Aikido and The Art of Selling
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Aikido and the Art of Selling
Introduction
Aikido, a Japanese martial art, and modern sales techniques share a significant connection. Traditional cold calling often focuses solely on closing a deal by pushing products onto prospects, even when they're not interested. However, by adopting the philosophy of Aikido, we can transform how we approach sales.
Aikido's Influence on Selling
Imagine facing an aggressor?"our instinct is either to step back or fight. Aikido teaches how to redirect the attacker's energy, diffusing the situation without harm. Similarly, in sales, we can avoid "pushing" our solutions onto prospects and instead focus on creating a meaningful dialogue.
Rethinking Traditional Cold Calling
In conventional sales, focusing too much on the sale can make prospects feel attacked. As strangers, when we concentrate on ourselves rather than the prospect's needs, it triggers distrust. Unlock The Game introduces a method to diffuse this resistance, aligning both parties to pursue a genuine conversation about potential collaboration.
Scenario 1: Cold Calling
Consider receiving a call from someone saying, "Hi, my name is Jack Johnson, and I'm with XYZ Company..." The immediate reaction is often defensive, especially if it seems the caller is self-serving.
Instead, Unlock The Game proposes starting with, "Hi, my name is Jack, maybe you can help me out for a moment?" This simple opening is more inviting and less confrontational. However, it's vital not to read this as a script. It should come naturally, supported by a mindset shift from making a sale to engaging in authentic dialogue. This requires a low-key tone, free from typical salesperson enthusiasm.
Scenario 2: Overcoming Objections
The traditional approach to overcoming objections can create even more resistance. Unlock The Game suggests a different path?"acknowledge the prospect’s concerns as valid rather than trying to override them.
Process for Handling Objections:
1. Diffuse the Objection: Begin with, "That's not a problem...(Pause)."
2. Acknowledge Their Truth: Respond with understanding, such as, "I wasn't calling to replace the vendor you're currently using."
3. Reopen Dialogue: Ask, "Would you be open to some different ideas that you might not be using now?"
This method dissolves tension and helps reopen the conversation on mutually beneficial terms. If done right, it shows that your intention is to assist, not just sell.
Conclusion
If you continue using traditional selling tactics, you might unknowingly provoke resistance with every interaction. By adopting a new mindset and conversational approach inspired by Aikido, you can remove conflict, making your sales process more effective and genuine. This change is your first step toward mastering the art of selling, akin to earning a black belt in Aikido-inspired sales techniques.
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