5 unique approaches to be more persuasive in business
Persuasion is required in almost every aspect of business however, many entrepreneurs, disregard the art of persuasion, even though it is such an important part of running a successful business.
Below, we suggest five unique approaches for you to start improving your persuasion tactics so you can keep inspiring and transforming lives.
1- Believe in what you do
If you truly believe that what you do is helpful, worthwhile and gets results, then it will show in your interaction with others and people will be more inclined to listen to what you say. The energy in the tone of voice should be strong but not overbearing or aggressive.
2- Master storytelling
Effective persuasion hinges on placing your words in the correct context. This is where storytelling comes into play, telling stories that speak directly to an audience’s interests or goals so they can relate better with what you are trying to say.
3- Use curiosity
Developing a genuine relationship with your customer is one of the most effective ways to be persuasive. The more curious about you customers’ pain and how you can help them, the easier it will be for you to persuade them.
4- Be an expert
Persuasion is more about educating someone than convincing them, which means that it’s important to be knowledgeable on what you do. When you’ve got the knowledge and experience, persuasion will be effortless.
5- Be friendly
Being honest, fair, responsive and sincere during your interactions with clients will not only make them feel appreciated but most likely they’ll be your loyal customer. Trust is a huge factor in business relationships so being reasonable when you communicate should help create an atmosphere of trust between the company and its investors.
It’s not enough to have a fantastic idea or product, you need the people around you to believe in it too. Persuasion is an essential skill for any entrepreneur who wants their work and ideas thrive
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