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Underestimating The Power Of Great Questions In Your Sales Process

Posted January 18, 2017

underestimating the power of your questions

Many times we look at questions solely as a way to get information but;

There’s quite a bit more!

Great questions allow YOU to take control of the conversation without being controlling or manipulative.

Great questions jump start emotions. Emotions get prospects off the fence.

Great questions lead your prospect on a path of self discovery instead of being exposed to a sales pitch. Which one do you think is more believable from your prospect’s perspective?

Great questions lead to better communication. Better communication leads to better relationships (Kind of important in sales, no?)

Great questions create rapport and credibility. Do you think people judge us based on the questions we ask?

I guess I could go on and on but since we’re talking about questions;

When was the last time you took a good look at the questions you’re asking prospects and;

Made sure they’re so good;

That they help you create some of the things I just mentioned instead of;

Only helping you get some information?

Please take a moment to think about that then;

After you do that, make a note to be more intentional with regard to the questions you’re asking and;

If you could use a few suggestions, come join us for our How To Ask AWESOME Questions webinar on Thursday, January 26, at 11:30 am EST.

I’m going to be talking about things like . . .

  • Six Questioning Mistakes That Cost You Business
  • How To Create An Arsenal of AWESOME Questions (You Know, The Ones Your
    Competitors Fail To Ask)
  • Five Types Of Questions With Examples
  • The One Type Of Question That Helps You Take Control
  • The One Type Of Question That Dramatically Increases Your Credibility
  • Three “Questioning Flight Plans” That Can Help You Get BETTER Results
  • How To Create A Conversation Instead Of An Interrogation

To learn more, please click HERE.

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