People who answer your questions are far more likely to grab your products and services.
So you have to ask them questions, right?
But what kind of questions should you ask?
It depends on what kind of answer you want.
Let me demonstrate how this works.
You could ask a question like this:
"Are you more interested in a) trimming down b) getting stronger c) looking younger"
That's a "closed" question.
It requests an answer that does not involve your prospect in a conversation with you.
When you get an answer to this sample question, maybe you'd respond to it with an offer that will satisfy any of the 3 answers.
You could offer (a) a new eating plan; (b) the latest juice diet book; (c) an exercise book or CD.
So after you get an answer to your question you get down to business.
You ask them to grab your offer.
You tell them they need to do it, now.
You wait for them to do it.
You tell them tomorrow is too late. If they don't, get it, you ask them to once again, maybe the next day. That's the most typical approach to moving products and services online. What will people get from you if you use that approach? Answer: whatever you can convince them they need. Here is => The Alternative => Ask the same crowd, what would make you feel better about your body? That's open ended. You have no idea what they'll tell you, but here's the big difference. THEY are doing the "telling"... not you. Now, that answer is THE answer that you're looking for. It's an answer that tells you their deepest aspirations and fears. It could be their aspirations and fears about anything, of course. In the above example, it would concern their health. You could then follow up with an engaging conversation about their health and well-being. But don't tell them what they need. Let them know what you have... something that can improve their body and well being. But as they continue telling you all about themselves, they'll know that either they want what you have, or they don't. You don't have to "sell" to them. You just let them know what you have that might help them. But don't try to convince them they need it. When they are engaged in this "question and answer" process, they will convince themselves that they need it. Not everybody will want it. But those who do, won't hesitate to buy it from you. They trust you, they're friends with you, they've just been engaged in a conversation about something very important to themselves. You asked them an important question. They gave you their honest answer. From here, it's easy. If you have something to help them along the way, they'll convince themselves to buy it. Then they'll feel justified in their purchase because they like and trust you. Now... Here's exactly WHAT people will buy from you. They'll buy whatever you have to make their lives better. Your job is not to sell it. Your job is to engage your email subscribers, blog visitors, and social media followers. Give them an open ended question. Patiently "listen" to their answer. Engage them in conversation about themselves. Then let them make their own decision to buy. A good percentage of the time... if you've targeted your audience well... they'll buy. If you try to "sell" it to them, a much lower percentage will become buyers. And in the process, you'll brand yourself as a marketer instead of an authority and leader. So what kind of buyers do you seek in your business? What are the questions you ask them on your blog posts, on social media? I just told you how important engagement is, so... Hit "Reply" and talk to me. Talk soon, Donna -Donna & David- Whirlwind SuccessPS: If you'd like me to help YOU convert folks into buyers instead of lurkers, check out my... |