Harnessing Temporal Distortion for Revolutionary Coaching and Sales Success
Danny P. Creed - Certified Master Business, Executive Coach
Certified Master Business Coach | Certified Executive Coach | 10 Most Inspiring Transformational Coaches - Globally | International Speaker & 7x Winner of the Brian Tracy Award for Sales Excellence | PhD in GSD|
Have you ever found yourself utterly absorbed in an activity, completely losing track of time? Perhaps you were shopping in a mall, browsing a department store, or exploring a casino. These establishments have cleverly leveraged this phenomenon, known as temporal distortion, to encourage spending. But what if we, as entrepreneurs, could apply this concept to revolutionize our coaching and sales strategies?
Temporal distortion in sales strategies isn’t about trickery; it’s about creating an environment where clients become so engaged that they transition from cognitive to emotional decision-making. Studies, including findings from Theodore Noseworthy, have shown that supermarkets utilizing temporal distortion tactics can lead shoppers to use the emotional part of their brains after just 23 minutes, making them more susceptible to marketing tactics and impulse buying. Imagine applying a similar approach to your sales presentations or coaching sessions.
But how does this tie into efficiency and time management in the entrepreneurial world? From my experience, implementing effective time management and efficiency-enhancing strategies can lead to significant cost savings and productivity boosts. By streamlining processes, such as coaching note-taking, I’ve uncovered potential time value savings of upward of $200,000. This meticulous approach, coupled with constantly tracking and analyzing key performance metrics—like the number of sales calls and strategic business reviews (SBRs)—has been instrumental in my journey towards efficient and effective business growth.
Building a robust coaching and sales pipeline demands consistency and proactive prospecting. Setting goals, practicing coaching with potential clients, and customizing coaching strategies to meet unique client needs have all been part of my success formula. Remember, a coaching or sales funnel filled with engagements is like a perpetual motion machine for your business growth.
However, true mastery in coaching and sales comes with understanding and leveraging personality and intuition. Acknowledging the psychology of time and attention can drastically enhance how we connect with clients. We can create more meaningful and impactful sales interactions by tailoring our approaches based on personality profiles and leveraging our intuition.
Lastly, none of this would be possible without a strong mindset, vision, and discipline foundation. My journey from a small farm to becoming a master business coach underscores the transformative power of these elements. Discipline, in particular, has been a cornerstone of my success—focusing on prioritizing tasks and core activities to drive growth.
To my fellow entrepreneurs, I challenge you to consider how you can apply temporal distortion in your coaching and sales strategies. Can you create an environment that so deeply engages your clients that they move from a state of contemplation to action? Remember, the goal is to provide immense value and cater to our clients’ needs. By doing so, we’re not just selling products or services but offering memorable experiences that foster lasting relationships and drive success.
In our endeavors to redefine the norms of coaching and sales, let’s weave in the fabric of temporal distortion, personalization, efficiency, and disciplined dedication to truly set ourselves apart.
You can thank me on your way to the bank.