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Ted McKenna: JOLT Effect and addressing the Challenge of Indecision
Aug 5, 2024
Ted McKenna, co-author of "The JOLT Effect" and a renowned sales researcher featured in the Harvard Business Review, shares his insights on tackling buyer indecision. He explores how AI is reshaping decision-making processes in sales and highlights the psychological barriers buyers face, such as fear of mistakes. Emphasizing the importance of emotional engagement, Ted discusses strategies for sales professionals to foster trust and enhance communication. The conversation also covers adapting sales tactics for remote environments and the significance of personalization in today's dynamic market.
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- High-performing salespeople combat buyer indecision by executing four key behaviors: judging indecision, offering recommendations, limiting exploration, and taking risks off the table.
- Sellers must build trust and provide clarity to navigate the complexities of buyer indecision, which is heightened by information overload and past overselling experiences.
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Understanding the Jolt Effect
The Jolt Effect identifies four key behaviors that high-performing salespeople use to combat buyer indecision: judge the indecision, offer recommendations, limit exploration, and take risks off the table. By executing these behaviors, salespeople can enhance their chances of closing deals during critical moments when buyers are uncertain. This approach shifts the focus from merely pushing for a sale to alleviating buyer anxieties, thus enabling a smoother decision-making process. By addressing specific fears and concerns, sellers can guide customers toward making confident purchasing decisions.
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