

310 Two Powerful Questions to Get Prospects Selling Themselves
Mar 11, 2025
Discover two powerful questions that help prospects reveal what's holding them back from making a decision. Learn how these questions can create urgency without pressure, leading to self-motivated action. The podcast shares a captivating personal story from a paver salesman that illustrates effectiveness in real life. You'll also find variations of each question to use naturally in conversations. Get ready to transform hesitation into action and empower your prospects to sell themselves!
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Paver Walkway Story
- Art Sobczak wanted a paver walkway but procrastinated.
- A salesman's clever questions convinced Art to finally buy one.
Psychology of Persuasion
- The questions work because they make prospects confront their inaction.
- Verbalizing reasons for change reinforces urgency and self-persuasion.
Uncover Roadblocks
- Use the question "Why haven't you acted on this yet?" to uncover prospect roadblocks.
- Rephrase the question naturally to fit the conversation.