Episode 539 – Mimic, Mirror or Merge: The Science Of Rapport Sales isn’t about an excellent presentation – it’s also about how you read your potential customers. Body language is one of the most powerful tools in your persuasion…
Episode 539 – Mimic, Mirror or Merge: The Science Of Rapport Sales isn’t about an excellent presentation – it’s also about how you read your potential customers. Body language is one of the most powerful tools in your persuasion…
Episode 538 – Destroy Rapport, Break The Mirror, And Increase Influence “Breaking the mirror” is a term used to describe how lawyers intentionally disrupt the psychological connection, or rapport, with a witness on the stand. That disconnect is also…
Well, it’s finally over. The 2016 presidential election is in the books. Wow. Just wow! Kurt and Steve discuss the election and some of the tactics used by both sides that ultimately led to the victory by Donald Trump. If…
Persuasion Tool #10 – Mirror and Matching Let’s finish up the 4R’s resistance. We’ve talked about creating a compelling reason, managing risk, putting resources into perspective and now the final R is representative or you. Could it be caused by…
As we get closer and closer (even though it’s a long way away) to the 2016 presidential election, more and more persuasion blunders will be on display. A recent article shows that politicians who have deeper voices (yes, even women)…
You can’t visit a business web page without hearing “follow us on Twitter!” We’re certainly guilty of this too. Follow us on Twitter @influencemax! A recent article from Psych Central shows that when customers complain about a business on Twitter,…
When you’re an entrepreneur or sales person, being mentally tough is key. If you want the rewards that come from owning your own business or being on commission, you need to put up with days that can be full of…
After discussing Kurt’s recent trip to Las Vegas, Kurt and Steve discuss an article that may be helpful if you’ve been to Vegas recently: “Are White Lies Good For Relationships?” You’ll be surprised at the conclusion! How can we tell…