How to Sell More by Preventing Motivated Buyers from Calling Your Competition - By Craig Elias
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How to Increase Sales by Keeping Motivated Buyers from Turning to Competitors
By Craig EliasSummary
To boost your sales, one of the most effective techniques is to ensure that potential buyers don’t even consider your competitors. This article explores strategies to maintain your position as the buyer's first choice.
Understanding Sales Dynamics
Have you ever had a strong sales lead slip through your fingers because the customer chose a competitor? It often happens because, during initial interactions, sellers fail to convince buyers of their ability to meet their needs effectively and with minimal risk.
Establishing a trusting relationship is key. As highlighted in a previous article, “How to Sell More by Becoming a Buyer's 'Emotional Favorite,” providing value beyond the transaction builds a strong connection. However, being the initial contact doesn’t guarantee the sale if you don’t affirm your credibility.
The Psychology of Buying
Achieving what I call “First Call Effectiveness” is crucial for maintaining your status as the buyer’s favored choice. When you help the buyer feel they have found the ideal solution, they are less likely to seek alternatives. A buyer emotionally commits to your solution by sharing it with colleagues or superiors, making it harder for them to switch unless you let them down.
Understanding Buyer Behavior
Consider your own experiences when you're set on a product or service. If your chosen vendor fails to meet your needs promptly, you likely move on to another option. Buyers expect responsiveness and knowledge. Delay or lack of engagement can drive them to competitors.
The Path of Least Resistance
Your role is to eliminate obstacles to purchasing your product or service. The smoother the transaction, the more likely the buyer will proceed with you. Avoid making customers wait on internal processes?"unless your offering is truly unique, they’ll look elsewhere.
Establishing Credibility
First Call Effectiveness means convincing customers that your credibility outweighs any perceived risks. When a customer contacts you first, tailor a solution to meet their needs, potentially expanding it into a more comprehensive offering through smart questioning and dialogue.
Maximizing First Call Effectiveness
Rule One: Don’t end a call without either solving the problem or establishing your credibility. If you can’t solve it immediately, either place the customer on hold, or arrange to follow up with a solution promptly.
Rule Two: Engage customers with problem-solving questions like:
- “If we can achieve A (primary need) and B (secondary need) without C (undesired outcome), would this work for you?”
- “What is your timeframe for a solution, and if we meet it, is there anything preventing you from buying from us?”
Once a customer commits to your solution, they are less likely to seek out the competition, who will have to match your established offering on short notice.
Building an Emotional Barrier for Competitors
Enhancing your first call effectiveness ensures you are well positioned to secure sales by simplifying the decision for the customer and creating an emotional barrier for competitors.
About Craig Elias
Craig Elias is renowned for his guidance on sales and networking strategies that help professionals stand out and become the buyer's go-to choice. With a track record of excelling in every organization, including becoming WorldCom's top salesperson within six months, Elias is also the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of InnerSell. This innovative sales tool, recognized globally, helps professionals meet a variety of customer needs seamlessly.
For more insights, contact Craig Elias at (866.744.7904), email Craig.Elias@InnerSell.com, or visit [InnerSell.com](http://www.InnerSell.com).
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