurt has ever produced on Persuasion, Influence, Negotiation, and Leadership! One of the greatest features of Influence University is Kurt’s “Persuasion Software.” There

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Episode 58 – Psychology of Objections Continued…

After a rant about Philly Cheesesteaks and Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Kurt and Steve continue to break down the psychology of objections. Understanding what’s happening to your prospect mentally will help you overcome objections faster and many times, avoid them all

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Episode 57 – “Overcoming Fake Talk” – Guest Interview with John R Stoker

Have you ever had a conversation that just didn’t get results? Or even worse, one that felt completely fake? On this episode, Kurt and Steve interview John R Stoker, author of “Overcoming Fake Talk – How To Hold Real Conversations

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Episode 56 – The Psychology Of Objections

Closing a deal isn’t about a slick line at the end of your presentation. It’s about understanding what your prospect is REALLY saying when they say things like “I need to think about it” or “I don’t have the money.”

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Episode 55 – Creating A Powerful Call To Action

Have you ever met somebody that didn’t seem all that sharp but could sell circles around you? Here at Maximize Your Influence we help you hone your persuasion skills to generate the income and results you want! As always, send

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Episode 54 – Using Vision To Create Long Term Commitment

In Episode 54 of Maximize Your Influence, Kurt and Steve start things off by discussing a recent study about the chemical oxytocin. According to the study, the more oxytocin present in somebody’s system, the more accepting they are of others.

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Episode 53 – Inspiring the Uninspired

A whole year of Maximize Your Influence Podcasts are now behind us! And listenership in the Islamic Republic of Iran is still strong (that has to be a fluke, right)! After two podcasts delving into the female brain, Kurt and

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