Maximize Your Influence

Kurt Mortensen
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Apr 17, 2024 • 21min

Episode 508 - Proven Ways To Get More Referrals – Even Without Asking

It is no secret that the easiest person to influence is someone referred or recommended to you or your company.  The reality is that most of your business sales should be based on referrals. Here are the 3 best ways to get your prospect to want to give you referrals. Listen to this episode to hear some of the top reasons. The Energizing Effect of Humor You can create a positive experience for your customers by encouraging them to share information about their networks, and give you more recommendations.  Discover 7 other additional ways to increase referrals for your business.  Join me for this week’s podcast on Proven Ways To Get More Unlimited Referrals - Without Asking.  You will discover how to become a referral-based business. PS Lifetime membership to Gold Influence University Save 65%      Why Do 3% Make 97% of The Money? Warning: Influence University is the most complete and comprehensive course I have ever released. This system is USUALLY reserved for my advanced coaching students. This online University will reveal cutting-edge influence techniques that will increase your income and enable you to persuade on command. Influence University is the difference between knowing what you want– and getting it, anytime, anyplace, from anybody.   Create unimaginable wealth, transform your career, and close more sales. Influence University is the first and only website to combine scientific research, persuasion software, training videos, downloadable audios, and proven exercises.  You will discover these life-changing skills Discover the top10 traits of charisma persuaders Understand exactly what your audience is thinking and feeling How to know what form of charisma to use to get a yes Where do your skills rank in the world of persuasion and influence Blunders that you are doing that cause persuasion resistance Create a psychological edge over your prospect Top 10 blunders that are costing you money Create instant rapport that causes your prospect to open up Everything you need to know before you persuade 4 proven techniques that cause prospects to convince themselves   More Info Buy Now  
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Apr 11, 2024 • 20min

Episode 507 - How AI Is Out Persuading Sales People And How To Maximize For Influence

AI (Artificial Intelligence )has the potential to revolutionize the sales process and provide numerous benefits to salespeople. A new study found the AI can persuade a salesperson by almost 82 percent! 9 Tips To Improve Your Concentration This study conducted by Swiss and Italian academics revealed that OpenAI’s GPT demonstrates higher persuasive capabilities in debates compared to humans. Chewing Gum: Cognitive Performance, Mood, Well-Being, and Associated Physiology By leveraging AI tools to automate routine tasks, analyze data, and provide personalized messaging, salespeople can increase efficiency, improve customer service, and ultimately close more deals.  GPT-4 Outperforms Humans in Persuasion by 82% in This New Study Discover on this week’s podcast on How AI Is Out Persuading Sales People And How To Maximize For Influence additional details on the future of AI in persuasion and how to leverage this new technology to persuade with power.  I will also take a deep dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of using AI. PS   Lifetime membership to Gold Influence University Influence University is the difference between knowing what you want– and getting it, anytime, anyplace, from anybody.   Create unimaginable wealth, transform your career, and close more sales. Save 65%  HERE  
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Apr 4, 2024 • 20min

Episode 506 - Metaphor Magic – The Unknown Persuasion Tool

Using metaphors in persuasion can help create vivid mental images, evoke emotions, and make your message more memorable and persuasive. Stories are always the best, but the next best thing is a good metaphor.  Facts and figures light up 2 parts of the brain; metaphors can light up 4 parts.  That is double the impact of the statistics you are using. To Grasp Metaphors, Our Brains Get Touchy-Feely Metaphors are influential because they enhance understanding, evoke emotions, and persuade below the radar. Join me for this week’s podcast on Metaphor Magic – The Unknown Persuasion Tool. Discover how to create, use, and persuade using metaphors in your next presentation. PS Lifetime membership to Gold Influence University Save 65% for a limited time only Why Do 3% Make 97% of The Money? Warning: Influence University is the most complete and comprehensive course I have ever released. This system is USUALLY reserved for my advanced coaching students. This online University will reveal cutting-edge influence techniques that will increase your income and enable you to persuade on command.   Influence University is the difference between knowing what you want– and getting it, anytime, anyplace, from anybody.   Create unimaginable wealth, transform your career, and close more sales. Influence University is the first and only website to combine scientific research, persuasion software, training videos, downloadable audios, and proven exercises.   You will discover these life-changing skills -Discover the top10 traits of charisma persuaders -Understand exactly what your audience is thinking and feeling -How to know what form of charisma to use to get a yes -Where do your skills rank in the world of persuasion and influence -Blunders that you are doing that cause persuasion resistance -Create a psychological edge over your prospect -Top 10 blunders that are costing you money -Create instant rapport that causes your prospect to open up -Everything you need to know before you persuad -4 proven techniques that cause prospects to convince themselves   More Info   Buy Now  
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Mar 27, 2024 • 21min

Episode 505 - Using Words To Read Your Prospect And Adapt Your Persuasive Presentation

The Law of Verbal Packaging states that the more skillful a person is in the use of language, the more persuasive they will be. We persuade people based on the words we use. Words affect our perceptions, attitudes, beliefs, and emotions. The words we use in persuasion make all the difference in the world. Lack of focus doesn’t equal lack of intelligence — it’s proof of an intricate brain Join me for this week’s podcast on Using Words To Read Your Prospect And Adapt Your Persuasive Presentation.  Discover words that repel and words that attract your prospect.  I will reveal ways to read people based on the words they use and how to adapt your persuasive presentations. Do you know these 4 proven techniques that cause prospects to convince themselves? Learn these and MUCH more with a LIFETIME membership to INFLUENCE UNIVERRSITY for the same price as a year.  CLAIM your offer HERE.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 21min

Episode 504 - Offensive Persuasion Works - Sell Like The Soup Nazi

Hopefully, you have seen the Seinfeld episode about the Soup Nazi.  Although the character in the show (modeled after a real person) is exaggerated for comedic effect, you could use a few techniques to influence. Here are some potential strategies you could use from the Soup Nazi character on Seinfeld to persuade and influence. The Anchoring Effect and How it Can Impact Your Negotiation The key is not to offend your prospect, but to adapt these strategies that create value and a positive experience.  Want to learn more about how to have more confidence, create a better customer experience and sell like the Soup Nazi?  Discover techniques that will increase your influence.  Join me for this week’s podcast on Offensive Selling Techniques That Work – Soup Nazi Style. CLAIM your deal of the week below! Influence University is the first and only website to combine scientific research, persuasion software, training videos, downloadable audios, and proven exercises. SAVE 65% FOR LIFE HERE    
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Mar 13, 2024 • 21min

Episode 503 - New Psychology of Objections

When you engage people in your message, objections are bound to arise. But fear not! Your ability to handle objections directly links to how deeply people connect with your words. Mastering the art of handling objections isn't just a skill – it's the key to becoming an unstoppable force of persuasion! Selling Kids On Veggies When Rules Like Clean Your Plate Fail vegetable As you embark on your journey to becoming a Power Persuader, you'll come to embrace objections as opportunities. Why? Because objections signify interest and attention. They're your audience's way of saying, "I'm listening, and I want to know more!"  Now you know the game has begun. Want to know what has changed in persuasion and sales?  How you solve objections is not different.  Join me for this week’s podcast on The New Psychology of Objections.  You will discover the key ways to presolve objections and how to adapt to the new prospect. Click HERE to claim your OFFER OF THE WEEK  
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Mar 5, 2024 • 22min

Episode 501 - How Shame And Guilt Can Quickly Persuade

Using guilt and shame is fast and easy.  They could be doing it both consciously and unconsciously. Sometimes it is the only tool they know how to use.  It could backfire on them, but can we use guilt and shame to persuade ethically.  The answer may surprise you – YES you can. Shame: The Quintessential Emotion Guilt vs. Shame: How Are They Different It's essential to recognize that the use of guilt and shame as persuasive tactics can have negative consequences, including emotional harm, strained relationships, and erosion of trust.  What is the difference between shame and guilt?  Why do psychologists consider guilt as positive and shame as negative?  How can we ethically use guilt to quickly and effectively persuade others?  Join me for this week’s podcast on How Shame And Guilt Can Quickly Persuade. Claim my Millionaire Psychology Cyber Deal
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Feb 21, 2024 • 21min

Episode 500 - The 10 Hottest Influence Tools For 2024

Exploring the 10 Hottest Influence Tools For 2024, the podcast delves into the secrets of persuasion, including the Power of Charisma Audios. It emphasizes the significance of not prejudging people and highlights the unexpected candidates who can contribute to your business. Join for insights on persuasion research, studies, and statistics.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 20min

Episode 499 - Edutainment, Engagement, and Energy

Why Your Last Audience Said You Were Boring. Many factors can contribute to boredom and disinterest during a presentation.   Avoid the blunders by creating content that is relevant and engaging  Deliver the presentation with enthusiasm and incorporating visual aids.  Be aware of the audience's needs and encourage interaction with the audience.   Join me for this week’s podcast on Edutainment, Engagement, and Energy.  You will discover that there is no such thing as a boring topic, only a boring presenter.  Learn how to be more dynamic, charismatic, and engaging for your next presentation. Do you have charisma? Do you have have what it takes to be successful in life? Take your free Charisma IQ here.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 26min

Episode 498 - John Lowry - Negotiation Made Simple

We all negotiate every day.  Only 10% of business professionals who negotiate every day have taken negotiation training.  The challenge is they estimate this has cost them millions of dollars.  Who is paying for these mistakes?  Usually, the companies that employ them.  Entrepreneurs know this will just cost them income. Join me for this week’s podcast interview with John Lowry.  We will focus on Negotiation Made Simple.  Discover how to structure a negotiation and what questions to ask before the process begins.  Learn if you should make the first offer and how to deliver that information.   For more info about John visit his website here. Do you have charisma? Do you have have what it takes to be successful in life? Take your free Charisma IQ here.

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