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A prospective customer says, “Tell me about your firm. What’s different or special about you?”
Even the best sales people seem to choke up when they are asked this question. Usually, they spout a bunch of unconvincing statistics, talk about all their offices around the world, and tout their unique, “collaborative” approach—the same stuff anyone else can and does say.
A better response—which will engage your prospect—is to first seek additional information. You might ask, “I’m curious, have you had any past experience with our company?” or, “What particular aspect of our business would you like me to talk about?” Often, prospects have something specific they want to know about you or a doubt they harbor, and this second question will help draw it out. This way, you’ll focus in on what’s most important to that particular customer.
Finally, you should add, "The best way to talk about our firm is to share a couple of examples of recent work we’ve done with clients in your industry. Would that be helpful to you?"
Source: Andrew Sobel is the most widely published author in the world on client loyalty and the capabilities required to build trusted business relationships. Photo: Milda K.
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When was the last time you took a look at what really makes you stand out from your competition? Is there any difference at all, or are you competing on price alone? If you are different, what are those unique offerings you provide? For some, the answer to this question is very easy, for others, it’s quite difficult.
But here’s the real question—do you know the answer to these questions, or are you assuming you know the answers to these questions?
Here are four simple tips for making your company stand out:
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Women respond enthusiastically to products and services that are tailored to them. They also love to share the news of a specific woman-geared product with their friends. Why? Women today are empowered by connecting with other like-minded women, and marketers today are trying everything to connect with women and influence their buying habits.
Here are a few statistics you may find interesting:
• Women comprise of 51.4 percent of the U.S. population.
• Women make 85 percent of all brand purchases.
• Women are more profitable customers than men because they are loyal to products.
• Women account for $7 trillion in consumer and business spending.
• In 31 percent of marriages where women work, women out-earn their husbands.
• One out of every eleven American women owns a business.
• More women than men are getting a post-graduate degree.
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Boosting media attention is all a matter of timing and does not have as much to do with the quality of a press release. When putting together a marketing campaign in hopes of media coverage, consider the needs of the editors who are the only ones standing between you and readers.
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What employees wouldn't give for a few more hours in the day to actually finish all the things they started out to complete. The surprising thing is, there would be enough time to complete tasks if we stopped wasting time on trivial steps.
