19 Secrets of Exceptional Results Selling (3 of 4)
Sep 29, 2023
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Dan Kennedy reveals secrets for selling high ticket items, setting oneself apart from competition, closing the sale throughout the presentation, shortening sales process, understanding customer needs, closing sales without selling, communicating benefits, and the art of persuasion.
Selling high ticket items requires tactful differentiation from competitors.
The art of closing sales involves presenting choices, maintaining a strong attitude, and overcoming slumps.
Deep dives
Importance of Selling Throughout Your Entire Presentation
In this podcast episode, the importance of selling throughout your entire presentation is highlighted. Dan Kennedy emphasizes the need to set yourself apart from the competition and tactfully sell high ticket items. He suggests that selling is selling, and the fundamentals of selling remain the same regardless of the price point. Kennedy explains the difference between negotiated and non-negotiated sales and the significance of presenting price in a negotiated sale. He also emphasizes the importance of being willing to walk away from a deal and not compromising too much to secure a sale.
The Unique Aspects of Selling Big Ticket Items
In this episode, Dan Kennedy discusses the unique aspects of selling big ticket items. He shares examples of the high fees he charges for his consulting, copywriting, and speaking services. Kennedy emphasizes that selling is fundamentally about people, and while the basic principles of selling remain the same, there are specific considerations in selling high ticket items. He discusses the importance of understanding whether a sale is negotiated or non-negotiated and how to navigate negotiations effectively. Kennedy also highlights the significance of building a strong relationship with prospects and the role of rapport skills in closing high ticket sales.
Positioning and Setting Yourself Apart from Competitors
In this podcast episode, Dan Kennedy emphasizes the importance of positioning and setting yourself apart from competitors. He suggests avoiding degrading competitors but instead focusing on highlighting your own strengths and the unique benefits and value you offer. Kennedy shares several strategies for effective positioning, including creating an aura of being the best and combining marketing, advertising, PR, and sales to establish a strong competitive advantage. He also discusses the power of comparing yourself to competitors when you can demonstrate visual, dramatic, and inarguable superiority.
The Art of Closing Sales and Dealing with Slumps
This podcast episode dives into the art of closing sales and dealing with slumps. Dan Kennedy emphasizes the need for a clear closing strategy and recommends using the 'yes or yes' close, which presents prospects with alternative choices rather than a simple 'yes or no' decision. He discusses the importance of maintaining a strong attitude towards closing sales and the need for salespeople to be more direct and assertive in asking for the order. Additionally, Kennedy addresses the issue of slumps and provides strategies for overcoming them, such as taking a break, analyzing and learning from failures, and focusing on fundamental sales techniques.
In part three of this unique four-part episode, Dan Kennedy reveals his secrets for selling high ticket items, tactfully setting oneself apart from the competition and the art of closing the sale throughout the entire sales presentation.
If you've been looking for ways to improve your sales game, this timeless interview with Dan is exactly what you've been looking for. Be sure to check out parts one and two before diving into this episode, and don't forget to give part four a listen next week!