Sales Executives Use Covert Hypnosis For High Closing Rates | Sales

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Sales Executives employ many successful sales techniques. One of the most interesting techniques is conversational hypnosis. So what is this technique and how can you use it to increase sales?

What is conversational hypnosis? Conversational hypnosis, often referred to as covert hypnosis, is actually a communication style. Some people use conversational hypnosis without knowing that they are using it. People use the communication style for various reasons, but it's well known as a way that successful sales executives communicate with their clients. By purposely applying conversational hypnosis, the salesperson is able to project their message in a way that encourages the client to agree and cooperate.

In order for conversational hypnosis to be effective, you have to build rapport with the client. You must converse in a way that causes the client to identify with you and want to build a relationship with you. At that point, you can begin to implement carefully chosen words or specific body language to slightly influence the client's actions.

A key element in using conversational hypnosis is to be able to influence people without the use of words. For an example, an air conditioner salesperson may want a customer to know how hot the outside temperature is. Rather than say the obvious, he can simply make a point of looking at the thermometer on the wall. Most likely, when the salesman looks at the thermometer, the customer will too. The salesman has told the customer how hot it is (and how much he needs an air conditioner) without saying a word.

Sometimes a more verbal and direct conversational hypnosis approach is used to influence the actions of other people. In this case, the sales executive may mention that he does not want the client to say or do something. In order for the client's mind to process the phrase, it needs a point of reference. The person will begin to think about what they have been asked not to think about. This has probably happened to you. You may have used this technique on people you know. This is sometimes referred to as reverse psychology, and plays a big role in conversational hypnosis.

Some salespersons prefer to use a straight-forward approach with some customers. They may say something such as "Think about how nice it would be to have clean, fresh, odor-free carpet." They plant the idea in the customer's mind that all the customer needs to do is purchase his carpet cleaner to get fresh, clean, odor-free carpet. All the customer can think about now is how nice that would be. The customer has been influenced by the salesperson's words and thinks favorably about the product.

At one time or another, we have all been influenced by conversational hypnosis. Perhaps your teenager has used the technique to persuade you to buy him a new video game. Or maybe from time to time you've made purchases based on subliminal messages in TV ads or in ads you've seen on the internet. Often people are persuaded to purchase things from telemarketers on the phone.

One thing that can't be overlooked about conversational hypnosis is the role it plays in the increase of sales. Many sales executives have proven it is an effective method for convincing customers to see things from the salesman perspective, rather than their initial perspective. Once the technique is mastered so it is undetectable to the customer, conversational hypnosis will help you seal more sales for you and your company.

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