Maximize Your Influence

Kurt Mortensen
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Jan 9, 2026 • 21min

What Spam Teaches Us About Influence And Human Nature

There is a free, billion-dollar persuasion laboratory running 24/7 that most influencers completely ignore - and it's teaching the truth about human nature. Top persuaders don't guess what works; they study what already moves millions of people every day. That laboratory is your spam folder. Once you understand the brutal psychological triggers spam exploits - and how to adapt them ethically - you will never struggle to get attention, build desire, or close deals again. This is how you influence, negotiate, and sell at the highest level. Spam exposes the raw buttons of human nature—greed, fear, curiosity, trust—and when you adapt those triggers ethically, you stop begging for attention and start commanding it. www.maximizeyourinfluence.com
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Dec 19, 2025 • 21min

The Hidden Reason Prospects Say "I'll Think About It"

There is one invisible enemy that destroys more sales, negotiations, and influence attempts than any objection, competitor, or recession combined. Top producers don't suffer from it because they've learned to crush it. That enemy is Decision Fatigue—and once you understand and conquer it, you will influence faster, and negotiate better with less effort than ever before. Here's the brutal truth: Decision Fatigue is the mental exhaustion that hits after making too many choices, causing your brain to slow down, avoid decisions, or pick the easiest option -like doing nothing at all. Your prospects get bombarded with decisions all day long; by the time they talk to you, their willpower tank is empty. That's why they stall with "I'll think about it" or ghost you completely. It's not them—it's biology.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 20min

The One Brain Glitch That's Costing You Deals

There is a hidden psychological trap that 99% of salespeople, negotiators, and leaders fall into every single day—and it is silently hurting your closes, your relationships, and your bank account. This one mental error is called the Fundamental Attribution Error (FAE), and once you master it you will never take rejection personally again and your income will explode. When you master the Fundamental Attribution Error you stop fighting people and start solving situations. You turn the "NO" into "YES." Discover additional ways to how this hidden bias can be turned to increase your influence. Walk away with the exact tools the top 1% use to read people perfectly, stay unshakable, and can influence on command.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 21min

Rejection Proof - Resistance into Revenue

If you want more YES in your life, there is ONLY ONE SKILL that separates the average from the top 1%, and the frustrated from the fulfilled. That skill? Mastering rejection, crushing resistance, and turning the pain of "NO" into rocket fuel for your success. Champions don't fear rejection – they FEED on it. This isn't theory. This is how you sell, influence, negotiate, and win in the real world – whether you're closing a million-dollar contract, asking for the promotion, or getting your kids to clean their room. Master rejection and resistance and you master money, power, and control over your destiny. So here's the deal: Stop letting "NO" stop YOU. Discover ways to become bulletproof, fearless, and ready to turn every objection into success.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 21min

Street Smarts Decoded - Influence Secrets the Books Don't Teach

Street smarts is the REAL currency—the raw, gut-level intelligence that turns weak negotiators into deal-closers, and average salespeople into legends. This isn't theory. This is survival-level dominance—the kind that reads a room in 3 seconds, flips objections into yeses, and makes people beg to buy from you. Without it? You're getting eaten alive. With it? You can increase your income, your influence, your LIFE. Street smarts defined: It's your social IQ —reading people like a book, adapting in chaos, and making split-second moves that win. It's not EQ. It's not book smarts. It's real-world radar: spotting lies, building trust fast, knowing when to push, when to walk. It's the hidden code that separates the 1% who crush from the 99% who get crushed. maximizeyourinfluence.com
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Nov 11, 2025 • 21min

Beat Prospect Procrastination - Close Deals Faster

Let's talk about the silent killer of sales, influence, and motivation: Inaction Inertia. This psychological trap is costing you deals, delaying decisions, and keeping your prospects stuck in neutral. Inaction Inertia happens when someone misses an opportunity and becomes less likely to act on similar ones later. It's not just hesitation—it's psychological sabotage. Studies show that when people pass on a good deal, they feel regret, and that regret makes them avoid future decisions to protect themselves from more disappointment. This isn't just psychology—it's persuasion fuel. When you understand Inaction Inertia, you can sell smarter. You can influence faster. You can close deals that others lose. Use it to reframe hesitation as urgency. Use it to turn regret into action.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 21min

How Poker And Other Games Can Help Us Influence And Negotiate

Poker - Your Secret Weapon to DOMINATE Influence & Negotiation Most people think poker is about luck or counting cards. WRONG. The game of poker is a masterclass in influence—reading people, and understanding human nature. If you can't influence at the table, you're getting crushed in the corporate world, sales calls, and life. Poker is influence training on steroids. Want to crush negotiations and close bigger deals? Discover tools and techniques that will help you become a power persuader.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 21min

Cognitive Defusion for Smarter Decisions and Stronger Influence

In today's fast-paced world, your mindset is the ultimate game-changer. It shapes how you respond to challenges, build meaningful connections, and influence others. But what if you could step back from the mental chatter that holds you back? Understanding cognitive defusion—a powerful psychological tool—can transform your inner dialogue, triggering increased motivation, and personal growth. It's not about suppressing thoughts; it's about mastering them to live more intentionally and effectively. Beyond personal benefits, cognitive defusion can be a secret weapon for influencing others. By defusing your own biases and emotional reactions, you communicate more clearly and empathetically, building trust and rapport. For example, in negotiations, defuse thoughts like "They're being unreasonable" to stay composed, listen actively, and guide the conversation toward mutual gains. Listen now and start transforming your world today!
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Oct 17, 2025 • 21min

The Deal Killer: Top Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid

The Biggest Negotiation Mistakes Negotiation skills are essential in both personal and professional life, empowering individuals to resolve conflicts, and secure better deals. Whether closing a business contract, discussing salary raises, or navigating family disputes, effective negotiation leads to win-win outcomes, fostering trust and efficiency. Poor negotiation, however, can result in lost opportunities, financial setbacks, or damaged partnerships. Failing to prepare adequately undermines even the strongest positions, turning potential successes into regrettable failures. By prioritizing preparation, you can negotiate with poise and achieve better results. www.maximizeyourinfluence.com
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Oct 10, 2025 • 20min

Influence Up - How To Leverage Your Persuasion Power

Unlock Your Inner Persuasion Superpower: Your Personal Power Effective persuaders recognize and apply various forms of power. However, for many, the term "power" evokes discomfort. Is it an appropriate topic for discussion? Does it carry positive or negative connotations? Can it be exercised ethically over an audience? This depends on the type of power, its application, and the intent behind it. Individuals inherently possess different forms of power in every situation. It is a fundamental aspect of human behavior to acknowledge and align with authority and expertise. When an audience perceives your power as trustworthy, it significantly enhances your ability to influence behavior. Want to know all the forms of personal power? Discover that you are not powerless, but have personal power you can leverage in every persuasion encounter. Increase your power and increase your influence. Persuade with Power Kurt Mortensen

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